Question 1

In a compare/contrast pattern of organizing data,it is best to focus on the criteria when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the criteria are difficult to differentiate or separate from one another. 
B)  one alternative is clearly superior from the other alternatives. 
C)  the audience grasps the alternative as a whole rather than its parts. 
D)  the audience wants to compare options independent of recommendations. 
E)  the audience focuses on the idea behind the alternative instead of its components. 
A)  the criteria are difficult to differentiate or separate from one another. 
B)  one alternative is clearly superior from the other alternatives. 
C)  the audience grasps the alternative as a whole rather than its parts. 
D)  the audience wants to compare options independent of recommendations. 
E)  the audience focuses on the idea behind the alternative instead of its components.

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended while using headings?

Accepted Answer

A)  To use subheads when there are less than two divisions within a main heading 
B)  To have headings which are non-parallel with one another 
C)  To use a subhead immediately after a heading 
D)  To use a heading as an antecedent for a pronoun 
E)  To cover all the material under it until the next heading 
A)  To use subheads when there are less than two divisions within a main heading 
B)  To have headings which are non-parallel with one another 
C)  To use a subhead immediately after a heading 
D)  To use a heading as an antecedent for a pronoun 
E)  To cover all the material under it until the next heading

Question 3

Discuss with an example,the SWOT analysis pattern of organizing data in reports.

Accepted Answer

Johanna Hill,who works for Malcolm Found

Question 4

It is ideal to use the word "you" in reports to help readers identify with one's recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the key points to keep in mind while choosing information for reports.

Accepted Answer

It is important to choose information fo

Question 6

It is possible that authorities may differ on the interpretations of the same data sets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While evaluating sources of data,it is vital to check the currency of all data except technology figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is recommended that important sections of a report are written towards the latter half,which helps one avoid spending a majority of time on the history of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Allie Sanchez,a clothing designer in New York,supplies her designs to major retail companies in Hawaii,California,London,and Paris.At the end of every financial quarter,she needs to analyze the demands and sales of her boutiques in these cities.Which of the following does Sanchez most likely use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination of alternatives 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Chronological 
D)  General to particular 
E)  Particular to general 
A)  Elimination of alternatives 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Chronological 
D)  General to particular 
E)  Particular to general

Question 10

Discuss with an example,the problem-solution pattern of organizing information.

Accepted Answer

William Tunnel needs to organize informa

Question 11

The _____ is the difference between the high and low figures for a particular variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  range 
B)  mean 
C)  average 
D)  mode 
E)  median 
A)  range 
B)  mean 
C)  average 
D)  mode 
E)  median

Question 12

Explain the general to particular and particular to general patterns of organizing information.

Accepted Answer

The general to particular pattern of org

Question 13

In a comparison/contrast pattern,the focus is on the criteria when the reader wants to compare and contrast the options independently of the recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Blue Hills,an organization which works on protecting forests and wildlife in Indonesia,conducted a research on protected forest cover and encroached forest land.Sarah Karo,who conducted the research,now needs to consolidate the research and findings for a report.Which of the following does Karo need to prepare?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommendation report 
B)  Justification report 
C)  Annual report 
D)  After action report 
E)  Informative and closure report 
A)  Recommendation report 
B)  Justification report 
C)  Annual report 
D)  After action report 
E)  Informative and closure report

Question 15

It is important to keep ball-park figures in mind while one looks at numerical figures because a significant number of spreadsheets contain errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The particular to general pattern of organizing information starts with the problem as it affects the organization and then proceeds to a discussion of parts of the problem and solutions to each of these parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evelyn Morris,a communications executive at H2O Foundation,submitted a report on strategies to formulate new policies on water conservation,spreading awareness among the public,and collaborating with allies to bring about change.Which of the following did she use in her report which helped her move from one dimension of the campaign to another with ease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assumptions 
B)  Criteria 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Transitions 
E)  Illustrations 
A)  Assumptions 
B)  Criteria 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Transitions 
E)  Illustrations

Question 18

Ryan Mitchell,the branch manager of Travel Memoirs in Florida,needs to prepare a report on the challenges faced by the accounts,marketing,and reservation departments of the branch.In the report,he also needs to include different ways of resolving the issues faced by each department.Which of the following patterns would best help Mitchell present his report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Chronological 
C)  Spatial 
D)  Pro-and-con 
E)  Geographic 
A)  Functional 
B)  Chronological 
C)  Spatial 
D)  Pro-and-con 
E)  Geographic

Question 19

The _____ pattern of organizing data is inefficient when there is a need to deemphasize drawbacks of a proposed solution.

Accepted Answer

A)  compare/contrast 
B)  pro-and-con 
C)  problem-solution 
D)  elimination of alternatives 
E)  SWOT analysis 
A)  compare/contrast 
B)  pro-and-con 
C)  problem-solution 
D)  elimination of alternatives 
E)  SWOT analysis

Question 20

Kelly Hughes is writing a report on a campaign on child rights that she has worked on.She is currently working on a certain section of the report which involves writing the objective of the project,summarizing its results,its recommendations,and thanking people for the help she has had.Which section of the report is Hughes working on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memo of transmittal 
B)  Title 
A)  Memo of transmittal 
B)  Title

In a compare/contrast pattern of organizing data,it is best to focus on the criteria when:

Which of the following is recommended while using headings?

Discuss with an example,the SWOT analysis pattern of organizing data in reports.

It is ideal to use the word "you" in reports to help readers identify with one's recommendations.

Discuss the key points to keep in mind while choosing information for reports.

It is possible that authorities may differ on the interpretations of the same data sets.

While evaluating sources of data,it is vital to check the currency of all data except technology figures.

It is recommended that important sections of a report are written towards the latter half,which helps one avoid spending a majority of time on the history of the problem.

Allie Sanchez,a clothing designer in New York,supplies her designs to major retail companies in Hawaii,California,London,and Paris.At the end of every financial quarter,she needs to analyze the demands and sales of her boutiques in these cities.Which of the following does Sanchez most likely use?

Discuss with an example,the problem-solution pattern of organizing information.

The _____ is the difference between the high and low figures for a particular variable.

Explain the general to particular and particular to general patterns of organizing information.

In a comparison/contrast pattern,the focus is on the criteria when the reader wants to compare and contrast the options independently of the recommendation.

It is important to keep ball-park figures in mind while one looks at numerical figures because a significant number of spreadsheets contain errors.

The particular to general pattern of organizing information starts with the problem as it affects the organization and then proceeds to a discussion of parts of the problem and solutions to each of these parts.

The _____ pattern of organizing data is inefficient when there is a need to deemphasize drawbacks of a proposed solution.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 18: Analysing Information and Writing Reports

In a compare/contrast pattern of organizing data,it is best to focus on the criteria when:

Which of the following is recommended while using headings?

Discuss with an example,the SWOT analysis pattern of organizing data in reports.

It is ideal to use the word "you" in reports to help readers identify with one's recommendations.

Discuss the key points to keep in mind while choosing information for reports.

It is possible that authorities may differ on the interpretations of the same data sets.

While evaluating sources of data,it is vital to check the currency of all data except technology figures.

It is recommended that important sections of a report are written towards the latter half,which helps one avoid spending a majority of time on the history of the problem.

Allie Sanchez,a clothing designer in New York,supplies her designs to major retail companies in Hawaii,California,London,and Paris.At the end of every financial quarter,she needs to analyze the demands and sales of her boutiques in these cities.Which of the following does Sanchez most likely use?

Discuss with an example,the problem-solution pattern of organizing information.

The _____ is the difference between the high and low figures for a particular variable.

Explain the general to particular and particular to general patterns of organizing information.

In a comparison/contrast pattern,the focus is on the criteria when the reader wants to compare and contrast the options independently of the recommendation.

It is important to keep ball-park figures in mind while one looks at numerical figures because a significant number of spreadsheets contain errors.

The particular to general pattern of organizing information starts with the problem as it affects the organization and then proceeds to a discussion of parts of the problem and solutions to each of these parts.

The _____ pattern of organizing data is inefficient when there is a need to deemphasize drawbacks of a proposed solution.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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