Question 1

The conventional system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman numerals 
B)  whole numbers 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  rational numbers 
E)  irrational numbers 
A)  Roman numerals 
B)  whole numbers 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  rational numbers 
E)  irrational numbers

Question 2

The conventional system uses _____ to show the major headings in a report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman numerals 
B)  whole numbers 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  rational numbers 
E)  irrational numbers 
A)  Roman numerals 
B)  whole numbers 
C)  Arabic numbers 
D)  rational numbers 
E)  irrational numbers

Question 3

Mention the steps involved in writing a collaborative project.

Accepted Answer

Following are the steps involved in a co

Question 4

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  At a minimum, the group will consist of ten. 
B)  A maximum of fifty is a good rule since larger groups tend to lose efficiency. 
C)  In most business situations the highest ranking administrator in the group serves as leader. 
D)  With group writing projects, it is a not at all a good idea to have one person in charge overseeing the entire process. 
E)  The group will generate its own ground rules to which all members need not agree. 
A)  At a minimum, the group will consist of ten. 
B)  A maximum of fifty is a good rule since larger groups tend to lose efficiency. 
C)  In most business situations the highest ranking administrator in the group serves as leader. 
D)  With group writing projects, it is a not at all a good idea to have one person in charge overseeing the entire process. 
E)  The group will generate its own ground rules to which all members need not agree.

Question 5

You can improve the connecting network of thought throughout your report by the wise use of sentence transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One way to ensure that the objectivity of your business message is not compromised, you should add color to your interpretations and make your report more interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the two types of numbering commonly used in business reports.

Accepted Answer

The conventional system uses Roman numer

Question 8

To make your research as efficient as possible, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  keep careful records of sources. 
B)  use unrepresentative data. 
C)  avoid using the objective approach. 
D)  refrain from gathering more information than you will use. 
E)  restrict yourself to one source so that your report is consistent. 
A)  keep careful records of sources. 
B)  use unrepresentative data. 
C)  avoid using the objective approach. 
D)  refrain from gathering more information than you will use. 
E)  restrict yourself to one source so that your report is consistent.

Question 9

Examine the sentence taken from a report. Which relationship is established by the transitional phrase "for example" with its preceding content? "Similarly, Crompton has outstanding qualities."

Accepted Answer

A)  Contrast 
B)  Cause-result 
C)  Likeness 
D)  Explanation 
E)  Elaboration 
A)  Contrast 
B)  Cause-result 
C)  Likeness 
D)  Explanation 
E)  Elaboration

Question 10

Elaborate on the two main choices of time viewpoint in a research.

Accepted Answer

You have two main choices of time viewpo

Question 11

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even today, groups need only face-to-face meetings to get their work done. 
B)  You should have at least two face-to-face meetings; one at the start of the project and another near the end. 
C)  The bulk of the collaborating should not take place by email. 
D)  The bulk of the collaborating should not take place by discussion board. 
E)  You should not use a live-meeting application to converse with each other. 
A)  Even today, groups need only face-to-face meetings to get their work done. 
B)  You should have at least two face-to-face meetings; one at the start of the project and another near the end. 
C)  The bulk of the collaborating should not take place by email. 
D)  The bulk of the collaborating should not take place by discussion board. 
E)  You should not use a live-meeting application to converse with each other.

Question 12

Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bases 
B)  mission statements 
C)  hypotheses 
D)  purpose statements 
E)  problem statements 
A)  bases 
B)  mission statements 
C)  hypotheses 
D)  purpose statements 
E)  problem statements

Question 13

During the report-writing process, in order to minimize human errors while interpreting your information you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  add color to interpretations to make the report more interesting. 
B)  compare noncomparable data. 
C)  make the facts more exciting than they actually are. 
D)  refrain from collecting representative data. 
E)  refrain from interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary. 
A)  add color to interpretations to make the report more interesting. 
B)  compare noncomparable data. 
C)  make the facts more exciting than they actually are. 
D)  refrain from collecting representative data. 
E)  refrain from interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary.

Question 14

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what factors you need to investigate. 
B)  gather the required information. 
C)  analyze the available information. 
D)  use the test of experience. 
E)  use the negative test. 
A)  determine what factors you need to investigate. 
B)  gather the required information. 
C)  analyze the available information. 
D)  use the test of experience. 
E)  use the negative test.

Question 15

Which of the following guidelines will help in minimizing human errors in the report-writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adding color to interpretations to make the report more interesting 
B)  Refraining from comparing noncomparable data 
C)  Making the facts more exciting than they actually are 
D)  Refraining from collecting representative data. 
E)  Making glib conclusions and recommendations as much as possible. 
A)  Adding color to interpretations to make the report more interesting 
B)  Refraining from comparing noncomparable data 
C)  Making the facts more exciting than they actually are 
D)  Refraining from collecting representative data. 
E)  Making glib conclusions and recommendations as much as possible.

Question 16

While applying which of the following tests related to interpretation of data are you most likely to ponder each interpretation you make, asking yourself, "Does this appear reasonable in light of all I know?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Test of experience 
B)  Negative test 
C)  Positive test 
D)  Personality test 
E)  Intelligent quotient test 
A)  Test of experience 
B)  Negative test 
C)  Positive test 
D)  Personality test 
E)  Intelligent quotient test

Question 17

Descriptive statistics are typically used to generalize about a population based on the study of a sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factorsyou need to investigate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true about purpose statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Purpose statements are often written in the form of a question. 
B)  Infinitive phrases are avoided when writing purpose statements. 
C)  Purpose statements are short constructions, consisting of one or two words and they merely identify the topic of discussion 
D)  Purpose statements are placed at the end of business reports. 
E)  Purpose statements are not used when the problem statements are stated in a business report. 
A)  Purpose statements are often written in the form of a question. 
B)  Infinitive phrases are avoided when writing purpose statements. 
C)  Purpose statements are short constructions, consisting of one or two words and they merely identify the topic of discussion 
D)  Purpose statements are placed at the end of business reports. 
E)  Purpose statements are not used when the problem statements are stated in a business report.

Question 20

You can create an instructive format by clearly indicating the hierarchy of the information in your business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The conventional system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

The conventional system uses _____ to show the major headings in a report.

Mention the steps involved in writing a collaborative project.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

You can improve the connecting network of thought throughout your report by the wise use of sentence transitions.

One way to ensure that the objectivity of your business message is not compromised, you should add color to your interpretations and make your report more interesting.

Discuss the two types of numbering commonly used in business reports.

To make your research as efficient as possible, you should:

Examine the sentence taken from a report. Which relationship is established by the transitional phrase "for example" with its preceding content? "Similarly, Crompton has outstanding qualities."

Elaborate on the two main choices of time viewpoint in a research.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed as _____.

During the report-writing process, in order to minimize human errors while interpreting your information you should:

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to:

Which of the following guidelines will help in minimizing human errors in the report-writing process?

While applying which of the following tests related to interpretation of data are you most likely to ponder each interpretation you make, asking yourself, "Does this appear reasonable in light of all I know?"

Descriptive statistics are typically used to generalize about a population based on the study of a sample.

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factorsyou need to investigate.

Which of the following is true about purpose statements?

You can create an instructive format by clearly indicating the hierarchy of the information in your business report.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 11: Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

The conventional system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.

The conventional system uses _____ to show the major headings in a report.

Mention the steps involved in writing a collaborative project.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

You can improve the connecting network of thought throughout your report by the wise use of sentence transitions.

One way to ensure that the objectivity of your business message is not compromised, you should add color to your interpretations and make your report more interesting.

Discuss the two types of numbering commonly used in business reports.

To make your research as efficient as possible, you should:

Examine the sentence taken from a report. Which relationship is established by the transitional phrase "for example" with its preceding content? "Similarly, Crompton has outstanding qualities."

Elaborate on the two main choices of time viewpoint in a research.

Which of the following is true about collaborative writing projects?

Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed as _____.

During the report-writing process, in order to minimize human errors while interpreting your information you should:

In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to:

Which of the following guidelines will help in minimizing human errors in the report-writing process?

While applying which of the following tests related to interpretation of data are you most likely to ponder each interpretation you make, asking yourself, "Does this appear reasonable in light of all I know?"

Descriptive statistics are typically used to generalize about a population based on the study of a sample.

Once you've defined the problem and identified the purpose of your research, you should determine what factorsyou need to investigate.

Which of the following is true about purpose statements?

You can create an instructive format by clearly indicating the hierarchy of the information in your business report.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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