Question 1

References are important,because they properly and ethically credit the person who created the original material; they show the audience that the author had sufficient support for his/her message,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they help avoid plagiarism 
B)  they help readers relate to the material 
C)  they help readers explore the topic in more detail, if desired 
D)  they help take advantage of the source documentation tools

Question 2

A survey is valid,if it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produces identical results when repeated 
B)  actually measures what it is designed to measure 
C)  is based on ethical principles 
D)  is representative of the sample population

Question 3

Explain the five suggestions for effectively conducting database searches.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the five suggestions for effectively conducting...

Question 4

Whereas a conclusion interprets information,a recommendation suggests what to do about the information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ involves the collection of new data through surveys,interviews,and other techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ involves the collection of new data...

Question 6

Popular desktop search engines are Digg and Delicious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kathy has just completed primary research for the company's pilot product,"Jovial Jingles." Her manager has asked her to include secondary research information as well.For this,she should include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  information from research conducted using focus groups 
B)  information from research conducted only on specified core customers 
C)  information sourced from magazines, newspapers, public websites, books, and other reports 
D)  information from her review of the primary research

Question 8

"To update the board of directors on the progress of the research project," explains why you are preparing the report.This would typically be the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "To update the board of directors on...

Question 9

Rod is conducting secondary research for his report and has exhausted most of the online resources available to him.Which other secondary source of information should he consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Historians 
B)  Tradeshows 
C)  Advertisements 
D)  Libraries

Question 10

Justin needs to conduct and record interviews with potential customers for a new product that has just been launched.Which of these suggestions would you give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus generally on open-ended questions and provide the questionnaire before recording. 
B)  Focus generally on closed questions and these need not be recorded. 
C)  Use surveys when required, to augment the research. 
D)  Ask open-ended and closed questions but record with permission.

Question 11

Describe a work plan and list the elements a detailed work plan often contains.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe a work plan and list the...

Question 12

Ryan needs to create a report that will explore the potential ramifications of a decision that he and the other managers are considering.For this he needs to create a ________ report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ryan needs to create a report that...

Question 13

The most significant factor when planning a proposal depends on whether the proposal is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unsolicited or solicited 
B)  internal or external 
C)  sales or investment 
D)  sales or grant

Question 14

________ provide feedback on a wide variety of an organization's functions,including sales,inventories,expenses,shipments,and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Business plans 
B)  Personnel reports 
C)  Sales reports 
D)  Operating reports

Question 15

The process of effective research involves planning,locating data,processing data,applying your findings,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient management of information 
B)  accurate referencing 
C)  search optimization 
D)  result visualization

Question 16

Apart from regular Boolean operators and natural language searches,forms-based searches help you create powerful queries by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using advanced Boolean operators 
B)  using metacrawlers which draw out hidden data 
C)  listing the specific steps needed to achieve the results 
D)  simply filling out an online form

Question 17

When should you use infographics?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the message needs to reach a specialized audience 
B)  If you have a limited budget 
C)  If it is intended for print distribution 
D)  If there is data you want to emphasize

Question 18

Harry provides computer-based solutions to offices and helps them reduce their carbon foot print by reducing paper consumption.To expand his business,he is planning to send unsolicited proposals to a dozen offices.While doing this,he ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should use the direct approach 
B)  should avoid mentioning costs this early 
C)  should keep the proposal short 
D)  needs to convince his readers that a problem or an opportunity exists

Question 19

The three-step writing process becomes even more valuable when creating ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  summaries 
B)  abstracts 
C)  proposals 
D)  portfolios

Question 20

As part of your primary research,you are conducting a videotaped interview with a manager of a large retail store.After a few questions you notice that he is showing signs of impatience.How should you respond? What might you do differently to prevent this from happening in the future? Explain your answers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of your primary research,you are...

Exam 10: Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals