Question 1

Argument by induction involves a pattern of reasoning that goes from general to specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

One business analysis tool discussed in your textbook is MOST. What does MOST stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics
B)   Measure, Organize, Substitute, and Transform
C)   Management, Operation, Standard, and Trajectory
D)   Maneuver, Observe, Sample, and Train A

Question 3

Carlos records all his sources while researching icebreakers for a company retreat. How do you think he will benefit from this action?

Accepted Answer

Carlos is recording the sources of his information in order to cite them in his document. His sources are evidence of good research and a major source of credibility. Carlos's sources support his argument, build goodwill by giving his audience access to further information, and demonstrate his honesty.

Question 4

What is the analysis and synthesis process?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the process of breaking things down into their component parts and then bringing them back together.
B)   It is the process of listening to your audience.
C)   It is the process of identifying and reframing business issues.
D)   It is the process of gathering research information.

Question 5

When writing a marketing proposal for your marketing class, the primary audience of your report is your instructor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cloud-based servers are maintained by a third-party company and are used to manage the IT needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Although it was cold, she was wearing a short sleeve T-shirt.
B)   She was wearing a short sleeve T-shirt although it was cold.
C)   She was wearing a short sleeve T-shirt even though it was cold.
D)   She was wearing a short sleeve T-shirt, although it was cold.

Question 8

Which of the following uses the inductive pattern of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Students who got an A in COMM100 did not miss a single lecture. Kim attended all COMM100 lectures, so she will get an A in the class.
B)   Kim did not miss a single COMM100 lecture, and she got an A in the class; therefore, all students who attend all COMM100 lectures will get an A in the class.
C)   If you attend all COMM100 lectures, you will get an A in the class.
D)   If you got an A in COMM100 that means that you attended all COMM 100 lectures.

Question 9

Which of the following is grammatically incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quebec has a strong soccer program. Team Quebec placed first at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
B)   Quebec has a strong soccer program; team Quebec placed first at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
C)   Because Quebec has a strong soccer program, team Quebec placed first at the Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
D)   Quebec has a strong soccer program, Team Quebec placed first at Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Question 10

Leanne is writing a proposal to analyze the external communications of a client, and is reminded by her boss that she needs to attend to the needs of both her primary and secondary audiences. As a student in a Business Communications class, explain to Leanne the difference between primary and secondary audiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leanne is writing a proposal to analyze...

Question 11

Which rhetorical tool are you using when you help raise funds for your little sister's after-grad party by appealing to the community's emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Logos
B)   Chaos
C)   Pathos
D)   Ethos

Question 12

Your final project in your Business Communications class is to develop a strategic communication plan for a business of your choice. To develop this plan, you need to analyze the business's current communication strategies and come up with recommendations to align them with the organization's vision, mission, and goals. What are the steps involved in this analysis and synthesis process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your final project in your Business Communications...

Question 13

Which of the following uses the deductive pattern of reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Students who got an A in COMM100 did not miss a single lecture. Kim attended all COMM100 lectures, so she will get an A in the class.
B)   Kim did not miss a single COMM100 lecture, and she got an A in the class; therefore, all students who attended all COMM100 lectures will get an A in the class.
C)   If you attend all COMM100 lectures, you will get an A in the class.
D)   If you got an A in COMM100 that means that you attended all COMM100 lectures.

Question 14

When Loblaw's CEO draws on his own credibility as well as logical and emotional appeals to persuade his audience to support Canadian farmers by buying locally grown food, which of the following rhetorical tools is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethos, pathos, and logos
B)   Analysis, synthesis, and argumentation
C)   Asyndeton, mimesis, and numeration
D)   Analogy, metaphor, and simile

Question 15

How would you define argumentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It refers to workplace arguments.
B)   It is a project management tool.
C)   It is the process of drawing on reason to support and idea, action, or theory.
D)   It is a grammatical sentence structure pattern.

Question 16

Explain the three main elements of the art of rhetoric.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the three main elements of the...

Question 17

The advertisement for the cereal brand, Kellogg's Special K, claims that the product has essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin D. Explain the rhetorical device that the ad uses to convince its audience to buy the product.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The advertisement for the cereal brand, Kellogg's...

Question 18

When you use logical reasons to back the claims in an industry research report, which rhetorical tool are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pathos
B)   Logos
C)   Ethos
D)   Dabos

Question 19

Primary research involves retrieving information only from published sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Argument by deduction involves a pattern of reasoning that goes from general to specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Analysis and Argumentation

Argument by induction involves a pattern of reasoning that goes from general to specific.

One business analysis tool discussed in your textbook is MOST. What does MOST stand for?

Carlos records all his sources while researching icebreakers for a company retreat. How do you think he will benefit from this action?

What is the analysis and synthesis process?

When writing a marketing proposal for your marketing class, the primary audience of your report is your instructor.

Cloud-based servers are maintained by a third-party company and are used to manage the IT needs of an organization.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

Which of the following uses the inductive pattern of reasoning?

Which of the following is grammatically incorrect?

Which rhetorical tool are you using when you help raise funds for your little sister's after-grad party by appealing to the community's emotions?

Which of the following uses the deductive pattern of reasoning?

When Loblaw's CEO draws on his own credibility as well as logical and emotional appeals to persuade his audience to support Canadian farmers by buying locally grown food, which of the following rhetorical tools is he using?

How would you define argumentation?

Explain the three main elements of the art of rhetoric.

The advertisement for the cereal brand, Kellogg's Special K, claims that the product has essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin D. Explain the rhetorical device that the ad uses to convince its audience to buy the product.

When you use logical reasons to back the claims in an industry research report, which rhetorical tool are you using?

Primary research involves retrieving information only from published sources.

Argument by deduction involves a pattern of reasoning that goes from general to specific.