Question 1

Explain what an informational report is.Then list and describe three categories of informational reports,and give an original example of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Informational

Question 2

________ assist readers in comprehending the organization of a report by highlighting major ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) Title pages 
B) ​Page numbers 
C) Headings 
D) ​Appendices 
A) Title pages 
B) ​Page numbers 
C) Headings 
D) ​Appendices

Question 3

Introductions,transitions,and headings in reports provide important ________ to prevent readers from getting lost.

Accepted Answer

A) ​topics 
B) data 
C) cues 
D) recommendations 
A) ​topics 
B) data 
C) cues 
D) recommendations

Question 4

What is the primary difference between informational and analytical reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Informational reports are prepared for internal audiences,and analytical reports are prepared for external audiences. 
B) Informational reports emphasize facts,and analytical reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions. 
C) Informational reports are always organized directly,and analytical reports are always organized indirectly. 
D) All of these choices are differences between informational and analytical reports. 
A) Informational reports are prepared for internal audiences,and analytical reports are prepared for external audiences. 
B) Informational reports emphasize facts,and analytical reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions. 
C) Informational reports are always organized directly,and analytical reports are always organized indirectly. 
D) All of these choices are differences between informational and analytical reports.

Question 5

An informational report presenting quarterly sales data for a clothing boutique's four branches would most likely be organized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) time 
B) importance 
C) component 
D) criteria 
A) time 
B) importance 
C) component 
D) criteria

Question 6

You are responsible for recording the minutes of an important executive board meeting.The best way to organize these minutes is by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) importance 
B) time 
C) convention 
D) criteria 
A) importance 
B) time 
C) convention 
D) criteria

Question 7

Additionally,consequently,on the contrary,previously,and in other words are ________ expressions that can show relationships and reveal the logical flow of ideas in a report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Additionally,consequently,on the contrary,previously,and in other words are...

Question 8

Determine the median of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Accepted Answer

A) 195 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 39 
A) 195 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 39

Question 9

Angelina is writing a report to her supervisor about implementing a new employee orientation process.Her supervisor is highly supportive of the idea and wants to learn the details quickly.What organizational style should Angelina use for her report?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct pattern 
B) Spiral pattern 
C) Indirect pattern 
D) Any of these choices 
A) Direct pattern 
B) Spiral pattern 
C) Indirect pattern 
D) Any of these choices

Question 10

Investigative reports deliver data for specific situations and so are nonrecurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ represents the midpoint in a group of figures arranged from lowest to highest or vice versa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ represents the midpoint in a...

Question 12

All words in a heading should be capitalized,including articles,conjunctions,and short prepositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Transitional expressions such as moreover,therefore,however,to conclude,and for instance help report readers see the logical flow of ideas in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The mode of the numbers 15,40,40,25,58,62,and 30 is 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Agendas,minutes of meetings,progress reports,and procedures are usually organized by ________,which establishes a chronology of events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Agendas,minutes of meetings,progress reports,and procedures are usually...

Question 16

The median of the numbers 46,20,20,50,and 24 is 24.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The conclusions of a report ________.

Accepted Answer

A) should be written using command language 
B) offer specific suggestions for actions that can solve a report problem 
C) should analyze information logically and show how the data answer questions and solve problems 
D) All of these choices 
A) should be written using command language 
B) offer specific suggestions for actions that can solve a report problem 
C) should analyze information logically and show how the data answer questions and solve problems 
D) All of these choices

Question 18

Enrico must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Enrico's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A) Institute a wellness program to encourage employees to improve their health by adopting healthy habits. 
B) Employees who take part in wellness programs have fewer absences. 
C) A wellness program can be an effective recruiting tool. 
D) Having a wellness program can lead to reduced employee absenteeism. 
A) Institute a wellness program to encourage employees to improve their health by adopting healthy habits. 
B) Employees who take part in wellness programs have fewer absences. 
C) A wellness program can be an effective recruiting tool. 
D) Having a wellness program can lead to reduced employee absenteeism.

Question 20

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Sales,accounts payable,and personnel reports 
B) Trip,convention,and conference reports 
C) Investigative reports 
D) Justification/recommendation reports 
A) Sales,accounts payable,and personnel reports 
B) Trip,convention,and conference reports 
C) Investigative reports 
D) Justification/recommendation reports

Explain what an informational report is.Then list and describe three categories of informational reports,and give an original example of each.

________ assist readers in comprehending the organization of a report by highlighting major ideas.

Introductions,transitions,and headings in reports provide important ________ to prevent readers from getting lost.

What is the primary difference between informational and analytical reports?

An informational report presenting quarterly sales data for a clothing boutique's four branches would most likely be organized by ________.

You are responsible for recording the minutes of an important executive board meeting.The best way to organize these minutes is by ________.

Additionally,consequently,on the contrary,previously,and in other words are ________ expressions that can show relationships and reveal the logical flow of ideas in a report.

Determine the median of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Angelina is writing a report to her supervisor about implementing a new employee orientation process.Her supervisor is highly supportive of the idea and wants to learn the details quickly.What organizational style should Angelina use for her report?

Investigative reports deliver data for specific situations and so are nonrecurring.

The ________ represents the midpoint in a group of figures arranged from lowest to highest or vice versa.

All words in a heading should be capitalized,including articles,conjunctions,and short prepositions.

Transitional expressions such as moreover,therefore,however,to conclude,and for instance help report readers see the logical flow of ideas in a report.

The mode of the numbers 15,40,40,25,58,62,and 30 is 40.

Agendas,minutes of meetings,progress reports,and procedures are usually organized by ________,which establishes a chronology of events.

The median of the numbers 46,20,20,50,and 24 is 24.

The conclusions of a report ________.

Enrico must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Enrico's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

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Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

Explain what an informational report is.Then list and describe three categories of informational reports,and give an original example of each.

________ assist readers in comprehending the organization of a report by highlighting major ideas.

Introductions,transitions,and headings in reports provide important ________ to prevent readers from getting lost.

What is the primary difference between informational and analytical reports?

An informational report presenting quarterly sales data for a clothing boutique's four branches would most likely be organized by ________.

You are responsible for recording the minutes of an important executive board meeting.The best way to organize these minutes is by ________.

Additionally,consequently,on the contrary,previously,and in other words are ________ expressions that can show relationships and reveal the logical flow of ideas in a report.

Determine the median of the numbers 30,25,25,45,and 70.

Angelina is writing a report to her supervisor about implementing a new employee orientation process.Her supervisor is highly supportive of the idea and wants to learn the details quickly.What organizational style should Angelina use for her report?

Investigative reports deliver data for specific situations and so are nonrecurring.

The ________ represents the midpoint in a group of figures arranged from lowest to highest or vice versa.

All words in a heading should be capitalized,including articles,conjunctions,and short prepositions.

Transitional expressions such as moreover,therefore,however,to conclude,and for instance help report readers see the logical flow of ideas in a report.

The mode of the numbers 15,40,40,25,58,62,and 30 is 40.

Agendas,minutes of meetings,progress reports,and procedures are usually organized by ________,which establishes a chronology of events.

The median of the numbers 46,20,20,50,and 24 is 24.

The conclusions of a report ________.

Enrico must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Enrico's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters