Question 1

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

Accepted Answer

A) the table of contents and introduction. 
B) conclusions and recommendations. 
C) the executive summary and letter of transmittal. 
D) the appendixes and bibliography. 
A) the table of contents and introduction. 
B) conclusions and recommendations. 
C) the executive summary and letter of transmittal. 
D) the appendixes and bibliography.

Question 2

A decision ____________________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decision ____________________ is a special grid...

Question 3

Michelle will be including large amounts of data in a business report she is writing and wants to ensure that the data are meaningful to her readers. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Write the problem statement. 
B) Ask for help on a social media site. 
C) Organize the data into tables. 
D) Omit the data from her report to avoid confusing her readers. 
A) Write the problem statement. 
B) Ask for help on a social media site. 
C) Organize the data into tables. 
D) Omit the data from her report to avoid confusing her readers.

Question 4

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

Accepted Answer

A) pie chart. 
B) flowchart. 
C) bar chart. 
D) table. 
A) pie chart. 
B) flowchart. 
C) bar chart. 
D) table.

Question 5

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by

Accepted Answer

A) time. 
B) criteria. 
C) component. 
D) convention. 
A) time. 
B) criteria. 
C) component. 
D) convention.

Question 6

Informational and analytical reports differ mainly in that analytical reports emphasize facts while informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To contrast responses of employees with children against responses of employees without children from a survey on attitudes toward on-site child care,

Accepted Answer

A) use cross-tabulation. 
B) determine the range of responses. 
C) determine the average response. 
D) determine the standard deviation. 
A) use cross-tabulation. 
B) determine the range of responses. 
C) determine the average response. 
D) determine the standard deviation.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

Accepted Answer

A) A report to determine which of three firms to use for after-hours security 
B) A report to determine whether a company should provide an on-site gym for its employees 
C) A report about a firm's profitability to be sent to the company's shareholders 
D) A report on a meeting held with members of the local chamber of commerce 
A) A report to determine which of three firms to use for after-hours security 
B) A report to determine whether a company should provide an on-site gym for its employees 
C) A report about a firm's profitability to be sent to the company's shareholders 
D) A report on a meeting held with members of the local chamber of commerce

Question 9

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

Accepted Answer

A) Apparent correlations between two or more variables can stimulate investigation and present possible solutions to be explored. 
B) Correlations prove cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) Correlations are worthless as a statistical analysis tool. 
D) All of these choices 
A) Apparent correlations between two or more variables can stimulate investigation and present possible solutions to be explored. 
B) Correlations prove cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) Correlations are worthless as a statistical analysis tool. 
D) All of these choices

Question 10

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion 
B) Introduction/background, summary/conclusion, facts/findings 
C) Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings 
D) Introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, conclusions/recommendations 
A) Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion 
B) Introduction/background, summary/conclusion, facts/findings 
C) Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings 
D) Introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, conclusions/recommendations

Question 12

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The arithmetic average of a group of...

Question 13

When is the best time to write the introduction to a business report?

Accepted Answer

A) When you first start writing the report 
B) After you have completed the report 
C) About halfway through 
D) Any time you want; there is no preferred time for writing the introduction. 
A) When you first start writing the report 
B) After you have completed the report 
C) About halfway through 
D) Any time you want; there is no preferred time for writing the introduction.

Question 14

Which statement most accurately describes recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommendations should be general to allow readers to apply them in a variety of ways. 
B) Recommendations should begin with an action verb. 
C) Recommendations should include words like maybe and perhaps to show that other solutions may exist. 
D) Recommendations should be prepared before interpreting data. 
A) Recommendations should be general to allow readers to apply them in a variety of ways. 
B) Recommendations should begin with an action verb. 
C) Recommendations should include words like maybe and perhaps to show that other solutions may exist. 
D) Recommendations should be prepared before interpreting data.

Question 15

To be effective, conclusions should be as subjective as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by

Accepted Answer

A) criteria. 
B) time. 
C) component. 
D) convention. 
A) criteria. 
B) time. 
C) component. 
D) convention.

Question 17

The ____________________ to a report should tell the purpose of the report, describe the significance of the topic, and preview main points.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ to a report should tell...

Question 18

During his study, Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke. The relationship between these two variables is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During his study, Brady noticed that employees...

Question 19

Capitalize all words in a heading, including articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

A decision ____________________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

Michelle will be including large amounts of data in a business report she is writing and wants to ensure that the data are meaningful to her readers. What should she do?

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by

Informational and analytical reports differ mainly in that analytical reports emphasize facts while informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

To contrast responses of employees with children against responses of employees without children from a survey on attitudes toward on-site child care,

Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the ____________________.

When is the best time to write the introduction to a business report?

Which statement most accurately describes recommendations?

To be effective, conclusions should be as subjective as possible.

Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by

The ____________________ to a report should tell the purpose of the report, describe the significance of the topic, and preview main points.

During his study, Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke. The relationship between these two variables is known as ____________________.

Capitalize all words in a heading, including articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions.

The conclusions of a report

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

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Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

A decision ____________________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

Michelle will be including large amounts of data in a business report she is writing and wants to ensure that the data are meaningful to her readers. What should she do?

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by

Informational and analytical reports differ mainly in that analytical reports emphasize facts while informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

To contrast responses of employees with children against responses of employees without children from a survey on attitudes toward on-site child care,

Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the ____________________.

When is the best time to write the introduction to a business report?

Which statement most accurately describes recommendations?

To be effective, conclusions should be as subjective as possible.

Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by

The ____________________ to a report should tell the purpose of the report, describe the significance of the topic, and preview main points.

During his study, Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke. The relationship between these two variables is known as ____________________.

Capitalize all words in a heading, including articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions.

The conclusions of a report

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters