Question 1

List the three major disadvantages of Internet search engines,then briefly describe other electronic research tools that overcome those shortcomings.

Accepted Answer

The three disadvantages of Internet sear

Question 2

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 + 2 = 4 approach 
B)  Direct approach 
C)  Yardstick method 
D)  Indirect approach 
E)  None of the above are logical approaches. 
A)  2 + 2 = 4 approach 
B)  Direct approach 
C)  Yardstick method 
D)  Indirect approach 
E)  None of the above are logical approaches.

Question 3

Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)  updating clients 
B)  update clients 
C)  updated clients 
D)  to update clients 
E)  will update clients 
A)  updating clients 
B)  update clients 
C)  updated clients 
D)  to update clients 
E)  will update clients

Question 4

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  hypothetical 
D)  aggressive 
E)  1, 2, 3 
A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  hypothetical 
D)  aggressive 
E)  1, 2, 3

Question 5

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have been asked to help a...

Question 6

A metacrawler enables you to use multiple search engines simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

(1)Focusing on conclusions (direct), (2)

Question 8

Which of the following is not a common organizational format for analytical reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focusing on conclusions 
B)  Focusing on recommendations 
C)  Focusing on information 
D)  Focusing on logical argument 
E)  All of the above are common formats. 
A)  Focusing on conclusions 
B)  Focusing on recommendations 
C)  Focusing on information 
D)  Focusing on logical argument 
E)  All of the above are common formats.

Question 9

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

Accepted Answer

Analytical reports challenge (1)the qual

Question 10

A public corporation filing a quarterly tax report would be providing

Accepted Answer

A)  a progress report. 
B)  a compliance report. 
C)  a justification report. 
D)  a periodic operating report. 
E)  unnecessary information. 
A)  a progress report. 
B)  a compliance report. 
C)  a justification report. 
D)  a periodic operating report. 
E)  unnecessary information.

Question 11

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The best general purpose search engines are capable of reaching information on the hidden Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List and briefly describe the five elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

Accepted Answer

(1)Statement of the problem: This clarif

Question 14

Compliance reports,progress reports,and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When writing a work plan,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

Accepted Answer

At a minimum,a formal business plan shou

Question 18

When outlining the content of your report

Accepted Answer

A)  it is helpful to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones. 
B)  you should use complex language for all headings. 
C)  keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report. 
D)  you should not use any adjectives. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  it is helpful to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones. 
B)  you should use complex language for all headings. 
C)  keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report. 
D)  you should not use any adjectives. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 19

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Despite the variety among them,many analytical reports include a

Accepted Answer

A)  standard opening. 
B)  section of recommendations. 
C)  "this is how it's done" quality. 
D)  standard middle section. 
E)  disclaimer on the last page. 
A)  standard opening. 
B)  section of recommendations. 
C)  "this is how it's done" quality. 
D)  standard middle section. 
E)  disclaimer on the last page.

List the three major disadvantages of Internet search engines,then briefly describe other electronic research tools that overcome those shortcomings.

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

A metacrawler enables you to use multiple search engines simultaneously.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Which of the following is not a common organizational format for analytical reports?

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

A public corporation filing a quarterly tax report would be providing

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

The best general purpose search engines are capable of reaching information on the hidden Internet.

List and briefly describe the five elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

Compliance reports,progress reports,and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

When writing a work plan,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

When outlining the content of your report

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

Despite the variety among them,many analytical reports include a

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 11: Planning Reports and Proposals

List the three major disadvantages of Internet search engines,then briefly describe other electronic research tools that overcome those shortcomings.

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

A metacrawler enables you to use multiple search engines simultaneously.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Which of the following is not a common organizational format for analytical reports?

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

A public corporation filing a quarterly tax report would be providing

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

The best general purpose search engines are capable of reaching information on the hidden Internet.

List and briefly describe the five elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

Compliance reports,progress reports,and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

When writing a work plan,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

When outlining the content of your report

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

Despite the variety among them,many analytical reports include a

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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