Question 1

Effective transitions in business reports

Accepted Answer

A)  should never be longer than a short phrase. 
B)  may be as long as a sentence. 
C)  may be as long as a paragraph. 
D)  are included only between major sections-never within each section. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  should never be longer than a short phrase. 
B)  may be as long as a sentence. 
C)  may be as long as a paragraph. 
D)  are included only between major sections-never within each section. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In computer graphics,a template

Accepted Answer

A)  is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B)  helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every time you create a chart or graphic. 
C)  is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program. 
D)  is a tool for creating classic architectural views. 
E)  is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions. 
A)  is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B)  helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every time you create a chart or graphic. 
C)  is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program. 
D)  is a tool for creating classic architectural views. 
E)  is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions.

Question 4

If you find a photograph online that you want to use in a document,

Accepted Answer

A)  you don't need permission-you are protected by fair use doctrine. 
B)  you don't need permission unless you are using it in marketing materials. 
C)  if it is not specifically offered for free, you should assume that someone owns it and is entitled to credit and/or payment. 
D)  you can do so without permission unless you have to pay to download it. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  you don't need permission-you are protected by fair use doctrine. 
B)  you don't need permission unless you are using it in marketing materials. 
C)  if it is not specifically offered for free, you should assume that someone owns it and is entitled to credit and/or payment. 
D)  you can do so without permission unless you have to pay to download it. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 5

What are the three main sections of a business report?

Accepted Answer

The introduction (or opening),the body,a

Question 6

The close of a report should

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize the main points of the message. 
B)  summarize reader benefits if the document suggests a change. 
C)  bring all action items together and give details about who should do what, when, where, and how. 
D)  achieve all of the above. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  emphasize the main points of the message. 
B)  summarize reader benefits if the document suggests a change. 
C)  bring all action items together and give details about who should do what, when, where, and how. 
D)  achieve all of the above. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 7

In a proposal,the work plan

Accepted Answer

A)  is presented in the conclusion. 
B)  is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
C)  outlines the costs of the proposed actions. 
D)  can be changed at any time. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  is presented in the conclusion. 
B)  is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
C)  outlines the costs of the proposed actions. 
D)  can be changed at any time. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 8

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

Accepted Answer

(1)Tables, (2)line charts, (3)surface ch

Question 9

A surface chart is a type of bar chart in which the bars are represented by symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not an element normally included in the introduction of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Background/statement of the problem or opportunity 
B)  Proposed solution to the problem 
C)  The scope of the report 
D)  Statement of qualifications 
E)  All of the above are normally included. 
A)  Background/statement of the problem or opportunity 
B)  Proposed solution to the problem 
C)  The scope of the report 
D)  Statement of qualifications 
E)  All of the above are normally included.

Question 11

Which of the following statements has the most formal tone?

Accepted Answer

A)  The financial analysis clearly shows that buying TramCo is the best alternative. 
B)  I think we should buy TramCo. 
C)  In my opinion, we should consider the purchase of TramCo. 
D)  We therefore conclude that acquiring TramCo would (based on information we have gathered) be in our company's best interest. 
E)  I don't know about the rest of the team, but buying TramCo seems like the obvious choice. 
A)  The financial analysis clearly shows that buying TramCo is the best alternative. 
B)  I think we should buy TramCo. 
C)  In my opinion, we should consider the purchase of TramCo. 
D)  We therefore conclude that acquiring TramCo would (based on information we have gathered) be in our company's best interest. 
E)  I don't know about the rest of the team, but buying TramCo seems like the obvious choice.

Question 12

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Accepted Answer

Six strategies for making proposals more

Question 13

A good way to distinguish between January and February on a bar chart illustrating monthly expenses would be to use contrasting colors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your report contains a spreadsheet with figures that are updated daily.To ensure currency,you should include the spreadsheet as a(n)________ file.

Accepted Answer

A)  linked 
B)  embedded 
C)  encrypted 
D)  compressed 
E)  none of the above 
A)  linked 
B)  embedded 
C)  encrypted 
D)  compressed 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Briefly explain the primary difference between linking and embedding files in business reports.

Accepted Answer

These are both strategies for combining

Question 16

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a pictogram. 
B)  chartjunk. 
C)  a good way to grab reader interest. 
D)  a pictograph. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  a pictogram. 
B)  chartjunk. 
C)  a good way to grab reader interest. 
D)  a pictograph. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 17

The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal should depend on

Accepted Answer

A)  the needs of your audience. 
B)  the length of the report/presentation. 
C)  the amount of money available for underwriting the costs of graphics. 
D)  internal company guidelines. 
E)  your own personal preferences. 
A)  the needs of your audience. 
B)  the length of the report/presentation. 
C)  the amount of money available for underwriting the costs of graphics. 
D)  internal company guidelines. 
E)  your own personal preferences.

Question 18

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The vertical axis normally shows the amo

Question 19

The close of a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A)  ask for a decision from the reader. 
B)  avoid restating why you or your firm are the ones to perform the service in question. 
C)  make clear that your company is not desperate for business. 
D)  do none of the above. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  ask for a decision from the reader. 
B)  avoid restating why you or your firm are the ones to perform the service in question. 
C)  make clear that your company is not desperate for business. 
D)  do none of the above. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 20

The primary value of a wiki stems from

Accepted Answer

A)  its revolutionary technology. 
B)  its focus on a single, expert perspective. 
C)  the collective insight of all its contributors. 
D)  the legal protection it provides for users. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  its revolutionary technology. 
B)  its focus on a single, expert perspective. 
C)  the collective insight of all its contributors. 
D)  the legal protection it provides for users. 
E)  none of the above.

Effective transitions in business reports

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

In computer graphics,a template

If you find a photograph online that you want to use in a document,

What are the three main sections of a business report?

The close of a report should

In a proposal,the work plan

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

A surface chart is a type of bar chart in which the bars are represented by symbols.

Which of the following is not an element normally included in the introduction of a proposal?

Which of the following statements has the most formal tone?

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

A good way to distinguish between January and February on a bar chart illustrating monthly expenses would be to use contrasting colors.

Your report contains a spreadsheet with figures that are updated daily.To ensure currency,you should include the spreadsheet as a(n)________ file.

Briefly explain the primary difference between linking and embedding files in business reports.

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal should depend on

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

The close of a proposal should

The primary value of a wiki stems from

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

Planning 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 12: Writing Reports and Proposals

Effective transitions in business reports

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

In computer graphics,a template

If you find a photograph online that you want to use in a document,

What are the three main sections of a business report?

The close of a report should

In a proposal,the work plan

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

A surface chart is a type of bar chart in which the bars are represented by symbols.

Which of the following is not an element normally included in the introduction of a proposal?

Which of the following statements has the most formal tone?

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

A good way to distinguish between January and February on a bar chart illustrating monthly expenses would be to use contrasting colors.

Your report contains a spreadsheet with figures that are updated daily.To ensure currency,you should include the spreadsheet as a(n)________ file.

Briefly explain the primary difference between linking and embedding files in business reports.

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal should depend on

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

The close of a proposal should

The primary value of a wiki stems from

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

Planning 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

Filters