Question 1

The ____________________ of a study tells why the topic is worth investigating at this time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ of a study tells why...

Question 2

Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

Accepted Answer

A)  A report that recommends one of three candidates for a sales manager position 
B)  A report that compares four sites for a new bookstore location and recommends one 
C)  A report showing how a company has complied with SEC regulations 
D)  A report that presents several alternatives for decreasing employee absenteeism, including recommendations for the best solution 
A)  A report that recommends one of three candidates for a sales manager position 
B)  A report that compares four sites for a new bookstore location and recommends one 
C)  A report showing how a company has complied with SEC regulations 
D)  A report that presents several alternatives for decreasing employee absenteeism, including recommendations for the best solution

Question 3

Documenting data is necessary in academic reports but not in business reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An expanded statement of purpose for a study includes three additional factors.What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope, significance, and limitations 
B)  Scope, conclusions, and recommendations 
C)  Work plan, significance, and limitations 
D)  Findings, conclusions, and recommendations 
A)  Scope, significance, and limitations 
B)  Scope, conclusions, and recommendations 
C)  Work plan, significance, and limitations 
D)  Findings, conclusions, and recommendations

Question 5

Sandra wants to illustrate how her company's sales have increased over the past five years.She should use a pie chart to do this.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Select the most accurate statement about sources found on the Web.

Accepted Answer

A)  Information posted at most sites has undergone the same editing and scrutiny given to articles in scholarly publications. 
B)  Researchers can safely assume that the information posted on Web sites by individuals and companies is reputable. 
C)  Wikis, blogs, and discussion forum entries are short-lived and change constantly. 
D)  Wikipedia is reliable and should be used when conducting any scholarly research. 
A)  Information posted at most sites has undergone the same editing and scrutiny given to articles in scholarly publications. 
B)  Researchers can safely assume that the information posted on Web sites by individuals and companies is reputable. 
C)  Wikis, blogs, and discussion forum entries are short-lived and change constantly. 
D)  Wikipedia is reliable and should be used when conducting any scholarly research.

Question 7

The first step in the report-writing process is anticipating how the audience will react to the information in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an effective question to use in a survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't you agree that teachers are extremely deserving of a 7 percent pay increase because of the valuable services they provide for our community? 
B)  Do teachers deserve a 7 percent pay increase? 
C)  Should teachers accept a 7 percent pay increase, or should they go on strike? 
D)  Do teachers, one of the hardest-working and least-respected segments of American society, deserve a 7 percent pay increase? 
A)  Don't you agree that teachers are extremely deserving of a 7 percent pay increase because of the valuable services they provide for our community? 
B)  Do teachers deserve a 7 percent pay increase? 
C)  Should teachers accept a 7 percent pay increase, or should they go on strike? 
D)  Do teachers, one of the hardest-working and least-respected segments of American society, deserve a 7 percent pay increase?

Question 9

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Accepted Answer

A)  card catalogs. 
B)  online catalogs. 
C)  Web sites. 
D)  electronic databases. 
A)  card catalogs. 
B)  online catalogs. 
C)  Web sites. 
D)  electronic databases.

Question 10

Most business reports fit into two broad categories.List and describe these two categories; then present one original example of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 11

To determine the best location for a new retail store is an example of a simple statement of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To determine the best location for a...

Question 12

An expanded statement of ____________________ includes the scope, significance, and limitations of the study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An expanded statement of ____________________ includes the...

Question 13

Which of the following is the best advice for searching the Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose your favorite search tool and use it exclusively so that you can master it. 
B)  Use just one or two keywords when conducting a search. 
C)  Use quotation marks to search for phrases. 
D)  Include articles and prepositions to make your searches more accurate. 
A)  Choose your favorite search tool and use it exclusively so that you can master it. 
B)  Use just one or two keywords when conducting a search. 
C)  Use quotation marks to search for phrases. 
D)  Include articles and prepositions to make your searches more accurate.

Question 14

Pamela will be writing a complex report about a research study she's conducting.Which of the following should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare a written purpose statement 
B)  Prepare written problem statement 
C)  Consider the needs of both primary and secondary readers 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  Prepare a written purpose statement 
B)  Prepare written problem statement 
C)  Consider the needs of both primary and secondary readers 
D)  All of these choices

Question 15

The first step in writing a report is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare a work plan. 
B)  implement your research strategy. 
C)  analyze the problem or assignment clearly. 
D)  compose the first draft. 
A)  prepare a work plan. 
B)  implement your research strategy. 
C)  analyze the problem or assignment clearly. 
D)  compose the first draft.

Question 16

The ability to access information electronically has made using books for business research obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The more direct quotes you use in a business report, the more professional and credible it will seem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Yes-no questions produce the best results in an interview with an expert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the purpose of business reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  To convey information 
B)  To answer questions 
C)  To solve problems 
D)  To do all of these 
A)  To convey information 
B)  To answer questions 
C)  To solve problems 
D)  To do all of these

Question 20

Business report writers should anticipate primary audiences only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ____________________ of a study tells why the topic is worth investigating at this time.

Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

Documenting data is necessary in academic reports but not in business reports.

An expanded statement of purpose for a study includes three additional factors.What are they?

Sandra wants to illustrate how her company's sales have increased over the past five years.She should use a pie chart to do this.

Select the most accurate statement about sources found on the Web.

The first step in the report-writing process is anticipating how the audience will react to the information in the report.

Which of the following is an effective question to use in a survey?

ABI/INFORM, Factiva, LexisNexis Academic, and Academic Search Elite (EBSCO)are

Most business reports fit into two broad categories.List and describe these two categories; then present one original example of each.

To determine the best location for a new retail store is an example of a simple statement of ____________________.

An expanded statement of ____________________ includes the scope, significance, and limitations of the study.

Which of the following is the best advice for searching the Web?

Pamela will be writing a complex report about a research study she's conducting.Which of the following should she do?

The first step in writing a report is to

The ability to access information electronically has made using books for business research obsolete.

The more direct quotes you use in a business report, the more professional and credible it will seem.

Yes-no questions produce the best results in an interview with an expert.

What is the purpose of business reports?

Business report writers should anticipate primary audiences only.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

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

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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Exam 11: Report and Research Basics

The ____________________ of a study tells why the topic is worth investigating at this time.

Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

Documenting data is necessary in academic reports but not in business reports.

An expanded statement of purpose for a study includes three additional factors.What are they?

Sandra wants to illustrate how her company's sales have increased over the past five years.She should use a pie chart to do this.

Select the most accurate statement about sources found on the Web.

The first step in the report-writing process is anticipating how the audience will react to the information in the report.

Which of the following is an effective question to use in a survey?

ABI/INFORM, Factiva, LexisNexis Academic, and Academic Search Elite (EBSCO)are

Most business reports fit into two broad categories.List and describe these two categories; then present one original example of each.

To determine the best location for a new retail store is an example of a simple statement of ____________________.

An expanded statement of ____________________ includes the scope, significance, and limitations of the study.

Which of the following is the best advice for searching the Web?

Pamela will be writing a complex report about a research study she's conducting.Which of the following should she do?

The first step in writing a report is to

The ability to access information electronically has made using books for business research obsolete.

The more direct quotes you use in a business report, the more professional and credible it will seem.

Yes-no questions produce the best results in an interview with an expert.

What is the purpose of business reports?

Business report writers should anticipate primary audiences only.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

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

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters