Question 1

Describe 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

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melinda reviews the company's books to verify the amount of sales tax paid. 
B)  Sam gathers information on three mid-range American-made automobiles to compare price, fuel economy, maintenance, insurance rates, and resale value before selecting a car for the company's sales force. 
C)  Vanessa presents data supporting the decision to open the company's newest restaurant in Charleston. 
D)  Dominique conducts a study to determine whether customers prefer to dine in a restaurant or have food delivered to their homes. 
A)  Melinda reviews the company's books to verify the amount of sales tax paid. 
B)  Sam gathers information on three mid-range American-made automobiles to compare price, fuel economy, maintenance, insurance rates, and resale value before selecting a car for the company's sales force. 
C)  Vanessa presents data supporting the decision to open the company's newest restaurant in Charleston. 
D)  Dominique conducts a study to determine whether customers prefer to dine in a restaurant or have food delivered to their homes.

Question 3

Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to present additional thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  After, before, first, finally, now, previously, to conclude 
B)  Again, also, moreover, furthermore 
C)  At the same time, but, however, though, yet 
D)  Accordingly, as a result, consequently, therefore 
A)  After, before, first, finally, now, previously, to conclude 
B)  Again, also, moreover, furthermore 
C)  At the same time, but, however, though, yet 
D)  Accordingly, as a result, consequently, therefore

Question 4

Background, Findings, Staffing, and Budget are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  talking headings. 
B)  functional headings. 
C)  general headings. 
D)  transitional headings. 
A)  talking headings. 
B)  functional headings. 
C)  general headings. 
D)  transitional headings.

Question 5

Computer Professionals Magazine is presenting the verbal opinions of information technology experts on several leading voice-recognition devices.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Shauna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pie chart 
B)  Grid 
C)  Line chart 
D)  Bar chart 
A)  Pie chart 
B)  Grid 
C)  Line chart 
D)  Bar chart

Question 7

The headings Implementing Security Measures, Communicating With Employees, and Organize Teams are parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Brandon is writing a report to his supervisor about using social network sites to improve communication with customers.His supervisor knows nothing about using social networks for marketing.What organizational style should Brandon use for his report?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Nick writes several monthly reports condensing financial articles he reads online.These are examples of informational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When using the indirect organizational pattern, refer to the recommendation in the subject line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most widely read portions of a report are the sections devoted to conclusions and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most widely read portions of a...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Provide online customer support is an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide online customer support is an example...

Question 16

A report comparing three virus protection programs being considered for purchase would be most effective if organized by criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During his study, Brad 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, Brad noticed that employees...

Question 18

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 19

Which of the following is a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering a wide range of benefits is the best way to recruit high-quality applicants. 
B)  Offer a wide range of benefits to recruit high-quality applicants. 
C)  Change your computer passwords once every six weeks. 
D)  Let me know your hiring decision by Friday. 
A)  Offering a wide range of benefits is the best way to recruit high-quality applicants. 
B)  Offer a wide range of benefits to recruit high-quality applicants. 
C)  Change your computer passwords once every six weeks. 
D)  Let me know your hiring decision by Friday.

Question 20

The indirect pattern of organization is best for readers who

Accepted Answer

A)  must be persuaded. 
B)  are knowledgeable about the report topic. 
C)  are supportive of the report content. 
D)  are receptive to the information. 
A)  must be persuaded. 
B)  are knowledgeable about the report topic. 
C)  are supportive of the report content. 
D)  are receptive to the information.

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

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to present additional thoughts?

Background, Findings, Staffing, and Budget are examples of

Computer Professionals Magazine is presenting the verbal opinions of information technology experts on several leading voice-recognition devices.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Shauna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

The headings Implementing Security Measures, Communicating With Employees, and Organize Teams are parallel.

Brandon is writing a report to his supervisor about using social network sites to improve communication with customers.His supervisor knows nothing about using social networks for marketing.What organizational style should Brandon use for his report?

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

Nick writes several monthly reports condensing financial articles he reads online.These are examples of informational reports.

When using the indirect organizational pattern, refer to the recommendation in the subject line.

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

The most widely read portions of a report are the sections devoted to conclusions and ____________________.

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

Provide online customer support is an example of a(n)____________________.

A report comparing three virus protection programs being considered for purchase would be most effective if organized by criteria.

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

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 a conclusion?

The indirect pattern of organization is best for readers who

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

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

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

Which of the following situations would require a yardstick report?

Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to present additional thoughts?

Background, Findings, Staffing, and Budget are examples of

Computer Professionals Magazine is presenting the verbal opinions of information technology experts on several leading voice-recognition devices.This information will be easiest to comprehend if presented in a pie chart.

Shauna has interviewed several of her colleagues to gather their ideas for improving productivity.She now has raw verbal data to analyze.What is the best tool to analyze raw verbal data?

The headings Implementing Security Measures, Communicating With Employees, and Organize Teams are parallel.

Brandon is writing a report to his supervisor about using social network sites to improve communication with customers.His supervisor knows nothing about using social networks for marketing.What organizational style should Brandon use for his report?

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

Nick writes several monthly reports condensing financial articles he reads online.These are examples of informational reports.

When using the indirect organizational pattern, refer to the recommendation in the subject line.

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

The most widely read portions of a report are the sections devoted to conclusions and ____________________.

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

Provide online customer support is an example of a(n)____________________.

A report comparing three virus protection programs being considered for purchase would be most effective if organized by criteria.

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

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 a conclusion?

The indirect pattern of organization is best for readers who

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

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters