Question 1

What is the best advice when writing a statement of purpose for a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write a statement of purpose only for external formal reports. 
B)  Omit limitations because that will make the statement of purpose too negative. 
C)  Use action verbs in the statement of purpose that tell what you intend to do. 
D)  Do all of the above when writing statements of purpose. 
A)  Write a statement of purpose only for external formal reports. 
B)  Omit limitations because that will make the statement of purpose too negative. 
C)  Use action verbs in the statement of purpose that tell what you intend to do. 
D)  Do all of the above when writing statements of purpose.

Question 2

Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report

Accepted Answer

A)  chronologically by the date the cell phone subscriptions reached their maximums. 
B)  around extensive secondary data to assure the reader that he conducted adequate research before he wrote the report. 
C)  using a functional arrangement to show types of subscriptions globally. 
D)  geographically, with sections representing each region's market share. 
A)  chronologically by the date the cell phone subscriptions reached their maximums. 
B)  around extensive secondary data to assure the reader that he conducted adequate research before he wrote the report. 
C)  using a functional arrangement to show types of subscriptions globally. 
D)  geographically, with sections representing each region's market share.

Question 3

The goal when writing business proposals and formal reports is to make them accessible and useful to your readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Proposals may be internal or external, but most proposals are external.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main differences between informal and formal proposals are

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary and secondary audiences. 
B)  the style and need for correctness. 
C)  identification of resources used and placement of documentation. 
D)  tone, structure, format, and length. 
A)  the primary and secondary audiences. 
B)  the style and need for correctness. 
C)  identification of resources used and placement of documentation. 
D)  tone, structure, format, and length.

Question 6

A __________ is collaborative software, typically a collection of Web pages, that a group of users can edit.

Accepted Answer

wiki
Explanation:A wiki is col

Question 7

Which of the following is the best advice about using direct quotations in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beware of overusing quotations because you may appear as if you have no ideas of your own. 
B)  If you use a direct quotation, don't dilute its impact by summarizing it or introducing it in your own words. 
C)  Place the direct quotation in quotation marks, but change a few words to show you have your own ideas. 
D)  Direct quotations do not need to be placed in quotation marks if the audience is already familiar with the quote, such as, "The buck stops here." 
A)  Beware of overusing quotations because you may appear as if you have no ideas of your own. 
B)  If you use a direct quotation, don't dilute its impact by summarizing it or introducing it in your own words. 
C)  Place the direct quotation in quotation marks, but change a few words to show you have your own ideas. 
D)  Direct quotations do not need to be placed in quotation marks if the audience is already familiar with the quote, such as, "The buck stops here."

Question 8

Businesses should avoid using social networking sites because they are for entertainment and leisure only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

Accepted Answer

purpose
Explanation:The statem

Question 10

_____________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

Accepted Answer

Proposals
Explanation:Proposal

Question 11

Most writers agree that the clearest way to show the organization of a report is by recording its divisions in an outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hurricane Ike caused extensive loss of property and lives in Texas. 
B)  You can get an idea of how dangerous a hurricane is by its rating. 
C)  Damaging wind and flooding rains, common in strong hurricanes, caused problems for Texas during Hurricane Ike. 
D)  The Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale rates hurricanes with wind speeds of 114 to 131 knots as Category 4 storms. 
A)  Hurricane Ike caused extensive loss of property and lives in Texas. 
B)  You can get an idea of how dangerous a hurricane is by its rating. 
C)  Damaging wind and flooding rains, common in strong hurricanes, caused problems for Texas during Hurricane Ike. 
D)  The Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale rates hurricanes with wind speeds of 114 to 131 knots as Category 4 storms.

Question 13

Your boss asks you to write a formal report on the impact of smoking on employee healthcare costs. Like nearly every writer of a research project, you should begin your research by

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing secondary data in the library or on the Internet. 
B)  interviewing your colleagues on how they feel about the topic. 
C)  preparing a questionnaire to distribute to your colleagues. 
D)  conducting a field experiment. 
A)  reviewing secondary data in the library or on the Internet. 
B)  interviewing your colleagues on how they feel about the topic. 
C)  preparing a questionnaire to distribute to your colleagues. 
D)  conducting a field experiment.

Question 14

If you are worried about plagiarizing from your source, you can avoid the problem if you use the grammatical structure of the original and just replace words with synonyms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Books provide historical, in-depth data, whereas periodicals provide limited but current coverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Using the ideas of someone else without giving credit is called __________ and is unethical.

Accepted Answer

plagiarism
Explanation:Using the ideas o

Question 17

A _____________ is a collection of information stored electronically so that it is accessible by computer and digitally searchable.

Accepted Answer

database
Explanation:A database is a col

Question 18

Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to use print resources because

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic sources are never considered as reliable as books and magazines. 
B)  print sources provide primary data and electronic sources provide secondary data. 
C)  some data is available only in print. 
D)  audiences respect only writers who include data from print sources. 
A)  electronic sources are never considered as reliable as books and magazines. 
B)  print sources provide primary data and electronic sources provide secondary data. 
C)  some data is available only in print. 
D)  audiences respect only writers who include data from print sources.

Question 19

Informal proposals are often presented in short (two- to four-page) letters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Surveys to collect firsthand data have advantages including that

Accepted Answer

A)  those who respond to mailed or online surveys exactly represent the overall population. 
B)  respondents can be relied on to respond openly and truthfully to anonymous surveys. 
C)  data can be gathered economically and efficiently. 
D)  return rates for online and mailed surveys are typically over 90 percent. 
A)  those who respond to mailed or online surveys exactly represent the overall population. 
B)  respondents can be relied on to respond openly and truthfully to anonymous surveys. 
C)  data can be gathered economically and efficiently. 
D)  return rates for online and mailed surveys are typically over 90 percent.

What is the best advice when writing a statement of purpose for a formal report?

Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report

The goal when writing business proposals and formal reports is to make them accessible and useful to your readers.

Proposals may be internal or external, but most proposals are external.

The main differences between informal and formal proposals are

A __________ is collaborative software, typically a collection of Web pages, that a group of users can edit.

Which of the following is the best advice about using direct quotations in a report?

Businesses should avoid using social networking sites because they are for entertainment and leisure only.

The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

_____________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

Most writers agree that the clearest way to show the organization of a report is by recording its divisions in an outline.

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

Your boss asks you to write a formal report on the impact of smoking on employee healthcare costs. Like nearly every writer of a research project, you should begin your research by

If you are worried about plagiarizing from your source, you can avoid the problem if you use the grammatical structure of the original and just replace words with synonyms.

Books provide historical, in-depth data, whereas periodicals provide limited but current coverage.

Using the ideas of someone else without giving credit is called __________ and is unethical.

A _____________ is a collection of information stored electronically so that it is accessible by computer and digitally searchable.

Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to use print resources because

Informal proposals are often presented in short (two- to four-page) letters.

Surveys to collect firsthand data have advantages including that

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Document Formats

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

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Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

What is the best advice when writing a statement of purpose for a formal report?

Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report

The goal when writing business proposals and formal reports is to make them accessible and useful to your readers.

Proposals may be internal or external, but most proposals are external.

The main differences between informal and formal proposals are

A __________ is collaborative software, typically a collection of Web pages, that a group of users can edit.

Which of the following is the best advice about using direct quotations in a report?

Businesses should avoid using social networking sites because they are for entertainment and leisure only.

The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

_____________ are written offers to solve problems, provide services, or sell equipment.

Most writers agree that the clearest way to show the organization of a report is by recording its divisions in an outline.

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

Your boss asks you to write a formal report on the impact of smoking on employee healthcare costs. Like nearly every writer of a research project, you should begin your research by

If you are worried about plagiarizing from your source, you can avoid the problem if you use the grammatical structure of the original and just replace words with synonyms.

Books provide historical, in-depth data, whereas periodicals provide limited but current coverage.

Using the ideas of someone else without giving credit is called __________ and is unethical.

A _____________ is a collection of information stored electronically so that it is accessible by computer and digitally searchable.

Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to use print resources because

Informal proposals are often presented in short (two- to four-page) letters.

Surveys to collect firsthand data have advantages including that

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Document Formats

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters