Question 1

To avoid ethical problems with visual support in a message,

Accepted Answer

A) limit background information. 
B) exaggerate visual information that supports your argument. 
C) group data carefully. 
D) use emotional manipulation. 
E) simplify cause-and-effect relationships whenever possible. 
A) limit background information. 
B) exaggerate visual information that supports your argument. 
C) group data carefully. 
D) use emotional manipulation. 
E) simplify cause-and-effect relationships whenever possible.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Normally,the vertical axis shows an amou

Question 3

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) are usually developed as a heading. 
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) are usually developed as a heading.

Question 4

A ________ identifies the topic of an illustration; however,an ________ calls attention to the conclusion that should be drawn by the data in the illustration.

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A) descriptive title; informative title 
B) decorative sidebar; integrated title 
C) descriptive heading; informative subheading 
D) descriptive legend; informational caption 
E) declarative caption; informational legend 
A) descriptive title; informative title 
B) decorative sidebar; integrated title 
C) descriptive heading; informative subheading 
D) descriptive legend; informational caption 
E) declarative caption; informational legend

Question 5

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

Accepted Answer

A) line chart. 
B) flowchart. 
C) table. 
D) pie chart. 
E) bar chart. 
A) line chart. 
B) flowchart. 
C) table. 
D) pie chart. 
E) bar chart.

Question 6

In an online report,headings

Accepted Answer

A) should rarely be used. 
B) can be used as links to other sections of the report. 
C) are considered trendy and should usually be avoided. 
D) complicate the organization of your report by enabling readers to jump from section to section. 
E) should never be longer than one word. 
A) should rarely be used. 
B) can be used as links to other sections of the report. 
C) are considered trendy and should usually be avoided. 
D) complicate the organization of your report by enabling readers to jump from section to section. 
E) should never be longer than one word.

Question 7

List and briefly explain five characteristics of effective report content.

Accepted Answer

Effective report content is accurate (fa

Question 8

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When preparing electronic forms for a report that is recurring,the use of ________ will save time overall.

Accepted Answer

A) embedded links 
B) form tools 
C) PDF files 
D) infographics 
E) proposal-writing software 
A) embedded links 
B) form tools 
C) PDF files 
D) infographics 
E) proposal-writing software

Question 10

In the body of a proposal,you should describe

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A) the change you propose,but briefly. 
B) the reader's situation and the need for change. 
C) why the problem exists. 
D) the organization's experience in this area. 
E) what you will and will not do. 
A) the change you propose,but briefly. 
B) the reader's situation and the need for change. 
C) why the problem exists. 
D) the organization's experience in this area. 
E) what you will and will not do.

Question 11

The work plan section of a formal proposal

Accepted Answer

A) is presented in the conclusion. 
B) is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
C) delineates the costs involved in your proposed solution. 
D) describes your organization's experience,personnel,and facilities. 
E) points out the advantages that your company can offer. 
A) is presented in the conclusion. 
B) is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
C) delineates the costs involved in your proposed solution. 
D) describes your organization's experience,personnel,and facilities. 
E) points out the advantages that your company can offer.

Question 12

When writing content to post on the web,keep in mind that careful readers tend to be

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A) resentful of online content. 
B) receptive to online content. 
C) skeptical of online content. 
D) indifferent to online content. 
E) bored by online content. 
A) resentful of online content. 
B) receptive to online content. 
C) skeptical of online content. 
D) indifferent to online content. 
E) bored by online content.

Question 13

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes,you should include it.Although you w

Question 14

In a business report,where should you define terms that might be unfamiliar to your audience?

Accepted Answer

Important terms used in the report shoul

Question 15

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

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A) you know your readers reasonably well. 
B) your report is internal. 
C) the subject is controversial or complex. 
D) the report is relatively short. 
E) you are not confident in your conclusions. 
A) you know your readers reasonably well. 
B) your report is internal. 
C) the subject is controversial or complex. 
D) the report is relatively short. 
E) you are not confident in your conclusions.

Question 16

Writing for audiences of another culture usually requires

Accepted Answer

A) a more formal style. 
B) a humorous anecdote. 
C) colorful adjectives or adverbs. 
D) the use of contractions such as we've to retain a conversational tone. 
E) the use of as much jargon as possible. 
A) a more formal style. 
B) a humorous anecdote. 
C) colorful adjectives or adverbs. 
D) the use of contractions such as we've to retain a conversational tone. 
E) the use of as much jargon as possible.

Question 17

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) use a more formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
B) use a less formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
C) include personal references such as "you" and "us." 
D) use a great deal of idiomatic language. 
E) use contractions whenever possible. 
A) use a more formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
B) use a less formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
C) include personal references such as "you" and "us." 
D) use a great deal of idiomatic language. 
E) use contractions whenever possible.

Question 18

When creating visuals for massive data sets,complex quantities,or dynamic data,use

Accepted Answer

A) flowcharts. 
B) infographics. 
C) data visualization. 
D) line and surface charts. 
E) tables. 
A) flowcharts. 
B) infographics. 
C) data visualization. 
D) line and surface charts. 
E) tables.

Question 19

When developing a document electronically,it should be

Accepted Answer

A) embedded in an email. 
B) sent as a PDF. 
C) linked to a live file. 
D) void of multimedia elements. 
E) developed using proposal writing software. 
A) embedded in an email. 
B) sent as a PDF. 
C) linked to a live file. 
D) void of multimedia elements. 
E) developed using proposal writing software.

Question 20

Describe the characteristics of effective links in online content.

Accepted Answer

Links in your material should serve for

To avoid ethical problems with visual support in a message,

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

Effective transitions in business reports

A identifies the topic of an illustration; however,an calls attention to the conclusion that should be drawn by the data in the illustration.

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

In an online report,headings

List and briefly explain five characteristics of effective report content.

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

When preparing electronic forms for a report that is recurring,the use of ________ will save time overall.

In the body of a proposal,you should describe

The work plan section of a formal proposal

When writing content to post on the web,keep in mind that careful readers tend to be

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

In a business report,where should you define terms that might be unfamiliar to your audience?

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

Writing for audiences of another culture usually requires

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

When creating visuals for massive data sets,complex quantities,or dynamic data,use

When developing a document electronically,it should be

Describe the characteristics of effective links in online content.

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Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

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Exam 12: Writing Reports and Proposals

To avoid ethical problems with visual support in a message,

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

Effective transitions in business reports

A ________ identifies the topic of an illustration; however,an ________ calls attention to the conclusion that should be drawn by the data in the illustration.

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

In an online report,headings

List and briefly explain five characteristics of effective report content.

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

When preparing electronic forms for a report that is recurring,the use of ________ will save time overall.

In the body of a proposal,you should describe

The work plan section of a formal proposal

When writing content to post on the web,keep in mind that careful readers tend to be

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

In a business report,where should you define terms that might be unfamiliar to your audience?

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

Writing for audiences of another culture usually requires

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

When creating visuals for massive data sets,complex quantities,or dynamic data,use

When developing a document electronically,it should be

Describe the characteristics of effective links in online content.

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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A identifies the topic of an illustration; however,an calls attention to the conclusion that should be drawn by the data in the illustration.