Question 1

The basic purpose of informational reports is

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A) to persuade the audience to act. 
B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem. 
C) to present data,facts,feedback,and other types of information,without analysis or recommendations. 
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking. 
E) to change the audience's opinion on your topic. 
A) to persuade the audience to act. 
B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem. 
C) to present data,facts,feedback,and other types of information,without analysis or recommendations. 
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking. 
E) to change the audience's opinion on your topic. C

Question 2

Many businesses optimize their website to incorporate a

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A) single-dimensional medium. 
B) mobile-first strategy. 
C) supply and demand strategy. 
D) more linear medium. 
E) one-page website. 
A) single-dimensional medium. 
B) mobile-first strategy. 
C) supply and demand strategy. 
D) more linear medium. 
E) one-page website. B

Question 3

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

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A) convince readers that a problem exists that must be addressed. 
B) analyze the client's business in light of the competition. 
C) follow the requirements in the RFP exactly. 
D) enumerate the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion. 
E) specify exactly the type of work to be performed. 
A) convince readers that a problem exists that must be addressed. 
B) analyze the client's business in light of the competition. 
C) follow the requirements in the RFP exactly. 
D) enumerate the client's options regarding such business decisions as product-line expansion. 
E) specify exactly the type of work to be performed. A

Question 4

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases can often be more reliable search engines because they

Accepted Answer

A) can be accessed only from a library. 
B) often provide access to various parts of the hidden Internet. 
C) are often based on popular opinion. 
D) do not require a subscription. 
E) are often current. 
A) can be accessed only from a library. 
B) often provide access to various parts of the hidden Internet. 
C) are often based on popular opinion. 
D) do not require a subscription. 
E) are often current.

Question 5

Company websites often function as

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A) informational reports. 
B) business plans. 
C) marketing strategies. 
D) business models. 
E) monitor and control reports. 
A) informational reports. 
B) business plans. 
C) marketing strategies. 
D) business models. 
E) monitor and control reports.

Question 6

Describe how smartphones and tablets have changed the way we collect information for business reports and other communication purposes.

Accepted Answer

Tablets with interactive software can re

Question 7

One of the best ways to track the behavior of a test subject is through

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A) surveying. 
B) observation. 
C) interviewing. 
D) metasearch analysis. 
E) representative sampling. 
A) surveying. 
B) observation. 
C) interviewing. 
D) metasearch analysis. 
E) representative sampling.

Question 8

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

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(1)Plans,(2)operatin

Question 9

What is the primary difference between a feasibility report and a justification report?

Accepted Answer

Whereas a feasibility report s

Question 10

A survey is ________ if it produces identical results when repeated under similar conditions.

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A) valid 
B) objective 
C) representative 
D) bias-free 
E) reliable 
A) valid 
B) objective 
C) representative 
D) bias-free 
E) reliable

Question 11

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When you're outlining your report,using ________ requires you to really think through the content,whereas using ________ simply requires you to identify topic areas.

Accepted Answer

A) prescriptive headings; parallel headings 
B) effective headings; ineffective headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) multilateral headings; unilateral headings 
E) subjective headings; transitional headings 
A) prescriptive headings; parallel headings 
B) effective headings; ineffective headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) multilateral headings; unilateral headings 
E) subjective headings; transitional headings

Question 13

A contractor submitting a weekly report on work done to date would be providing the client with

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A) a progress report. 
B) a compliance report. 
C) a justification report. 
D) a periodic operating report. 
E) a position paper. 
A) a progress report. 
B) a compliance report. 
C) a justification report. 
D) a periodic operating report. 
E) a position paper.

Question 14

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

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A) project proposal 
B) progress report 
C) compliance report 
D) justification report 
E) feasibility report 
A) project proposal 
B) progress report 
C) compliance report 
D) justification report 
E) feasibility report

Question 15

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

Accepted Answer

A) policy report 
B) position paper 
C) feasibility report 
D) business plan 
E) compliance report 
A) policy report 
B) position paper 
C) feasibility report 
D) business plan 
E) compliance report

Question 16

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

(1)Focusing on conclusions (di

Question 17

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

Accepted Answer

A) an analytical report. 
B) an informational report. 
C) a proposal. 
D) a work plan. 
E) a justification report. 
A) an analytical report. 
B) an informational report. 
C) a proposal. 
D) a work plan. 
E) a justification report.

Question 18

To solicit opinions,insights,and information,use

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A) online surveys. 
B) open-ended questions. 
C) closed-ended questions. 
D) focus groups. 
E) leading questions. 
A) online surveys. 
B) open-ended questions. 
C) closed-ended questions. 
D) focus groups. 
E) leading questions.

Question 19

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

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At a minimum,a formal business plan shou

Question 20

One task in effective paraphrasing is to

Accepted Answer

A) avoid using any business language or jargon. 
B) check your version against the original to make sure that you didn't alter the meaning. 
C) make sure your version is the same length as or longer than the original. 
D) write in the passive voice. 
E) omit quotation marks. 
A) avoid using any business language or jargon. 
B) check your version against the original to make sure that you didn't alter the meaning. 
C) make sure your version is the same length as or longer than the original. 
D) write in the passive voice. 
E) omit quotation marks.

The basic purpose of informational reports is

Many businesses optimize their website to incorporate a

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases can often be more reliable search engines because they

Company websites often function as

Describe how smartphones and tablets have changed the way we collect information for business reports and other communication purposes.

One of the best ways to track the behavior of a test subject is through

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

What is the primary difference between a feasibility report and a justification report?

A survey is ________ if it produces identical results when repeated under similar conditions.

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

When you're outlining your report,using requires you to really think through the content,whereas using simply requires you to identify topic areas.

A contractor submitting a weekly report on work done to date would be providing the client with

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

To solicit opinions,insights,and information,use

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

One task in effective paraphrasing is to

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The basic purpose of informational reports is

Many businesses optimize their website to incorporate a

If you're writing an unsolicited proposal,you may have to

Unlike Internet search engines,online databases can often be more reliable search engines because they

Company websites often function as

Describe how smartphones and tablets have changed the way we collect information for business reports and other communication purposes.

One of the best ways to track the behavior of a test subject is through

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

What is the primary difference between a feasibility report and a justification report?

A survey is ________ if it produces identical results when repeated under similar conditions.

An analytical report always ends by presenting recommendations.

When you're outlining your report,using ________ requires you to really think through the content,whereas using ________ simply requires you to identify topic areas.

A contractor submitting a weekly report on work done to date would be providing the client with

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

An employee who describes the data she collected from six different plant managers without drawing any conclusions is preparing

To solicit opinions,insights,and information,use

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

One task in effective paraphrasing is to

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

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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When you're outlining your report,using requires you to really think through the content,whereas using simply requires you to identify topic areas.