Question 1

What advice should you follow when preparing a table of contents?

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A)  Avoid leaders (spaced dots) on a table of contents to avoid confusing the reader.
B)  Include only the front matter components and the main body headings and subheadings.
C)  Center all major headings.
D)  Title the page Contents or Table of Contents .E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

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A)  Call before the interview to confirm the arrangements, and then arrive on time.
B)  Learn about the individual she is interviewing, and research the background and terminology of the topic.
C)  Use open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no questions to draw out the responses from the expert.
D)  Brittany should complete all these steps.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The body of a formal report should

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A)  define important and unfamiliar terms.
B)  identify the individuals responsible for commissioning the report.
C)  discuss, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the research findings or solution to the problem.
D)  include a description of all secondary and primary data collected during the research phase of writing the report.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important element to consider when selecting an appropriate graphic for a report?

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A)  Your communication channel
B)  Your word processing abilities
C)  Your report's organizational pattern
D)  Your objectiveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

What type of print resource provides excellent in-depth, historical data?

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A)  Periodicals
B)  Bibliographic indexes
C)  Databases
D)  BooksE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

What is the best advice for assessing the credibility of a Web page?

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A)  Review the Web page for accuracy in facts, spelling, grammar, usage, references, and external links.
B)  Determine the publishers or sponsors of the Web page to verify their credentials.
C)  Evaluate the overall content of a Web page and see how it compares with other resources on the same topic.
D)  Perform all these tasks when assessing the credibility of a Web page.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What type of graphic illustrates changes in data over time?

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A)  Line chart
B)  Flowchart
C)  Pie chart
D)  TableE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Avoid the use of graphics in a report because graphics usually confuse readers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All proposals should use easy-to-understand language and show the value and benefits of the product or services being recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Documenting data in business reports

Accepted Answer

A)  can strengthen your argument.
B)  protects you from charges of plagiarism.
C)  helps the reader pursue the topic further.
D)  achieves all of these.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Secondary data come from reading what others have published, experienced, or observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What information should be included in the introduction of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copies of surveys
B)  A discussion of the report findings
C)  Conclusions and recommendations
D)  Explanation of the problemE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Formal report writers conduct most of their research using primary sources.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An effective proposal should do all of the following except

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A)  showcase the writer's expertise and build credibility.
B)  emphasize how the writer's methods and products will benefit the reader.
C)  get the reader's attention.
D)  analyze findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations intended to solve a problem.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Because of the vast amount of information available online, print resources are no longer considered credible sources for business reports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Information about who sponsors a Web page is important to look for in assessing its authority and, in turn, its credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Surveys can generate primary data economically and efficiently from large groups of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n)____________________ is a collection of information stored digitally so that it is accessible by computers and mobile electronic devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a collection of information stored...

Question 19

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 to avoid a negative tone.
C)  Use action verbs that tell what you intend to do.
D)  Use vague language to allow for flexibility.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Commonly shared in online environments, a(n)___________________ is a type of visual aid that combines images and graphic elements to present complex information in a format that is easy to understand.

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The answer of Commonly shared in online environments, a(n)___________________ is...

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

Documenting data in business reports

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A(n)____________________ is a collection of information stored digitally so that it is accessible by computers and mobile electronic devices.

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Because of the vast amount of information available online, print resources are no longer considered credible sources for business reports.

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What type of print resource provides excellent in-depth, historical data?

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What is the best advice for assessing the credibility of a Web page?

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What information should be included in the introduction of a formal report?

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Commonly shared in online environments, a(n)___________________ is a type of visual aid that combines images and graphic elements to present complex information in a format that is easy to understand.

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Surveys can generate primary data economically and efficiently from large groups of people.

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

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What type of graphic illustrates changes in data over time?

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Which of the following is the most important element to consider when selecting an appropriate graphic for a report?

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All proposals should use easy-to-understand language and show the value and benefits of the product or services being recommended.

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The body of a formal report should

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An effective proposal should do all of the following except

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Information about who sponsors a Web page is important to look for in assessing its authority and, in turn, its credibility.

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Secondary data come from reading what others have published, experienced, or observed.

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What advice should you follow when preparing a table of contents?

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Avoid the use of graphics in a report because graphics usually confuse readers.

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Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

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Formal report writers conduct most of their research using primary sources.

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