Question 1

Smart writers incorporate visuals and graphics in a report because they know that visuals and graphics can

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A)   clarify data.
B)   make complex data easy to understand.
C)   add visual interest.
D)   All answer choices are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

An advantage of secondary data over primary data is that secondary data are easier and cheaper to develop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Chronological organization arranges ideas by

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A)   time.
B)   order of importance.
C)   physical location.
D)   simple to complex.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A proposal represents a legal contract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Yolanda must include a long table in a report she is preparing on employee Internet use. What advice should she follow when creating the table?

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A)   Avoid distracting her readers with shading.
B)   Place the table as close as possible to its text discussion.
C)   Leave missing data blank.
D)   Because the emphasis is on the data, avoid the use of headings for each row.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

____________________ involves restating an original passage in your own words and in your own style.

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Paraphrasing

Question 8

The first step in preparing a report is to conduct research.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Writers should avoid constructing a work plan for a business report because it may become too restrictive to them and to their audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Information that is common knowledge requires no documentation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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plagiarism

Question 13

In the proposal, plan, and schedule section of a business proposal, your goal is to explain your plan for solving the problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The gathering of information is called ____________________.

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research
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Question 17

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 D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The purpose of an executive summary is to

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A)   announce the topic of the report and tell how it was authorized.
B)   secure funding.
C)   present an overview of a longer report for people who may not have time to read the entire document.
D)   show the main sections of a report.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 19

Tanika must prepare a formal report detailing the findings of a year-long study of her company's new wellness program. In this report she must discuss employee absenteeism before and after the program's implementation. What type of organizational pattern will she likely use?

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A)   Chronological
B)   Spatial
C)   Compare/Contrast
D)   ImportanceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

To avoid charges of copyright infringement, you should

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A)   include a footnote to all information.
B)   use information only from Internet sites.
C)   ask permission only when using information from a legal publication.
D)   assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

Smart writers incorporate visuals and graphics in a report because they know that visuals and graphics can

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An advantage of secondary data over primary data is that secondary data are easier and cheaper to develop.

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

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Chronological organization arranges ideas by

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A proposal represents a legal contract.

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Yolanda must include a long table in a report she is preparing on employee Internet use. What advice should she follow when creating the table?

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____________________ involves restating an original passage in your own words and in your own style.

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The first step in preparing a report is to conduct research.

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

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Writers should avoid constructing a work plan for a business report because it may become too restrictive to them and to their audience.

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Information that is common knowledge requires no documentation.

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

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In the proposal, plan, and schedule section of a business proposal, your goal is to explain your plan for solving the problem.

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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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The gathering of information is called ____________________.

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