Question 1

The table is the most frequently used graphic in reports because it can clarify large quantities of data in small spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Evan is evaluating a website before using it as a source for his business report.In checking when the site was last updated,he is evaluating its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  currency
B)  authority
C)  content
D)  accuracyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

What is the most accurate statement about infographics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infographics are new form of visual aid that first appeared at the beginning of the 21st century.
B)  Creating an effective infographic is nearly impossible for someone without a degree in graphic design.
C)  Infographics are most appropriate on paper.
D)  Good infographics tell a story and allow the reader to make sense of ever-growing amounts of data.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

Accepted Answer

A)  A report that recommends one of six candidates for an executive assistant position
B)  A report that compares three sites for a new clothing boutique location and recommends one
C)  A report showing how a company has complied with IRS regulations
D)  A report that presents several alternatives for decreasing employee absenteeism,including recommendations for the best solutionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a useful guideline for preparing effective surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use questions that produce qualitative answers.
B)  Include as many questions on your survey as necessary,even if you may not use the information in your final report.
C)  Avoid leading or ambiguous questions.
D)  Never offer survey participants compensation as this will skew the results.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Nadia is conducting research on the use of social networking sites by observing how her coworkers use these tools in the workplace.What type of data is she collecting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary data
B)  Secondary data
C)  Online data
D)  Survey dataE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An expanded statement of purpose for a study includes three additional factors.What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope,significance,and limitations
B)  Scope,conclusions,and recommendations
C)  Work plan,significance,and limitations
D)  Findings,conclusions,and recommendationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Kyle is developing his ________ plan,which will include a statement of the problem,a statement of purpose,his research strategy,a tentative outline of his report,and the work schedule.

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The answer of Kyle is developing his ________ plan,which will...

Question 9

Which of the following isnot an effective use of a table in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarifying large quantities of data in small spaces
B)  Displaying trends
C)  Presenting information in systematic columns and rows
D)  Arranging items in a logical orderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A report that provides data or findings,analyses,and conclusions is a(n) ________ report.

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical
B)  informational
C)  external
D)  digitalE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is the best advice for searching the Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose your favorite search tool and use it exclusively so that you can master it.
B)  Use just one or two keywords when conducting a search.
C)  Use quotation marks to search for phrases.
D)  Include articles and prepositions to make your searches more accurate.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Whenever you borrow words,charts,graphs,photos,music,and other media-in short,any intellectual property-it is important to know what is legal and acceptable.Identify and explain three of the five guidelines provided in the textbook for avoiding copyright infringement.

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Student answers will vary but should inc...

Question 13

An expanded statement of purpose includes three additional factors: the scope,significance,and limitations of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reports written in a formal style tend to project ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  objectivity
B)  authority
C)  impartiality
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The ________ statement prepares the audience by clearly defining which problem or problems will be analyzed and solved.

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The answer of The ________ statement prepares the audience by...

Question 16

Effective report writers ________ an original passage by restating it in their own words and in their own style.

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The answer of Effective report writers ________ an original passage...

Question 17

________ data result from firsthand experience and observation and can be collected through surveys,interviews,observation,and experimentation.

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The answer of ________ data result from firsthand experience and...

Question 18

The best choice for showing changes in a company's monthly sales during a fiscal year is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart
B)  line chart
C)  flow chart
D)  organization chartE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Jared is analyzing the information he found on a website before he includes it in an analytical report for a client.In checking for evidence of bias,use of references,and errors in spelling and grammar,Jared is evaluating the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  currency of the website
B)  authority of the website
C)  content of the website
D)  accuracy of the websiteE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Using the words or ideas of another person without properly giving credit to the source is called ________.

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The answer of Using the words or ideas of another...

Exam 11: Report and Research Basics

An expanded statement of purpose for a study includes three additional factors.What are they?

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The ________ statement prepares the audience by clearly defining which problem or problems will be analyzed and solved.

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Using the words or ideas of another person without properly giving credit to the source is called ________.

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Nadia is conducting research on the use of social networking sites by observing how her coworkers use these tools in the workplace.What type of data is she collecting?

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Which of the following isnot an effective use of a table in a report?

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Jared is analyzing the information he found on a website before he includes it in an analytical report for a client.In checking for evidence of bias,use of references,and errors in spelling and grammar,Jared is evaluating the ________.

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Which of the following reports is an example of an informational report?

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Kyle is developing his ________ plan,which will include a statement of the problem,a statement of purpose,his research strategy,a tentative outline of his report,and the work schedule.

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Evan is evaluating a website before using it as a source for his business report.In checking when the site was last updated,he is evaluating its ________.

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An expanded statement of purpose includes three additional factors: the scope,significance,and limitations of the report.

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Which of the following is the best advice for searching the Web?

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Reports written in a formal style tend to project ________.

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Effective report writers ________ an original passage by restating it in their own words and in their own style.

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Whenever you borrow words,charts,graphs,photos,music,and other media-in short,any intellectual property-it is important to know what is legal and acceptable.Identify and explain three of the five guidelines provided in the textbook for avoiding copyright infringement.

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A report that provides data or findings,analyses,and conclusions is a(n) ________ report.

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The table is the most frequently used graphic in reports because it can clarify large quantities of data in small spaces.

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Which of the following is a useful guideline for preparing effective surveys?

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________ data result from firsthand experience and observation and can be collected through surveys,interviews,observation,and experimentation.

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