Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A report giving the details about a training workshop attended
B)  A report showing that a public company is in compliance with SEC regulations
C)  A report describing the new company dress code
D)  A report recommending one of four building alarm systemsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Blake wants to avoid copyright infringement for material he finds online.What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognize that anything he finds on the Internet is in the public domain.
B)  Ask for permission before using material he finds online.
C)  Include a footnote for everything he uses from online sources,which will protect him from copyright infringement.
D)  Blake should do all of these.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about business reports is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The larger an organization,the more vital the exchange and flow of information becomes.
B)  Reports are prepared for internal readers,not external readers.
C)  To be considered a business report,a document must be in writing.
D)  To be considered a business report,the document must be at least ten pages in length.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Including a footnote to a source prevents copyright infringement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The issues or elements to be investigated in a research project are defined in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  significance of the study
B)  scope statement
C)  recommendations to be offered
D)  limitations of the studyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Based on their function,most business reports fall into two broad categories: informational or analytical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Graphics can be added to business reports to clarify data,create visual interest,and make numerical data meaningful.List five categories of graphics and explain the type of data each is used to illustrate.Then give an original example of when each could be used.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should include five of the following graphics.
Table: used to present quantitative or verbal information in systematic columns and rows
Example: To show a supermarket's sales by department for several years
Bar chart: used to compare related items,illustrate changes in data over time,and show segments as a part of the whole
Example: To show a supermarket's sales by department,side by side,for several years
Line chart: used to demonstrate changes in quantitative data over time,thus indicating trends 
Example: To show enrollment at a state university over the past five years
Pie chart: used to visualize a whole unit and the proportions of its components
Example: To show the percentage of each expense as part of a company's total expenses
Flowchart: used to display a process or procedure
Example: To show the procedure employees must follow to file a workers' compensation claim
Organization chart: used to show the chain of command,from the boss down to the line managers and employees
Example: To show where all positions fall within the chain of command
Photograph,map,illustration: used to authenticate an incident,to spotlight a location,and to show an item in use
Example: To show the locations of five new branches that will be built over the next year
Infographic: used to tell a story and allow the reader to make sense of large amounts of data
Example: To create a visual résumé

Question 8

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stock market can be volatile.
B)  Many types of people invest in the stock market.
C)  Last May,the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a 998-point loss,which the media called a Flash Crash.
D)  All of these choicesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

You are reading an article in The Wall Street Journal that discusses the research findings of a Centers for Disease Control study on workplace hazards.This newspaper article is an example of primary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

Which of the following represents the best phrasing for a survey question?

Accepted Answer

A)  How do you feel about a flat-rate income tax?
B)  Do you approve of a flat-rate income tax?
C)  What benefits do you feel a flat-rate income tax will offer?
D)  Why are you in favor of a flat-rate income tax?E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Formal experimentation produces data suggesting causes and effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

When incorporating a graphic in the body of your report,you should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use large amounts of color to improve readability
B)  manipulate the visual to make data look more dramatic
C)  include a reference to the graphic in the text
D)  assume that the reader will draw the same conclusions you did from the set of dataE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Business researchers can safely assume that the great majority of Web sources are reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following sentences uses the best writing style for a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  After checking several references,the company decided to hire the consulting firm of Anderson,Williams,and Pardee.
B)  After considerable research,we've decided to order the Aptura computer from ISB for our office staff.
C)  I conducted extensive research that shows companies are recognizing the benefits of telecommuting.
D)  My personal opinion is that we should implement the new tracking system at once.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Dylan is anticipating the audience for a report he is writing.What question should he ask during this stage of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  What do my readers need to know about this topic?
B)  How will my readers react to the information in my report?
C)  What is the educational level of my readers?
D)  Dylan should ask all these questions about her audience.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

You are writing a short,routine report for your supervisor and want to use an informal writing style.Which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because you are writing to a superior,create a distance between yourself and the reader.
B)  Avoid humor and figures of speech.
C)  Use shorter sentences and familiar words.
D)  Omit any colorful adjectives and adverbs.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following types of reports would not be sent to someone outside the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manuscript format
B)  Digital format
C)  Letter format
D)  Memo formatE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is an effective statement of purpose for an informational report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To inform the reader of the many different features offered on the Apple iPad
B)  To analyze ways to offer our customers the best service possible
C)  To solve the problem of employee turnover at the company's Chamblee location
D)  To determine which of three smartphones to purchase for our Sales Department staffE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

As part of the scope statement,the ________ further narrow the subject by focusing on constraints or exclusions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of the scope statement,the ________...

Question 20

In trying to gather primary data for a report,Josh poses a query to his professional network via social media.He is using an interview technique known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In trying to gather primary data for...

Exam 11: Report and Research Basics

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

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Blake wants to avoid copyright infringement for material he finds online.What should he do?

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Which of the following statements about business reports is most accurate?

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Including a footnote to a source prevents copyright infringement.

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The issues or elements to be investigated in a research project are defined in the ________.

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Based on their function,most business reports fall into two broad categories: informational or analytical.

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Graphics can be added to business reports to clarify data,create visual interest,and make numerical data meaningful.List five categories of graphics and explain the type of data each is used to illustrate.Then give an original example of when each could be used.

Which of the following statements would need to be documented in a report?

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You are reading an article in The Wall Street Journal that discusses the research findings of a Centers for Disease Control study on workplace hazards.This newspaper article is an example of primary data.

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Which of the following represents the best phrasing for a survey question?

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Formal experimentation produces data suggesting causes and effects.

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When incorporating a graphic in the body of your report,you should ________.

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Business researchers can safely assume that the great majority of Web sources are reliable.

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Which of the following sentences uses the best writing style for a formal report?

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Dylan is anticipating the audience for a report he is writing.What question should he ask during this stage of the writing process?

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You are writing a short,routine report for your supervisor and want to use an informal writing style.Which of the following should you do?

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Which of the following types of reports would not be sent to someone outside the organization?

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Which of the following is an effective statement of purpose for an informational report?

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As part of the scope statement,the ________ further narrow the subject by focusing on constraints or exclusions.

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In trying to gather primary data for a report,Josh poses a query to his professional network via social media.He is using an interview technique known as ________.

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Blake wants to avoid copyright infringement for material he finds online.What should he do?

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Including a footnote to a source prevents copyright infringement.

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The issues or elements to be investigated in a research project are defined in the ________.

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Graphics can be added to business reports to clarify data,create visual interest,and make numerical data meaningful.List five categories of graphics and explain the type of data each is used to illustrate.Then give an original example of when each could be used.

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Business researchers can safely assume that the great majority of Web sources are reliable.

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Dylan is anticipating the audience for a report he is writing.What question should he ask during this stage of the writing process?

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