Question 1

You should assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most important section of a report to a reader is the conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What type of graphic illustrates changes in data over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Line chart
B)   Flowchart
C)   Pie chart
D)   TableE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Report graphics should include a caption or title.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When you conduct an interview, prepare closed-ended questions to make the interviewee feel relaxed and at ease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The only reason to document sources in a report is to avoid charges of plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What should be included in the staffing section of an informal proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Credentials and expertise of project leaders
B)   List of projected costs
C)   Copy of the RFP
D)   Schedule or timetable of activitiesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

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 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What is the purpose of a letter or memo of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

A)   To announce the topic of the report
B)   To provide a list of sources used within the report
C)   To introduce the writer of the report
D)   To designate the parts of the reportE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Proposals are informative documents used to educate readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about pie charts is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pie charts are most useful for technical audiences.
B)   Pie charts are most appropriate for showing percentages.
C)   Pie charts are more flexible than bar or line charts.
D)   Pie charts can be confusing to readers because of the use of multiple colors.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The purpose of a table of contents is to present an overview of the report for people who may not have time to read the entire report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a primary data source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Periodicals
B)   Electronic databases
C)   Blogs
D)   ExperimentationE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report

Accepted Answer

A)   chronologically by the date the cell phone subscriptions reached their maximums.
B)   around extensive secondary data to assure the reader that he conducted adequate research before he wrote the report.
C)   using a functional arrangement to show types of subscriptions globally.
D)   geographically with sections representing each region's market share.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The major advantage of line charts is that they show changes over time, thus indicating trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Avoid referencing graphics in the text of your report; the visual should speak for itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

Accepted Answer

A)   Introduction
B)   Background
C)   Authorization
D)   BudgetE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Logan has just completed the writing of a report on e-waste generated by his company. What should he do next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Submit the report to his supervisor.
B)   Analyze his audience.
C)   Edit and proofread the report.
D)   Celebrate for completing the report.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

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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Which of the following is a primary data source?

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When you conduct an interview, prepare closed-ended questions to make the interviewee feel relaxed and at ease.

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Proposals are informative documents used to educate readers.

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Tyler is writing a report that analyzes the GlobalCom, Inc., market share of cell phone subscriptions worldwide by region. He will probably organize his report

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You should assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

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The most important section of a report to a reader is the conclusions and recommendations.

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

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The purpose of a table of contents is to present an overview of the report for people who may not have time to read the entire report.

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The only reason to document sources in a report is to avoid charges of plagiarism.

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Which statement about pie charts is most accurate?

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What should be included in the staffing section of an informal proposal?

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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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In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

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What is the purpose of a letter or memo of transmittal?

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What type of graphic illustrates changes in data over time?

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Report graphics should include a caption or title.

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Logan has just completed the writing of a report on e-waste generated by his company. What should he do next?

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The major advantage of line charts is that they show changes over time, thus indicating trends.

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Avoid referencing graphics in the text of your report; the visual should speak for itself.

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