Question 1

Despite the variety among them,many analytical reports include a

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A)   standard opening.
B)   section of recommendations.
C)   "this is how it's done" quality.
D)   standard middle section.
E)   disclaimer on the last page.

Question 2

If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

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A)   direct
B)   indirect
C)   hypothetical
D)   aggressive
E)   1, 2, 3

Question 4

List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

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(1)Focusing on conclusions (direct), (2)...

Question 5

When writing a work plan,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a common organizational format for analytical reports?

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A)   Focusing on conclusions
B)   Focusing on recommendations
C)   Focusing on information
D)   Focusing on logical argument
E)   All of the above are common formats.

Question 7

Describe the elements of a formal business plan.

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At a minimum,a formal business plan shou...

Question 8

An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When outlining the content of your report

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A)   it is helpful to use informative headings as opposed to descriptive ones.
B)   you should use complex language for all headings.
C)   keep in mind that you will have to use this same outline for your final report.
D)   you should not use any adjectives.
E)   do all of the above.

Question 10

Compliance reports,progress reports,and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

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A)   2 + 2 = 4 approach
B)   Direct approach
C)   Yardstick method
D)   Indirect approach
E)   None of the above are logical approaches.

Question 12

A public corporation filing a quarterly tax report would be providing

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A)   a progress report.
B)   a compliance report.
C)   a justification report.
D)   a periodic operating report.
E)   unnecessary information.

Question 13

List the three major disadvantages of Internet search engines,then briefly describe other electronic research tools that overcome those shortcomings.

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The three disadvantages of Internet sear...

Question 14

You have been asked to help a company find ways to reduce the amount it spends on employee health and dental benefits.Write a purpose statement for the report you will produce.

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The answer of You have been asked to help a...

Question 15

Information architecture refers to the structure and navigational flow of all parts of a website.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The best general purpose search engines are capable of reaching information on the hidden Internet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A metacrawler enables you to use multiple search engines simultaneously.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?

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A)   updating clients
B)   update clients
C)   updated clients
D)   to update clients
E)   will update clients

Question 19

List and briefly describe the five elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

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(1)Statement of the problem: This clarif...

Question 20

Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

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Analytical reports challenge (1)the qual...

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Analytical reports for skeptical audiences should generally follow the ________ approach.

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Give three reasons that writing analytical reports presents a greater challenge than writing informational reports.

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An analytical report often ends by presenting a recommendation.

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The best general purpose search engines are capable of reaching information on the hidden Internet.

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If sales for the first six months of the year were $24,000,$20,000,$23,000,$20,000,$19,000,and $21,000,the mean for the six months would be $20,000.

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List the three most common strategies for structuring analytical reports.

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Despite the variety among them,many analytical reports include a

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Which of the following is not a strategy for structuring reports focused on logical arguments?

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When writing a work plan,it's important to begin by developing a problem statement.

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A public corporation filing a quarterly tax report would be providing

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Compliance reports,progress reports,and monitor/control reports are all types of informational reports.

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