Question 1

Which of the following is a recommended guideline for reviewing business reports?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make sure that the report projects more positivity than objectivity.
B)   Avoid discussing the report with the ultimate decision makers.
C)   Run through the report numerous times,each time considering a different perspective.
D)   Avoid getting others' perspectives on the report because different people have different opinions.
E)   Review the report only if it deals with sensitive marketing strategies. C

Question 2

You need not give credit to the original speaker or writer for an idea that is paraphrased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Documenting your sources for secondary research helps decision makers judge the quality of your data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following aspects of writing business reports relates to the component of credibility known as character?

Accepted Answer

A)   providing quotes from outside sources
B)   providing positions that help decision making
C)   involving decision makers in the process
D)   addressing the needs of decision makers
E)   reporting information transparently

Question 5

Which of the following is true of documenting secondary research sources?

Accepted Answer

A)   Statements that are paraphrased do not require documentation.
B)   The only thing that has to be documented is a direct quotation.
C)   Ideas that are summarized do not require documentation.
D)   Writers can use a variety of documentation systems,including MLA and APA styles.
E)   The list of research sources should be placed in the executive summary of the report.

Question 6

Why do reports frequently include appendixes?

Accepted Answer

A)   to help decision makers judge the quality of report data
B)   to help readers process and group dense information
C)   to help the readers navigate the report
D)   to establish the purpose and value of the report
E)   to provide reference materials

Question 7

Precision in reports relies on

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A)   documentation.
B)   conclusions.
C)   recommendations.
D)   definitions.
E)   facts.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about business reports is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Precision in most business reports is the result of using the right documentation system.
B)   It is important to strike a balance between objectivity and positivity in a report.
C)   A business report should always use as many bulleted or numbered lists as possible.
D)   A title page should be used in a business report to preview the report's most important contents.
E)   Preview statements help decision makers judge the quality of the data provided in business reports.

Question 9

To develop original reports,make sure that you avoid

Accepted Answer

A)   plagiarizing in any form.
B)   relying on summaries and paraphrases.
C)   using cause-effect statements.
D)   using too many bar charts.
E)   including a problem statement.

Question 10

The recommendations made within a business report must be

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A)   simple and paraphrased.
B)   methodical and skeptical.
C)   complex and theoretical.
D)   general and abstract.
E)   specific and actionable.

Question 11

Shuai is writing a report with a great deal of complicated numerical information.To clarify and simplify this information for decision makers,she should put it into

Accepted Answer

A)   bulleted lists.
B)   a preview statement.
C)   an executive summary.
D)   appendices.
E)   charts or tables.

Question 12

APA and MLA are types of

Accepted Answer

A)   indices.
B)   tone choices.
C)   documentation systems.
D)   bibliographies.
E)   research guidelines.

Question 13

In order to maintain consistency,and thereby project objectivity,Jim should not get any other perspectives before submitting his report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An executive summary tells the story of the report so the busy reader can get the gist of the content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research-based business reports are generally collaborative efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In order to help readers create a mental map of her report,Ashton writes a preview statement to frame the overall message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Decision makers are unlikely to take your report seriously when you

Accepted Answer

A)   combine information from various sources in novel ways.
B)   use verbatim restatements from another source.
C)   make recommendations that are not explicitly linked to facts and conclusions.
D)   express in your own words the original idea of one of your research sources.
E)   weave together information from more than three sources.

Question 18

In a business report,recommendations

Accepted Answer

A)   address difficult-to-find secondary information.
B)   allow readers to know exactly where the information came from.
C)   are specific and based on facts.
D)   allow decision makers to examine the data themselves.
E)   are expressed in exaggerated language for effect.

Question 19

Which of the following components of a formal report falls under the category of "back matter"?

Accepted Answer

A)   the executive summary
B)   the bibliography
C)   the table of contents
D)   the title page
E)   the memo of transmittal

Question 20

In most situations,you should use direct quotations rather than paraphrase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Which of the following is a recommended guideline for reviewing business reports?

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You need not give credit to the original speaker or writer for an idea that is paraphrased.

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Documenting your sources for secondary research helps decision makers judge the quality of your data.

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Which of the following aspects of writing business reports relates to the component of credibility known as character?

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Which of the following is true of documenting secondary research sources?

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Why do reports frequently include appendixes?

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Precision in reports relies on

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Which of the following statements about business reports is true?

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To develop original reports,make sure that you avoid

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The recommendations made within a business report must be

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Shuai is writing a report with a great deal of complicated numerical information.To clarify and simplify this information for decision makers,she should put it into

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APA and MLA are types of

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In order to maintain consistency,and thereby project objectivity,Jim should not get any other perspectives before submitting his report.

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An executive summary tells the story of the report so the busy reader can get the gist of the content.

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Research-based business reports are generally collaborative efforts.

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In order to help readers create a mental map of her report,Ashton writes a preview statement to frame the overall message.

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Decision makers are unlikely to take your report seriously when you

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In a business report,recommendations

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Which of the following components of a formal report falls under the category of "back matter"?

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