Question 1

Although formal reports are similar to formal proposals, a primary difference is that

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A)   formal reports represent the end product of thorough research and data analysis.
B)   formal reports use a more conversational tone.
C)   formal reports are longer than formal proposals.
D)   formal reports are organized indirectly.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is the best advice to follow when developing a bibliographic list of sources for a formal report?

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A)   Include only published sources within your bibliographic list.
B)   Label the page "Works Cited" when using either the APA or MLA format.
C)   List the sources in alphabetical order.
D)   Avoid developing a bibliographic list of sources because the in-text citations will identify each source used within the report.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about documenting data is not accurate?

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A)   Documenting data can strengthen your argument.
B)   Documenting data protects you from charges of plagiarism.
C)   Documenting data is not necessary if you put the information in your own words.
D)   Documenting data helps the reader pursue the topic further and make use of the information.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

In her letter to policyholders, Min Yi needs a graphic depicting the procedure a policyholder follows when filing a claim. Which of these would be most appropriate?

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A)   Organizational chart
B)   Flowchart
C)   Illustration
D)   TableE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The major advantage of line charts is that they

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A)   compare related items.
B)   present large amounts of data.
C)   show the proportion of parts to a whole.
D)   demonstrate trends.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A report discussing the correct procedure to process customer complaints should be organized using a chronological order.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

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A)   Introduction
B)   Background
C)   Conclusion and authorization
D)   ProposalE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

If you find information on the Web, you can be assured that it is reliable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ presents an overview of a longer report for people who may not have time read the entire report.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ presents an overview of a...

Question 10

Commonly shared in online environments, a(n) ___________________ is a type of visual aid that combines images and graphic elements to present complex information in a format that is easy to understand.

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The answer of Commonly shared in online environments, a(n) ___________________...

Question 11

Direct quotations are often useful to provide objective data and to establish the severity of a problem as seen by experts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you are worried about plagiarizing, you can avoid the problem if you use the grammatical structure of the original and just replace words with synonyms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Paraphrasing is

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A)   restating an original passage in your own words.
B)   repeating the grammatical structure of the original passage.
C)   replacing original words with appropriate synonyms.
D)   indicating the source of the original work.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What type of print resource provides excellent in-depth, historical data?

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A)   Periodicals
B)   Bibliographic indexes
C)   Databases
D)   BooksE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Unlike a business proposal, a formal business report presents findings and recommendations based on research and data analysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Pie charts are an effective visual to demonstrate a procedure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the first step in writing a formal report?

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A)   Selecting an appropriate layout and format
B)   Researching primary and secondary data
C)   Writing a purpose statement
D)   Determining the length of the reportE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Surveys, which are used to collect firsthand data, have many advantages. One advantage is that

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A)   those who respond to mailed or online surveys exactly represent the overall population.
B)   respondents can be relied on to respond openly and truthfully to anonymous surveys.
C)   data can be gathered economically and efficiently.
D)   return rates for online and mailed surveys are typically over 90 percent.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The body of a formal report should

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A)   define important and unfamiliar terms.
B)   identify the individuals responsible for commissioning the report.
C)   discuss, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the research findings or solution to the problem.
D)   include a description of all secondary and primary data collected during the research phase of writing the report.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

What advice should you follow when preparing a table of contents?

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A)   Avoid leaders (spaced dots)  on a table of contents to avoid confusing the reader.
B)   Include only the front matter components and the main body headings and subheadings.
C)   Center all major headings.
D)   Title the page Contents or Table of Contents.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

Unlike a business proposal, a formal business report presents findings and recommendations based on research and data analysis.

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Surveys, which are used to collect firsthand data, have many advantages. One advantage is that

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If you are worried about plagiarizing, you can avoid the problem if you use the grammatical structure of the original and just replace words with synonyms.

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In her letter to policyholders, Min Yi needs a graphic depicting the procedure a policyholder follows when filing a claim. Which of these would be most appropriate?

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If you find information on the Web, you can be assured that it is reliable.

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Commonly shared in online environments, a(n) ___________________ is a type of visual aid that combines images and graphic elements to present complex information in a format that is easy to understand.

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Pie charts are an effective visual to demonstrate a procedure.

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Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

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A report discussing the correct procedure to process customer complaints should be organized using a chronological order.

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Paraphrasing is

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What is the best advice to follow when developing a bibliographic list of sources for a formal report?

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The body of a formal report should

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Direct quotations are often useful to provide objective data and to establish the severity of a problem as seen by experts.

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What advice should you follow when preparing a table of contents?

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What is the first step in writing a formal report?

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What type of print resource provides excellent in-depth, historical data?

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The major advantage of line charts is that they

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Which of the following statements about documenting data is not accurate?

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Although formal reports are similar to formal proposals, a primary difference is that

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A(n) ____________________ presents an overview of a longer report for people who may not have time read the entire report.

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