Question 1

The Discussion of Findings section of a report should do all of the following except

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A)   use graphics to illustrate key points.
B)   use first-person pronouns.
C)   analyze and interpret the research findings or solution.
D)   present evidence to justify your conclusions.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What is the best advice for conducting a Web search?

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A)   When connecting to a search tool for the first time, always read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) , Help, and How to Search sections.
B)   Use one search tool only so that you can master it.
C)   Use all uppercase letters for your searches.
D)   Include articles and prepositions in search phrases to make searches more specific.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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 investigation and analysis.
B)   formal reports use a more conversational tone.
C)   reports are written for internal audiences only.
D)   more formal reports are written than formal proposals.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A company might prepare a proposal for which of the following reasons?

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A)   To show its compliance with Homeland Security rules and regulations
B)   To solicit competitive bids for a new building
C)   To inform company shareholders of an attempted hostile takeover
D)   To bid for a contract to retrofit a local bridgeE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Many researchers today begin by looking in electronic databases because

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A)   they know that all data found in electronic databases is valid and reliable.
B)   electronic databases are always a free resource if you have Internet access.
C)   it is easy to cite sources found in an electronic database.
D)   electronic databases are fast, cheap, and easy to use.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Don't include a deadline for acceptance in the budget section of a proposal because doing so puts too much pressure on the reader.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A)   Credentials and expertise of project leaders
B)   Size and qualifications of support staff
C)   Resources such as computer facilities
D)   All of the above may be included in the staffing sectionE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Searching the Web requires a(n)

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A)   e-mail address.
B)   Web browser.
C)   handheld wireless device.
D)   master's degree.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Primary research data can be defined as

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A)   information that comes from reading what others have experienced and observed.
B)   information gained from firsthand experience and observation.
C)   statistics collected during the first stage of research.
D)   data you get from the Web.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the _____________ section itself, discuss the plan for solving the problem. In some proposals this discussion is tricky because you want to disclose enough of your plan to secure the contract without giving away so much information that your services aren't needed.

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Question 13

Which of the following situations would most likely result in the writing of a request for proposals (RFP) ?

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A)   Your consulting firm has openings for two sales reps.
B)   Your consulting firm wants to attract new clients.
C)   Your consulting firm wants to completely renovate its offices.
D)   Your consulting firm, which specializes in global business communication, wants to start branching out into other specialty areas.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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) B) and C)

Question 15

Regardless of the referencing format used, citations include the author, title, publication, date of publication, page number, and other significant data for all sources used in the report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the first step in preparing to write a formal report?

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A)   Analyze your audience.
B)   Research primary and secondary data.
C)   Define the project and limit its scope.
D)   Decide how many pages the report will be.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Most proposals begin by explaining briefly the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Both observation and experimentation produce firsthand data to clarify cause and effect.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Like proposals and informal reports, formal reports begin with a definition of the project.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

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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In the _____________ section itself, discuss the plan for solving the problem. In some proposals this discussion is tricky because you want to disclose enough of your plan to secure the contract without giving away so much information that your services aren't needed.

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Don't include a deadline for acceptance in the budget section of a proposal because doing so puts too much pressure on the reader.

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Most proposals begin by explaining briefly the reasons for the proposal and by highlighting the writer's qualifications.

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A company might prepare a proposal for which of the following reasons?

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Searching the Web requires a(n)

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Regardless of the referencing format used, citations include the author, title, publication, date of publication, page number, and other significant data for all sources used in the report.

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Like proposals and informal reports, formal reports begin with a definition of the project.

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following situations would most likely result in the writing of a request for proposals (RFP) ?

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Primary research data can be defined as

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Both observation and experimentation produce firsthand data to clarify cause and effect.

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

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Many researchers today begin by looking in electronic databases because

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The Discussion of Findings section of a report should do all of the following except

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What is the best advice for conducting a Web search?

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What is the first step in preparing to write a formal report?

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