Exam Part 1
Using an indirect approach when writinga business report is more appropriate when
you want to encourage your reader to read the entire report, not just the terminal section
In which of the following situations would you use a direct plan when writing a business report?
your reader prefers to know the conclusions so he/she can make a quick decision
Which type of abstract does the writer emphasize the validity and reliability of the information in the original document?
a critical abstract
Which of the following is TRUE about formal reports?
a formal report is more appropriate than an informal report when delivering information to people higher than you in your organization
Which of the following is BEST for displaying changes over time?
a line chart
When writing a business proposal, you should NOT include
a literature review
A chronological resume is BEST for
a person who has continuous, relevant employment history
A functional resume is BEST for
a person who has strong skills, but not necessarily strong experience
Which of the following is BEST for displaying parts to the whole?
a pie chart
You surveyed your clients and found that 57 percent prefer email reminders...
a pie chart
Which of the following is most useful for displaying lists of information
a table
Which of the following is TRUE about abstracts?
abstracts should be presented without twisting of manipulation of the original work
Correct APA citation..
according to vassallo (2003),
Graphic aids in business documents should
all of the answers
You have been asked by the CEO of your digital publishing business to read a report, to interpret the information, and make some recommendations. What kind of abstract would you write?
an analytical one
Which of the following is included in a formal report to concisely give the essential elements of the report?
an executive summary
Which of the following is an example of primary data?
an interview you conducted with the CFO of a local accounting firm
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about graphics in business documents?
they should be as large as possible-even bleeding into the margins if necessary
What is the purpose of an abstract?
to enable employees to have access to information they need within the time constraints every company has
The purpose of a job acceptance message is
to formally accept the position
The purpose of a cover message is
to secure an interview
Why include qualifications in a proposal?
to show that your team is qualified to compete the project
The two standards you should try to achieve when gathering and presenting data are
validity and reliability
You researched the best paper towel to use when washing windows. Which of the following is a recommendation might report?
window washers should use viva paper towels
Which of the following is TRUE about a descriptive abstract?
descriptive abstracts present the information found in a table of contents in sentence form
Which of the following illustrates a correct APA in-text citation?
emoticons are used frequently in business writing (Sampson, 2012, p. 12).
a resume of a recent college graduate SHOULD NOT
focus on high school activities
Which of the following is TRUE about business reports?
if you use statistics, you must cite the source
References should be
individuals who know of your work capabilities, attitudes, and abilities
Which of the following SHOULD NOT be included on a job app?
marital status
Which of the following is the average of values
mean
Which of the following is the mid-point in a distribution-the middle value
median
Which of the following is the value that appears most often in the distribution
mode
When using APA citation techniques, you should
on the references page, put the author's last name first, followed by his/her initials for the first and middle names
Which of the following is considered plagiarism?
paraphrasing another person's ideas with no citation
You researched the best paper towel to use when washing windows. Which of the following is a find you might report?
scott paper towels are made of 60 percent recycled fiber
Titles for formal business reports should
state the purpose of the report
In which section of a formal report would you include a brochure you picked up at a local business?
the appendix
In which section of a formal report would you explain the historical background?
the introduction
What's wrong with this list of job duties: "Recruited 17 volunteers, designing of brochures, and spoke to five community groups"?
the list lacks parallel structure
Which of the following is included in a formal report to help the reader navigate the report?
the table of contents
Which of the following is written to transfer a formal report from the writer to the reader?
the transmittal memo or letter
How can you contribute to the success of your group writing project?
All of the answers
The purpose of a thank-you message after an interview is
All of the answers
While group writing projects sometimes can be challenging, collaborative projects are beneficial because
All of the answers
Which of the following is GOOD advice for survey questions?
ask only questions that relate to the study
Resumes must be free of typos because employers
assume that anyone who is careless on his/her resume would be careless on the job
You researched the best paper towel to use when washing windows. Which of the following is a conclusion you might report?
bounty paper towels hold the most liquid
Correct APA interview/paraphrasing citation
cell phones are a distraction in the classroom (M. Holland, personal communication, July 3, 2017).
Which of the following is an example of secondary data?
citing the results of a gallup poll about likely presidential nominees
