Question 1

The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the ____________________.

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The answer of The arithmetic average of a group of...

Question 2

A decision ____________________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

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The answer of A decision ____________________ is a special grid...

Question 3

What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

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A)  Apparent correlations between two or more variables can stimulate investigation and present possible solutions to be explored.
B)  Correlations prove cause-and-effect relationships.
C)  Correlations are worthless as a statistical analysis tool.
D)  All of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

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A)  A report to determine which of three firms to use for after-hours security 
B)  A report to determine whether a company should provide an on-site gym for its employees 
C)  A report about a firm's profitability to be sent to the company's shareholders 
D)  A report on a meeting held with members of the local chamber of commerceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

To be effective, conclusions should be as subjective as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When is the best time to write the introduction to a business report?

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A)  When you first start writing the report 
B)  After you have completed the report 
C)  About halfway through 
D)  Any time you want; there is no preferred time for writing the introduction.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The conclusions of a report

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A)  should be written using command language.
B)  offer specific suggestions for actions that can solve a report problem.
C)  should analyze information logically and show how the data answer questions and solve problems.
D)  All of these choicesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by

Accepted Answer

A)  criteria.
B)  time.
C)  component.
D)  convention.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Informational and analytical reports differ mainly in that analytical reports emphasize facts while informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During his study, Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke. The relationship between these two variables is known as ____________________.

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The answer of During his study, Brady noticed that employees...

Question 11

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

Accepted Answer

A)  the table of contents and introduction.
B)  conclusions and recommendations.
C)  the executive summary and letter of transmittal.
D)  the appendixes and bibliography.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by

Accepted Answer

A)  time.
B)  criteria.
C)  component.
D)  convention.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The ____________________ to a report should tell the purpose of the report, describe the significance of the topic, and preview main points.

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The answer of The ____________________ to a report should tell...

Question 14

To contrast responses of employees with children against responses of employees without children from a survey on attitudes toward on-site child care,

Accepted Answer

A)  use cross-tabulation.
B)  determine the range of responses.
C)  determine the average response.
D)  determine the standard deviation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which statement most accurately describes recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recommendations should be general to allow readers to apply them in a variety of ways.
B)  Recommendations should begin with an action verb.
C)  Recommendations should include words like maybe and perhaps to show that other solutions may exist.
D)  Recommendations should be prepared before interpreting data.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction/background, facts/findings, summary/conclusion 
B)  Introduction/background, summary/conclusion, facts/findings 
C)  Summary/conclusion, introduction/background, facts/findings 
D)  Introduction/problem, facts/findings, discussion/analysis, conclusions/recommendationsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart.
B)  flowchart.
C)  bar chart.
D)  table.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Capitalize all words in a heading, including articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Michelle will be including large amounts of data in a business report she is writing and wants to ensure that the data are meaningful to her readers. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write the problem statement.
B)  Ask for help on a social media site.
C)  Organize the data into tables.
D)  Omit the data from her report to avoid confusing her readers.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

Analytical reports should be organized using which of the following patterns?

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The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

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A decision ____________________ is a special grid that helps managers make the best choice among complex options and is designed to eliminate bias and poor judgment.

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During his study, Brady noticed that employees who smoke take more sick days than those who don't smoke. The relationship between these two variables is known as ____________________.

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Michelle will be including large amounts of data in a business report she is writing and wants to ensure that the data are meaningful to her readers. What should she do?

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To be effective, conclusions should be as subjective as possible.

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Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

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Which statement most accurately describes recommendations?

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What is the most accurate statement about correlations?

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The arithmetic average of a group of figures is the ____________________.

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Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by

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Capitalize all words in a heading, including articles, conjunctions, and short prepositions.

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Informational and analytical reports differ mainly in that analytical reports emphasize facts while informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.

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When is the best time to write the introduction to a business report?

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A report that compares the services offered by three wireless companies should be organized by

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The ____________________ to a report should tell the purpose of the report, describe the significance of the topic, and preview main points.

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Which of the following is an example of a feasibility report?

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The conclusions of a report

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To contrast responses of employees with children against responses of employees without children from a survey on attitudes toward on-site child care,

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Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

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