Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________________ make specific suggestions for actions that can solve the report problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ make specific suggestions for actions that...

Question 3

Agendas, minutes of meetings, and progress reports are usually organized by component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many reports are effectively organized by ____________________ such as location, geography, division, product, or part.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many reports are effectively organized by ____________________...

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Determine the mean of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

Accepted Answer

A)   195
B)   25
C)   30
D)   39

Question 7

Daily sales reports, accounts payable reports, and other reports that summarize regular activities and events are ____________________ (or activity)reports.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Daily sales reports, accounts payable reports, and...

Question 8

Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to contrast ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)   After, before, first, finally, now, previously, to conclude
B)   For example, for instance, in other words
C)   At the same time, but, however, though, yet
D)   Accordingly, as a result, consequently, therefore

Question 9

Conclusions will usually be more objective if

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A)   consistent criteria are used in evaluating options.
B)   the data are manipulated to support a predetermined outcome.
C)   the researcher relies on personal experience related to the report problem.
D)   you use strong language to sensationalize your findings.

Question 10

Determine the median of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

Accepted Answer

A)   195
B)   25
C)   30
D)   39

Question 11

Analytical reports should always be prepared using an indirect organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A)   A report to determine whether a company should outsource its customer support function
B)   A report on quarterly sales at a restaurant location
C)   A report on the progress of a task force investigating ways to decrease production costs
D)   A report to stockholders showing the company's profits for the last quarter

Question 13

Investigative or informational reports should generally offer a writer's interpretation or recommendations about a specific situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ____________________ section of a report summarizes and explains the findings and represents the heart of a report.

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The answer of The ____________________ section of a report summarizes...

Question 15

A report that compares the services offered by four private security firms should be organized by

Accepted Answer

A)   time.
B)   criteria.
C)   component.
D)   convention.

Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

Determine the median of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

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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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Which of the following is an analytical report?

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Many reports are effectively organized by ____________________ such as location, geography, division, product, or part.

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Determine the mean of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

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Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to contrast ideas?

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Analytical reports should always be prepared using an indirect organizational pattern.

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

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The ____________________ section of a report summarizes and explains the findings and represents the heart of a report.

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Daily sales reports, accounts payable reports, and other reports that summarize regular activities and events are ____________________ (or activity)reports.

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____________________ make specific suggestions for actions that can solve the report problem.

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Investigative or informational reports should generally offer a writer's interpretation or recommendations about a specific situation.

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A report that compares the services offered by four private security firms should be organized by

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Agendas, minutes of meetings, and progress reports are usually organized by component.

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Conclusions will usually be more objective if

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Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

Determine the median of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

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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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Which of the following is an analytical report?

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Many reports are effectively organized by ____________________ such as location, geography, division, product, or part.

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Determine the mean of the numbers 30, 25, 25, 45, and 70.

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Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to contrast ideas?

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Analytical reports should always be prepared using an indirect organizational pattern.

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

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The ____________________ section of a report summarizes and explains the findings and represents the heart of a report.

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Daily sales reports, accounts payable reports, and other reports that summarize regular activities and events are ____________________ (or activity)reports.

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____________________ make specific suggestions for actions that can solve the report problem.

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Investigative or informational reports should generally offer a writer's interpretation or recommendations about a specific situation.

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A report that compares the services offered by four private security firms should be organized by

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Agendas, minutes of meetings, and progress reports are usually organized by component.

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Conclusions will usually be more objective if

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