1.you should document your sources in all of the following situations except a. when using someone else's unique idea. b. when using factual, statistical, or visual material from some outside source. c. when directly quoting or paraphrasing a source. d. when using common knowledge.
2. which of the following is not a type of informal report? a. feasibility report b. troubleshooting report c. complaint report d. progress report
3. when you use an outline to organize your writing, a. you'll burden your reader irrelevant, unnecessary information. b. you'll use concise, direct language. c. your writing will be muddy and confusing. d. your points will be unclear.
4. when you revise your report, you need to eliminate a. visual aids. b. the appendix. c. emotional language. d. objectivity.
5. identify the type of information normally found in an informal field report from the following choices. a. changes to benefits plan b. conclusions and recommendations c. safety conditions d. employee complaints
6. which of the following is not a component in part one of a formal report? a. abstract b. list of illustrations c. introduction d. table of contents
7. which of following is an example of a primary source? a. an article about the need for an upgrade to a company's software b. a survey of clients' satisfaction with the latest software update c. a blog post on a website dedicated to customer reviews d. a review of the latest software update
8. which of the following is not one of the advantages of a table, chart, or graph? a. they show trends in data. b. they allow you to compare data. c. they can display a lot of information in a small space. d. they can be divided into many small segments
9. what is the main advantage of an electronic database? a. relevant information is always available. b. searching for information can be done quickly. c. all databases use the same search functions d. information is limited to database subscribers.
10. which of the following is not one of the three main objectives of a business report? a. clarity b. readability c. logic d. brevity