Quiz chapter 10,11,13

A collection of information stored digitally so that it is accessible by computers and mobile electronic devices is a _______.

• database

• survey monkey

• Wikipedia

• Google doc

In her letter to policyholders, Min Yi needs to include a graphic depicting the procedure a policyholder follows when filing a claim. Which of the following graphics would help her achieve her objective?

• Organizational chart

• Flowchart

• Illustration

• Table

You need to write a formal report that compares different alternatives, showing before and after scenarios. Which strategy type for data arrangement should you use?

• Chronological

• Simple/Complex

• Compare/Contrast

• Importance

The major advantage of line charts is that they _______.

• compare related items

• present large amounts of data

• show the proportion of parts to a whole

• demonstrate trends

Which of the following statements regarding business proposals is correct?

• A proposal is a persuasive document used to solve problems, provide services, or sell products.

• A proposal is always solicited.

• A proposal is an informative document used to share problems, identify emerging issues, and categorize available resources for resolution.

• A proposal is developed for external audiences only.

A newspaper article citing student input about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks on college campuses would be considered what type of information source?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Scholarly

Surveys, which are used to collect firsthand data, have many advantages. One advantage is that ______.

• those who respond to mailed or online surveys exactly represent the overall population

• respondents can be relied on to respond openly and truthfully to anonymous surveys

• data can be gathered economically and efficiently

• return rates for online and mailed surveys are typically over 90 percent

The body of a formal report should _______.

• define important and unfamiliar terms

• identify the individuals responsible for commissioning the report

• discuss, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the research findings or solution to the problem

• include a description of all secondary and primary data collected during the research phase of writing then report

In which part(s) of a proposal should you state the project completion date?

• Proposal, Plan, and Schedule, and Conclusion and Authorization

• Proposal, Plan, and Schedule, and Budget

• Proposal, Plan, and Schedule

• Conclusion and Authorization

In the proposal, plan, and schedule section of a business proposal, your goal is to explain your plan for solving the problem.

• True

• False