Question 1 (1 point)

In evaluating material you have gathered for a report, you should

Question 1 options:

	check the material for currency.
	assume that any information taken from a webpage will be credible and reliable.
	ignore government documents.
	throw out any information whose source is an organization that might be biased.
	do none of the above.

Question 2 (1 point)

A formal work plan includes all of the following except

Question 2 options:

	plans for following up after delivering the report.
	a statement of the problem or opportunity addressed in your report.
	a list of all the sources you will use.
	a statement of the purpose and scope of your investigation.
	a list of final conclusions and recommendations.

Question 3 (1 point)

The introduction (or opening) of a business report or proposal should always

Question 3 options:

	list all the sources from which you draw information.
	indicate why the subject of the report is important.
	provide a detailed description of your qualifications to write the report.
	outline your conclusions or recommendations.
	begin with a humorous anecdote.

Question 4 (1 point)

To gain credibility with your audience in business reports, do all of the following except

Question 4 options:

	avoid setting unrealistic expectations.
	research all sides of your topic.
	document your findings with credible sources.
	make the report longer than it really needs to be.
	All of the above will increase your credibility.

Question 5 (1 point)

The two most common primary research methods are

Question 5 options:

	surveys and interviews.
	not appropriate for test marketing.
	experiments and observations.
	test panels.
	reports and memos.