Question 1

Quoting a source means ________.
A) rewording the passage to enhance your argument
B) mentioning the source
C) reproducing the material exactly
D) listing references

Accepted Answer

Quoting a source means reproducing the material exactly as it appears in the original source, including the exact words and punctuation.

Question 2

A survey is valid, if it ________.
A) produces identical results when repeated
B) actually measures what it is designed to measure
C) is based on ethical principles
D) is representative of the sample population

Accepted Answer

The validity of a survey refers to whether it actually measures what it was designed to measure. The other options, while important aspects of a survey, do not strictly relate to its validity.

Question 3

Internet research tools fall into two categories: search tools and ________.
A) search engines
B) multipurpose tools
C) monitoring tools
D) optimization tools

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the category that is not search tools, so the correct answer is C, monitoring tools. A) search engines and B) multipurpose tools are both types of search tools. D) optimization tools can also be considered a type of search tool, as they aim to improve the searchability and visibility of web content.

Question 4

Richard needs to get in-depth information about a new performance analysis tool straight from an expert whose ideas would be quoted in a report. For this Richard should ________.
A) use a simple survey format
B) ask closed questions to get the expert's opinion
C) insist on a videotaped interview
D) email a copy of the questions to the expert two days before the interview

Accepted Answer

Emailing a copy of the questions to the expert two days before the interview allows the expert time to prepare and provide detailed and thoughtful responses, which can then be quoted in the report. This method also ensures that the information gathered is comprehensive and relevant to the report's focus. A simple survey format or closed questions may not provide enough detail, while insisting on a videotaped interview may be too time-consuming and not necessary for the purpose of the report.

Question 5

Leo is evaluating his information sources, so that he can avoid embarrassing and potentially damaging mistakes. To check if his material is current and complete, he should evaluate ________.
A) if the author is just someone with an opinion
B) if the source document was accessed fully
C) if the sources are biased or unbiased
D) if the references support the research

Accepted Answer

To ensure the material is current and complete, Leo should evaluate if the source document was accessed fully, as this will help him verify the completeness and timeliness of the information.

Question 6

________ involve(s) the collection of new data, through surveys, interviews, and other techniques.
A) Primary research
B) Secondary research
C) Quantitative methodologies
D) Open source intelligence

Accepted Answer

Primary research involves collecting new data through methods such as surveys, interviews, and experiments. This is in contrast to secondary research, which involves analyzing existing data sources. Quantitative methodologies and open source intelligence are not necessarily related to the data collection aspect of research.

Question 7

Reaching good conclusions is one of the most important skills you can develop in your business career. The ability to see patterns and possibilities that others can't see ________.
A) usually deviates the research from the intended plan
B) is one of the hallmarks of innovative business leaders
C) is the sign of a genius
D) is purely logical

Accepted Answer

The statement implies that reaching good conclusions is a hallmark of innovative business leaders, indicating that they possess the ability to see patterns and possibilities that others can't see. Option A is incorrect as it states that seeing such patterns typically leads research astray. Option C is overstated, and option D is incorrect as reaching good conclusions involves more than just pure logic.

Question 8

Mark wants to overcome the differences in multiple search engines, so he decides to format his search request for multiple search engines. For this he needs to use ________.
A) search engine optimization techniques
B) human editors
C) open directories
D) metasearch engines

Accepted Answer

Metasearch engines allow users to input their search query and then search multiple search engines at once, providing a comprehensive list of results from different sources. This helps to overcome the differences in search engines and present a more complete picture to the user. Option A, search engine optimization techniques, would be useful for website owners looking to optimize their ranking on specific search engines, but wouldn't help with searching multiple engines. Option B, human editors, are typically involved in reviewing and organizing web content, but wouldn't aid in multi-engine searching. Option C, open directories, are human-edited collections of websites organized by subject, which could be useful for a more specialized search, but wouldn't provide results from multiple engines.

Question 9

What kind of source includes factual and statistical information about countries, politics, and the labour force?
A) Almanacs
B) Directories
C) Encyclopedias
D) Librarians

Accepted Answer

Almanacs are a common source of factual and statistical information about countries, politics, and the labor force. They provide information on various topics such as geography, demographics, economics, and politics for various countries and regions.

Question 10

Instead of a logical interpretation of facts, Bertha concludes her report with these words - "I propose, that we import only the ferrites required for the product and not the unprocessed magnetite." Here Bertha is giving her ________.
A) recommendation
B) conclusion
C) opinion
D) comparison

Accepted Answer

Bertha is suggesting a course of action based on her findings, which is a recommendation.

Question 11

Website owners use ________ to help boost their rankings in search results, but the ranking algorithms are kept secret to prevent unfair manipulation of the results.
A) cleverly placed website logos
B) search engine optimization techniques
C) real-time customer feedback
D) aggressive advertising strategies

Accepted Answer

Search engine optimization techniques are used by website owners to help boost their rankings in search results. However, the ranking algorithms are kept secret to prevent unfair manipulation of the results.

Question 12

Veena is conducting secondary research for her report and has exhausted most of the online resources available to her. Which other secondary source of information should she consider?
A) Historians
B) Trade shows
C) Advertisements
D) Libraries

Accepted Answer

Libraries can provide access to a wide range of books, academic journals, and other literature that may not be available online. Veena can also consult with librarians who can guide her towards relevant and reliable sources of information.

Question 13

Surveys provide invaluable insights, but only if they are ________.
A) based on videographed interviews
B) representative, reliable, and valid
C) conducted face to face
D) conducted on independent focus groups

Accepted Answer

Surveys are only valuable if they are representative, meaning they accurately reflect the population being studied; reliable, meaning the same results can be obtained repeatedly; and valid, meaning they measure what they are intended to measure. The other choices do not necessarily guarantee these qualities.

Question 14

April is a firm believer in the power of the Google search engine. She rarely ventures beyond the first two pages of results though; this helps her save time and avoid getting overwhelmed by the results. Your suggestion to April would be ________.
A) to follow the direct approach
B) that the algorithm used to rank the results might not reflect her priorities, so the first few hits might not be the best for her project
C) to use fewer search terms to find more results; use more search terms to find fewer results
D) to try variations of search terms

Accepted Answer

While April's strategy of not going beyond the first two pages of results might save her time, it's possible that the algorithm used to rank the results might not reflect her priorities. Therefore, the first few hits might not be the best for her project. It's important to use different search terms and thoroughly explore the search results to find the most relevant information.

Question 15

In spite of their ease and power, conventional search engines have three primary shortcomings: 1. No human editors are involved to evaluate the quality; 2. Various engines use different search techniques, so they often find different material; and 3. ________.
A) There are very few search engines
B) Lack of better editing algorithms
C) Inaccessibility to the hidden Internet
D) Easy accessibility to the deep Internet

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Inaccessibility to the hidden Internet, as it highlights a common limitation of conventional search engines, which is their inability to access or index content that is not visible or accessible through standard web browsing, often referred to as the "hidden" or "deep" web.

Question 16

Pam needs to conduct primary research on the effects of networking in organizations. Which of the following techniques(s) is suitable for this?
A) Direct approach
B) Indirect approach
C) Surveys
D) Statistical analysis

Accepted Answer

Surveys would be the best choice for conducting primary research on the effects of networking in organizations. Surveys can gather specific data and opinions from a large sample of individuals, allowing Pam to analyze trends and patterns in the responses. Direct and indirect approaches would not provide enough data, and statistical analysis would require data to already be gathered.

Question 17

Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing, but it ________.
A) is generally used to conclude the document
B) distills content to fewer words
C) focuses only on relevant examples
D) provides more details than conclusions

Accepted Answer

Summarizing is the process of distilling the main points of a text to fewer words without changing its meaning, making it shorter and more concise than the original text.

Question 18

When verifying research sources, you are expected to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) determine if the author is credible
B) find out how the source accepts articles and whether it has an editorial board
C) conduct a thorough background check on all your sources
D) let your readers know if you can't verify critical facts or figures

Accepted Answer

While it is important to determine the credibility of the author and the source, as well as disclose any unverified information to readers, conducting a thorough background check on all sources may not always be feasible or necessary. It is important to use good judgement and prioritize which sources need to be thoroughly vetted based on the context and purpose of the research project.

Question 19

Linda wants to quote a source in her research. To mirror business language, she rephrases the quotation in her own words while excluding unnecessary details. To keep the document short, she avoids crediting the source. This is ________.
A) plagiarism
B) quoting
C) paraphrasing
D) summarizing

Accepted Answer

Rephrasing a source in one's own words without giving credit is considered plagiarism, regardless of whether the information is summarized or paraphrased. Proper citation is required to avoid plagiarism.

Question 20

Although less timely than newspapers, periodicals, and online sources, ________ provide in-depth coverage and analysis that often can't be found anywhere else.
A) directories
B) almanacs
C) business books
D) government publications

Accepted Answer

Business books offer in-depth coverage and analysis on specific topics, which is often more detailed than what newspapers, periodicals, and online sources can provide.

Quiz 10: Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Quoting a source means ________.

A survey is valid, if it ________.

Internet research tools fall into two categories: search tools and ________.

Richard needs to get in-depth information about a new performance analysis tool straight from an expert whose ideas would be quoted in a report. For this Richard should ________.

Leo is evaluating his information sources, so that he can avoid embarrassing and potentially damaging mistakes. To check if his material is current and complete, he should evaluate ________.

________ involve(s) the collection of new data, through surveys, interviews, and other techniques.

Reaching good conclusions is one of the most important skills you can develop in your business career. The ability to see patterns and possibilities that others can't see ________.

Mark wants to overcome the differences in multiple search engines, so he decides to format his search request for multiple search engines. For this he needs to use ________.

What kind of source includes factual and statistical information about countries, politics, and the labour force?

Instead of a logical interpretation of facts, Bertha concludes her report with these words - "I propose, that we import only the ferrites required for the product and not the unprocessed magnetite." Here Bertha is giving her ________.

Website owners use ________ to help boost their rankings in search results, but the ranking algorithms are kept secret to prevent unfair manipulation of the results.

Veena is conducting secondary research for her report and has exhausted most of the online resources available to her. Which other secondary source of information should she consider?

Surveys provide invaluable insights, but only if they are ________.

April is a firm believer in the power of the Google search engine. She rarely ventures beyond the first two pages of results though; this helps her save time and avoid getting overwhelmed by the results. Your suggestion to April would be ________.

In spite of their ease and power, conventional search engines have three primary shortcomings: 1. No human editors are involved to evaluate the quality; 2. Various engines use different search techniques, so they often find different material; and 3. ________.

Pam needs to conduct primary research on the effects of networking in organizations. Which of the following techniques(s) is suitable for this?

Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing, but it ________.

When verifying research sources, you are expected to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Linda wants to quote a source in her research. To mirror business language, she rephrases the quotation in her own words while excluding unnecessary details. To keep the document short, she avoids crediting the source. This is ________.

Although less timely than newspapers, periodicals, and online sources, ________ provide in-depth coverage and analysis that often can't be found anywhere else.