Post University Bus311 final exam
Question 1
Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information ________
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is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references. |
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occurs very rarely, since most employers don't have time to check online networks. |
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is impossible if the candidate does not provide contact information. |
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violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements. |
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is becoming more common among employers. |
Question 2
When using the direct approach to deliver negative messages, you ________
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begin with a buffer. |
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should not include reasons for the decision or information. |
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should end the message on a respectful note. |
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can expect your audience to be offended. |
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should not worry about tone. |
Question 3
Which of the following would be an appropriate handout to accompany an oral presentation?
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An interesting but unrelated news article |
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A list of relevant websites |
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A photo of you, with a caption listing all of your qualifications |
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A brief note explaining that, unfortunately, there will be no time for questions. |
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Any of the above |
Question 4
Speaking from notes or an outline is often effective because __________
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you can look at the notes instead of at your audience. |
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you can maintain a natural speaking flow. |
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it reduces the likelihood that you will improvise. |
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it enables you to read the presentation word-for-word. |
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it takes far less to prepare than writing out the entire presentation. |
Question 5
"What are your plans for expanding you sales to the European market?" is an example of ____
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a closed-ended question. |
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an open-ended question. |
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a restatement question. |
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an inappropriate question. |
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a conclusion. |
Question 6
Which of the following isnot included in the prefatory parts of a formal report?
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Cover |
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Letter of authorization |
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Introduction |
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Table of contents |
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Title page |
Question 7
One effective way to arouse interest at the start of a speech is to ________
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always start things off with a joke. |
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unite the audience around a common goal. |
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tease the audience by not mentioning specifically what you'll be talking about. |
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say something outrageous, such as an insulting comment about an audience member. |
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do none of the above. |
Question 8
In a positive message, the main idea is presented _______
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in the first sentence of the middle paragraph. |
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at the end of the middle paragraph. |
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right at the beginning of the letter. |
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in the last sentence of the letter. |
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by implication only. |
Question 9
4 pointsQuestion 10
"Accounting Services is here to assist you during our transition to electronic billing" is an example of which type of buffer? ________
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good news |
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cooperation |
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understanding |
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fairness |
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appreciation |
Question 11
To illustrate how your department's budget will be distributed by percentage and type of expense, you should use _______
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an organizational chart. |
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a Gantt chart. |
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a pie chart. |
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a line chart. |
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an inverted pyramid. |
Question 12
Generally speaking, bad news for employees should be delivered using _________
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blunt language. |
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the direct approach. |
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the indirect approach. |
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passive voice. |
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subordinates. |
Question 13
When it comes to the job search, volunteering __________
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has little to no value, since it does not involve working for pay. |
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is helpful only for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector. |
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should not be mentioned, since many employers view it as a waste of time. |
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can provide valuable networking opportunities. |
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is helpful only if it allows you to do temporary work for a potential employer. |
Question 14
Your goal in the initial screening interview is to _______
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explain your greatest strengths in depth. |
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distinguish yourself from other candidates. |
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clinch the deal. |
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provide as much detail as possible about positions you've held in the past. |
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convince the interviewer that you need a decision right away Question 15 Do not include on your resume items that could encourage discrimination, such as ______
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Question 18
In a negative message, which of the following would be the most effective alternative to stating, "We cannot afford to continue this program"? _______
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The program will conclude on May 1. |
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Much as we would like to support it, the program will be stopped. |
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Due to a new company policy, we can no longer fund this program. |
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There's no more money to extend this program. |
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To no one's surprise, this program will be cut as of May 1. |
Question 19
When making a routine request, you should begin with _______
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an indication of the importance of your request. |
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a statement of who you are. |
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a clear statement of the main idea or request. |
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a question. |
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a humorous comment. |
Question 20
Sources of secondary information include _______
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first-hand observation. |
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in-person interviews. |
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newspapers and periodicals. |
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experiments. |
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an online survey designed specifically for your project. |
Question 21
At the beginning of a research project, you need to ________
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develop a formal outline that you plan to stick to throughout your researching and writing. |
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familiarize yourself with the subject. |
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just jump in by finding resources on the Internet and taking notes from them. |
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develop the conclusion you want to reach and start looking for evidence that supports that conclusion. |
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try Google to see if it provides enough information, and if not proceed to databases and other sources. |
Question 22
An index _________
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may include the names of important persons mentioned in your report. |
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lists only the names of authors cited in the report. |
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is never necessary in business reports. |
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should always be prepared by someone other than the author of the report. |
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all of the above are true. |
Question 23
________ interviews allow one or more interviewers to meet with several candidates simultaneously and to observe how candidates interact with potential peers.
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Panel |
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Group |
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Team |
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Collaborative |
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Inclusive |
Question 24
Searching LinkedIn to learn about the managers you will meet in an upcoming interview _____
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is unethical, since LinkedIn profiles are private. |
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is acceptable as long as you never reveal that you have done it. |
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requires that you ask their permission beforehand. |
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can make it easier for you to build rapport with your interviewers. |
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hinders your chances of success by making you seem desperate for employment. |
Question 25
When using the AIDA approach to persuasion, the closing should _________
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urge the audience to take the action you are requesting. |
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provide additional evidence and detail not covered in the desire section. |
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explain the steps needed to implement your ideas. |
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warn the audience that bad things will happen if they don't listen to you. |
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do all of the above. |
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Solution: Post University Bus311 final exam