Learn It: Concept Check Quiz 9-3
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Author: Ryan Smith
Introduction: Take this quiz to get a quick check on your understanding of chapter concepts.
Before writing a report, clarify your task by composing a statement.
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Preparing a written problem statement can ensure that you clearly understand the task or problem a report is intended to address.
Which of the following types of sources would generate secondary data for a report? Check all that apply.
- Company records
- Observations
- Surveys
- Periodicals
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Company records and periodicals would generate secondary data because they are generated by what others have experienced or observed and recorded.
Which of the following is an example of a problem statement?
- The company must decide whether to lease or purchase vehicles for use by field sales reps.
- To analyze financial benefits of leasing versus purchasing five new vehicles for use by field sales reps.
- To recommend a plan for providing company vehicles to field sales reps.
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The company must decide whether to lease or purchase vehicles for use by field sales reps is an example of a problem statement because it clarifies the reason for the report; the other examples identify purposes for the report with action verbs.
