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Q:
Which of the following sentences best illustrates you-attitude?
A. Your company is planning to acquire Alcove Co., which is into consulting and IT services for healthcare.
B. Working in the same field for so many years has taught me that you should never compromise on quality.
C. A well reputed company like yours will give me the skills I need to advance my career.
D. My coursework in project management has helped me hone my professional skills.
E. My expertise and experience is vital to the success of your organization.
Q:
The decimal outlining system uses _____ to show the major sections in a report.
A. Roman numerals
B. Arabic numbers
C. letters of the alphabet
D. whole numbers
E. ratios
Q:
Which of the following statements is true of you-attitude in a job application letter?
A. It must show the employer what you can do for them, not what they can do for you.
B. It must highlight your capabilities and hint at what the employer must do to hire you.
C. It must include less "me" and "my" statements by replacing them with "I."
D. It must avoid beginning sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses.
E. It must tell readers information they already know as though they do not know it.
Q:
The conventional outlining system typically uses _____ to show the lesser headings in a report.
A. Roman numerals
B. whole numbers
C. Arabic numbers
D. rational numbers
E. irrational numbers
Q:
Which of the following examples in a job application letter best demonstrates you-attitude?
A. Your company has recently set up two new offices in Toulouse.
B. A company of your standing could offer me the training and experience I need to excel in my career.
C. My experience in sales has taught me to accurately predict customer demand.
D. Running my own business taught me that you need to manage customer relationships.
E. A proactive and creative individual like me is necessary for the success of your business.
Q:
The conventional outlining system uses _____ to show the major headings in a report.
A. irrational numbers
B. whole numbers
C. Arabic numbers
D. rational numbers
E. Roman numerals
Q:
A sentence in a job application letter reads, "You can call my professor to verify whether the recommendation is valid." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence to ensure positive emphasis?
A. My professor is willing to verify the written recommendation over telephone.
B. Professor Jackson can provide more specific information about my coursework and qualifications.
C. Professor Jackson would be happy to confirm your views if you check with him.
D. You can verify the recommendation by calling Professor Jackson.
E. Professor Jackson will help you verify the validity of the recommendation.
Q:
Which of the following statements from a job application letter has a negative connotation?
A. I believe I have the skills and expertise necessary to perform the job.
B. Mr. Hun can give you more information about my work in Global Sales Co.
C. Through my own work experience, I have developed an understanding of clients and their needs.
D. My coursework in sales management has helped me improve my professional skills.
E. You can contact my references to verify the information I've shared with you.
Q:
_____ are measures of central tendency, dispersion, ratios, and probability.
A. Inferential statistics
B. Nonnumerical statistics
C. Spreadsheet statistics
D. Descriptive statistics
E. Sample statistics
Q:
Cynthia is a literature graduate who is applying for a job at a major publishing house. Which of the following statements contains appropriate jargon for her application letter?
A. I will be able to commence work any time after April 4.
B. This position will allow me to utilize my analytical abilities and experience.
C. I am applying for the advertised post of literary agent in your company.
D. Based on what transpires in the next few days, I will give you my decision soon.
E. I have been active in campus activities and have enjoyed good relations with my classmates and professors.
Q:
In the absence of any grounds establishing Ms. Catherine Larson as a good credit risk, you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?
A. Irrelevant data
B. Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
C. Comparison of noncomparable data
D. Illogical cause-effect conclusions
E. Unreliable data
Q:
In order to create a professional image, which of the following is recommended for job application letters?
A. Use a smooth, concise writing style with technical jargon.
B. Use words that sound legal like "utilize," "commence," and "transpire."
C. Do not use the exact language as the job advertisement.
D. Use stuffy words that are open to interpretation.
E. Use words such as "plead" and "apologize" to come across as polite.
Q:
A study showed that women who were taking a particular kind of therapy also had lower incidence of heart disease. This led the doctors to believe that the therapy was protective against heart diseases. However, re-analysis of the data from the study showed that women taking this therapy were physically active and thus it was their lifestyle that made them less susceptible to heart diseases. Which of the following errors in interpretation is illustrated in the scenario?
A. Drawing illogical cause-effect conclusions
B. Comparing noncomparable data
C. Interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
D. Coloring interpretation to make them appear interesting
E. Oversimplifying the data
Q:
When should you not use a conservative style for writing a job application letter?
A. If you're applying for a job that has not been advertised
B. If you're applying for a creative job in advertising
C. If you're applying for a job that has been advertised only on websites
D. If you're applying for a job in writing
E. If you're applying for a job in editing or publishing
Q:
A conservative writing style that creates a professional image includes _____.
A. clichs
B. contractions
C. slang
D. complete sentences
E. sentence fragments
Q:
Which of the following is an appropriate practice for improving your interpretation of findings?
A. Comparing noncomparable data
B. Adding color to interpretations to make the report more interesting
C. Gathering information from groups that advocate a position
D. Using research to determine whether a cause-effect relationship is likely
E. Refraining from collecting representative data
Q:
During the report-writing process, in order to minimize errors while interpreting your information you should _____.
A. add color to interpretations to make the report more interesting
B. compare noncomparable data
C. make the facts more exciting than they actually are
D. refrain from collecting representative data
E. refrain from interpreting a lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Q:
Which of the following makes an application letter look unprofessional?
A. Creating your letter in a word-processing program
B. Addressing your letter to a specific person
C. Printing on the same paper you used for your rsum
D. Using a computer to print the envelope address
E. Adding personal information and relatives' names
Q:
Which of the following is true of treating research participants ethically?
A. Participants in a research study have the right to informed consent.
B. Participation in a research study is compulsory.
C. People do not have the right to discontinue their participation at any time during the study.
D. Anonymity in a research study means that the participant's identity is known only to the researcher and participant.
E. Confidentiality in a research study means that the participant's identity is known only to the participant.
Q:
Typically, to make an application letter for a non-creative job appear professional, you should:
A. provide some personal information, even if it's unrelated to the job.
B. use a conservative writing style with few contractions.
C. address the letter to a company or department rather than to a specific individual.
D. use sentence fragments to break down long sentences.
E. print on paper different from the one used for the rsum.
Q:
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of qualitative researchers?
A. They primarily deal with numeric data.
B. They use research tools that generate verbal data.
C. They are comparatively less interpretive than quantitative researchers.
D. They avoid using primary research methods.
E. They apply statistical tests to the data they generate.
Q:
Which of the following is inappropriate when e-mailing a job application letter?
A. Including your name as part of the subject line
B. Putting your name at the end of the message
C. Using double-spacing between paragraphs
D. Using smiley faces or emoticons
E. Repeating the job number or title in the first paragraph
Q:
The difference between before-after and controlled before-after experimental design is that the _____.
A. controlled before-after design is meant specifically for primary research
B. before-after design is meant specifically for primary research
C. controlled before-after design involves not one group, but two
D. before-after design eliminates the possibility of other variables influencing the results
E. before-after design measures the variables to be tested before the experiment begins
Q:
When e-mailing an application letter along with a rsum, _____.
A. use abbreviations or acronyms to indicate your familiarity with business terms
B. mention your name in the subject line
C. omit the salutation and closing details that are standard in a printed business letter
D. type important sections in all capital letters
E. put the job number or title for which you're applying in the last paragraph
Q:
_____ primarily measures a person's experience when interacting with a product.
A. Metasearch tool
B. Simple random sampling
C. Stratified random sampling
D. Systematic sampling
E. Usability testing
Q:
The closing sentence of an application letter reads, "I want an interview with you." Which of the following is most likely to be the best revision for this sentence?
A. I anxiously await a phone call from you so that we can meet to discuss job opportunities.
B. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I can't wait to hear from you.
C. Thank you for your time. I am grateful to you.
D. I look forward to talking to you about how my qualifications could meet the company's corporate needs.
E. I assure you that you will not be disappointed if you hire me.
Q:
The small-scale version of a survey that is conducted before the actual survey is distributed is referred to as a _____.
A. random survey
B. stratified study
C. double-barreled study
D. pilot study
E. purposeful survey
Q:
The sampling technique that gives every member of the group under study an equal chance of being included is known as _____ sampling.
A. simple random
B. referral
C. sponsored
D. convenience
E. purposeful
Q:
Pablo is a fresh college graduate. He is eager to impress with his job application letter and wants it to stand out among all the other letters the employers receive. Which of the following could separate him from other applicants applying for the same position?
A. His knowledge of the company
B. A list of his job responsibilities, not accomplishments
C. A generic description of himself
D. An exaggerated discussion of his strengths
E. His "complete" knowledge of the field he is applying to
Q:
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an online library catalog?
A. It enables you to search the material in several ways.
B. It provides only non-indexed content.
C. It is the best source for primary research.
D. It increases a blog's rating.
E. It generates only archaic information.
Q:
Which of the following serves as an organizing device for a prospecting job application letter?
A. A summary sentence
B. A personal story
C. A quote of your acquaintance
D. A joke
E. A clich
Q:
Which of the following is true about libraries of private businesses?
A. They never allow non-employees to search their information.
B. They are designed to serve the sponsoring company.
C. They restrict people from conducting secondary research.
D. They encourage routine public use of their material.
E. They are more accessible than general libraries.
Q:
To distinguish yourself from other job candidates just out of college, in your job application letter, you should:
A. provide specifics about what you've done.
B. stress the responsibilities you were given rather than the accomplishments you had.
C. dedicate several paragraphs of the letter to developing supporting details.
D. inflate some facts and use buzzwords to talk about personal connections to the organization.
E. exaggerate your strengths and capabilities.
Q:
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a special library?
A. It usually contains all kinds of material.
B. It is only maintained by government organizations.
C. It typically does not permit access for any kind of research project.
D. It is usually not sponsored by private businesses.
E. It limits its collections to one type or just a few types of material.
Q:
In an application letter as a new graduate, including specifics about what you've done will present you in a positive light, most likely because:
A. it will show that you have researched the company before applying for the job.
B. it will be a useful exaggeration of your strengths.
C. it will show that you have comprehensive knowledge in your field.
D. it will show that you remember the job responsibilities you had in your previous job.
E. it will make your claims more believable and ground them in reality.
Q:
Which of the following is true about social bookmarking websites?
A. They are primarily used for blogging.
B. They allow users to develop shared vocabularies.
C. They are used for primary research and not for secondary research.
D. They are the same as listservs.
E. They increase users' blog ratings.
Q:
The best way for an applicant to demonstrate knowledge about a company in a job application letter is by:
A. providing relevant evidence to support claims that the applicant can do the job.
B. presenting information about the company, as though it will be news to the reader.
C. highlighting the job responsibilities the applicant had in a previous job.
D. making the job application letter general enough so that it can be sent to a number of different companies.
E. repeating the knowledge learned from the company website and other sources.
Q:
Which of the following is the primary advantage of social bookmarking websites?
A. They help users organize and store their favorite Web resources.
B. They ensure the credibility of the content posted on them.
C. They encourage users to conduct a search from scratch.
D. They block non-indexed content.
E. They increase users' blog ratings.
Q:
Which of the following should be included in the first paragraph of a prospecting job application letter?
A. A complete discussion of the applicant's skills and qualifications
B. A statement that announces that the applicant is applying for a particular advertised position
C. A statement of the dates and times that the applicant is available for an interview
D. A statement that will catch the reader's attention
E. A statement of direct request for the job the applicant is applying to
Q:
Technorati assigns each blog a level of authority ranging from _____.
A. 100-2000
B. 0-1000
C. 500-2500
D. 200-2200
E. 1000-3000
Q:
Sheeba is a recent college graduate. She is writing a solicited job application letter in response to an advertisement in a job portal. Which of the following should Sheeba do while organizing her letter?
A. She should ask someone else to write her letter.
B. She should describe her cultural preferences, since they are important in a healthy work environment.
C. She should avoid asking for an interview, as this is obvious from her letter.
D. She should include some personal stories that reveal more about her values.
E. She should relate her achievements to the work she'd be doing in the new job.
Q:
Which of the following is the defining characteristic of wikis as compared to other online meeting places?
A. They connect people.
B. They are basically collaborative collections of knowledge.
C. They provide a microblogging service to users.
D. They are frequently used as personal diaries or pages.
E. They can be public or private.
Q:
Which of the following is a must for a prospecting letter?
A. Immediately indicating that you are applying for the advertised position
B. Focusing on the fact that you are graduating
C. Addressing the letter to a specific individual rather than the company itself
D. Providing details of when you can begin work
E. Asking for a job in the first paragraph
Q:
When you are considering using information on a website in your own research, which of the following factors would be most important to consider?
A. Purpose
B. Visual elements
C. Validity
D. Structure
E. Format
Q:
A _____ helps a job seeker tap into the hidden job market.
A. letter of engagement
B. follow-up letter
C. prospecting letter
D. letter of credit
E. solicited letter
Q:
On which of the following should your job application letter focus?
A. Points that separate you from other applicants
B. Controversial material about job changes or breaks in your career
C. A chronological and detailed display of your qualifications
D. Your personal life and how it motivates you to seek the job
E. Questions about the organization you are applying to
Q:
Which of the following can help you evaluate the reliability of the information on a website?
A. The structure of the website
B. The number and type of advertisements in the website
C. All of these factors
D. The sponsor of the site
E. The apparent purpose of the site
Q:
What is the advantage of RSS feeds?
A. They keep users up to date on the Internet information they're interested in.
B. They provide an online network of library content and services.
C. They help users to keep their computers virus free.
D. They enable readers to access useful data without using an aggregator.
E. They enable readers to access useful data without using a feed reader.
Q:
Which of the following is a difference between a solicited letter and a prospecting letter?
A. A solicited letter is similar to a problem-solving persuasive message; a prospecting letter is similar to a direct persuasive request.
B. A solicited letter helps you apply to an advertised opening; a prospecting letter helps you tap into the hidden job market.
C. A solicited letter seeks an interview; a prospecting letter does not.
D. A solicited letter is addressed to a specific person; a prospecting letter is addressed to an organization.
E. A solicited letter allows you to follow-up with a call; a prospecting letter requires that you wait to be contacted.
Q:
_____ is an online network of library content and services.
A. RSS
B. Wikipedia
C. LinkedIn
D. WorldCat
E. Kartoo
Q:
Amanda has just completed a course in marketing and is searching for a job in the same field. Since she does not have a Master's degree, she is unsure of the kind of jobs she is eligible for. She manages to set up a referral interview with her neighbor's father, the HR head of a company. Which of the following questions would she most likely ask during this referral interview?
A. How much do you get paid as the head of HR?
B. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to talk to the head of marketing in your company?
C. Could you please give me a job at your company as Marketing Manager?
D. What courses or activities would you recommend as preparation for a marketing job?
E. What do you think the future holds for this kind of work?
Q:
Wikipedia is usually not used as a main resource for research because it _____.
A. can only be used for primary research
B. is written by and maintained by volunteers
C. gives only an interpretive approach to a research
D. utilizes electronic personal agents
E. cannot be used to learn about a new subject
Q:
In a referral interview, it is inappropriate to:
A. follow up with a note of appreciation to those who met with you.
B. ask a person to give you advice on your resume after reading it.
C. ask the person who could create a job for you to hire you.
D. go into the interview with the names of people you'd like to talk to.
E. follow up with personal thank-you letters.
Q:
Which of the following is an advantage of using Boolean logic?
A. It helps to construct a hypothesis to test a very specific research question.
B. It ensures that the secondary data collected is accurate.
C. It ensures that the primary data collected is accurate.
D. It helps to get relevant Internet-based information.
E. It aids in conducting primary research.
Q:
Which of the following is true of referral interviews?
A. They include asking a person for a job.
B. They are conducted by employers to find out what referrals applicants come with.
C. They are attended only by applicants who come with references.
D. They naturally lead to information interviews if they are successful.
E. They are scheduled to learn about current job opportunities in an applicant's field of interest.
Q:
If a user finds it difficult to think of terms to broaden his or her search, he or she must _____.
A. eliminate citations with a particular term
B. retrieve citations that contain only the search terms without variations
C. look at the keywords or descriptors of the items that have already been identified
D. refrain from using Boolean operators
E. use the NOT operator
Q:
Which of the following is true of information interviews?
A. They give applicants information about the opportunities currently available in the areas they're interested in.
B. They put applicants face-to-face with those who have the power to hire them.
C. They are used to get information from applicants about their technical skills.
D. They are used by employers to short-list applicants quickly.
E. They give applicants information about the field they hope to enter in the future.
Q:
When two search terms are linked with the Boolean operator OR, it _____.
A. narrows a search
B. eliminates citations with a particular term
C. performs bibliographic management
D. retrieves only those citations that contain both terms
E. adds variations to the basic search term
Q:
Which of the following is a feature of an information interview?
A. It puts you face-to-face with a person who has hiring power.
B. It helps you find out about current job opportunities in the field of work you are interested in.
C. It helps you find out whether you would like or dislike a job.
D. It helps you get general tips on job-hunting strategies.
E. It helps you get general advice about rsum writing.
Q:
The Boolean operator NOT is primarily used to _____.
A. add variations to the basic search term
B. eliminate citations with a particular term
C. expand a search
D. segregate synonymous citations
E. broaden the scope of the search
Q:
Which of the following is an organized method of networking for jobs?
A. Information interviews
B. Walk-in interviews
C. Competency based interviews
D. Role-play interviews
E. Behavioral event interviews
Q:
The hidden job market includes positions which are:
A. currently held by existing employees who will retire within a few years.
B. advertised on the web, but not in newspapers.
C. unadvertised and, therefore, require networking with personal contacts.
D. the results of having worked at a company as an intern.
E. reserved for management experts in case the company faces severe losses.
Q:
Secondary research produces information primarily through the use of _____.
A. experiments
B. surveys
C. websites
D. interviews
E. observations
Q:
Unadvertised jobs are called the _____ job market.
A. primary
B. hidden
C. peripheral
D. core
E. inactive
Q:
Primary research produces new information through the use of _____.
A. surveys
B. periodicals
C. brochures
D. digital publications
E. websites
Q:
Which of the following is true about primary research?
A. It uses material that someone else has published.
B. It primarily involves compiling information from periodicals, brochures, and books.
C. It uncovers secondhand information.
D. It is typically conducted before one engages in secondary research.
E. It produces new information through the use of experiments.
Q:
Possible sources of information on training programs and career paths for new hires are:
A. annual reports of specific organizations.
B. employee handbooks of organizations.
C. financial journals at local libraries.
D. recruiting notebooks at campus placement offices.
E. ledger accounts of specific organizations.
Q:
Which of the following is true about secondary research?
A. It primarily involves gathering data through methods of direct observation.
B. It uncovers information firsthand.
C. It uses material that someone else has published.
D. It includes user testing.
E. It primarily involves gathering data through experiments.
Q:
A company whose stock is publicly traded issues an annual report that usually has:
A. information on its recruiting policies.
B. information about its new products.
C. information about career openings in the company.
D. information on financial data specific to the company.
E. information about the generic trends and patterns of the industry.
Q:
Which of the following is a source of primary research?
A. Encyclopedia
B. Government publication
C. Almanac
D. Interview
E. Website
Q:
A job application letter is different from a resume in that:
A. it presents personal information about the applicant.
B. it uses short, parallel phrases and sentence fragments.
C. it avoids the use of complete sentences.
D. it explains controversial material, such as career changes, in a positive way.
E. it presents vital facts in a concise manner without focusing on the applicant's personality.
Q:
In the course of writing a business report, once you've defined the problem and identified your purpose, the immediate next step is to _____.
A. determine what factors you need to investigate
B. gather the required information
C. analyze the available information
D. use the test of experience
E. use the negative test
Q:
Which of the following is true of job application letters?
A. Their main purpose is to summarize details about an applicant's qualifications.
B. They tell you exactly what a company requires from its applicants.
C. They give you information about career openings in a company.
D. They show your interest in a job, but do not convey any information about your personality.
E. They play an important role in your personal branding.
Q:
Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed as _____.
A. bases
B. mission statements
C. hypotheses
D. purpose statements
E. problem statements
Q:
In your social networking profiles, include only professional interests without mentioning your personal interests.
Q:
Which of the following is the most appropriate problem statement for a business report on decline of sales?
A. To determine why company sales have declined
B. Why have company sales declined?
C. Management wants to know the reasons for sales decline.
D. What is the reason for the decline of company sales?
E. To investigate the cause of the decline in company sales
Q:
An application essay is similar to a cover letter, but does not contain information about your academic achievements.
Q:
Which of the following is true about purpose statements?
A. Purpose statements are not used when the problem statements are stated in a business report.
B. Infinitive phrases are avoided when writing purpose statements.
C. Purpose statements are short constructions, consisting of one or two words, and they merely identify the topic of discussion.
D. Purpose statements are placed at the end of business reports.
E. Purpose statements are often written in the form of a question.
Q:
A cover letter reads: "I am responding to the ad posted in yesterday's newspaper." This sentence is indicative of you-attitude in the letter.
Q:
The _____ in business reports is also called the study's objective, aim, or goal.
A. complimentary close
B. concluding statement
C. salutation
D. problem statement
E. purpose statement