Question 1

Which of the following does not have to be cited with a reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   A direct quote if it is just a single phrase
B)   A visual taken from a source from the Internet
C)   Factual historical information and well known dates
D)   An opinion that is not your own if it is not publishedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is not a difference between school and workplace research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Format/presentation
B)   Credit for your work
C)   Research methods
D)   AudienceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

It is important to follow the format guidelines for your employer's documentations style requirements (APA, MLA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Focus groups consist solely of paid consultants to offer their opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following may be useful in doing research on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encyclopedias
B)   Dictionaries
C)   Atlases and almanacs
D)   Government documents
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Research based on direct observations, site visits, and tests can easily be done at the last minute without a lot of planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You must always document your sources when quoting and paraphrasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Boolean connector is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   device used to connect one computer to another.
B)   word used to limit and guide online research.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

You can expect to find different information in a corporate library than in an academic one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The difference between primary and secondary research is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   importance of the information.
B)   type of information.
C)   date the information was gathered.D) A) and C)
E) All of the above B

Question 11

Which of the following is not a primary skill necessary to do research on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)   Typing at least 60 words per minute
B)   Making direct observations, performing tests, making site visits
C)   Reading a host of relevant print and online sources
D)   Performing surveys and conducting interviewsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

It is important to evaluate websites based on a number of relevant criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

While interviews can be conducted over the phone or via email, face-to-face meetings or Skype conversations are most effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following does not have to be included on a reference list?

Accepted Answer

A)   A lecture or speech
B)   A podcast
C)   A map
D)   A television program or film
E)   None of the choices; all must be includedF) A) and B)
G) B) and E) E

Question 15

Survey results can be easily skewed if questions are not precisely posed and respondents carefully selected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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