Question 1

Briefly explain problem factoring.

Accepted Answer

Problem factoring helps report

Question 2

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are elements in the planning phase of the three-step writing process.

Accepted Answer

A) analyzing the situation 
B) adapting to your audience 
C) gathering information 
D) selecting the right medium 
A) analyzing the situation 
B) adapting to your audience 
C) gathering information 
D) selecting the right medium

Question 3

When you're outlining your report,using ________ requires you to really think through the content,whereas using ________ simply requires you to identify topic areas.

Accepted Answer

A) prescriptive headings; parallel headings 
B) effective headings; ineffective headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) multilateral headings; unilateral headings 
E) parallel headings; descriptive headings 
A) prescriptive headings; parallel headings 
B) effective headings; ineffective headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) multilateral headings; unilateral headings 
E) parallel headings; descriptive headings

Question 4

The direct approach and the indirect approach ________; therefore,businesspeople ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are unrelated; use them randomly 
B) are both inadequate; never use them 
C) both have merit; often combine them 
D) both have merit; never combine them 
A) are unrelated; use them randomly 
B) are both inadequate; never use them 
C) both have merit; often combine them 
D) both have merit; never combine them

Question 5

A report focused on recommendations should

Accepted Answer

A) first establish or verify the need for action. 
B) not include conclusions. 
C) avoid mentioning any potential risks. 
D) outline costs,but not in detail. 
E) begin with a summary of the issues. 
A) first establish or verify the need for action. 
B) not include conclusions. 
C) avoid mentioning any potential risks. 
D) outline costs,but not in detail. 
E) begin with a summary of the issues.

Question 6

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

Accepted Answer

(1)Plans,(2)operatin

Question 7

A ________ suggests an individualized solution for a potential customer and requests a purchase decision.

Accepted Answer

A) grant proposal 
B) sales proposal 
C) solicited proposal 
D) project proposal 
E) yardstick proposal 
A) grant proposal 
B) sales proposal 
C) solicited proposal 
D) project proposal 
E) yardstick proposal

Question 8

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

Accepted Answer

A) project proposal 
B) progress report 
C) compliance report 
D) justification report 
E) strategy analysis 
A) project proposal 
B) progress report 
C) compliance report 
D) justification report 
E) strategy analysis

Question 9

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

Accepted Answer

A) policy report 
B) position paper 
C) feasibility report 
D) business plan 
A) policy report 
B) position paper 
C) feasibility report 
D) business plan

Question 10

As it relates to a formal business plan,the ________ defines how the company will generate revenue and produce a profit.

Accepted Answer

A) marketing strategy 
B) business model 
C) action forecast 
D) financial projection 
E) white paper forecast 
A) marketing strategy 
B) business model 
C) action forecast 
D) financial projection 
E) white paper forecast

Question 11

________ are initiated by a company that is trying to obtain business or funding on its own,without a specific request from a client.

Accepted Answer

A) Internal proposals 
B) External proposals 
C) Unsolicited proposals 
D) Solicited proposals 
E) White paper proposals 
A) Internal proposals 
B) External proposals 
C) Unsolicited proposals 
D) Solicited proposals 
E) White paper proposals

Question 12

Which type of report is used to judge the likelihood of success when launching new products?

Accepted Answer

A) Troubleshooting 
B) Feasibility 
C) Market analysis 
D) Failure analysis 
E) Due diligence 
A) Troubleshooting 
B) Feasibility 
C) Market analysis 
D) Failure analysis 
E) Due diligence

Question 13

If your readers will want to know what they ought to do in a given situation,then your report should focus on

Accepted Answer

A) the conclusions. 
B) improving the writing process. 
C) the recommendations. 
D) verifying sources of information. 
E) establishing your credentials 
A) the conclusions. 
B) improving the writing process. 
C) the recommendations. 
D) verifying sources of information. 
E) establishing your credentials

Question 14

In the workplace,a formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a

Accepted Answer

A) business offering. 
B) request for proposals. 
C) bid requisition. 
D) project invitation. 
E) white paper. 
A) business offering. 
B) request for proposals. 
C) bid requisition. 
D) project invitation. 
E) white paper.

Question 15

List and describe the seven elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

Accepted Answer

(1)Statement of the problem or opportuni

Question 16

The yardstick approach is best for organizing reports when you and your audience do not agree on the criteria you're using in your analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which type of report is written to convey information on sales calls,conferences,trips,and other activities?

Accepted Answer

A) Operating 
B) Personal activity 
C) Plans 
D) White papers 
E) Backgrounders 
A) Operating 
B) Personal activity 
C) Plans 
D) White papers 
E) Backgrounders

Question 18

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called

Accepted Answer

A) problem factoring. 
B) solution development. 
C) deconstruction. 
D) systematic inquiry. 
E) hypothesis testing. 
A) problem factoring. 
B) solution development. 
C) deconstruction. 
D) systematic inquiry. 
E) hypothesis testing.

Question 19

The basic purpose of informational reports is

Accepted Answer

A) to persuade the audience to act. 
B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem. 
C) to present data,facts,feedback,and other types of information without analysis or recommendations. 
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking. 
E) to solve a problem with well-researched alternatives. 
A) to persuade the audience to act. 
B) to present recommendations and conclusions to a superior for how to solve a particular problem. 
C) to present data,facts,feedback,and other types of information without analysis or recommendations. 
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking. 
E) to solve a problem with well-researched alternatives.

Question 20

Which of the following is the process of examining financial aspects of a proposed decision in an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A) Troubleshooting 
B) Feasibility reporting 
C) Due diligence 
D) Failure analysis 
E) Market analysis 
A) Troubleshooting 
B) Feasibility reporting 
C) Due diligence 
D) Failure analysis 
E) Market analysis

Briefly explain problem factoring.

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are elements in the planning phase of the three-step writing process.

When you're outlining your report,using requires you to really think through the content,whereas using simply requires you to identify topic areas.

The direct approach and the indirect approach ; therefore,businesspeople .

A report focused on recommendations should

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

A ________ suggests an individualized solution for a potential customer and requests a purchase decision.

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

As it relates to a formal business plan,the ________ defines how the company will generate revenue and produce a profit.

________ are initiated by a company that is trying to obtain business or funding on its own,without a specific request from a client.

Which type of report is used to judge the likelihood of success when launching new products?

If your readers will want to know what they ought to do in a given situation,then your report should focus on

In the workplace,a formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a

List and describe the seven elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

The yardstick approach is best for organizing reports when you and your audience do not agree on the criteria you're using in your analysis.

Which type of report is written to convey information on sales calls,conferences,trips,and other activities?

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called

The basic purpose of informational reports is

Which of the following is the process of examining financial aspects of a proposed decision in an analytical report?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters

Exam 14: Planning Reports and Proposals

Briefly explain problem factoring.

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are elements in the planning phase of the three-step writing process.

When you're outlining your report,using ________ requires you to really think through the content,whereas using ________ simply requires you to identify topic areas.

The direct approach and the indirect approach ________; therefore,businesspeople ________.

A report focused on recommendations should

List three types of reports commonly used to monitor and control operations in business.

A ________ suggests an individualized solution for a potential customer and requests a purchase decision.

A ________ is written to validate a decision that has already been made.

A ________ outlines an organization's official position on issues that affect its success.

As it relates to a formal business plan,the ________ defines how the company will generate revenue and produce a profit.

________ are initiated by a company that is trying to obtain business or funding on its own,without a specific request from a client.

Which type of report is used to judge the likelihood of success when launching new products?

If your readers will want to know what they ought to do in a given situation,then your report should focus on

In the workplace,a formal invitation to bid on a contract is called a

List and describe the seven elements that usually are part of a formal work plan.

The yardstick approach is best for organizing reports when you and your audience do not agree on the criteria you're using in your analysis.

Which type of report is written to convey information on sales calls,conferences,trips,and other activities?

Breaking down a problem into a series of specific questions is called

The basic purpose of informational reports is

Which of the following is the process of examining financial aspects of a proposed decision in an analytical report?

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters

When you're outlining your report,using requires you to really think through the content,whereas using simply requires you to identify topic areas.

The direct approach and the indirect approach ; therefore,businesspeople .