Question 1

If you want to call attention to the visuals in a formal report,you should

Accepted Answer

A) create a table of contents. 
B) include a list of illustrations. 
C) submit them in a separate document. 
D) cite their sources in the bibliography. 
E) place all visuals at the beginning of the report. 
A) create a table of contents. 
B) include a list of illustrations. 
C) submit them in a separate document. 
D) cite their sources in the bibliography. 
E) place all visuals at the beginning of the report.

Question 2

Identify and discuss five elements that characterize credible,professional report content.

Accepted Answer

Your credibility is on the line with eve

Question 3

As used in the introductory section of a proposal,the ________ states the boundaries of the proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) scope 
B) purpose 
C) index 
D) mission 
E) limitations 
A) scope 
B) purpose 
C) index 
D) mission 
E) limitations

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using headings in a report?

Accepted Answer

A) They identify the framework of a report 
B) They eliminate relationships between subordinate and main ideas 
C) They indicate the importance of preview sections 
D) They eliminate the need for review sections 
E) They minimize style and tone 
A) They identify the framework of a report 
B) They eliminate relationships between subordinate and main ideas 
C) They indicate the importance of preview sections 
D) They eliminate the need for review sections 
E) They minimize style and tone

Question 5

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) summarize the key points included in the report 
B) introduce new material to expand the scope of the report 
C) bring all of the action items together in one place 
D) present the benefits of following the report's recommendations 
A) summarize the key points included in the report 
B) introduce new material to expand the scope of the report 
C) bring all of the action items together in one place 
D) present the benefits of following the report's recommendations

Question 6

Which of the following is found in the close of a proposal,but NOT in the close of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) An indication of what should happen next 
B) A request for a decision 
C) Key points you want to remind the reader of 
D) A restatement of your conclusions 
E) Recommendations 
A) An indication of what should happen next 
B) A request for a decision 
C) Key points you want to remind the reader of 
D) A restatement of your conclusions 
E) Recommendations

Question 7

Which of the following can be used to strengthen your persuasive argument in a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Generalized information 
B) Several alternatives the audience can choose from 
C) A demonstration of your knowledge of the recipient's challenges or opportunities 
D) An indication why your competitors are not qualified 
E) Relating the audience's products and services to your needs 
A) Generalized information 
B) Several alternatives the audience can choose from 
C) A demonstration of your knowledge of the recipient's challenges or opportunities 
D) An indication why your competitors are not qualified 
E) Relating the audience's products and services to your needs

Question 8

You don't need to verify information that you plan to use in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss information that should be included in the introduction of solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

As with reports,approach proposals by id

Question 10

In addition to being a request,a request for proposals proposals (RFP)is ________ that provides potential bidders with the information they need to compose effective proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) an actionable effort 
B) a comprehensive document 
C) an analytical report 
D) an informational report 
E) an indirect report 
A) an actionable effort 
B) a comprehensive document 
C) an analytical report 
D) an informational report 
E) an indirect report

Question 11

Which of the following can be used to help readers absorb details of complex information while keeping track of the goal of the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Review sections 
B) Headings 
C) Transitions 
D) Preview sections 
E) White space 
A) Review sections 
B) Headings 
C) Transitions 
D) Preview sections 
E) White space

Question 12

When writing an RFP,which type of report are you writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Reports based on logical appeal 
B) Persuasive message 
C) Analytical reports 
D) Informational reports 
E) Problem-solving reports 
A) Reports based on logical appeal 
B) Persuasive message 
C) Analytical reports 
D) Informational reports 
E) Problem-solving reports

Question 13

When you're using a direct approach to present a report,use ________; however,________ will be more effective,if you're using an indirect approach to present a report.

Accepted Answer

A) descriptive headings; informative headings 
B) structured headings; unstructured headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) parallel headings; decorative headings 
E) unstructured headings; subheadings 
A) descriptive headings; informative headings 
B) structured headings; unstructured headings 
C) informative headings; descriptive headings 
D) parallel headings; decorative headings 
E) unstructured headings; subheadings

Question 14

To gain credibility with your audience in a business report,do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) research all sides of your topic. 
B) use credible sources to support your findings. 
C) avoid setting unrealistic expectations. 
D) allow your desires to determine the length of the report. 
A) research all sides of your topic. 
B) use credible sources to support your findings. 
C) avoid setting unrealistic expectations. 
D) allow your desires to determine the length of the report.

Question 15

Why is it important to specifically state everything you need from suppliers when you are creating an RFP?

Accepted Answer

A) The potential bidders need the information to write a better proposal 
B) To make the proposal more informational than analytical 
C) To outline the key pieces of information that should be included in the proposal 
D) To put the requirements in context 
E) The proposal process will eventually lead to a contract for delivery of the service 
A) The potential bidders need the information to write a better proposal 
B) To make the proposal more informational than analytical 
C) To outline the key pieces of information that should be included in the proposal 
D) To put the requirements in context 
E) The proposal process will eventually lead to a contract for delivery of the service

Question 16

Effective transitions in business reports

Accepted Answer

A) are limited to keywords and short transitions. 
B) should not exceed the length of one sentence. 
C) may be as long as a paragraph. 
D) are included between major sections but never within each section. 
E) are cited when they were part of a study. 
A) are limited to keywords and short transitions. 
B) should not exceed the length of one sentence. 
C) may be as long as a paragraph. 
D) are included between major sections but never within each section. 
E) are cited when they were part of a study.

Question 17

An appendix,a bibliography,and an index are the ________ of a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) embedded elements 
B) introductory sections 
C) supplementary parts 
D) conceptual portions 
A) embedded elements 
B) introductory sections 
C) supplementary parts 
D) conceptual portions

Question 18

Why is it important to think through the writing of an RFP before it is sent out?

Accepted Answer

When writing an RFP,remember that it is

Question 19

You don't have to worry about documenting your sources of information when you're writing a report or proposal in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) use a more formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
B) use a less formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
C) avoid the use of headings,transitions,previews,and reviews. 
D) sprinkle your writing with idioms,acronyms,and jargon. 
E) start the report by explaining why they need your help. 
A) use a more formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
B) use a less formal tone than you would for an internal audience. 
C) avoid the use of headings,transitions,previews,and reviews. 
D) sprinkle your writing with idioms,acronyms,and jargon. 
E) start the report by explaining why they need your help.

If you want to call attention to the visuals in a formal report,you should

Identify and discuss five elements that characterize credible,professional report content.

As used in the introductory section of a proposal,the ________ states the boundaries of the proposal.

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using headings in a report?

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Which of the following is found in the close of a proposal,but NOT in the close of a report?

Which of the following can be used to strengthen your persuasive argument in a proposal?

You don't need to verify information that you plan to use in a report.

Discuss information that should be included in the introduction of solicited and unsolicited proposals.

In addition to being a request,a request for proposals proposals (RFP)is ________ that provides potential bidders with the information they need to compose effective proposals.

Which of the following can be used to help readers absorb details of complex information while keeping track of the goal of the report?

When writing an RFP,which type of report are you writing?

When you're using a direct approach to present a report,use ; however, will be more effective,if you're using an indirect approach to present a report.

To gain credibility with your audience in a business report,do all of the following EXCEPT

Why is it important to specifically state everything you need from suppliers when you are creating an RFP?

Effective transitions in business reports

An appendix,a bibliography,and an index are the ________ of a formal report.

Why is it important to think through the writing of an RFP before it is sent out?

You don't have to worry about documenting your sources of information when you're writing a report or proposal in the workplace.

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

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

Planning 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

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Exam 15: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

If you want to call attention to the visuals in a formal report,you should

Identify and discuss five elements that characterize credible,professional report content.

As used in the introductory section of a proposal,the ________ states the boundaries of the proposal.

Which of the following is one of the advantages of using headings in a report?

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Which of the following is found in the close of a proposal,but NOT in the close of a report?

Which of the following can be used to strengthen your persuasive argument in a proposal?

You don't need to verify information that you plan to use in a report.

Discuss information that should be included in the introduction of solicited and unsolicited proposals.

In addition to being a request,a request for proposals proposals (RFP)is ________ that provides potential bidders with the information they need to compose effective proposals.

Which of the following can be used to help readers absorb details of complex information while keeping track of the goal of the report?

When writing an RFP,which type of report are you writing?

When you're using a direct approach to present a report,use ________; however,________ will be more effective,if you're using an indirect approach to present a report.

To gain credibility with your audience in a business report,do all of the following EXCEPT

Why is it important to specifically state everything you need from suppliers when you are creating an RFP?

Effective transitions in business reports

An appendix,a bibliography,and an index are the ________ of a formal report.

Why is it important to think through the writing of an RFP before it is sent out?

You don't have to worry about documenting your sources of information when you're writing a report or proposal in the workplace.

When writing business reports for outsiders (such as customers or suppliers),it is best to

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

Planning 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 using a direct approach to present a report,use ; however, will be more effective,if you're using an indirect approach to present a report.