Question 1

Clearly stating the problem is not necessary in a proposal, because it is implied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

_________proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer, whereas _________proposals are written without having been requested.

Accepted Answer

Solicited, unsolicited

Question 4

The logical flow of a proposal is from problem/situation to solution/resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When choosing sources to support your proposal,

Accepted Answer

A)  cite all sources of common knowledge. 
B)  limit your sources to major background studies. 
C)  ignore the most recent studies. 
D)  do not acknowledge sources with a point of view different from your own. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  cite all sources of common knowledge. 
B)  limit your sources to major background studies. 
C)  ignore the most recent studies. 
D)  do not acknowledge sources with a point of view different from your own. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Three categories of proposals are_________ ,
_________, and_________ .

Accepted Answer

research,

Question 7

Research (grant) proposals

Accepted Answer

A)  are always unsolicited. 
B)  request approval to conduct a study. 
C)  always are written for nontechnical audiences. 
D)  rarely include a request for funding. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  are always unsolicited. 
B)  request approval to conduct a study. 
C)  always are written for nontechnical audiences. 
D)  rarely include a request for funding. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

If the solutions you propose have limitations, be sure to acknowledge them in the proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

RFP is short for _________.

Accepted Answer

request fo

Question 10

Informal internal proposals often take the form of an email or a memo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following components may be included in a formal proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  table of contents 
B)  references list 
C)  a letter of transmittal 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  table of contents 
B)  references list 
C)  a letter of transmittal 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 12

Proposals have one purpose: to convince your audience to agree to your plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Documenting the sources in your proposal is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Besides being clear, the proposal plan must be

Accepted Answer

A)  inexpensive. 
B)  overly optimistic. 
C)  creative. 
D)  realistic. 
E)  b and d. 
A)  inexpensive. 
B)  overly optimistic. 
C)  creative. 
D)  realistic. 
E)  b and d.

Question 15

The background section of a proposal may be brief or long, depending on the audience's knowledge of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An effective proposal

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience's needs. 
B)  uses an appropriate format. 
C)  identifies benefits of solving the problem. 
D)  offers a realistic solution. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience's needs. 
B)  uses an appropriate format. 
C)  identifies benefits of solving the problem. 
D)  offers a realistic solution. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 17

Whether solicited or unsolicited, all research proposals are formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Emphasize key points in your proposal with relevant visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When writing the proposal,

Accepted Answer

A)  adopt a confident tone. 
B)  choose the most simplistic language possible. 
C)  use active verbs. 
D)  a, b, and c. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  adopt a confident tone. 
B)  choose the most simplistic language possible. 
C)  use active verbs. 
D)  a, b, and c. 
E)  a and c.

Question 20

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except

Accepted Answer

A)  an inducement for readers to act. 
B)  excessive detail. 
C)  passive language. 
D)  exaggerated claims. 
E)  a broad title. 
A)  an inducement for readers to act. 
B)  excessive detail. 
C)  passive language. 
D)  exaggerated claims. 
E)  a broad title.

Exam 22: Proposals

Clearly stating the problem is not necessary in a proposal, because it is implied.

Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end matter.

_________proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer, whereas _________proposals are written without having been requested.

The logical flow of a proposal is from problem/situation to solution/resolution.

When choosing sources to support your proposal,

Three categories of proposals are_________ , _________, and_________ .

Research (grant) proposals

If the solutions you propose have limitations, be sure to acknowledge them in the proposal.

RFP is short for _________.

Informal internal proposals often take the form of an email or a memo.

Which of the following components may be included in a formal proposal?

Proposals have one purpose: to convince your audience to agree to your plan.

Documenting the sources in your proposal is not necessary.

Besides being clear, the proposal plan must be

The background section of a proposal may be brief or long, depending on the audience's knowledge of the situation.

An effective proposal

Whether solicited or unsolicited, all research proposals are formal.

Emphasize key points in your proposal with relevant visuals.

When writing the proposal,

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Email and Text Messages

Workplace Memos and Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, Specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Filters

_proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer, whereas _proposals are written without having been requested.

Three categories of proposals are_____ , _, and_____ .