Question 1

The front matter of a formal report refers to the preliminary sections before the body section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not  an effective strategy when paraphrasing?

Accepted Answer

A) Read the original material intently to make sure that you fully understand its meaning. 
B) Write your own version without looking at the original. 
C) Repeat the grammatical structure of the original, replacing words with synonyms. 
D) Reread the original closely after you are finished to check it against your version. 
A) Read the original material intently to make sure that you fully understand its meaning. 
B) Write your own version without looking at the original. 
C) Repeat the grammatical structure of the original, replacing words with synonyms. 
D) Reread the original closely after you are finished to check it against your version.

Question 3

The most important section of a report to a reader is the conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Proposal writers should avoid mentioning staff qualifications and credentials in a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the purpose of a letter or memo of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

A) To announce the topic of the report 
B) To provide a list of sources used within the report 
C) To introduce the writer of the report 
D) To designate the parts of the report 
A) To announce the topic of the report 
B) To provide a list of sources used within the report 
C) To introduce the writer of the report 
D) To designate the parts of the report

Question 6

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Use colored graphics to add visual interest. 
B) Don't introduce a graphic; a good graphic should communicate clearly itself. 
C) Avoid summarizing the main point of the graphic. 
D) Avoid the use of headings on a graphic. 
A) Use colored graphics to add visual interest. 
B) Don't introduce a graphic; a good graphic should communicate clearly itself. 
C) Avoid summarizing the main point of the graphic. 
D) Avoid the use of headings on a graphic.

Question 7

Unlike a business proposal, a formal business report presents findings and recommendations based on research and data analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lisa works for a nonprofit agency seeking funding for a community project. What type of proposal is she likely to write to the local foundation that supports the same cause within the community?

Accepted Answer

A) A purchase request 
B) A grant request 
C) An RFP 
D) An internal request 
A) A purchase request 
B) A grant request 
C) An RFP 
D) An internal request

Question 9

The purpose of a table of contents is to present an overview of the report for people who may not have time to read the entire report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the first step in writing a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Selecting an appropriate layout and format 
B) Researching primary and secondary data 
C) Writing a purpose statement 
D) Determining the length of the report 
A) Selecting an appropriate layout and format 
B) Researching primary and secondary data 
C) Writing a purpose statement 
D) Determining the length of the report

Question 11

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because proposals are often selling products and services, they should always be written using a formal tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A proposal represents a legal contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chronological organization arranges ideas by

Accepted Answer

A) time. 
B) order of importance. 
C) physical location. 
D) simple to complex. 
A) time. 
B) order of importance. 
C) physical location. 
D) simple to complex.

Question 15

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduction 
B) Background 
C) Conclusion and authorization 
D) Proposal 
A) Introduction 
B) Background 
C) Conclusion and authorization 
D) Proposal

Question 16

You should assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Reviewing a report's mechanics before submission refers to checking it for

Accepted Answer

A) format. 
B) content accuracy. 
C) grammar and usage. 
D) audience-oriented tone. 
A) format. 
B) content accuracy. 
C) grammar and usage. 
D) audience-oriented tone.

Question 18

Information that is common knowledge requires no documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Yolanda must include a long table in a report she is preparing on employee Internet use. What advice should she follow when creating the table?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid distracting her readers with shading. 
B) Place the table as close as possible to its text discussion. 
C) Leave missing data blank. 
D) Because the emphasis is on the data, avoid the use of headings for each row. 
A) Avoid distracting her readers with shading. 
B) Place the table as close as possible to its text discussion. 
C) Leave missing data blank. 
D) Because the emphasis is on the data, avoid the use of headings for each row.

Question 20

Which of the following are considered secondary research sources?

Accepted Answer

A) Magazines 
B) Interviews 
C) Surveys 
D) All of these are considered secondary sources. 
A) Magazines 
B) Interviews 
C) Surveys 
D) All of these are considered secondary sources.

The front matter of a formal report refers to the preliminary sections before the body section.

Which of the following is not an effective strategy when paraphrasing?

The most important section of a report to a reader is the conclusions and recommendations.

Proposal writers should avoid mentioning staff qualifications and credentials in a formal proposal.

What is the purpose of a letter or memo of transmittal?

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Unlike a business proposal, a formal business report presents findings and recommendations based on research and data analysis.

Lisa works for a nonprofit agency seeking funding for a community project. What type of proposal is she likely to write to the local foundation that supports the same cause within the community?

The purpose of a table of contents is to present an overview of the report for people who may not have time to read the entire report.

What is the first step in writing a formal report?

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

Because proposals are often selling products and services, they should always be written using a formal tone.

A proposal represents a legal contract.

Chronological organization arranges ideas by

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

You should assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Reviewing a report's mechanics before submission refers to checking it for

Information that is common knowledge requires no documentation.

Yolanda must include a long table in a report she is preparing on employee Internet use. What advice should she follow when creating the table?

Which of the following are considered secondary research sources?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

The front matter of a formal report refers to the preliminary sections before the body section.

Which of the following is not an effective strategy when paraphrasing?

The most important section of a report to a reader is the conclusions and recommendations.

Proposal writers should avoid mentioning staff qualifications and credentials in a formal proposal.

What is the purpose of a letter or memo of transmittal?

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Unlike a business proposal, a formal business report presents findings and recommendations based on research and data analysis.

Lisa works for a nonprofit agency seeking funding for a community project. What type of proposal is she likely to write to the local foundation that supports the same cause within the community?

The purpose of a table of contents is to present an overview of the report for people who may not have time to read the entire report.

What is the first step in writing a formal report?

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

Because proposals are often selling products and services, they should always be written using a formal tone.

A proposal represents a legal contract.

Chronological organization arranges ideas by

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

You should assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.

Reviewing a report's mechanics before submission refers to checking it for

Information that is common knowledge requires no documentation.

Yolanda must include a long table in a report she is preparing on employee Internet use. What advice should she follow when creating the table?

Which of the following are considered secondary research sources?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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