Question 1

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Accepted Answer

A)  informational reports. 
B)  analytical reports. 
C)  cost-benefit analysis reports. 
D)  justification reports. 
A)  informational reports. 
B)  analytical reports. 
C)  cost-benefit analysis reports. 
D)  justification reports.

Question 2

Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following sentences demonstrates active-voice verbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior writing skills are required by many employers. 
B)  Employee use of e-mail was monitored by management. 
C)  Research indicates a correlation between strong writing skills and promotions. 
D)  The proposals were carefully reviewed by the screening committee. 
A)  Superior writing skills are required by many employers. 
B)  Employee use of e-mail was monitored by management. 
C)  Research indicates a correlation between strong writing skills and promotions. 
D)  The proposals were carefully reviewed by the screening committee.

Question 4

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Accepted Answer

A)  IT Outsourcing 
B)  Savings 
C)  Cost Savings 
D)  Projected Cost Savings for IT Outsourcing 
A)  IT Outsourcing 
B)  Savings 
C)  Cost Savings 
D)  Projected Cost Savings for IT Outsourcing

Question 5

Preprinted forms are useful for reporting repetitive data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Primary data

Accepted Answer

A)  result from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded. 
B)  come from firsthand experience and observation. 
C)  are the only type of factual information that should be included in informal reports. 
D)  include printed materials found in libraries or through electronic resources. 
A)  result from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded. 
B)  come from firsthand experience and observation. 
C)  are the only type of factual information that should be included in informal reports. 
D)  include printed materials found in libraries or through electronic resources.

Question 7

One of the most important steps in the writing of a report is researching the report topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The minutes of a meeting should identify the names of individuals present and absent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The format of a report depends primarily on

Accepted Answer

A)  its topic, recommendations, and organizational pattern. 
B)  the writer's command of the English language. 
C)  its length, topic, audience, and purpose. 
D)  the amount of time the writer devotes to the writing process. 
A)  its topic, recommendations, and organizational pattern. 
B)  the writer's command of the English language. 
C)  its length, topic, audience, and purpose. 
D)  the amount of time the writer devotes to the writing process.

Question 10

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc., after extensive review of references and credentials of contractors, has elected to contract with Peck Builders for the new office complex. 
B)  We're pleased to announce the selection of Peck Builders as general contractor for our new office complex. 
C)  After conducting an exhaustive search of building design elements and cost-efficiency data, the company has verified the qualifications of Peck Builders. 
D)  The findings demonstrate the imperative of selecting a fully qualified and bonded contractor for the new building project of James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc.; that contractor is Peck Builders. 
A)  James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc., after extensive review of references and credentials of contractors, has elected to contract with Peck Builders for the new office complex. 
B)  We're pleased to announce the selection of Peck Builders as general contractor for our new office complex. 
C)  After conducting an exhaustive search of building design elements and cost-efficiency data, the company has verified the qualifications of Peck Builders. 
D)  The findings demonstrate the imperative of selecting a fully qualified and bonded contractor for the new building project of James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc.; that contractor is Peck Builders.

Question 11

What kind of report condenses the primary ideas from a book, report, article, website, meeting, or convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress report 
B)  Justification/recommendation report 
C)  Summary 
D)  Analytical report 
A)  Progress report 
B)  Justification/recommendation report 
C)  Summary 
D)  Analytical report

Question 12

When you receive an assignment to write a report, you should begin the report-writing process by

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the appropriate format. 
B)  analyzing or determining the purpose. 
C)  beginning your research. 
D)  looking for someone else to write the report. 
A)  determining the appropriate format. 
B)  analyzing or determining the purpose. 
C)  beginning your research. 
D)  looking for someone else to write the report.

Question 13

An informational report presents data without analysis and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many business writers begin their report research by

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting interviews. 
B)  observing others. 
C)  constructing questionnaires and inventories. 
D)  visiting company records and files. 
A)  conducting interviews. 
B)  observing others. 
C)  constructing questionnaires and inventories. 
D)  visiting company records and files.

Question 15

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Record only new business because old business will appear in previous minutes. 
B)  Avoid using the exact wording of motions because that would be too time consuming. 
C)  Record voting results and actions taken. 
D)  Omit his name and signature as the person recording the minutes because he is acting on behalf of the organization. 
A)  Record only new business because old business will appear in previous minutes. 
B)  Avoid using the exact wording of motions because that would be too time consuming. 
C)  Record voting results and actions taken. 
D)  Omit his name and signature as the person recording the minutes because he is acting on behalf of the organization.

Question 16

Minutes summarize the proceedings of meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Surveys provide the richest, most accurate firsthand information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The indirect strategy of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers

Accepted Answer

A)  are supportive of the topic. 
B)  must be persuaded. 
C)  are familiar with the topic. 
D)  want to know the results immediately. 
A)  are supportive of the topic. 
B)  must be persuaded. 
C)  are familiar with the topic. 
D)  want to know the results immediately.

Question 19

Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The purpose of a(n) ____________________ report is to provide a status update on a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of a(n) ____________________ report is...

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates active-voice verbs?

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Preprinted forms are useful for reporting repetitive data.

Primary data

One of the most important steps in the writing of a report is researching the report topic.

The minutes of a meeting should identify the names of individuals present and absent.

The format of a report depends primarily on

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

What kind of report condenses the primary ideas from a book, report, article, website, meeting, or convention?

When you receive an assignment to write a report, you should begin the report-writing process by

An informational report presents data without analysis and recommendations.

Many business writers begin their report research by

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

Minutes summarize the proceedings of meetings.

Surveys provide the richest, most accurate firsthand information.

The indirect strategy of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers

Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

The purpose of a(n) ____________________ report is to provide a status update on a project.

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Exam 9: Informal Reports

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates active-voice verbs?

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Preprinted forms are useful for reporting repetitive data.

Primary data

One of the most important steps in the writing of a report is researching the report topic.

The minutes of a meeting should identify the names of individuals present and absent.

The format of a report depends primarily on

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

What kind of report condenses the primary ideas from a book, report, article, website, meeting, or convention?

When you receive an assignment to write a report, you should begin the report-writing process by

An informational report presents data without analysis and recommendations.

Many business writers begin their report research by

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

Minutes summarize the proceedings of meetings.

Surveys provide the richest, most accurate firsthand information.

The indirect strategy of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers

Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

The purpose of a(n) ____________________ report is to provide a status update on a project.

Communicating in the Digital Age Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work: Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

the Job Search and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters