Question 1

Glossaries list technical terms in the order in which they appear in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally, a summary should be no more than ________ page(s) in length.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five

Question 3

What is the difference between a descriptive summary and an executive summary?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive summaries, also known as abs

Question 4

Compare and contrast the structure of a formal report to an informal one.

Accepted Answer

Answer will vary, but should include the

Question 5

The introduction of a report should NOT include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  findings 
B)  scope 
C)  context 
D)  methodology 
A)  findings 
B)  scope 
C)  context 
D)  methodology

Question 6

Which of the following should NOT be on a title page?

Accepted Answer

A)  graphics 
B)  title of recipient 
C)  date 
D)  acknowledgments 
A)  graphics 
B)  title of recipient 
C)  date 
D)  acknowledgments

Question 7

Which of the following is true about conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be no more than one page. 
B)  They should be roughly the same size as the introduction. 
C)  They should be approximately one-eighth the size of your report. 
D)  They have no maximum length. 
A)  They should be no more than one page. 
B)  They should be roughly the same size as the introduction. 
C)  They should be approximately one-eighth the size of your report. 
D)  They have no maximum length.

Question 8

You are legally required to include acknowledgements in your report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 20-page report should have a 2-page summary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which section should opinions be placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  conclusion 
B)  recommendations 
C)  summary 
D)  Opinions don't belong in formal reports. 
A)  conclusion 
B)  recommendations 
C)  summary 
D)  Opinions don't belong in formal reports.

Question 11

Where should disclaimers be located?

Accepted Answer

A)  on the title page 
B)  in the summary 
C)  in the introduction 
D)  on their own page 
A)  on the title page 
B)  in the summary 
C)  in the introduction 
D)  on their own page

Question 12

The recommendation section is where you present your opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a professional setting, a report is considered formal when it exceeds five pages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about descriptive summaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also known as abstracts. 
B)  They describe articles and theses. 
C)  They begin with "This report…" 
D)  They enable readers to make decisions. 
A)  They are also known as abstracts. 
B)  They describe articles and theses. 
C)  They begin with "This report…" 
D)  They enable readers to make decisions.

Question 15

What is a letter of transmittal and what should it include?

Accepted Answer

A letter of transmittal is a letter that

Question 16

A summary should never contain information that is not in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Generally speaking, a report should be made formal if it is ________ or more pages in length.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  40

Question 18

The summary should be no more than ________ the length of the report, excluding the conclusion and recommendation section.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-eighth 
C)  one-fifth 
D)  half 
A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-eighth 
C)  one-fifth 
D)  half

Question 19

The letter of transmittal is addressed to the recipient, but will be read by everyone who reads the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Comments that do not belong in the report but may interest the reader should be placed in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transmittal letter 
B)  disclaimer 
C)  appendix 
D)  acknowledgements 
A)  transmittal letter 
B)  disclaimer 
C)  appendix 
D)  acknowledgements

Glossaries list technical terms in the order in which they appear in the report.

Generally, a summary should be no more than ________ page(s) in length.

What is the difference between a descriptive summary and an executive summary?

Compare and contrast the structure of a formal report to an informal one.

The introduction of a report should NOT include ________.

Which of the following should NOT be on a title page?

Which of the following is true about conclusions?

You are legally required to include acknowledgements in your report.

A 20-page report should have a 2-page summary.

In which section should opinions be placed?

Where should disclaimers be located?

The recommendation section is where you present your opinions.

In a professional setting, a report is considered formal when it exceeds five pages.

Which of the following is NOT true about descriptive summaries?

What is a letter of transmittal and what should it include?

A summary should never contain information that is not in the report.

Generally speaking, a report should be made formal if it is ________ or more pages in length.

The summary should be no more than ________ the length of the report, excluding the conclusion and recommendation section.

The letter of transmittal is addressed to the recipient, but will be read by everyone who reads the report.

Comments that do not belong in the report but may interest the reader should be placed in the ________.

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Exam 7: Formal Reports

Glossaries list technical terms in the order in which they appear in the report.

Generally, a summary should be no more than ________ page(s) in length.

What is the difference between a descriptive summary and an executive summary?

Compare and contrast the structure of a formal report to an informal one.

The introduction of a report should NOT include ________.

Which of the following should NOT be on a title page?

Which of the following is true about conclusions?

You are legally required to include acknowledgements in your report.

A 20-page report should have a 2-page summary.

In which section should opinions be placed?

Where should disclaimers be located?

The recommendation section is where you present your opinions.

In a professional setting, a report is considered formal when it exceeds five pages.

Which of the following is NOT true about descriptive summaries?

What is a letter of transmittal and what should it include?

A summary should never contain information that is not in the report.

Generally speaking, a report should be made formal if it is ________ or more pages in length.

The summary should be no more than ________ the length of the report, excluding the conclusion and recommendation section.

The letter of transmittal is addressed to the recipient, but will be read by everyone who reads the report.

Comments that do not belong in the report but may interest the reader should be placed in the ________.

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Sentences

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

Job Application Packages

Filters