Question 1

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal proposals generally contain both a table of contents and an index. 
B) Tables of contents should include all headings and their beginning page numbers. 
C) Items that appear before the table of contents (copy of RFP, letter of transmittal, abstract/executive summary, and title page) should also be included in the table of contents for clarity. 
D) Do not list any appendixes in the table of contents. 
A) Formal proposals generally contain both a table of contents and an index. 
B) Tables of contents should include all headings and their beginning page numbers. 
C) Items that appear before the table of contents (copy of RFP, letter of transmittal, abstract/executive summary, and title page) should also be included in the table of contents for clarity. 
D) Do not list any appendixes in the table of contents.

Question 3

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

Accepted Answer

A) Clear headings are used to explain each major section. 
B) Evidence that justifies the conclusions is presented. 
C) Research findings are discussed, analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated. 
D) Incidental and supporting materials are placed strategically throughout the body of the report. 
A) Clear headings are used to explain each major section. 
B) Evidence that justifies the conclusions is presented. 
C) Research findings are discussed, analyzed, interpreted, and evaluated. 
D) Incidental and supporting materials are placed strategically throughout the body of the report.

Question 5

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to

Accepted Answer

A) collect data and write the report at the same time. 
B) proofread the final copy three times. 
C) complete the hardest sections first to gain a sense of accomplishment. 
D) use the same verb tense throughout the report for consistency. 
A) collect data and write the report at the same time. 
B) proofread the final copy three times. 
C) complete the hardest sections first to gain a sense of accomplishment. 
D) use the same verb tense throughout the report for consistency.

Question 6

The financial analysis section of a business plan should

Accepted Answer

A) be included only if you have an existing company. 
B) omit exact dollar figures. 
C) explain how much money you already have. 
D) omit one-time expenses. 
A) be included only if you have an existing company. 
B) omit exact dollar figures. 
C) explain how much money you already have. 
D) omit one-time expenses.

Question 7

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary. Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 8

The section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem is the

Accepted Answer

A) recommendations. 
B) introduction. 
C) conclusion. 
D) body. 
A) recommendations. 
B) introduction. 
C) conclusion. 
D) body.

Question 9

The company ____________________ section of a business plan should identify the form of your business (proprietorship, partnership, or corporation) and its type (merchandising, manufacturing, or service).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The company ____________________ section of a business...

Question 10

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report. Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Describing your secondary sources and explaining how you collected primary data 
B) Summarizing what other authors and researchers have published on the report topic 
C) Providing a detailed analysis of the problem 
D) Defining key terms 
A) Describing your secondary sources and explaining how you collected primary data 
B) Summarizing what other authors and researchers have published on the report topic 
C) Providing a detailed analysis of the problem 
D) Defining key terms

Question 11

What is the most accurate statement about the title page of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) All items on a title page are typed in uppercase letters. 
B) The title is enclosed in quotation marks to make it stand out. 
C) The last item on a title page is the name of the author. 
D) The name of the person receiving the report comes before the author of the report. 
A) All items on a title page are typed in uppercase letters. 
B) The title is enclosed in quotation marks to make it stand out. 
C) The last item on a title page is the name of the author. 
D) The name of the person receiving the report comes before the author of the report.

Question 12

A ______________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project, outlines its budget, and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______________ proposal is a formal proposal...

Question 13

Functional headings, such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion, are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____________________ tell what the report findings mean; they usually appear before the recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ tell what the report findings mean;...

Question 15

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Redesign the website to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The table of contents for a short formal business report should

Accepted Answer

A) include all headings. 
B) include only first- and second-level headings. 
C) be prepared before you start writing the report. 
D) be omitted. 
A) include all headings. 
B) include only first- and second-level headings. 
C) be prepared before you start writing the report. 
D) be omitted.

Question 18

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Another form of proposal is a(n) ____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another form of proposal is a(n) ____________________...

Question 20

Which of the following is a useful guideline for citing sources in a formal business report?

Accepted Answer

A) If you use the Modern Language Association (ML
A)  referencing format, title this section References. 
B) If you borrow words or ideas from unpublished sources, you do not have to include corresponding in-text citations in your report. 
C) Include the Internet address or URL leading to the citation when citing an electronic reference. 
D) All of these choices are useful guidelines for citing sources in a formal business report. 
A) If you use the Modern Language Association (ML
A)  referencing format, title this section References. 
B) If you borrow words or ideas from unpublished sources, you do not have to include corresponding in-text citations in your report. 
C) Include the Internet address or URL leading to the citation when citing an electronic reference. 
D) All of these choices are useful guidelines for citing sources in a formal business report.

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to

The financial analysis section of a business plan should

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary. Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

The section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem is the

The company ____________________ section of a business plan should identify the form of your business (proprietorship, partnership, or corporation) and its type (merchandising, manufacturing, or service).

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report. Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

What is the most accurate statement about the title page of a formal report?

A ______________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project, outlines its budget, and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

Functional headings, such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion, are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

____________________ tell what the report findings mean; they usually appear before the recommendations.

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Redesign the website to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

The table of contents for a short formal business report should

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

Another form of proposal is a(n) ____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

Which of the following is a useful guideline for citing sources in a formal business report?

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Exam 13: Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Which statement does not describe the body of a formal business report?

The best advice for preparing a formal business report is to

The financial analysis section of a business plan should

Explain what a business plan is and when one is necessary. Then list five components that should be included in a business plan, describing the type of information that would be included in each.

The section of a formal business report that makes precise suggestions for actions to solve the report problem is the

The company ____________________ section of a business plan should identify the form of your business (proprietorship, partnership, or corporation) and its type (merchandising, manufacturing, or service).

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report. Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

What is the most accurate statement about the title page of a formal report?

A ______________ proposal is a formal proposal submitted to a government or civilian organization that explains a project, outlines its budget, and requests money that will not have to be repaid.

Functional headings, such as Analysis of Findings or Discussion, are useful for sensitive topics that may upset the reader.

____________________ tell what the report findings mean; they usually appear before the recommendations.

The transmittal letter or memo that accompanies a formal business report is usually directly organized and written less formally than the report itself.

Redesign the website to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

The table of contents for a short formal business report should

Informal proposals should close with a reminder of key benefits as well as a request for approval.

Another form of proposal is a(n) ____________________ plan, which is critical for securing financial support when starting your own company.

Which of the following is a useful guideline for citing sources in a formal business report?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters