Question 1

The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A descriptive synopsis

Accepted Answer

A) tells what the report is about in moderately greater detail than the table of contents. 
B) includes the actual findings of the report. 
C) presents the main points of the report in the order they appear in the text. 
D) replaces the table of contents. 
E) is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach. 
A) tells what the report is about in moderately greater detail than the table of contents. 
B) includes the actual findings of the report. 
C) presents the main points of the report in the order they appear in the text. 
D) replaces the table of contents. 
E) is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach.

Question 3

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include

Accepted Answer

A) a letter of authorization. 
B) a copy of the RFP. 
C) an index. 
D) visual aids. 
E) an appendix. 
A) a letter of authorization. 
B) a copy of the RFP. 
C) an index. 
D) visual aids. 
E) an appendix.

Question 4

In a complex formal report,it is often helpful to include

Accepted Answer

A) a table of contents that lists every heading in the report plus titles of illustrations and tables. 
B) two tables of contents: a high-level table that shows only major headings,followed by a detailed table that includes all headings and subheadings. 
C) everything but prefatory parts in the table of contents. 
D) everything but supplementary parts in the table of contents. 
E) asterisks beside the titles of all key parts in the table of contents. 
A) a table of contents that lists every heading in the report plus titles of illustrations and tables. 
B) two tables of contents: a high-level table that shows only major headings,followed by a detailed table that includes all headings and subheadings. 
C) everything but prefatory parts in the table of contents. 
D) everything but supplementary parts in the table of contents. 
E) asterisks beside the titles of all key parts in the table of contents.

Question 5

Which of the following would be included in the introduction of a proposal,but not a report?

Accepted Answer

A) discussion of the problem or purpose 
B) report organization 
C) scope 
D) sources and methods 
E) solution 
A) discussion of the problem or purpose 
B) report organization 
C) scope 
D) sources and methods 
E) solution

Question 6

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Proposals addressed to potential customers and investors

Accepted Answer

A) are nearly always formal. 
B) rarely include a copy of the RFP. 
C) are less formal than those addressed to internal audiences. 
D) should never include visuals. 
E) should always be single-spaced. 
A) are nearly always formal. 
B) rarely include a copy of the RFP. 
C) are less formal than those addressed to internal audiences. 
D) should never include visuals. 
E) should always be single-spaced.

Question 8

The synopsis of a formal report is

Accepted Answer

A) a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
B) a short summary containing subheadings and visual aids. 
C) usually anywhere from two to five pages. 
D) never more than five lines in length. 
E) never longer than a single sentence. 
A) a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
B) a short summary containing subheadings and visual aids. 
C) usually anywhere from two to five pages. 
D) never more than five lines in length. 
E) never longer than a single sentence.

Question 9

The letter of authorization and the letter of acceptance are used to

Accepted Answer

A) identify who worked on the report. 
B) make sure everyone is clear about the report's intent. 
C) introduce the report to the audience. 
D) acknowledge the audiences concerns. 
E) explain how the report addresses issues for the audience. 
A) identify who worked on the report. 
B) make sure everyone is clear about the report's intent. 
C) introduce the report to the audience. 
D) acknowledge the audiences concerns. 
E) explain how the report addresses issues for the audience.

Question 10

One advantage in using a PDF file to send a report is the author's ability to

Accepted Answer

A) manage group changes. 
B) control how the document is displayed on a computer. 
C) determine how long the document will be available to the recipients. 
D) limit group input and comments. 
E) ensure timely delivery. 
A) manage group changes. 
B) control how the document is displayed on a computer. 
C) determine how long the document will be available to the recipients. 
D) limit group input and comments. 
E) ensure timely delivery.

Question 11

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

Accepted Answer

A) before the text is written. 
B) as you are drafting the text. 
C) as you prepare the list of references. 
D) along with the footnotes or endnotes. 
E) after the report is complete,thoroughly edited,and proofed. 
A) before the text is written. 
B) as you are drafting the text. 
C) as you prepare the list of references. 
D) along with the footnotes or endnotes. 
E) after the report is complete,thoroughly edited,and proofed.

Question 12

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

A) consult with more experienced report writers. 
B) figure out what kinds of information will most help your readers follow and comprehend the report. 
C) put in as many standard topics as you can cover in 10 pages or less. 
D) do a quick survey of potential readers. 
E) skim the report quickly,and list what you remember. 
A) consult with more experienced report writers. 
B) figure out what kinds of information will most help your readers follow and comprehend the report. 
C) put in as many standard topics as you can cover in 10 pages or less. 
D) do a quick survey of potential readers. 
E) skim the report quickly,and list what you remember.

Question 13

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

Accepted Answer

Proofreading reports and proposals is si

Question 14

What is the purpose of the bibliography section in a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) It limits your ethical obligation to credit your sources. 
B) It replaces the use of references. 
C) It includes the names and subjects mentioned in a report. 
D) It includes material that is not directly relevant to all audience members. 
E) It fulfills your ethical obligations to credit sources and allows readers to consult the sources. 
A) It limits your ethical obligation to credit your sources. 
B) It replaces the use of references. 
C) It includes the names and subjects mentioned in a report. 
D) It includes material that is not directly relevant to all audience members. 
E) It fulfills your ethical obligations to credit sources and allows readers to consult the sources.

Question 15

An ideal approach to proofreading a formal report or proposal is to

Accepted Answer

A) skim it quickly as soon as you finish drafting it,and then send it ASAP. 
B) have two people review it-one who is an expert on the topic and one who is not. 
C) never rely on anyone other than yourself. 
D) rely heavily on spell checkers,grammar checkers,and other software tools. 
E) proofread the visuals first. 
A) skim it quickly as soon as you finish drafting it,and then send it ASAP. 
B) have two people review it-one who is an expert on the topic and one who is not. 
C) never rely on anyone other than yourself. 
D) rely heavily on spell checkers,grammar checkers,and other software tools. 
E) proofread the visuals first.

Question 16

In a report designed to organize a new task force,the close should

Accepted Answer

A) identify the report's authors. 
B) include an analysis of the data you've presented. 
C) list the action that you would like readers to take. 
D) discuss why the report was written. 
E) describe how tasks will be broken down. 
A) identify the report's authors. 
B) include an analysis of the data you've presented. 
C) list the action that you would like readers to take. 
D) discuss why the report was written. 
E) describe how tasks will be broken down.

Question 17

The revision process for formal reports and proposals includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) profiling the audience. 
B) evaluating overall organization. 
C) adding headings and subheadings. 
D) making sure the content responds to audience needs. 
E) striving for writing that is clear,concise,and compelling. 
A) profiling the audience. 
B) evaluating overall organization. 
C) adding headings and subheadings. 
D) making sure the content responds to audience needs. 
E) striving for writing that is clear,concise,and compelling.

Question 18

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

Accepted Answer

A) all the secondary sources consulted in preparing the report. 
B) more than ten entries. 
C) only those secondary works that were mentioned in the report. 
D) anonymous sources. 
E) sources that you feel uncertain about. 
A) all the secondary sources consulted in preparing the report. 
B) more than ten entries. 
C) only those secondary works that were mentioned in the report. 
D) anonymous sources. 
E) sources that you feel uncertain about.

Question 19

As you're revising the content of an online report,

Accepted Answer

A) avoid the use of headings and subheadings. 
B) include extraneous details; then let your audience sort them out. 
C) scatter essential elements throughout the text of the report. 
D) strip out all information that doesn't directly meet audience needs. 
E) expand topics through the use of links. 
A) avoid the use of headings and subheadings. 
B) include extraneous details; then let your audience sort them out. 
C) scatter essential elements throughout the text of the report. 
D) strip out all information that doesn't directly meet audience needs. 
E) expand topics through the use of links.

Question 20

Explain the difference between a title fly and a title page.

Accepted Answer

The title fly is simply a plain sheet of

The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

A descriptive synopsis

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include

In a complex formal report,it is often helpful to include

Which of the following would be included in the introduction of a proposal,but not a report?

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

Proposals addressed to potential customers and investors

The synopsis of a formal report is

The letter of authorization and the letter of acceptance are used to

One advantage in using a PDF file to send a report is the author's ability to

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

What is the purpose of the bibliography section in a formal report?

An ideal approach to proofreading a formal report or proposal is to

In a report designed to organize a new task force,the close should

The revision process for formal reports and proposals includes all of the following except

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

As you're revising the content of an online report,

Explain the difference between a title fly and a title page.

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The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

A descriptive synopsis

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include

In a complex formal report,it is often helpful to include

Which of the following would be included in the introduction of a proposal,but not a report?

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

Proposals addressed to potential customers and investors

The synopsis of a formal report is

The letter of authorization and the letter of acceptance are used to

One advantage in using a PDF file to send a report is the author's ability to

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

What is the purpose of the bibliography section in a formal report?

An ideal approach to proofreading a formal report or proposal is to

In a report designed to organize a new task force,the close should

The revision process for formal reports and proposals includes all of the following except

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

As you're revising the content of an online report,

Explain the difference between a title fly and a title page.

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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