Question 1

One of the benefits of using proposal-writing software when developing proposals is its ability to

Accepted Answer

A) answer questions about the RFP. 
B) eliminate previous contact information. 
C) create a centralized knowledge base. 
D) ensure proper structure. 
E) develop boilerplate text. 
A) answer questions about the RFP. 
B) eliminate previous contact information. 
C) create a centralized knowledge base. 
D) ensure proper structure. 
E) develop boilerplate text.

Question 2

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using templates in preparing reports

Accepted Answer

A) limits your creativity and makes your report look ordinary. 
B) is a sign of incompetence. 
C) ensures new content matches the rest of the wiki. 
D) is costly and time-consuming. 
E) usually makes reports more difficult to read. 
A) limits your creativity and makes your report look ordinary. 
B) is a sign of incompetence. 
C) ensures new content matches the rest of the wiki. 
D) is costly and time-consuming. 
E) usually makes reports more difficult to read.

Question 4

The detailed evidence needed to support your conclusions and recommendations should appear in the ________ of your report.

Accepted Answer

A) opening 
B) body 
C) close 
D) recommendation 
E) summary 
A) opening 
B) body 
C) close 
D) recommendation 
E) summary

Question 5

Any terms in the report that are unfamiliar to the audience should be defined in the

Accepted Answer

A) introduction. 
B) body. 
C) explanatory notes. 
D) summary. 
E) appendix. 
A) introduction. 
B) body. 
C) explanatory notes. 
D) summary. 
E) appendix.

Question 6

What elements are normally included in the body of a formal proposal?

Accepted Answer

The body of a formal proposal can contai

Question 7

In order to help your readers make informed decisions,

Accepted Answer

A) tell them what they need to know-no more,no less. 
B) withhold information that doesn't suit your needs. 
C) present your raw data,so they can compile it as they see fit. 
D) manipulate the data to smooth out negative trends. 
E) develop a list of correct choices. 
A) tell them what they need to know-no more,no less. 
B) withhold information that doesn't suit your needs. 
C) present your raw data,so they can compile it as they see fit. 
D) manipulate the data to smooth out negative trends. 
E) develop a list of correct choices.

Question 8

Briefly explain how a wiki can help teams and other groups,and describe at least three points wiki contributors should keep in mind to increase their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Using wikis is a great way for teams and

Question 9

When you're drafting website content,________ will help visitors find what they want fast and encourage them to return to your site for more information.

Accepted Answer

A) adding effective links 
B) avoiding lists 
C) using major headings but not subheadings 
D) writing in a journalistic style 
E) presenting them most favorable information first 
A) adding effective links 
B) avoiding lists 
C) using major headings but not subheadings 
D) writing in a journalistic style 
E) presenting them most favorable information first

Question 10

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

Accepted Answer

Common visual aids include tables,line c

Question 11

In computer graphics,a template

Accepted Answer

A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B) helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every time you create a chart or graphic. 
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program. 
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views. 
E) is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions. 
A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B) helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every time you create a chart or graphic. 
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program. 
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views. 
E) is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions.

Question 12

When drafting content for online reports,it is helpful to use the inverted pyramid style of organization in which you

Accepted Answer

A) cover the most important information first and then gradually reveal more detail. 
B) cover the least important information first and work your way to the main idea. 
C) pretend you're headed in one direction,and reveal your true intentions at the end. 
D) walk readers through arguments you don't support,and then explain why. 
E) use as many complex sentences as possible. 
A) cover the most important information first and then gradually reveal more detail. 
B) cover the least important information first and work your way to the main idea. 
C) pretend you're headed in one direction,and reveal your true intentions at the end. 
D) walk readers through arguments you don't support,and then explain why. 
E) use as many complex sentences as possible.

Question 13

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) summarize the key points 
B) introduce new material to expand the scope 
C) list all of the action items 
D) present the benefits of following the recommendations 
E) present the benefits of key ideas 
A) summarize the key points 
B) introduce new material to expand the scope 
C) list all of the action items 
D) present the benefits of following the recommendations 
E) present the benefits of key ideas

Question 14

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a pictogram. 
B) chartjunk. 
C) a good way to grab reader interest. 
D) a pictograph. 
E) an embedded link. 
A) a pictogram. 
B) chartjunk. 
C) a good way to grab reader interest. 
D) a pictograph. 
E) an embedded link.

Question 15

The primary difference between titles and captions of visuals is that

Accepted Answer

A) titles are usually longer than captions. 
B) captions usually appear above visuals,whereas titles appear below. 
C) captions offer discussion of the visual's content. 
D) titles provide detailed descriptions of visuals,but captions give only short descriptions. 
E) None of the above-they are simply different terms for the same thing. 
A) titles are usually longer than captions. 
B) captions usually appear above visuals,whereas titles appear below. 
C) captions offer discussion of the visual's content. 
D) titles provide detailed descriptions of visuals,but captions give only short descriptions. 
E) None of the above-they are simply different terms for the same thing.

Question 16

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

Accepted Answer

A) outline your conclusions or recommendations. 
B) list all the sources from which you draw information. 
C) provide a detailed description of your qualifications to write the report. 
D) indicate why the subject of the report is important. 
E) begin with a humorous anecdote. 
A) outline your conclusions or recommendations. 
B) list all the sources from which you draw information. 
C) provide a detailed description of your qualifications to write the report. 
D) indicate why the subject of the report is important. 
E) begin with a humorous anecdote.

Question 17

Flowcharts are used to

Accepted Answer

A) summarize large amounts of statistical data. 
B) show the relative sizes of the parts of a whole. 
C) show how something looks or operates. 
D) illustrate processes and procedures. 
E) indicate trends over time. 
A) summarize large amounts of statistical data. 
B) show the relative sizes of the parts of a whole. 
C) show how something looks or operates. 
D) illustrate processes and procedures. 
E) indicate trends over time.

Question 18

Which one of the following is not an element of a work plan in the body of an unsolicited proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) an explanation of the steps you'll take,their timing,and the methods or resources you'll use 
B) persuasive material to convince readers that a problem or an opportunity exists 
C) information about when work will start,how it will be monitored,and when it will end 
D) a description of how you'll accomplish what must be done 
E) an indication of the costs and other financial issues 
A) an explanation of the steps you'll take,their timing,and the methods or resources you'll use 
B) persuasive material to convince readers that a problem or an opportunity exists 
C) information about when work will start,how it will be monitored,and when it will end 
D) a description of how you'll accomplish what must be done 
E) an indication of the costs and other financial issues

Question 19

Effective report writers use ________ to introduce sections that include important or complex topics and ________ to help readers absorb the information they just read.

Accepted Answer

A) foresight; reflection 
B) inclusive ideas; deductive reasoning 
C) hedging sections; forecasting sections 
D) informational taglines; summary statements 
E) preview sections; review sections 
A) foresight; reflection 
B) inclusive ideas; deductive reasoning 
C) hedging sections; forecasting sections 
D) informational taglines; summary statements 
E) preview sections; review sections

Question 20

The general purpose of any ________ is to persuade the audience to do something.

Accepted Answer

A) proposal 
B) presentation 
C) press release 
D) research report 
E) pictograph 
A) proposal 
B) presentation 
C) press release 
D) research report 
E) pictograph

One of the benefits of using proposal-writing software when developing proposals is its ability to

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

Using templates in preparing reports

The detailed evidence needed to support your conclusions and recommendations should appear in the ________ of your report.

Any terms in the report that are unfamiliar to the audience should be defined in the

What elements are normally included in the body of a formal proposal?

In order to help your readers make informed decisions,

Briefly explain how a wiki can help teams and other groups,and describe at least three points wiki contributors should keep in mind to increase their effectiveness.

When you're drafting website content,________ will help visitors find what they want fast and encourage them to return to your site for more information.

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

In computer graphics,a template

When drafting content for online reports,it is helpful to use the inverted pyramid style of organization in which you

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

The primary difference between titles and captions of visuals is that

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

Flowcharts are used to

Which one of the following is not an element of a work plan in the body of an unsolicited proposal?

Effective report writers use to introduce sections that include important or complex topics and to help readers absorb the information they just read.

The general purpose of any ________ is to persuade the audience to do something.

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Exam 12: Writing Reports and Proposals

One of the benefits of using proposal-writing software when developing proposals is its ability to

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic,the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

Using templates in preparing reports

The detailed evidence needed to support your conclusions and recommendations should appear in the ________ of your report.

Any terms in the report that are unfamiliar to the audience should be defined in the

What elements are normally included in the body of a formal proposal?

In order to help your readers make informed decisions,

Briefly explain how a wiki can help teams and other groups,and describe at least three points wiki contributors should keep in mind to increase their effectiveness.

When you're drafting website content,________ will help visitors find what they want fast and encourage them to return to your site for more information.

List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

In computer graphics,a template

When drafting content for online reports,it is helpful to use the inverted pyramid style of organization in which you

Don't ________ in the closing section of a business report.

Clip art cluttering a bar chart is an example of

The primary difference between titles and captions of visuals is that

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

Flowcharts are used to

Which one of the following is not an element of a work plan in the body of an unsolicited proposal?

Effective report writers use ________ to introduce sections that include important or complex topics and ________ to help readers absorb the information they just read.

The general purpose of any ________ is to persuade the audience to do something.

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

Completing 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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Effective report writers use to introduce sections that include important or complex topics and to help readers absorb the information they just read.