Question 1

Front matter includes the

Accepted Answer

A) introduction. 
B) table of contents. 
C) letter of transmittal. 
D) table of contents and letter of transmittal. 
E) introduction and table of contents. 
A) introduction. 
B) table of contents. 
C) letter of transmittal. 
D) table of contents and letter of transmittal. 
E) introduction and table of contents. D

Question 2

A formal report may address two or more categories of approaches: comparative,causal,and feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

Accepted Answer

A) acknowledging individuals who helped with the report. 
B) referring to specific portions of the report. 
C) offering personal observations. 
D) a and b. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) acknowledging individuals who helped with the report. 
B) referring to specific portions of the report. 
C) offering personal observations. 
D) a and b. 
E) All of these answers are correct. E

Question 4

A table of contents should include

Accepted Answer

A) the title page. 
B) a letter of transmittal. 
C) the abstract. 
D) the list of tables and figures. 
E) c and d. 
A) the title page. 
B) a letter of transmittal. 
C) the abstract. 
D) the list of tables and figures. 
E) c and d.

Question 5

The list of references,appendices,glossary,and other supplemental materials are examples of .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The list of references,appendices,glossary,and other supplemental materials...

Question 6

The elements of an effective analytical report include

Accepted Answer

A) minimally interpreted data. 
B) excessive data 
C) an infusion of personal bias. 
D) a clearly identified problem or purpose. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) minimally interpreted data. 
B) excessive data 
C) an infusion of personal bias. 
D) a clearly identified problem or purpose. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 7

An effective comparative analysis

Accepted Answer

A) avoids the block pattern of discussion. 
B) makes comparisons based on indefinite criteria. 
C) gives each item balanced treatment. 
D) avoids using examples to clarify points. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) avoids the block pattern of discussion. 
B) makes comparisons based on indefinite criteria. 
C) gives each item balanced treatment. 
D) avoids using examples to clarify points. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

A feasibility analysis

Accepted Answer

A) excludes evidence that refutes your ultimate recommendation. 
B) carefully analyzes both opposing and supporting data. 
C) includes opposing evidence but downplays it. 
D) b and c. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) excludes evidence that refutes your ultimate recommendation. 
B) carefully analyzes both opposing and supporting data. 
C) includes opposing evidence but downplays it. 
D) b and c. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 9

Embarrassing or bad news may be placed in an appendix to the main report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If your report contains more than five terms that your audience might not understand,you should include a glossary of terms in your end matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A superficial analysis in a formal report is often the most useful type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Features of an effective causal analysis include

Accepted Answer

A) identifying coincidence as cause. 
B) identifying only the immediate cause and omitting distance causes. 
C) making sure the cause fits the effect. 
D) b and c. 
E) a,b,and c. 
A) identifying coincidence as cause. 
B) identifying only the immediate cause and omitting distance causes. 
C) making sure the cause fits the effect. 
D) b and c. 
E) a,b,and c.

Question 14

Questionnaires and interview questions are examples of items that may be placed in the formal report's ..

Accepted Answer

The answer of Questionnaires and interview questions are examples of...

Question 15

A formal report should address only the immediate cause and leave out any distant causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A letter of transmittal is not part of the report but is considered front matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following sections of a long formal report may be optional?

Accepted Answer

A) title page 
B) introduction 
C) abstract or executive summary 
D) glossary 
E) conclusion 
A) title page 
B) introduction 
C) abstract or executive summary 
D) glossary 
E) conclusion

Question 18

Incorporate as many visual elements as possible and place them all at the end of the formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

analysis rates similar items based on specific criteria,whereas analysis may explain the effects of a problem or decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of analysis rates similar items based on specific...

Question 20

A typical question answered by a formal report is "How do I do X?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Formal Analytical Reports

Front matter includes the

A formal report may address two or more categories of approaches: comparative,causal,and feasibility.

Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

A table of contents should include

The list of references,appendices,glossary,and other supplemental materials are examples of .

The elements of an effective analytical report include

An effective comparative analysis

A feasibility analysis

Embarrassing or bad news may be placed in an appendix to the main report.

If your report contains more than five terms that your audience might not understand,you should include a glossary of terms in your end matter.

A superficial analysis in a formal report is often the most useful type of analysis.

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Features of an effective causal analysis include

Questionnaires and interview questions are examples of items that may be placed in the formal report's ..

A formal report should address only the immediate cause and leave out any distant causes.

A letter of transmittal is not part of the report but is considered front matter.

Which of the following sections of a long formal report may be optional?

Incorporate as many visual elements as possible and place them all at the end of the formal report.

analysis rates similar items based on specific criteria,whereas analysis may explain the effects of a problem or decision.

A typical question answered by a formal report is "How do I do X?"

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Memos

Email and Text Messaging

Workplace Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Webinars

Web Pages

Social Media

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