Question 1

Describing your organization's qualifications in a formal proposal is

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A) considered arrogant and should be avoided. 
B) appropriate,but only in the introduction. 
C) an essential part of the body section of the proposal. 
D) a good idea only when your recommendations are controversial. 
E) necessary only when you have not worked with the reader in the past. 
A) considered arrogant and should be avoided. 
B) appropriate,but only in the introduction. 
C) an essential part of the body section of the proposal. 
D) a good idea only when your recommendations are controversial. 
E) necessary only when you have not worked with the reader in the past.

Question 2

The general purpose of a proposal is to

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A) showcase your writing skills. 
B) adorn your company's Facebook page. 
C) educate readers about your company. 
D) persuade readers to do something. 
E) provide results from in-house focus groups. 
A) showcase your writing skills. 
B) adorn your company's Facebook page. 
C) educate readers about your company. 
D) persuade readers to do something. 
E) provide results from in-house focus groups.

Question 3

Which section of an unsolicited proposal should restate why you and your firm are the right organization to provide a solution?

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A) The body 
B) The preview 
C) The close 
D) The explanation of your credentials 
E) The introduction 
A) The body 
B) The preview 
C) The close 
D) The explanation of your credentials 
E) The introduction

Question 4

When providing information on the company and your priorities,which type of information are you providing to those who respond to your RFP?

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A) Decision criteria 
B) Proposal requirements 
C) Submission and contact information 
D) Company background 
E) Project description 
A) Decision criteria 
B) Proposal requirements 
C) Submission and contact information 
D) Company background 
E) Project description

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of delivering a report or proposal in person?

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A) The ability to request a follow up meeting 
B) The opportunity to introduce the report or proposal 
C) The elimination of computer viruses 
D) An opportunity to highlight additional web-based content 
E) Time to review the contents of the report or proposal 
A) The ability to request a follow up meeting 
B) The opportunity to introduce the report or proposal 
C) The elimination of computer viruses 
D) An opportunity to highlight additional web-based content 
E) Time to review the contents of the report or proposal

Question 6

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A) a statement of your qualifications. 
B) the scope or boundaries of the proposal. 
C) background information or a problem statement. 
D) an overview of how the document is organized. 
A) a statement of your qualifications. 
B) the scope or boundaries of the proposal. 
C) background information or a problem statement. 
D) an overview of how the document is organized.

Question 7

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are important functions of a transmittal document in a formal report.

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A) introducing the report 
B) offering to provide additional information or assistance 
C) authorizing the completion of the report 
D) acknowledging help received while preparing the report 
A) introducing the report 
B) offering to provide additional information or assistance 
C) authorizing the completion of the report 
D) acknowledging help received while preparing the report

Question 8

Which of the following is one way to improve the readability of a report or proposal?

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A) Keep all the sentences the same length 
B) Use long,detailed paragraphs 
C) Use lists and bullets 
D) Eliminate subheadings where possible 
E) Make sure the writing is clear and oriented towards the writer 
A) Keep all the sentences the same length 
B) Use long,detailed paragraphs 
C) Use lists and bullets 
D) Eliminate subheadings where possible 
E) Make sure the writing is clear and oriented towards the writer

Question 9

Effective business writers use ________ to help readers prepare for upcoming information and ________ to help them verify and clarify what they've just read.

Accepted Answer

A) introductions; conclusions 
B) previews; reviews 
C) synopses; executive summaries 
D) headings; subheadings 
E) executive summaries; reviews 
A) introductions; conclusions 
B) previews; reviews 
C) synopses; executive summaries 
D) headings; subheadings 
E) executive summaries; reviews

Question 10

In order to set a formal tone in a report,include first-person and second-person pronouns in your writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a synopsis? What's the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis?

Accepted Answer

A synopsis (sometimes called an abstract

Question 12

Which of the following will help make a report clear and logical?

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A) Include all essential information even if it doesn't support your line of reasoning 
B) Tell the readers what they need to know,but no more,and no less 
C) Identify ideas that belong together and organize them so they are easy to understand 
D) Use primary and secondary sources and give proper credit to sources 
E) Present all sides of the issue fairly and equitably 
A) Include all essential information even if it doesn't support your line of reasoning 
B) Tell the readers what they need to know,but no more,and no less 
C) Identify ideas that belong together and organize them so they are easy to understand 
D) Use primary and secondary sources and give proper credit to sources 
E) Present all sides of the issue fairly and equitably

Question 13

Typical RFPs are nothing more than routine requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 
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

Question 15

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes,you should include it.Omit

Question 16

Which of the following is the general purpose of any proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) To inform 
B) To persuade 
C) To seek approval 
D) To solve a problem 
E) To establish need 
A) To inform 
B) To persuade 
C) To seek approval 
D) To solve a problem 
E) To establish need

Question 17

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

How you handle the letter of transmittal

Question 18

Discuss key points of controlling the style and tone in a message.

Accepted Answer

If you know your readers reasonably well

Question 19

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted,but we think we know the cause,and it is definitely not our fault. 
B) So far,we have discussed three essential elements: price,service,and performance. 
C) The next section will present the advantages of using social media to connect with your customers. 
D) Okay,now for the important part. 
A) Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted,but we think we know the cause,and it is definitely not our fault. 
B) So far,we have discussed three essential elements: price,service,and performance. 
C) The next section will present the advantages of using social media to connect with your customers. 
D) Okay,now for the important part.

Question 20

If you're writing a formal business report,you should

Accepted Answer

A) use the impersonal journalism style. 
B) rely on first- and second-person pronouns. 
C) focus on similes,metaphors,and colorful language. 
D) use contractions to engage your audience. 
E) use colorful language to add interest. 
A) use the impersonal journalism style. 
B) rely on first- and second-person pronouns. 
C) focus on similes,metaphors,and colorful language. 
D) use contractions to engage your audience. 
E) use colorful language to add interest.

Describing your organization's qualifications in a formal proposal is

The general purpose of a proposal is to

Which section of an unsolicited proposal should restate why you and your firm are the right organization to provide a solution?

When providing information on the company and your priorities,which type of information are you providing to those who respond to your RFP?

Which of the following is an advantage of delivering a report or proposal in person?

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are important functions of a transmittal document in a formal report.

Which of the following is one way to improve the readability of a report or proposal?

Effective business writers use to help readers prepare for upcoming information and to help them verify and clarify what they've just read.

In order to set a formal tone in a report,include first-person and second-person pronouns in your writing.

What is a synopsis? What's the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis?

Which of the following will help make a report clear and logical?

Typical RFPs are nothing more than routine requests.

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

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

Which of the following is the general purpose of any proposal?

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Discuss key points of controlling the style and tone in a message.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

If you're writing a formal business report,you should

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 15: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Describing your organization's qualifications in a formal proposal is

The general purpose of a proposal is to

Which section of an unsolicited proposal should restate why you and your firm are the right organization to provide a solution?

When providing information on the company and your priorities,which type of information are you providing to those who respond to your RFP?

Which of the following is an advantage of delivering a report or proposal in person?

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following EXCEPT ________ are important functions of a transmittal document in a formal report.

Which of the following is one way to improve the readability of a report or proposal?

Effective business writers use ________ to help readers prepare for upcoming information and ________ to help them verify and clarify what they've just read.

In order to set a formal tone in a report,include first-person and second-person pronouns in your writing.

What is a synopsis? What's the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis?

Which of the following will help make a report clear and logical?

Typical RFPs are nothing more than routine requests.

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

In researching a proposal to expand your division,you find evidence that does not support your line of reasoning.Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?

Which of the following is the general purpose of any proposal?

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Discuss key points of controlling the style and tone in a message.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

If you're writing a formal business report,you should

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters

Effective business writers use to help readers prepare for upcoming information and to help them verify and clarify what they've just read.