Question 1

Which of the following statements about the introduction of a long,formal report is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should use the we-viewpoint. 
B)  It is usually quite simple as the readers likely know the problem well and do not need an introduction. 
C)  Whatever will help prepare readers to receive the report is an appropriate inclusion. 
D)  It is usually prepared for a small number of readers. 
E)  It is rarely kept for more than the amount of time needed to address the associated issue or problem. 
A)  It should use the we-viewpoint. 
B)  It is usually quite simple as the readers likely know the problem well and do not need an introduction. 
C)  Whatever will help prepare readers to receive the report is an appropriate inclusion. 
D)  It is usually prepared for a small number of readers. 
E)  It is rarely kept for more than the amount of time needed to address the associated issue or problem.

Question 2

As the need for formality and extensive content decreases,the makeup of the report changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of transmittal messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  A transmittal message should be highly formal and not personalized. 
B)  You should avoid using personal pronouns and conversational language when writing a transmittal message. 
C)  The transmittal message and the executive summary should be presented separately in an informal report. 
D)  A transmittal message should end with a pleasant,forward-looking comment. 
E)  In informal situations,the transmittal message usually takes letter form. 
A)  A transmittal message should be highly formal and not personalized. 
B)  You should avoid using personal pronouns and conversational language when writing a transmittal message. 
C)  The transmittal message and the executive summary should be presented separately in an informal report. 
D)  A transmittal message should end with a pleasant,forward-looking comment. 
E)  In informal situations,the transmittal message usually takes letter form.

Question 4

What is meant by the "scope" of a report?

Accepted Answer

The scope of a report refers t

Question 5

What are routine operational reports?

Accepted Answer

The majority of the reports written with

Question 6

Which of the following statements about reports is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All reports have a consistent format and an equal number of components. 
B)  As the need for formality decreases,the number of components in a report increases. 
C)  When the situation is informal and the report is short,prefatory pages are included. 
D)  A business writer should decide the makeup of a report on the basis of its topic and cost. 
E)  Less complex problems and less formal situations will require less elaborate reports. 
A)  All reports have a consistent format and an equal number of components. 
B)  As the need for formality decreases,the number of components in a report increases. 
C)  When the situation is informal and the report is short,prefatory pages are included. 
D)  A business writer should decide the makeup of a report on the basis of its topic and cost. 
E)  Less complex problems and less formal situations will require less elaborate reports.

Question 7

Ovsanna is the advertising manager at her company.She has noticed that Gerard,one of her employees,regularly arrives late to work and doesn't turn work in on time.She has talked to him about it,but he has not made any progress.Ovsanna believes it is time to speak with her superiors about firing Gerard.To do this,she will most likely write a ______ report.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving 
B)  feasibility 
C)  progress 
D)  routine operational 
E)  meeting minutes 
A)  problem-solving 
B)  feasibility 
C)  progress 
D)  routine operational 
E)  meeting minutes

Question 8

The boundaries of the investigation you undertook as part of your report are referred to as the facts of authorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define a transmittal message.What are the forms it takes?

Accepted Answer

A transmittal message is a mes

Question 10

Which of the following is true about email reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Email reports directed to readers high in the administration of an organization should be informal. 
B)  As email reports are primarily used to communicate with people outside an organization,they are usually formal. 
C)  Unlike the longer forms,email reports do not use headings or graphics. 
D)  Longer email reports are mailed as attachments,with the email message acting as a transmittal message. 
E)  Email reports are primarily used to provide information on complex issues that require lengthy and in-depth research. 
A)  Email reports directed to readers high in the administration of an organization should be informal. 
B)  As email reports are primarily used to communicate with people outside an organization,they are usually formal. 
C)  Unlike the longer forms,email reports do not use headings or graphics. 
D)  Longer email reports are mailed as attachments,with the email message acting as a transmittal message. 
E)  Email reports are primarily used to provide information on complex issues that require lengthy and in-depth research.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about letter reports is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letter reports should avoid headings. 
B)  Indirect-order letter reports open with the main point or recommendation. 
C)  Indirect-order letter reports tend not to use a subject line. 
D)  Direct-order letter reports generally avoid using personal pronouns. 
E)  Direct-order letter reports are generally longer than indirect-order letter reports. 
A)  Letter reports should avoid headings. 
B)  Indirect-order letter reports open with the main point or recommendation. 
C)  Indirect-order letter reports tend not to use a subject line. 
D)  Direct-order letter reports generally avoid using personal pronouns. 
E)  Direct-order letter reports are generally longer than indirect-order letter reports.

Question 12

Which of the following contains only the report's title and is included solely to give the report a more formal appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)  title page 
B)  letter of transmittal 
C)  table of contents 
D)  executive summary 
E)  title fly 
A)  title page 
B)  letter of transmittal 
C)  table of contents 
D)  executive summary 
E)  title fly

Question 13

The majority of the reports written within companies are routine operational reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know each other,they are usually formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A report written in the direct order presents the supporting information before stating its main conclusion or recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The _____ is the report in miniature.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive summary 
B)  title page 
C)  table of contents 
D)  transmittal message 
E)  title fly 
A)  executive summary 
B)  title page 
C)  table of contents 
D)  transmittal message 
E)  title fly

Question 17

If your report uses published sources,you should include

Accepted Answer

A)  a bibliography. 
B)  an appendix. 
C)  a summary. 
D)  a recommendations section. 
E)  a report preview. 
A)  a bibliography. 
B)  an appendix. 
C)  a summary. 
D)  a recommendations section. 
E)  a report preview.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of short reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short reports,such as inventory reports,do not require introductory material. 
B)  Short reports are intended for relatively large audiences. 
C)  Short reports are intended for people who aren't likely to understand their context and purpose. 
D)  Short reports tend to deal with complex,non-routine problems. 
E)  Short reports are likely to use only the third person rather than personal pronouns. 
A)  Short reports,such as inventory reports,do not require introductory material. 
B)  Short reports are intended for relatively large audiences. 
C)  Short reports are intended for people who aren't likely to understand their context and purpose. 
D)  Short reports tend to deal with complex,non-routine problems. 
E)  Short reports are likely to use only the third person rather than personal pronouns.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short reports tend to use the indirect order in presenting information. 
B)  Short reports generally require an elaborate coherence plan. 
C)  Short reports such as weekly sales reports have a greater need for introductory material. 
D)  Short reports generally use a personal style of writing because of their relatively routine nature. 
E)  Short reports have long lives and are more likely to be kept on file for longer periods of time. 
A)  Short reports tend to use the indirect order in presenting information. 
B)  Short reports generally require an elaborate coherence plan. 
C)  Short reports such as weekly sales reports have a greater need for introductory material. 
D)  Short reports generally use a personal style of writing because of their relatively routine nature. 
E)  Short reports have long lives and are more likely to be kept on file for longer periods of time.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of problem-solving reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are written regularly about routine operations. 
B)  Internal problem-solving reports are usually assigned to employees. 
C)  They always end with a recommended solution. 
D)  They focus on employees' progress toward particular goals. 
E)  Standardized forms and template merge documents are used to present problem-solving reports. 
A)  They are written regularly about routine operations. 
B)  Internal problem-solving reports are usually assigned to employees. 
C)  They always end with a recommended solution. 
D)  They focus on employees' progress toward particular goals. 
E)  Standardized forms and template merge documents are used to present problem-solving reports.

Which of the following statements about the introduction of a long,formal report is true?

As the need for formality and extensive content decreases,the makeup of the report changes.

Which of the following is true of transmittal messages?

What is meant by the "scope" of a report?

What are routine operational reports?

Which of the following statements about reports is true?

The boundaries of the investigation you undertook as part of your report are referred to as the facts of authorization.

Define a transmittal message.What are the forms it takes?

Which of the following is true about email reports?

Which of the following statements about letter reports is true?

Which of the following contains only the report's title and is included solely to give the report a more formal appearance?

The majority of the reports written within companies are routine operational reports.

Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know each other,they are usually formal.

A report written in the direct order presents the supporting information before stating its main conclusion or recommendation.

The _____ is the report in miniature.

If your report uses published sources,you should include

Which of the following is true of short reports?

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

Which of the following is true of problem-solving reports?

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Exam 12: Creating the Right Type of Report

Which of the following statements about the introduction of a long,formal report is true?

As the need for formality and extensive content decreases,the makeup of the report changes.

Which of the following is true of transmittal messages?

What is meant by the "scope" of a report?

What are routine operational reports?

Which of the following statements about reports is true?

The boundaries of the investigation you undertook as part of your report are referred to as the facts of authorization.

Define a transmittal message.What are the forms it takes?

Which of the following is true about email reports?

Which of the following statements about letter reports is true?

Which of the following contains only the report's title and is included solely to give the report a more formal appearance?

The majority of the reports written within companies are routine operational reports.

Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know each other,they are usually formal.

A report written in the direct order presents the supporting information before stating its main conclusion or recommendation.

The _____ is the report in miniature.

If your report uses published sources,you should include

Which of the following is true of short reports?

Which of the following statements is true of short reports?

Which of the following is true of problem-solving reports?

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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