Question 1

The ________of the report usually includes additional information or less important details.

Accepted Answer

appendix

Question 2

At the end of a report,what document lists names,places,and subjects mentioned in the report,along with the pages on which they occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Table of contents 
B)  Index 
C)  Bibliography 
D)  Appendix 
A)  Table of contents 
B)  Index 
C)  Bibliography 
D)  Appendix B

Question 3

The introduction puts the report in context for the reader.It establishes the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tone 
B)  findings 
C)  details 
D)  opener 
A)  tone 
B)  findings 
C)  details 
D)  opener A

Question 4

The one last place in a report to make your message strong,clear,and compelling is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opening 
B)  body 
C)  close 
D)  opening and body 
A)  opening 
B)  body 
C)  close 
D)  opening and body

Question 5

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  facts 
B)  achievable solutions 
C)  persuasive messages 
D)  path-breaking ideas 
A)  facts 
B)  achievable solutions 
C)  persuasive messages 
D)  path-breaking ideas

Question 6

PDF files have long been considered safer than word processor files and are not capable of being used to transmit computer viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Review of arguments,reader benefits and the merits of your approach are generally included in the ________ of the proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Review of arguments,reader benefits and the merits...

Question 8

Readers will prejudge the quality of your products,services,or capabilities by the ________ the proposal you submit.

Accepted Answer

A)  presentation of 
B)  attention to detail in 
C)  scope of 
D)  quality of 
A)  presentation of 
B)  attention to detail in 
C)  scope of 
D)  quality of

Question 9

Timothy needs to present some complex concepts to company executives that involve processes and transformations in action.He tried doing this using charts and textual data,but his manager feels another medium would be more effective for his needs.Timothy should use ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  line charts to show the stages of the process 
B)  a flowchart to explain the process 
C)  animation or videos to show the processes and transformations in action 
D)  photographs to give a realistic picture of the elements of the process 
A)  line charts to show the stages of the process 
B)  a flowchart to explain the process 
C)  animation or videos to show the processes and transformations in action 
D)  photographs to give a realistic picture of the elements of the process

Question 10

Naomi is preparing a report and needs to present,analyze,and interpret the information she gathered during her investigation of the subject matter.She should include this information in the ________ of her report.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  opening 
C)  body 
D)  close 
A)  introduction 
B)  opening 
C)  body 
D)  close

Question 11

In a report,discussing factors beyond your control that affect report quality is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a report,discussing factors beyond your control...

Question 12

In an unsolicited proposal,if you mention the "delimitations," then you are giving the ________ or the boundaries of the proposal.

Accepted Answer

A)  scope 
B)  outline 
C)  solution 
D)  organization 
A)  scope 
B)  outline 
C)  solution 
D)  organization

Question 13

The "road map" of a report,which helps readers understand what is coming in the report and why the information is included,refers to its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose 
B)  scope 
C)  body 
D)  organization 
A)  purpose 
B)  scope 
C)  body 
D)  organization

Question 14

List at least three strategies for increasing the formality of your writing in business reports.

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.)
To make your tone mo

Question 15

Most printed formal reports consist of these parts: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefatory, body, and supplementary 
B)  cover, text, and supplementary 
C)  cover, body, and supplementary 
D)  prefatory, text, and supplementary 
A)  prefatory, body, and supplementary 
B)  cover, text, and supplementary 
C)  cover, body, and supplementary 
D)  prefatory, text, and supplementary

Question 16

In ________ proposals each of the topics covered in the introduction may warrant separate subheadings and several paragraphs of discussion.

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction of 
B)  long, formal 
C)  short, formal 
D)  short, informal 
A)  the introduction of 
B)  long, formal 
C)  short, formal 
D)  short, informal

Question 17

When a writer is ascertaining the factors and historical conditions that led up to the report,he or she is determining the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a writer is ascertaining the factors...

Question 18

A work plan,which describes how you'll accomplish what must be done,states when work will begin,how it will be divided into stages,when you'll finish,and whether follow-up will be needed.This is usually included in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction of proposals 
B)  body of reports 
C)  body of proposals 
D)  close of reports 
A)  introduction of proposals 
B)  body of reports 
C)  body of proposals 
D)  close of reports

Question 19

Meredith is creating a series of related reports.To help her she has decided to use ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic forms 
B)  report-writing software 
C)  themes 
D)  templates 
A)  electronic forms 
B)  report-writing software 
C)  themes 
D)  templates

Question 20

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________ solutions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business proposals need to provide more than...

The ________of the report usually includes additional information or less important details.

At the end of a report,what document lists names,places,and subjects mentioned in the report,along with the pages on which they occur?

The introduction puts the report in context for the reader.It establishes the ________.

The one last place in a report to make your message strong,clear,and compelling is the ________.

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________.

PDF files have long been considered safer than word processor files and are not capable of being used to transmit computer viruses.

Review of arguments,reader benefits and the merits of your approach are generally included in the ________ of the proposal.

Readers will prejudge the quality of your products,services,or capabilities by the ________ the proposal you submit.

Timothy needs to present some complex concepts to company executives that involve processes and transformations in action.He tried doing this using charts and textual data,but his manager feels another medium would be more effective for his needs.Timothy should use ________.

Naomi is preparing a report and needs to present,analyze,and interpret the information she gathered during her investigation of the subject matter.She should include this information in the ________ of her report.

In a report,discussing factors beyond your control that affect report quality is called ________.

In an unsolicited proposal,if you mention the "delimitations," then you are giving the ________ or the boundaries of the proposal.

The "road map" of a report,which helps readers understand what is coming in the report and why the information is included,refers to its ________.

List at least three strategies for increasing the formality of your writing in business reports.

Most printed formal reports consist of these parts: ________.

In ________ proposals each of the topics covered in the introduction may warrant separate subheadings and several paragraphs of discussion.

When a writer is ascertaining the factors and historical conditions that led up to the report,he or she is determining the ________.

A work plan,which describes how you'll accomplish what must be done,states when work will begin,how it will be divided into stages,when you'll finish,and whether follow-up will be needed.This is usually included in the ________.

Meredith is creating a series of related reports.To help her she has decided to use ________.

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________ solutions.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 11: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

The ________of the report usually includes additional information or less important details.

At the end of a report,what document lists names,places,and subjects mentioned in the report,along with the pages on which they occur?

The introduction puts the report in context for the reader.It establishes the ________.

The one last place in a report to make your message strong,clear,and compelling is the ________.

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________.

PDF files have long been considered safer than word processor files and are not capable of being used to transmit computer viruses.

Review of arguments,reader benefits and the merits of your approach are generally included in the ________ of the proposal.

Readers will prejudge the quality of your products,services,or capabilities by the ________ the proposal you submit.

Timothy needs to present some complex concepts to company executives that involve processes and transformations in action.He tried doing this using charts and textual data,but his manager feels another medium would be more effective for his needs.Timothy should use ________.

Naomi is preparing a report and needs to present,analyze,and interpret the information she gathered during her investigation of the subject matter.She should include this information in the ________ of her report.

In a report,discussing factors beyond your control that affect report quality is called ________.

In an unsolicited proposal,if you mention the "delimitations," then you are giving the ________ or the boundaries of the proposal.

The "road map" of a report,which helps readers understand what is coming in the report and why the information is included,refers to its ________.

List at least three strategies for increasing the formality of your writing in business reports.

Most printed formal reports consist of these parts: ________.

In ________ proposals each of the topics covered in the introduction may warrant separate subheadings and several paragraphs of discussion.

When a writer is ascertaining the factors and historical conditions that led up to the report,he or she is determining the ________.

A work plan,which describes how you'll accomplish what must be done,states when work will begin,how it will be divided into stages,when you'll finish,and whether follow-up will be needed.This is usually included in the ________.

Meredith is creating a series of related reports.To help her she has decided to use ________.

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________ solutions.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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