Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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  True

Question 3

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 are 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 are correct. B

Question 4

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 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...

Question 6

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.

Question 7

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should exactly
match the headings and sub-headings in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 are 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 are correct.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

_________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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Formal Analytical Reports

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 feasibility analysis

An effective comparative analysis

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

Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should exactly match the headings and sub-headings in the report.

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

The elements of an effective analytical report include

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

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

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

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

Features of an effective causal analysis include

A table of contents should include

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

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

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

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

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

Email and Text Messages

Workplace Memos and Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, Specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

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