Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

appendixes

Question 2

A report should contain both a list of References and a list of Works Cited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A letter of transmittal is submitted as an appendix to a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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)  determining a cause that 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)  determining a cause that fits the effect. 
D)  b and c. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 5

Conclusions are an optional element of formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A causal analysis should address both the immediate cause and any distant causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A table of contents should include

Accepted Answer

A)  headings that exactly match the report headings. 
B)  subheadings that summarize the report subheadings. 
C)  indication of report pages with Roman numerals. 
D)  letter of transmittal. 
E)  c and d. 
A)  headings that exactly match the report headings. 
B)  subheadings that summarize the report subheadings. 
C)  indication of report pages with Roman numerals. 
D)  letter of transmittal. 
E)  c and d.

Question 8

When incorporating research into your report, you

Accepted Answer

A)  may interpret the data to suit your needs. 
B)  should include a references list but omit citations in the text. 
C)  must choose sources that are credible. 
D)  should include extensive tables of data without discussion. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  may interpret the data to suit your needs. 
B)  should include a references list but omit citations in the text. 
C)  must choose sources that are credible. 
D)  should include extensive tables of data without discussion. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following is not an element of effective reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  navigable design 
B)  personable style 
C)  audience-centered visuals 
D)  general purpose statement 
E)  logical structure 
A)  navigable design 
B)  personable style 
C)  audience-centered visuals 
D)  general purpose statement 
E)  logical structure

Question 11

The title page should make the title the most prominent item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should be shortened versions of the headings and sub-headings in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  title page 
B)  table of contents 
C)  abstract or executive summary 
D)  list of tables and figures 
E)  introduction 
A)  title page 
B)  table of contents 
C)  abstract or executive summary 
D)  list of tables and figures 
E)  introduction

Question 14

Appropriate criteria for a comparative analysis include

Accepted Answer

A)  costs. 
B)  appearance. 
C)  results. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  costs. 
B)  appearance. 
C)  results. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once a purpose statement is written, it may not be revised. 
B)  Formal reports may have both primary and secondary purposes. 
C)  If a report has secondary purposes, the purpose statement should include them. 
D)  a and c. 
E)  b and c. 
A)  Once a purpose statement is written, it may not be revised. 
B)  Formal reports may have both primary and secondary purposes. 
C)  If a report has secondary purposes, the purpose statement should include them. 
D)  a and c. 
E)  b and c.

Question 16

A feasibility analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  assesses the practicality of an idea or plan. 
B)  chooses the best reasons for supporting a decision or action. 
C)  downplays the opposing viewpoints. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  assesses the practicality of an idea or plan. 
B)  chooses the best reasons for supporting a decision or action. 
C)  downplays the opposing viewpoints. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 17

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Formal reports are typically analytical reports that may lead to recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Front matter includes the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Formal Reports

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

A report should contain both a list of References and a list of Works Cited.

A letter of transmittal is submitted as an appendix to a formal report.

Features of an effective causal analysis include

Conclusions are an optional element of formal reports.

A causal analysis should address both the immediate cause and any distant causes.

A table of contents should include

When incorporating research into your report, you

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

Which of the following is not an element of effective reports?

The title page should make the title the most prominent item.

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should be shortened versions of the headings and sub-headings in the report.

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

Appropriate criteria for a comparative analysis include

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

A feasibility analysis

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Formal reports are typically analytical reports that may lead to recommendations.

Front matter includes the

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

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