Question 1

Research that comes from the Internet or from any free source doesn't need documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Unfamiliar terms are often defined at the end of the report in a section called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) recommendations. 
B) appendix. 
C) glossary. 
D) summary. 
A) recommendations. 
B) appendix. 
C) glossary. 
D) summary. C

Question 3

References should be included in what section of your report?

Accepted Answer

A) front matter 
B) text 
C) back matter 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) front matter 
B) text 
C) back matter 
D) None of these answers is correct. C

Question 4

Long, researched reports require

Accepted Answer

A) time. 
B) people. 
C) money. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) time. 
B) people. 
C) money. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

The purpose statement is another way to ensure that your readers understand your intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is not included in an abstract?

Accepted Answer

A) report summary 
B) benefits derived 
C) problems 
D) solutions 
E) processes used 
A) report summary 
B) benefits derived 
C) problems 
D) solutions 
E) processes used

Question 7

Why is a cover letter important for a long, formal report? What are the points you should cover in such a letter?

Accepted Answer

A cover letter is important for a long,

Question 8

What is an abstract? What is an executive summary? Be sure your answer clarifies the differences between the two.

Accepted Answer

An abstract is a brief summary of a rese

Question 9

The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may be 85 percent of the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The text section in a formal report includes

Accepted Answer

A) discussion. 
B) background. 
C) issues. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) discussion. 
B) background. 
C) issues. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of the purpose section in the introduction for a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) It is usually one to three sentences long, or a short paragraph. 
B) It is a reiteration of the abstract. 
C) It informs your readers why or what you hope to achieve. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and C are correct. 
A) It is usually one to three sentences long, or a short paragraph. 
B) It is a reiteration of the abstract. 
C) It informs your readers why or what you hope to achieve. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and C are correct.

Question 12

A list of illustrations should be placed

Accepted Answer

A) below the Table of Contents, on the same page. 
B) on a separate page that follows the Table of Contents. 
C) None of these answers is correct. 
D) below or on the next page of the Table of Contents, whichever is appropriate 
A) below the Table of Contents, on the same page. 
B) on a separate page that follows the Table of Contents. 
C) None of these answers is correct. 
D) below or on the next page of the Table of Contents, whichever is appropriate

Question 13

The pagination (page 1)of your formal report begins with the

Accepted Answer

A) title page. 
B) cover letter. 
C) introductory section. 
D) Table of Contents. 
A) title page. 
B) cover letter. 
C) introductory section. 
D) Table of Contents.

Question 14

Informative reports provide

Accepted Answer

A) conclusions. 
B) findings and results. 
C) A and B are correct. 
A) conclusions. 
B) findings and results. 
C) A and B are correct.

Question 15

An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but that provides documentation for future reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You might write a long, formal report that only informs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the

Accepted Answer

A) back matter. 
B) recommendation. 
C) discussion. 
D) purpose statement. 
A) back matter. 
B) recommendation. 
C) discussion. 
D) purpose statement.

Question 18

Secondary research includes personal studies and findings along with published materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Figures and tables enhance your report by providing

Accepted Answer

A) cosmetic appeal. 
B) clarity. 
C) conciseness. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) cosmetic appeal. 
B) clarity. 
C) conciseness. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

Are executive summaries and abstracts the same thing?

Accepted Answer

A) yes 
B) no 
A) yes 
B) no

Research that comes from the Internet or from any free source doesn't need documentation.

Unfamiliar terms are often defined at the end of the report in a section called a(n)

References should be included in what section of your report?

Long, researched reports require

The purpose statement is another way to ensure that your readers understand your intent.

What is not included in an abstract?

Why is a cover letter important for a long, formal report? What are the points you should cover in such a letter?

What is an abstract? What is an executive summary? Be sure your answer clarifies the differences between the two.

The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may be 85 percent of the text.

The text section in a formal report includes

Which of the following is not true of the purpose section in the introduction for a formal report?

A list of illustrations should be placed

The pagination (page 1)of your formal report begins with the

Informative reports provide

An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but that provides documentation for future reference.

You might write a long, formal report that only informs.

The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the

Secondary research includes personal studies and findings along with published materials.

Figures and tables enhance your report by providing

Are executive summaries and abstracts the same thing?

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

The Job Search

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters

Exam 18: Long, Formal Reports

Research that comes from the Internet or from any free source doesn't need documentation.

Unfamiliar terms are often defined at the end of the report in a section called a(n)

References should be included in what section of your report?

Long, researched reports require

The purpose statement is another way to ensure that your readers understand your intent.

What is not included in an abstract?

Why is a cover letter important for a long, formal report? What are the points you should cover in such a letter?

What is an abstract? What is an executive summary? Be sure your answer clarifies the differences between the two.

The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may be 85 percent of the text.

The text section in a formal report includes

Which of the following is not true of the purpose section in the introduction for a formal report?

A list of illustrations should be placed

The pagination (page 1)of your formal report begins with the

Informative reports provide

An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but that provides documentation for future reference.

You might write a long, formal report that only informs.

The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the

Secondary research includes personal studies and findings along with published materials.

Figures and tables enhance your report by providing

Are executive summaries and abstracts the same thing?

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

The Job Search

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters