Question 1

When discussing alternative solutions in a recommendation report, you should begin with the alternative most likely to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Accepted Answer

A) informational reports. 
B) analytical reports. 
C) cost-benefit analysis reports. 
D) justification reports. 
A) informational reports. 
B) analytical reports. 
C) cost-benefit analysis reports. 
D) justification reports. A

Question 3

Surveys are considered a source of secondary data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Reports should be organized using the direct strategy when the readers are informed or supportive of the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A report that gives status updates on a current project is called

Accepted Answer

A) the minutes of a meeting. 
B) an analytical report. 
C) a progress report. 
D) a summary. 
A) the minutes of a meeting. 
B) an analytical report. 
C) a progress report. 
D) a summary.

Question 6

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) Record only new business because old business will appear in previous minutes. 
B) Avoid using the exact wording of motions because that would be too time consuming. 
C) Record voting results and actions taken. 
D) Omit his name and signature as the person recording the minutes because he is acting on behalf of the organization. 
A) Record only new business because old business will appear in previous minutes. 
B) Avoid using the exact wording of motions because that would be too time consuming. 
C) Record voting results and actions taken. 
D) Omit his name and signature as the person recording the minutes because he is acting on behalf of the organization.

Question 7

You are an inventory specialist for a retail store. Your boss has asked you to compile a year-end report listing the merchandise sold each month through the company's website. In what format should you present this data?

Accepted Answer

A) Memo or e-mail format 
B) Preprinted form 
C) Letter format 
D) Manuscript format 
A) Memo or e-mail format 
B) Preprinted form 
C) Letter format 
D) Manuscript format

Question 8

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

Accepted Answer

A) James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc., after extensive review of references and credentials of contractors, has elected to contract with Peck Builders for the new office complex. 
B) We're pleased to announce the selection of Peck Builders as general contractor for our new office complex. 
C) After conducting an exhaustive search of building design elements and cost-efficiency data, the company has verified the qualifications of Peck Builders. 
D) The findings demonstrate the imperative of selecting a fully qualified and bonded contractor for the new building project of James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc.; that contractor is Peck Builders. 
A) James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc., after extensive review of references and credentials of contractors, has elected to contract with Peck Builders for the new office complex. 
B) We're pleased to announce the selection of Peck Builders as general contractor for our new office complex. 
C) After conducting an exhaustive search of building design elements and cost-efficiency data, the company has verified the qualifications of Peck Builders. 
D) The findings demonstrate the imperative of selecting a fully qualified and bonded contractor for the new building project of James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc.; that contractor is Peck Builders.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered an appropriate information source for an informal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Company records 
B) Observation 
C) Survey results 
D) All of these are considered effective sources of information. 
A) Company records 
B) Observation 
C) Survey results 
D) All of these are considered effective sources of information.

Question 10

____________________ reports present data without analysis or recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ reports present data without analysis or...

Question 11

Analytical reports should always follow the indirect organizational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Accepted Answer

A) IT Outsourcing 
B) Savings 
C) Cost Savings 
D) Projected Cost Savings for IT Outsourcing 
A) IT Outsourcing 
B) Savings 
C) Cost Savings 
D) Projected Cost Savings for IT Outsourcing

Question 13

Your first step to writing an effective business report is

Accepted Answer

A) collecting data. 
B) determining its purpose. 
C) selecting its format. 
D) creating headings. 
A) collecting data. 
B) determining its purpose. 
C) selecting its format. 
D) creating headings.

Question 14

A summary should be as long as necessary to ensure that all illustrations, examples, and references used in the report or document are included within the summary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your department needs a new copier, and your job is to research the options. Based on your research, you have selected an all-in-one machine that you believe will be cost effective and will perform well. What kind of report would you write to present your findings?

Accepted Answer

A) Feasibility report 
B) Justification/recommendation report 
C) Yardstick report 
D) Progress report 
A) Feasibility report 
B) Justification/recommendation report 
C) Yardstick report 
D) Progress report

Question 16

Feasibility reports answer such questions as Will this plan or proposal work?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Yardstick reports

Accepted Answer

A) are long formal reports used only in the manufacturing industry. 
B) do not include researched data. 
C) are rarely written or used in businesses today. 
D) examine problems with two or more solutions against set criteria. 
A) are long formal reports used only in the manufacturing industry. 
B) do not include researched data. 
C) are rarely written or used in businesses today. 
D) examine problems with two or more solutions against set criteria.

Question 18

Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are

Accepted Answer

A) informational reports. 
B) analytical reports. 
C) summaries. 
D) progress reports. 
A) informational reports. 
B) analytical reports. 
C) summaries. 
D) progress reports.

Question 19

Factual information for reports falls into which two broad categories?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary and secondary 
B) Direct and indirect 
C) Informational and analytical 
D) Literal and figurative 
A) Primary and secondary 
B) Direct and indirect 
C) Informational and analytical 
D) Literal and figurative

Question 20

Informational reports should be written using the direct organizational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When discussing alternative solutions in a recommendation report, you should begin with the alternative most likely to succeed.

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Surveys are considered a source of secondary data.

Reports should be organized using the direct strategy when the readers are informed or supportive of the topic.

A report that gives status updates on a current project is called

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

You are an inventory specialist for a retail store. Your boss has asked you to compile a year-end report listing the merchandise sold each month through the company's website. In what format should you present this data?

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

Which of the following is considered an appropriate information source for an informal report?

____________________ reports present data without analysis or recommendations.

Analytical reports should always follow the indirect organizational strategy.

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Your first step to writing an effective business report is

A summary should be as long as necessary to ensure that all illustrations, examples, and references used in the report or document are included within the summary.

Your department needs a new copier, and your job is to research the options. Based on your research, you have selected an all-in-one machine that you believe will be cost effective and will perform well. What kind of report would you write to present your findings?

Feasibility reports answer such questions as Will this plan or proposal work?

Yardstick reports

Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are

Factual information for reports falls into which two broad categories?

Informational reports should be written using the direct organizational strategy.

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

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Exam 9: Informal Reports

When discussing alternative solutions in a recommendation report, you should begin with the alternative most likely to succeed.

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are

Surveys are considered a source of secondary data.

Reports should be organized using the direct strategy when the readers are informed or supportive of the topic.

A report that gives status updates on a current project is called

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice for him to follow as he prepares these minutes?

You are an inventory specialist for a retail store. Your boss has asked you to compile a year-end report listing the merchandise sold each month through the company's website. In what format should you present this data?

Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?

Which of the following is considered an appropriate information source for an informal report?

____________________ reports present data without analysis or recommendations.

Analytical reports should always follow the indirect organizational strategy.

Which of the following is a talking heading?

Your first step to writing an effective business report is

A summary should be as long as necessary to ensure that all illustrations, examples, and references used in the report or document are included within the summary.

Your department needs a new copier, and your job is to research the options. Based on your research, you have selected an all-in-one machine that you believe will be cost effective and will perform well. What kind of report would you write to present your findings?

Feasibility reports answer such questions as Will this plan or proposal work?

Yardstick reports

Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are

Factual information for reports falls into which two broad categories?

Informational reports should be written using the direct organizational strategy.

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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