Question 1

What is the purpose of a progress report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To describe what has been done and what needs to be done in a project or assignment 
B)  To summarize completed work 
C)  To analyze data to develop recommendations 
D)  To evaluate the feasibility of a project 
A)  To describe what has been done and what needs to be done in a project or assignment 
B)  To summarize completed work 
C)  To analyze data to develop recommendations 
D)  To evaluate the feasibility of a project A

Question 2

Which part of an analytical report explains how the recommendations were developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the appendices of the report 
B)  In the methodology section of the report 
C)  In the body of the report 
D)  Analytical reports do not usually explain how the recommendations were developed 
A)  In the appendices of the report 
B)  In the methodology section of the report 
C)  In the body of the report 
D)  Analytical reports do not usually explain how the recommendations were developed B

Question 3

Government databases are primary sources for information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true about effective visuals in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tell a story. 
B)  They are included in appendices. 
C)  They manipulate the data to make the point of the writer. 
D)  They are always created by visual design specialists. 
A)  They tell a story. 
B)  They are included in appendices. 
C)  They manipulate the data to make the point of the writer. 
D)  They are always created by visual design specialists.

Question 5

Visual aids in a report should be referred to and discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would you find in a report's appendix?

Accepted Answer

A)  The purpose of the report 
B)  Evidence that support claims made in the report 
C)  Additional, relevant material 
D)  The context of the report 
A)  The purpose of the report 
B)  Evidence that support claims made in the report 
C)  Additional, relevant material 
D)  The context of the report

Question 7

Which of the following does not enhance the readability of a business document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminating second-level headings 
B)  Providing previews 
C)  Providing reviews 
D)  Including transitions 
A)  Eliminating second-level headings 
B)  Providing previews 
C)  Providing reviews 
D)  Including transitions

Question 8

In the context of business reports, what do the words preview and review refer to?

Accepted Answer

Effective long business reports provide

Question 9

What is a claim statement? Why is it important to have a clear claim statement in the beginning of a long report?

Accepted Answer

A claim statement explains the task the

Question 10

Headings are examples of effective signposts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reports all follow the same basic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In APA documentation style, how are sources documented?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a separate Works Cited section 
B)  In footnotes 
C)  In a separate Bibliography section 
D)  In a separate References section 
A)  In a separate Works Cited section 
B)  In footnotes 
C)  In a separate Bibliography section 
D)  In a separate References section

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of a reliable secondary source?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodical 
B)  Academic journal 
C)  Governmental database 
D)  Wikipedia 
A)  Periodical 
B)  Academic journal 
C)  Governmental database 
D)  Wikipedia

Question 14

The introduction of a report includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A claim statement 
B)  The sources of your information 
C)  The analysis you conducted 
D)  Tables to substantiate claims 
A)  A claim statement 
B)  The sources of your information 
C)  The analysis you conducted 
D)  Tables to substantiate claims

Question 15

A progress report is an example of an informational report. What is the purpose of a progress report?

Accepted Answer

A progress report updates managers on th

Question 16

Which of the following report titles is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report on the external communications of Station 20 West 
B)  Report on Station 20 West 
C)  An External Communication Analysis Report 
D)  External Communication Analysis Report: Engaging the Community with Station 20 West 
A)  Report on the external communications of Station 20 West 
B)  Report on Station 20 West 
C)  An External Communication Analysis Report 
D)  External Communication Analysis Report: Engaging the Community with Station 20 West

Question 17

When listing items in a formal report, it is best to use bullets unless the formatting guidelines specifically require numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Well-organized business reports never include a report summary in the beginning of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The audience of a formal business report knows the context within which it was written, so you should not include a Background part in any formal business reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to business writing conventions, figure number and figure caption should be placed at the top of the figure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the purpose of a progress report?

Which part of an analytical report explains how the recommendations were developed?

Government databases are primary sources for information.

Which of the following is true about effective visuals in a report?

Visual aids in a report should be referred to and discussed in the text.

Which of the following would you find in a report's appendix?

Which of the following does not enhance the readability of a business document?

In the context of business reports, what do the words preview and review refer to?

What is a claim statement? Why is it important to have a clear claim statement in the beginning of a long report?

Headings are examples of effective signposts.

Reports all follow the same basic structure.

In APA documentation style, how are sources documented?

Which of the following is not an example of a reliable secondary source?

The introduction of a report includes which of the following?

A progress report is an example of an informational report. What is the purpose of a progress report?

Which of the following report titles is most effective?

When listing items in a formal report, it is best to use bullets unless the formatting guidelines specifically require numbers.

Well-organized business reports never include a report summary in the beginning of the report.

The audience of a formal business report knows the context within which it was written, so you should not include a Background part in any formal business reports.

According to business writing conventions, figure number and figure caption should be placed at the top of the figure.

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Networking, Job Interviews, and Follow-Up

Routine and Informational Messages

Analysis and Argumentation

Maintaining External Business Relationships in Letters

Persuasive Techniques for Writing Short Reports-Informative, Progress, and Status Reports

Persuasive Techniques for Short and Long Presentations

Managing Individual and Corporate Identities on Social Media, Web 2.X, and Beyond

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Exam 7: Persuasive Techniques for Writing Long Reports

What is the purpose of a progress report?

Which part of an analytical report explains how the recommendations were developed?

Government databases are primary sources for information.

Which of the following is true about effective visuals in a report?

Visual aids in a report should be referred to and discussed in the text.

Which of the following would you find in a report's appendix?

Which of the following does not enhance the readability of a business document?

In the context of business reports, what do the words preview and review refer to?

What is a claim statement? Why is it important to have a clear claim statement in the beginning of a long report?

Headings are examples of effective signposts.

Reports all follow the same basic structure.

In APA documentation style, how are sources documented?

Which of the following is not an example of a reliable secondary source?

The introduction of a report includes which of the following?

A progress report is an example of an informational report. What is the purpose of a progress report?

Which of the following report titles is most effective?

When listing items in a formal report, it is best to use bullets unless the formatting guidelines specifically require numbers.

Well-organized business reports never include a report summary in the beginning of the report.

The audience of a formal business report knows the context within which it was written, so you should not include a Background part in any formal business reports.

According to business writing conventions, figure number and figure caption should be placed at the top of the figure.

The Career Portfolio: The Résumé, Cover Letter, and Elevator Pitch

Networking, Job Interviews, and Follow-Up

Routine and Informational Messages

Analysis and Argumentation

Maintaining External Business Relationships in Letters

Persuasive Techniques for Writing Short Reports-Informative, Progress, and Status Reports

Persuasive Techniques for Short and Long Presentations

Managing Individual and Corporate Identities on Social Media, Web 2.X, and Beyond

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