Question 1

Headings and subheadings are especially vital for online reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a proposal, the work plan

Accepted Answer

A)  is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
B)  is presented in the conclusion. 
C)  outlines the costs of the proposed actions. 
D)  involves all of the above. 
A)  is contractually binding if the proposal is accepted. 
B)  is presented in the conclusion. 
C)  outlines the costs of the proposed actions. 
D)  involves all of the above. A

Question 3

Linking a spreadsheet to your report will help ensure that readers are always seeing the most up-to-date information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format) for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Accepted Answer

Six strategies for making proposals more

Question 5

Which of the following would be the most effective review in a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Now that the body of the report is finished, supporting evidence needs to be provided. 
B)  The next segment illustrates potential challenges that our company faces in the coming decade. 
C)  Having outlined the details, I will now offer a few other points. 
D)  As this section has shown, our current marketing strategy is highly effective. 
A)  Now that the body of the report is finished, supporting evidence needs to be provided. 
B)  The next segment illustrates potential challenges that our company faces in the coming decade. 
C)  Having outlined the details, I will now offer a few other points. 
D)  As this section has shown, our current marketing strategy is highly effective.

Question 6

In solicited proposals, you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a basic proposal, you should define the problem and summarize the solution you propose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Using a variety of formats for typefaces makes it easy for readers to navigate your proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use ________ sections after a body of material in a report to summarize the information for your readers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use ________ sections after a body of...

Question 10

List three functions of the close in a business report.

Accepted Answer

The close of a report (1) emphasizes the

Question 11

If you end up with a large number conclusions, recommendations, or actions in your report, it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A)  leave them out of the report itself and include them in an appendix. 
B)  combine similar items to make it easy on your readers. 
C)  number and list them. 
D)  go back to the drawing board and cut them down to one or two, at the most. 
A)  leave them out of the report itself and include them in an appendix. 
B)  combine similar items to make it easy on your readers. 
C)  number and list them. 
D)  go back to the drawing board and cut them down to one or two, at the most.

Question 12

In a business report, you should not introduce new facts as part of a conclusion or recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most RFPs spell out exactly what you should cover in your report and in what order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Documenting your sources is important for reports you write in school, but it is not necessary in business reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your writing approach for a proposal should be similar to that used for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the three main sections of a business report?

Accepted Answer

The introduction (or

Question 17

Statements such as "The advantage of Cyberdyne over other companies is that a contract with Cyberdyne automatically includes a service plan in which we are available for advice on a 24/7 basis" are inappropriate for formal proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the wiki philosophy, and describe at least three points wiki contributors should keep in mind to increase their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Using wikis is a great way for teams and

Question 19

When preparing review sections in a report,

Accepted Answer

A)  use multiple review sections if the report is long and complex. 
B)  introduce new facts and information to support the review points. 
C)  always write them in narrative form, not as lists. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  use multiple review sections if the report is long and complex. 
B)  introduce new facts and information to support the review points. 
C)  always write them in narrative form, not as lists. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 20

Any formal business report should include all of the following elements in the introduction: authorization, problem/purpose, scope, background, sources/methods, definitions, limitations, and report organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Writing Reports and Proposals

Headings and subheadings are especially vital for online reports.

In a proposal, the work plan

Linking a spreadsheet to your report will help ensure that readers are always seeing the most up-to-date information.

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format) for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Which of the following would be the most effective review in a formal report?

In solicited proposals, you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.

In a basic proposal, you should define the problem and summarize the solution you propose.

Using a variety of formats for typefaces makes it easy for readers to navigate your proposal.

Use ________ sections after a body of material in a report to summarize the information for your readers.

List three functions of the close in a business report.

If you end up with a large number conclusions, recommendations, or actions in your report, it is a good idea to

In a business report, you should not introduce new facts as part of a conclusion or recommendation.

Most RFPs spell out exactly what you should cover in your report and in what order.

Documenting your sources is important for reports you write in school, but it is not necessary in business reports.

Your writing approach for a proposal should be similar to that used for persuasive messages.

What are the three main sections of a business report?

Statements such as "The advantage of Cyberdyne over other companies is that a contract with Cyberdyne automatically includes a service plan in which we are available for advice on a 24/7 basis" are inappropriate for formal proposals.

Explain the wiki philosophy, and describe at least three points wiki contributors should keep in mind to increase their effectiveness.

When preparing review sections in a report,

Any formal business report should include all of the following elements in the introduction: authorization, problem/purpose, scope, background, sources/methods, definitions, limitations, and report organization.

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