Question 1

The number of components a report contains varies according to the type of report you are writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Materials in an appendix are not incorporated into the text because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are boring. 
B)  they are controversial. 
C)  they are too long, or not relevant to everyone in the audience. 
D)  they include bad news. 
A)  they are boring. 
B)  they are controversial. 
C)  they are too long, or not relevant to everyone in the audience. 
D)  they include bad news. C

Question 3

The components of a formal proposal are entirely different from those of other formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

Accepted Answer

A)  reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
B)  the visual elements in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C)  reports usually have more typographical errors. 
D)  none of the above-reports do not differ significantly from other business messages. 
A)  reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
B)  the visual elements in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C)  reports usually have more typographical errors. 
D)  none of the above-reports do not differ significantly from other business messages.

Question 5

In a formal proposal, how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

How you handle the letter of transmittal

Question 6

Define "RFP" and discuss its typical components.

Accepted Answer

"RFP" stands for "request for proposals.

Question 7

The ________ section is your last opportunity to urge readers to act on your proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ section is your last opportunity...

Question 8

An executive summary

Accepted Answer

A)  gives a fully developed "mini" version of the report. 
B)  is unnecessary if the report is not intended for executives. 
C)  is shorter than a synopsis. 
D)  provides additional information (not covered in the report) that executives will need. 
A)  gives a fully developed "mini" version of the report. 
B)  is unnecessary if the report is not intended for executives. 
C)  is shorter than a synopsis. 
D)  provides additional information (not covered in the report) that executives will need.

Question 9

Acknowledging sources in the body of a report is appropriate for academic work, but never in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In an unsolicited proposal, the letter of transmittal follows the pattern for ________ messages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an unsolicited proposal, the letter of...

Question 11

The letter of transmittal should

Accepted Answer

A)  thank the reader for the assignment, if appropriate. 
B)  discuss the scope and methods of the project. 
C)  highlight important sections of the report. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  thank the reader for the assignment, if appropriate. 
B)  discuss the scope and methods of the project. 
C)  highlight important sections of the report. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 12

A(n) ________ ________ is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ ________ is a fully developed...

Question 13

The authors of an informational report have referred to a multitude of data on the spending habits of 18- to 25-year-old Americans. They want to provide readers with access to this information, but realize it's too lengthy to include as a footnote and only some readers will find it relevant. Where should they place it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nowhere-it should simply be left out. 
B)  In the body of the report 
C)  In an appendix 
D)  In the introduction 
A)  Nowhere-it should simply be left out. 
B)  In the body of the report 
C)  In an appendix 
D)  In the introduction

Question 14

Briefly explain the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis.

Accepted Answer

Whereas an informative synopsis presents

Question 15

Every business report should include a title fly, but only the most formal require a title page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When should you include a separate list of illustrations with your report?

Accepted Answer

You should create a separate l

Question 17

Instead of a letter of authorization, solicited proposals refer to the ________ issued by the client.

Accepted Answer

request fo

Question 18

Unlike a synopsis, an executive summary may contain headings and visual elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List at least three elements normally included in the body of a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

(1) Complete details of the proposed sol

Question 20

If your report will be posted online, you should be especially careful to make the report easy to skim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Completing Reports and Proposals

The number of components a report contains varies according to the type of report you are writing.

Materials in an appendix are not incorporated into the text because

The components of a formal proposal are entirely different from those of other formal reports.

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

In a formal proposal, how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Define "RFP" and discuss its typical components.

The ________ section is your last opportunity to urge readers to act on your proposal.

An executive summary

Acknowledging sources in the body of a report is appropriate for academic work, but never in business.

In an unsolicited proposal, the letter of transmittal follows the pattern for ________ messages.

The letter of transmittal should

A(n) ________ ________ is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.

Briefly explain the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis.

Every business report should include a title fly, but only the most formal require a title page.

When should you include a separate list of illustrations with your report?

Instead of a letter of authorization, solicited proposals refer to the ________ issued by the client.

Unlike a synopsis, an executive summary may contain headings and visual elements.

List at least three elements normally included in the body of a formal proposal.

If your report will be posted online, you should be especially careful to make the report easy to skim.

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A(n) is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.