Question 1

The three categories of report components are ________ parts, ________ parts, and the supplementary parts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three categories of report components are...

Question 2

The body of a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A)  capture the reader's attention. 
B)  make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
C)  explain the complete details of how the job will be done. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  capture the reader's attention. 
B)  make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
C)  explain the complete details of how the job will be done. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 3

It is sometimes acceptable for the title page to serve as the report cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What considerations should guide you when selecting an effective title for your report?

Accepted Answer

It is important to think carefully about

Question 5

The synopsis of a formal report is

Accepted Answer

A)  a short summary containing subheadings and visual elements. 
B)  never more than five lines in length. 
C)  a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
D)  usually anywhere from two to five pages. 
A)  a short summary containing subheadings and visual elements. 
B)  never more than five lines in length. 
C)  a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
D)  usually anywhere from two to five pages.

Question 6

The introduction is a good place to tell readers why they should be concerned with your topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a report does not have a synopsis, the letter of transmittal can be used to summarize the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Covers for business reports are typically blank sheets of card stock that serve to protect the contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After sending your report, you should wait at least six weeks before contacting the audience if you don't receive a response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly explain how the components of a formal proposal often differ from those of other formal reports.

Accepted Answer

Formal proposals contain many of the sam

Question 11

In a formal, unsolicited proposal, a synopsis or executive summary may be

Accepted Answer

A)  useful if the proposal is fairly short. 
B)  placed in an appendix. 
C)  essential for highlighting your competitive advantage. 
D)  unnecessary. 
A)  useful if the proposal is fairly short. 
B)  placed in an appendix. 
C)  essential for highlighting your competitive advantage. 
D)  unnecessary.

Question 12

For reports organized in the indirect approach, you should use an informative synopsis instead of a descriptive one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many reports, especially short ones, require neither a synopsis nor an executive summary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most proposals have few supplementary parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A letter of ________ is a specialized cover letter that introduces your report to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  authorization 
C)  transmittal 
D)  acceptance 
A)  introduction 
B)  authorization 
C)  transmittal 
D)  acceptance

Question 16

An index

Accepted Answer

A)  lists the names of things and ideas, but not individual people or authors of works. 
B)  lists only the names of authors cited in the report. 
C)  may include the names of important persons or subjects mentioned in your report. 
D)  involves all of the above. 
A)  lists the names of things and ideas, but not individual people or authors of works. 
B)  lists only the names of authors cited in the report. 
C)  may include the names of important persons or subjects mentioned in your report. 
D)  involves all of the above.

Question 17

You've used information from several websites to support your argument in a formal report. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry about documenting the sources since that's only necessary in school-not in business. 
B)  clearly document the sources in the report. 
C)  determine whether the websites are copyrighted, and then decide whether or not to document them. 
D)  provide information on your sources only if the audience requests it. 
A)  not worry about documenting the sources since that's only necessary in school-not in business. 
B)  clearly document the sources in the report. 
C)  determine whether the websites are copyrighted, and then decide whether or not to document them. 
D)  provide information on your sources only if the audience requests it.

Question 18

All prefatory parts (such as the table of contents) should always start on their own page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ ________ is a single sheet of paper with only the title of the report on it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ ________ is a single sheet...

Question 20

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Accepted Answer

The letter of transmittal intr

Exam 15: Completing Reports and Proposals

The three categories of report components are ________ parts, ________ parts, and the supplementary parts.

The body of a proposal should

It is sometimes acceptable for the title page to serve as the report cover.

What considerations should guide you when selecting an effective title for your report?

The synopsis of a formal report is

The introduction is a good place to tell readers why they should be concerned with your topic.

If a report does not have a synopsis, the letter of transmittal can be used to summarize the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Covers for business reports are typically blank sheets of card stock that serve to protect the contents.

After sending your report, you should wait at least six weeks before contacting the audience if you don't receive a response.

Briefly explain how the components of a formal proposal often differ from those of other formal reports.

In a formal, unsolicited proposal, a synopsis or executive summary may be

For reports organized in the indirect approach, you should use an informative synopsis instead of a descriptive one.

Many reports, especially short ones, require neither a synopsis nor an executive summary.

Most proposals have few supplementary parts.

A letter of ________ is a specialized cover letter that introduces your report to the audience.

An index

You've used information from several websites to support your argument in a formal report. You should

All prefatory parts (such as the table of contents) should always start on their own page.

The ________ ________ is a single sheet of paper with only the title of the report on it.

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in a World of Diversity

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

Designing Visual Communication

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Enhancing Presentations With Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Correction Symbols

Filters

The three categories of report components are parts, parts, and the supplementary parts.

The is a single sheet of paper with only the title of the report on it.