Question 1

What is a progress report?

Accepted Answer

A)  A document that describes proposed work or research, the reasons for the work, the methods proposed to accomplish the work, the estimated time required, and the expected cost. 
B)  A document that describes and evaluates a project as work occurs. 
C)  A document that evaluates data and draws conclusions based on the data and results. 
D)  A report that describes the feasibility of performing work based on costs and outcomes. 
A)  A document that describes proposed work or research, the reasons for the work, the methods proposed to accomplish the work, the estimated time required, and the expected cost. 
B)  A document that describes and evaluates a project as work occurs. 
C)  A document that evaluates data and draws conclusions based on the data and results. 
D)  A report that describes the feasibility of performing work based on costs and outcomes.

Question 2

The main objective of writing a progress report, as Chapter 9 explains, is to demonstrate your organization's competence in pursuing a task and completing it. What are the three goals that writing a progress report aims to achieve in order to meet this objective?

Accepted Answer

Progress reports-or status reports--expl

Question 3

What type of workplace document describes planned or suggested work, reasons for the work, the methods used for the work to be accomplished, and anticipated results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation report 
B)  Legal report 
C)  Proposal 
D)  Identity report 
A)  Evaluation report 
B)  Legal report 
C)  Proposal 
D)  Identity report

Question 4

When you are composing a progress report for a given time period, in what section (beginning, middle, end) would you include the costs of the work for a particular time period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning 
B)  Mid-level 
C)  Middle 
D)  Conclusion 
A)  Beginning 
B)  Mid-level 
C)  Middle 
D)  Conclusion

Question 5

In a proposal, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

Accepted Answer

A)  That you have a good idea. 
B)  That you have developed good methods to implement a good idea. 
C)  That you have the experience to implement a good idea. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  That you have a good idea. 
B)  That you have developed good methods to implement a good idea. 
C)  That you have the experience to implement a good idea. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

What type of document does a soliciting organization use to invite potentially interesting companies to provide work that is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notice of Intent 
B)  Request for Qualifications 
C)  Request for Proposal 
D)  Both a and b are correct. 
A)  Notice of Intent 
B)  Request for Qualifications 
C)  Request for Proposal 
D)  Both a and b are correct.

Question 7

What report describes and evaluates a project as it is being accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress report 
B)  Legal report 
C)  Proposal 
D)  Trip report 
A)  Progress report 
B)  Legal report 
C)  Proposal 
D)  Trip report

Question 8

Discuss three of the most important questions you might ask when analyzing the effectiveness of your arguments from the perspective of the soliciting organization that wrote the RFP.

Accepted Answer

All writing is persuasive: it must convi

Question 9

In a progress report, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

Accepted Answer

A)  That you have a good idea. 
B)  That you are making progress on your project. 
C)  That you have the experience to implement a good idea. 
D)  That you have developed good methods to implement a good idea. 
A)  That you have a good idea. 
B)  That you are making progress on your project. 
C)  That you have the experience to implement a good idea. 
D)  That you have developed good methods to implement a good idea.

Question 10

Once a proposal is submitted to the soliciting organization, it becomes…

Accepted Answer

A)  A Statement of Work. 
B)  A plagiarized document. 
C)  A legally binding document. 
D)  A copyrighted document of the soliciting organization. 
A)  A Statement of Work. 
B)  A plagiarized document. 
C)  A legally binding document. 
D)  A copyrighted document of the soliciting organization.

Question 11

What does RFP stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Re, From, Planned 
B)  Request for Proposal 
C)  Request for Progress 
D)  Regarding funds provided 
A)  Re, From, Planned 
B)  Request for Proposal 
C)  Request for Progress 
D)  Regarding funds provided

Question 12

What is one question you can ask yourself to ensure you have a good idea of a soliciting organization's audience perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Statement of Work. 
B)  A plagiarized document. 
C)  A legally binding document. 
D)  A copyrighted document of the soliciting organization. 
A)  A Statement of Work. 
B)  A plagiarized document. 
C)  A legally binding document. 
D)  A copyrighted document of the soliciting organization.

Question 13

Review the following questions a proposer might ask while working on a proposal:
$\bullet$What does the soliciting organization really want?
$\bullet$What approaches will be viewed unfavorably?
$\bullet$What objections will our plan elicit?
To answer the questions above, the proposer might do research on…

Accepted Answer

A)  the costs of the work involved. 
B)  the perspective and attitudes of the organization that wrote the request for a proposal. 
C)  the personnel and resources of the proposer's organization. 
D)  federal and state regulations and laws. 
A)  the costs of the work involved. 
B)  the perspective and attitudes of the organization that wrote the request for a proposal. 
C)  the personnel and resources of the proposer's organization. 
D)  federal and state regulations and laws.

Question 14

What are the three main sections of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personnel, Budget, Conclusion 
B)  Summary, Body, Attachments 
C)  Summary, Discussion, Conclusion 
D)  Introduction, Summary, Attachments 
A)  Personnel, Budget, Conclusion 
B)  Summary, Body, Attachments 
C)  Summary, Discussion, Conclusion 
D)  Introduction, Summary, Attachments

Question 15

State the basic differences between a proposal and a progress report.

Accepted Answer

Both proposals and progress reports are

Question 16

Name one ethical consideration when writing a proposal and at least one possible solution.

Accepted Answer

In planning the proposal, the proposer m

Question 17

A proposal and a progress report have similarities and differences; what is one aspect that proposals and progress reports differ in?

Accepted Answer

A)  A proposal is submitted before a project begins, while a progress report is submitted after a project is completed. 
B)  A proposal and a progress report might be submitted throughout the life of a project. 
C)  Progress reports explain the work done on a project so far, while a proposal describes a future project and what is needed to complete that project. 
D)  Progress reports and proposals are terms for the same document and only vary in length. 
A)  A proposal is submitted before a project begins, while a progress report is submitted after a project is completed. 
B)  A proposal and a progress report might be submitted throughout the life of a project. 
C)  Progress reports explain the work done on a project so far, while a proposal describes a future project and what is needed to complete that project. 
D)  Progress reports and proposals are terms for the same document and only vary in length.

Question 18

What is the most important section of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conclusion 
B)  Summary 
C)  Appendices 
D)  Task Breakdown 
A)  Conclusion 
B)  Summary 
C)  Appendices 
D)  Task Breakdown

Question 19

Identify the most important section of a proposal and explain the reasons for its importance to the success of any proposal.

Accepted Answer

The summary is by far the most important

Question 20

What is the purpose of the "Personnel" (management proposal) section of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

Any technical proposal or project is onl

What is a progress report?

The main objective of writing a progress report, as Chapter 9 explains, is to demonstrate your organization's competence in pursuing a task and completing it. What are the three goals that writing a progress report aims to achieve in order to meet this objective?

What type of workplace document describes planned or suggested work, reasons for the work, the methods used for the work to be accomplished, and anticipated results?

When you are composing a progress report for a given time period, in what section (beginning, middle, end) would you include the costs of the work for a particular time period?

In a proposal, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

What type of document does a soliciting organization use to invite potentially interesting companies to provide work that is needed?

What report describes and evaluates a project as it is being accomplished?

Discuss three of the most important questions you might ask when analyzing the effectiveness of your arguments from the perspective of the soliciting organization that wrote the RFP.

In a progress report, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

Once a proposal is submitted to the soliciting organization, it becomes…

What does RFP stand for?

What is one question you can ask yourself to ensure you have a good idea of a soliciting organization's audience perspective?

What are the three main sections of a proposal?

State the basic differences between a proposal and a progress report.

Name one ethical consideration when writing a proposal and at least one possible solution.

A proposal and a progress report have similarities and differences; what is one aspect that proposals and progress reports differ in?

What is the most important section of a proposal?

Identify the most important section of a proposal and explain the reasons for its importance to the success of any proposal.

What is the purpose of the "Personnel" (management proposal) section of a proposal?

Characteristics of Writing at Work

Writing for Your Readers

Writing Ethically

Achieving a Readable Style

Designing Documents

Designing Illustrations

Emails, Texts, Memos, and Letters

Technical Reports

Instructions, Procedures, and Policies

Oral Reports

Résumés and Job Applications

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Exam 9: Proposals and Progress Reports

What is a progress report?

The main objective of writing a progress report, as Chapter 9 explains, is to demonstrate your organization's competence in pursuing a task and completing it. What are the three goals that writing a progress report aims to achieve in order to meet this objective?

What type of workplace document describes planned or suggested work, reasons for the work, the methods used for the work to be accomplished, and anticipated results?

When you are composing a progress report for a given time period, in what section (beginning, middle, end) would you include the costs of the work for a particular time period?

In a proposal, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

What type of document does a soliciting organization use to invite potentially interesting companies to provide work that is needed?

What report describes and evaluates a project as it is being accomplished?

Discuss three of the most important questions you might ask when analyzing the effectiveness of your arguments from the perspective of the soliciting organization that wrote the RFP.

In a progress report, what are you trying to convince the reader to believe?

Once a proposal is submitted to the soliciting organization, it becomes…

What does RFP stand for?

What is one question you can ask yourself to ensure you have a good idea of a soliciting organization's audience perspective?

What are the three main sections of a proposal?

State the basic differences between a proposal and a progress report.

Name one ethical consideration when writing a proposal and at least one possible solution.

A proposal and a progress report have similarities and differences; what is one aspect that proposals and progress reports differ in?

What is the most important section of a proposal?

Identify the most important section of a proposal and explain the reasons for its importance to the success of any proposal.

What is the purpose of the "Personnel" (management proposal) section of a proposal?

Characteristics of Writing at Work

Writing for Your Readers

Writing Ethically

Achieving a Readable Style

Designing Documents

Designing Illustrations

Emails, Texts, Memos, and Letters

Technical Reports

Instructions, Procedures, and Policies

Oral Reports

Résumés and Job Applications

Filters