Question 1

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals,as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

An internal proposal justifies or recomm

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) Proposals are always directed to an external audience. 
B) Proposals are only written in response to solicitations or request for proposals. 
C) A simple price quotation may constitute a proposal. 
D) All of the above are incorrect. 
A) Proposals are always directed to an external audience. 
B) Proposals are only written in response to solicitations or request for proposals. 
C) A simple price quotation may constitute a proposal. 
D) All of the above are incorrect.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A) To solve a specific problem or answer research questions 
B) To provide information on a specific problem 
C) To provide information and summarize findings of research 
D) To compare and contrast research on similar problems related to the topic 
A) To solve a specific problem or answer research questions 
B) To provide information on a specific problem 
C) To provide information and summarize findings of research 
D) To compare and contrast research on similar problems related to the topic

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase clerical accuracy 
B) Save time for the preparer 
C) Make data tabulation easier 
D) Increase personalization 
A) Increase clerical accuracy 
B) Save time for the preparer 
C) Make data tabulation easier 
D) Increase personalization

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) The contents page includes the beginning and ending page numbers for report parts. 
B) Leaders are used between the report part and the page numbers to assist the reader's eyes in moving across the page. 
C) Word processing software programs can generate a table of contents automatically. 
D) The list includes the name and location of every report part except those that precede the contents page. 
A) The contents page includes the beginning and ending page numbers for report parts. 
B) Leaders are used between the report part and the page numbers to assist the reader's eyes in moving across the page. 
C) Word processing software programs can generate a table of contents automatically. 
D) The list includes the name and location of every report part except those that precede the contents page.

Question 6

A limitation of group support systems is that only sequential editing is supported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A manager who wants to introduce flexible work schedules in a company will write which one of the following proposals for management consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) solicited proposal 
B) RFP 
C) external proposal 
D) internal proposal 
A) solicited proposal 
B) RFP 
C) external proposal 
D) internal proposal

Question 8

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning,appearance,and grammatical construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides an overview of the essential elements in an entire report. 
B) It includes the table of contents. 
C) It summarizes the recommendations. 
D) It previews the major report divisions. 
A) It provides an overview of the essential elements in an entire report. 
B) It includes the table of contents. 
C) It summarizes the recommendations. 
D) It previews the major report divisions.

Question 10

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building.The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

Accepted Answer

A) external proposal 
B) request for proposal 
C) unsolicited proposal 
D) internal proposal 
A) external proposal 
B) request for proposal 
C) unsolicited proposal 
D) internal proposal

Question 11

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) Prepare the parts according to the standard accepted arrangement. 
B) Start with the hardest part of the proposal and then go on to another. 
C) Arrange the parts in whatever order seems appropriate. 
D) Write the proposal by beginning on line one, page one, and proceed to the end. 
A) Prepare the parts according to the standard accepted arrangement. 
B) Start with the hardest part of the proposal and then go on to another. 
C) Arrange the parts in whatever order seems appropriate. 
D) Write the proposal by beginning on line one, page one, and proceed to the end.

Question 12

What is research credibility,and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

Accepted Answer

Credibility in research means that your

Question 13

Discuss guidelines for the writing process when preparing a proposal.

Accepted Answer

Determine the parts to include,select on

Question 14

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s)presented in the sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An analytical report

Accepted Answer

A) is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions. 
B) draws inferences in its body and therefore does not have a conclusions section. 
C) neither a nor b is correct. 
D) both a and b are correct. 
A) is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions. 
B) draws inferences in its body and therefore does not have a conclusions section. 
C) neither a nor b is correct. 
D) both a and b are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

Accepted Answer

A) The table of figures includes a reference to each figure that appears in the report. 
B) The table of contents gives the reader an overview of the report. 
C) The executive summary summarizes the essential elements of the entire report. 
D) The appendix includes the references and the index. 
A) The table of figures includes a reference to each figure that appears in the report. 
B) The table of contents gives the reader an overview of the report. 
C) The executive summary summarizes the essential elements of the entire report. 
D) The appendix includes the references and the index.

Question 17

The executive summary in a formal report should

Accepted Answer

A) briefly introduce the report and preview the major divisions. 
B) summarize the major sections of the report. 
C) summarize the report summary and any conclusions and recommendations. 
D) accomplish all of the above. 
A) briefly introduce the report and preview the major divisions. 
B) summarize the major sections of the report. 
C) summarize the report summary and any conclusions and recommendations. 
D) accomplish all of the above.

Question 18

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a restaurant owner,you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station,offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library.Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Accepted Answer

A) After the description of the purpose 
B) Nowhere in the proposal as the discussion would be held verbally 
C) As the conclusion 
D) After the details about how the activity would be conducted 
A) After the description of the purpose 
B) Nowhere in the proposal as the discussion would be held verbally 
C) As the conclusion 
D) After the details about how the activity would be conducted

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals,as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

A limitation of group support systems is that only sequential editing is supported.

A manager who wants to introduce flexible work schedules in a company will write which one of the following proposals for management consideration?

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning,appearance,and grammatical construction.

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building.The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

What is research credibility,and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

Discuss guidelines for the writing process when preparing a proposal.

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s)presented in the sections.

An analytical report

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

The executive summary in a formal report should

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

As a restaurant owner,you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station,offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library.Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 11: Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals,as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of form reports?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the table of contents of a report?

A limitation of group support systems is that only sequential editing is supported.

A manager who wants to introduce flexible work schedules in a company will write which one of the following proposals for management consideration?

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning,appearance,and grammatical construction.

Which of the following is NOT true of the executive summary?

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building.The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

What is research credibility,and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

Discuss guidelines for the writing process when preparing a proposal.

Talking headings are preferred in business reports because they tell about the content of the sections and reveal any conclusion(s)presented in the sections.

An analytical report

Which of the following is NOT true of the parts of a business report?

The executive summary in a formal report should

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

The need for preliminary and addenda items is influenced by the length of the report and its formality.

As a restaurant owner,you are submitting a proposal to a local radio station,offering to operate a concession stand during an all-day benefit to raise money for your city library.Which of the following would be an acceptable place to present the expected costs?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

Extension Course Posttest

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