Question 1

Which of the following headings is NOT parallel with the others?

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A) Housing Costs in the Midwest Soar 
B) Housing Costs in the South Are Level 
C) Increasing Housing Costs in New England 
D) All are parallel 
A) Housing Costs in the Midwest Soar 
B) Housing Costs in the South Are Level 
C) Increasing Housing Costs in New England 
D) All are parallel

Question 2

The World Wide Web offers easy access to a universe of information; therefore,

Accepted Answer

A) copyright laws do not apply. 
B) users can access, download, copy and publish only copied text and pictures legally. 
C) the World Intellectual Property Organization is working to assure copyright protection. 
D) every business has a right to use any information it finds there for free. 
A) copyright laws do not apply. 
B) users can access, download, copy and publish only copied text and pictures legally. 
C) the World Intellectual Property Organization is working to assure copyright protection. 
D) every business has a right to use any information it finds there for free.

Question 3

With team-prepared proposals,the whole team typically works together on each section of the proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which report parts are the primary focus of short reports? List some report features that may be incorporated into short reports.

Accepted Answer

Short reports focus on the body,which in

Question 5

"Authorization was received from the IRS" is an example of a sentence using active voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the appendix of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) Each report contains only one appendix, although several things may be placed in it. 
B) The appendix is a good place to put lengthy material that is related to the information in the body. 
C) Each item in the appendix must be mentioned in the report. 
D) The appendix may include questionnaires, summary tabulations, legal documents, or mathematical computations. 
A) Each report contains only one appendix, although several things may be placed in it. 
B) The appendix is a good place to put lengthy material that is related to the information in the body. 
C) Each item in the appendix must be mentioned in the report. 
D) The appendix may include questionnaires, summary tabulations, legal documents, or mathematical computations.

Question 8

A typical short report includes

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A) a personal writing style using first-or second-person. 
B) no graphics. 
C) no contractions. 
D) only one heading per page. 
A) a personal writing style using first-or second-person. 
B) no graphics. 
C) no contractions. 
D) only one heading per page.

Question 9

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we)are generally acceptable in a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is applicable to the development of headings for a report?

Accepted Answer

A) Something must divide into at least three parts or it should not be divided into subdivisions. 
B) Headings at the same level must be worded in parallel form. 
C) Headings at the same level must be consistent in font and type style. 
D) B & C are correct. 
A) Something must divide into at least three parts or it should not be divided into subdivisions. 
B) Headings at the same level must be worded in parallel form. 
C) Headings at the same level must be consistent in font and type style. 
D) B & C are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following guidelines is appropriate when preparing memo and letter reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Use personal writing style, including first- and second-person language. 
B) Use deductive approach, regardless of the type of message. 
C) Avoid the use of headings and subheadings. 
D) All the above are appropriate. 
A) Use personal writing style, including first- and second-person language. 
B) Use deductive approach, regardless of the type of message. 
C) Avoid the use of headings and subheadings. 
D) All the above are appropriate.

Question 12

A team of collaborative writers are preparing a procedures manual for the firm's employees.They have divided the writing task so that each writer is working on a different part of the manual at the same time; the team is applying

Accepted Answer

A) sequential editing. 
B) parallel editing. 
C) reciprocal editing. 
D) multistage editing. 
A) sequential editing. 
B) parallel editing. 
C) reciprocal editing. 
D) multistage editing.

Question 13

Conclusions are drawn by inference from research findings,while recommendations are the writer's opinion of what action should be taken based on the conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to collaborative report preparation in a typical writing team?

Accepted Answer

A) You would probably be responsible for writing only a small portion of the total proposal. 
B) You would likely brainstorm and plan the proposal before beginning to write. 
C) One person would likely compile all the sections. 
D) The entire group would likely prepare the preliminary and addenda parts together. 
A) You would probably be responsible for writing only a small portion of the total proposal. 
B) You would likely brainstorm and plan the proposal before beginning to write. 
C) One person would likely compile all the sections. 
D) The entire group would likely prepare the preliminary and addenda parts together.

Question 15

Requirements for disclosure in companies' annual reports are consistent throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When designed correctly,form reports save time and increase clerical accuracy over individually prepared reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A report that recommends to management the installation of a new computer system is an example of an internal proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Headings as Signposts
Headings are signposts that inform readers about what text is ahead.Talking heads that are parallel in structure can be used in a basic outline to communicate the content of the section and even give a conclusion about the section.The following headings for two reports are not parallel and will not be effective points in a basic outline.
•Report 1: Organize Your Finances; Budget; Insurance is Important; You Need a Will,Emergency Savings is Necessary
•Report 2: Healthy Food is Good for You; Get Regular Exercise; Stress Reduction
Required:
Rewrite the headings so that they are parallel talking heads.Then develop a basic outline,complete with a report title,for each report based on the revised talking heads.

Accepted Answer

Report 1:
Talking Heads: Organize Your F

Question 19

An appendix contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most widely used report format for communication within an organization is the letter report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following headings is NOT parallel with the others?

The World Wide Web offers easy access to a universe of information; therefore,

With team-prepared proposals,the whole team typically works together on each section of the proposal.

Which report parts are the primary focus of short reports? List some report features that may be incorporated into short reports.

"Authorization was received from the IRS" is an example of a sentence using active voice.

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the appendix of a report?

A typical short report includes

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we)are generally acceptable in a formal report.

Which of the following is applicable to the development of headings for a report?

Which of the following guidelines is appropriate when preparing memo and letter reports?

A team of collaborative writers are preparing a procedures manual for the firm's employees.They have divided the writing task so that each writer is working on a different part of the manual at the same time; the team is applying

Conclusions are drawn by inference from research findings,while recommendations are the writer's opinion of what action should be taken based on the conclusions.

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to collaborative report preparation in a typical writing team?

Requirements for disclosure in companies' annual reports are consistent throughout the world.

When designed correctly,form reports save time and increase clerical accuracy over individually prepared reports.

A report that recommends to management the installation of a new computer system is an example of an internal proposal.

An appendix contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself.

The most widely used report format for communication within an organization is the letter report.

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

Which of the following headings is NOT parallel with the others?

The World Wide Web offers easy access to a universe of information; therefore,

With team-prepared proposals,the whole team typically works together on each section of the proposal.

Which report parts are the primary focus of short reports? List some report features that may be incorporated into short reports.

"Authorization was received from the IRS" is an example of a sentence using active voice.

An executive summary should only be used for long and complex reports.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the appendix of a report?

A typical short report includes

The use of first-person pronouns (I or we)are generally acceptable in a formal report.

Which of the following is applicable to the development of headings for a report?

Which of the following guidelines is appropriate when preparing memo and letter reports?

A team of collaborative writers are preparing a procedures manual for the firm's employees.They have divided the writing task so that each writer is working on a different part of the manual at the same time; the team is applying

Conclusions are drawn by inference from research findings,while recommendations are the writer's opinion of what action should be taken based on the conclusions.

Which of the following statements is FALSE in regard to collaborative report preparation in a typical writing team?

Requirements for disclosure in companies' annual reports are consistent throughout the world.

When designed correctly,form reports save time and increase clerical accuracy over individually prepared reports.

A report that recommends to management the installation of a new computer system is an example of an internal proposal.

An appendix contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself.

The most widely used report format for communication within an organization is the letter report.

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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