Question 1

In addition to the title and submission date,the title page of a formal report should include information on ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  the authorizer and the preparer. 
B)  the authorizer and the recipient. 
C)  the contents. 
D)  the copyright. 
A)  the authorizer and the preparer. 
B)  the authorizer and the recipient. 
C)  the contents. 
D)  the copyright.

Question 2

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  every level of heading in the report plus all illustration and table titles. 
B)  only the top two or three levels of headings plus prefatory and supplementary parts. 
C)  everything but prefatory parts. 
D)  everything but supplementary parts. 
A)  every level of heading in the report plus all illustration and table titles. 
B)  only the top two or three levels of headings plus prefatory and supplementary parts. 
C)  everything but prefatory parts. 
D)  everything but supplementary parts.

Question 3

Which of the following is a supplementary part of a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letter of transmittal 
B)  Index 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Letter of authorization 
A)  Letter of transmittal 
B)  Index 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Letter of authorization

Question 4

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

Accepted Answer

Although prefatory parts are placed befo

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

(1)Complete details of the proposed solu

Question 6

The more formal a report,the greater number of components it is likely to contain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The organization of an unsolicited proposal is loosely based on the details in the RFP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The synopsis section of a formal report ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  is a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
B)  is a short summary containing subheadings and visual aids. 
C)  is usually anywhere from two to five pages. 
D)  is all of the above. 
A)  is a concise overview of the report's most important points. 
B)  is a short summary containing subheadings and visual aids. 
C)  is usually anywhere from two to five pages. 
D)  is all of the above.

Question 9

Materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  they are controversial. 
B)  they include bad news. 
C)  they are not directly relevant. 
D)  they are boring. 
A)  they are controversial. 
B)  they include bad news. 
C)  they are not directly relevant. 
D)  they are boring.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  essential for highlighting your competitive advantage. 
B)  useful if the proposal is fairly short. 
C)  placed in an appendix. 
D)  less useful than in a formal report. 
A)  essential for highlighting your competitive advantage. 
B)  useful if the proposal is fairly short. 
C)  placed in an appendix. 
D)  less useful than in a formal report.

Question 11

A(n)__________ synopsis presents the main points of a report in the order in which they appear in the text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ synopsis presents the main points of...

Question 12

Many reports,especially short ones,do not require a synopsis or executive summary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The letter of __________ conveys the report to the readers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The letter of __________ conveys the report...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is a plain sheet of...

Question 15

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

Accepted Answer

A synopsis (or abstract)is sim

Question 16

The letter of acceptance is the reply to the letter of authorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Formal proposals must be ____________________________

Accepted Answer

A)  produced with a high degree of polish and professionalism. 
B)  as brief as possible. 
C)  produced using presentation software. 
D)  produced in the same format as a formal report. 
A)  produced with a high degree of polish and professionalism. 
B)  as brief as possible. 
C)  produced using presentation software. 
D)  produced in the same format as a formal report.

Question 19

The most common items to include in an appendix are the bibliography and the index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include ___________________

Accepted Answer

A)  a letter of authorization. 
B)  a copy of the RFP. 
C)  an index. 
D)  visual aids. 
A)  a letter of authorization. 
B)  a copy of the RFP. 
C)  an index. 
D)  visual aids.

In addition to the title and submission date,the title page of a formal report should include information on ___________________

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

Which of the following is a supplementary part of a report?

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

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

The more formal a report,the greater number of components it is likely to contain.

The organization of an unsolicited proposal is loosely based on the details in the RFP.

The synopsis section of a formal report ___________________

Materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

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

A(n)__________ synopsis presents the main points of a report in the order in which they appear in the text.

Many reports,especially short ones,do not require a synopsis or executive summary.

The letter of __________ conveys the report to the readers.

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

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

The letter of acceptance is the reply to the letter of authorization.

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

Formal proposals must be ____________________________

The most common items to include in an appendix are the bibliography and the index.

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include ___________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Exam 13: Completing Reports and Proposals

In addition to the title and submission date,the title page of a formal report should include information on ___________________

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

Which of the following is a supplementary part of a report?

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

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

The more formal a report,the greater number of components it is likely to contain.

The organization of an unsolicited proposal is loosely based on the details in the RFP.

The synopsis section of a formal report ___________________

Materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

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

A(n)__________ synopsis presents the main points of a report in the order in which they appear in the text.

Many reports,especially short ones,do not require a synopsis or executive summary.

The letter of __________ conveys the report to the readers.

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

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

The letter of acceptance is the reply to the letter of authorization.

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

Formal proposals must be ____________________________

The most common items to include in an appendix are the bibliography and the index.

The prefatory parts of a formal proposal may include ___________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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