Question 1

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If your proposal is solicited,its introduction should refer to the RFP specifically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the introduction to a report on how to establish a paperless office,explaining the historical conditions or factors that led up to the report

Accepted Answer

A)  enables readers to understand how the opportunity developed. 
B)  is unnecessary in internal reports. 
C)  diminishes your credibility by wasting readers' time. 
D)  is necessary only in very formal reports. 
E)  is likely to convince the audience without any further information. 
A)  enables readers to understand how the opportunity developed. 
B)  is unnecessary in internal reports. 
C)  diminishes your credibility by wasting readers' time. 
D)  is necessary only in very formal reports. 
E)  is likely to convince the audience without any further information.

Question 4

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B)  CamCo Cost Reductions 
C)  Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D)  CamCo 
E)  Figure 1 
A)  How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B)  CamCo Cost Reductions 
C)  Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D)  CamCo 
E)  Figure 1

Question 6

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

Accepted Answer

A)  outline your conclusions or recommendations. 
B)  list all the sources from which you draw information. 
C)  provide a detailed description of your qualifications to write the report. 
D)  indicate why the subject of the report is important. 
E)  begin with a humorous anecdote. 
A)  outline your conclusions or recommendations. 
B)  list all the sources from which you draw information. 
C)  provide a detailed description of your qualifications to write the report. 
D)  indicate why the subject of the report is important. 
E)  begin with a humorous anecdote.

Question 7

The close of a proposal on health insurance would be the best place to ask the audience to call you for more information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When describing the data from visual aids in the text of your report,you should be sure to reiterate all the details of the data,rather than simply touching on the highlights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Effective websites always use a single tool (such as lists or informative headings)to help readers skim pages quickly,but never combine more than one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In solicited proposals,you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

Accepted Answer

A)  you know your readers reasonably well. 
B)  your report is internal. 
C)  the subject is controversial or complex. 
D)  the report is relatively short. 
E)  you are not confident in your conclusions. 
A)  you know your readers reasonably well. 
B)  your report is internal. 
C)  the subject is controversial or complex. 
D)  the report is relatively short. 
E)  you are not confident in your conclusions.

Question 12

One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it shows so much detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When preparing review sections in a report,

Accepted Answer

A)  always write them in narrative form, not as lists. 
B)  use multiple review sections if the report is long and complex. 
C)  introduce new facts and information to support the review points. 
D)  make it clear that readers can skip them if they want to. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  always write them in narrative form, not as lists. 
B)  use multiple review sections if the report is long and complex. 
C)  introduce new facts and information to support the review points. 
D)  make it clear that readers can skip them if they want to. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 14

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a table. 
B)  a pie chart. 
C)  a line chart. 
D)  an organization chart. 
E)  a flowchart. 
A)  a table. 
B)  a pie chart. 
C)  a line chart. 
D)  an organization chart. 
E)  a flowchart.

Question 15

Short titles such as "Refineries" intrigue audiences and encourage them to pay careful attention to your visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

Accepted Answer

A)  line chart. 
B)  flowchart. 
C)  scatter diagram. 
D)  pie chart. 
E)  Gantt chart. 
A)  line chart. 
B)  flowchart. 
C)  scatter diagram. 
D)  pie chart. 
E)  Gantt chart.

Question 17

Transitional words and phrases

Accepted Answer

A)  tie ideas together and show how one thought is related to another. 
B)  help overcome poor organization. 
C)  are essential to analytical reports but unnecessary in informational reports. 
D)  generally confuse readers, especially in online reports. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  tie ideas together and show how one thought is related to another. 
B)  help overcome poor organization. 
C)  are essential to analytical reports but unnecessary in informational reports. 
D)  generally confuse readers, especially in online reports. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 18

List three ways to increase the formality of business reports.

Accepted Answer

Compared to less formal documents,formal

Question 19

Statements such as "Cyberdyne has more than 25 years of experience providing effective software solutions" are inappropriate for formal proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted. 
B)  First, let me begin by introducing our team. 
C)  The next section discusses the advantages of advertising on the Internet. 
D)  Okay, now for the mundane part. 
E)  You probably won't like this, but here it comes. 
A)  Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted. 
B)  First, let me begin by introducing our team. 
C)  The next section discusses the advantages of advertising on the Internet. 
D)  Okay, now for the mundane part. 
E)  You probably won't like this, but here it comes.

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

If your proposal is solicited,its introduction should refer to the RFP specifically.

In the introduction to a report on how to establish a paperless office,explaining the historical conditions or factors that led up to the report

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual aid?

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

The close of a proposal on health insurance would be the best place to ask the audience to call you for more information.

When describing the data from visual aids in the text of your report,you should be sure to reiterate all the details of the data,rather than simply touching on the highlights.

Effective websites always use a single tool (such as lists or informative headings)to help readers skim pages quickly,but never combine more than one.

In solicited proposals,you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it shows so much detail.

When preparing review sections in a report,

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

Short titles such as "Refineries" intrigue audiences and encourage them to pay careful attention to your visuals.

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

Transitional words and phrases

List three ways to increase the formality of business reports.

Statements such as "Cyberdyne has more than 25 years of experience providing effective software solutions" are inappropriate for formal proposals.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and 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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Completing 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

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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Exam 12: Writing Reports and Proposals

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

If your proposal is solicited,its introduction should refer to the RFP specifically.

In the introduction to a report on how to establish a paperless office,explaining the historical conditions or factors that led up to the report

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual aid?

The introduction (or opening)of a business report or proposal should always

The close of a proposal on health insurance would be the best place to ask the audience to call you for more information.

When describing the data from visual aids in the text of your report,you should be sure to reiterate all the details of the data,rather than simply touching on the highlights.

Effective websites always use a single tool (such as lists or informative headings)to help readers skim pages quickly,but never combine more than one.

In solicited proposals,you have more freedom in terms of scope and organization than you do in unsolicited proposals.

The writing style for a report should be more formal if

One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it shows so much detail.

When preparing review sections in a report,

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

Short titles such as "Refineries" intrigue audiences and encourage them to pay careful attention to your visuals.

The best visual for illustrating a manufacturer's quality control process would be a

Transitional words and phrases

List three ways to increase the formality of business reports.

Statements such as "Cyberdyne has more than 25 years of experience providing effective software solutions" are inappropriate for formal proposals.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Mastering Team Skills and 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

Planning Reports and Proposals

Completing 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

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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