Question 1

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Accepted Answer

The letter of transmittal introduces you

Question 2

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

Accepted Answer

Proofreading reports and proposals is si

Question 4

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

Accepted Answer

RFPs usually have specific instructions

Question 5

If a proposal is unsolicited,the letter of transmittal should follow the format for persuasive messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

Accepted Answer

A)  consult with more-experienced report writers. 
B)  figure out what kinds of information will most help your readers follow and comprehend the report. 
C)  put in as many standard topics as you can cover in 10 pages or less. 
D)  do a quick survey of potential readers. 
E)  skim the report quickly, and list what you remember. 
A)  consult with more-experienced report writers. 
B)  figure out what kinds of information will most help your readers follow and comprehend the report. 
C)  put in as many standard topics as you can cover in 10 pages or less. 
D)  do a quick survey of potential readers. 
E)  skim the report quickly, and list what you remember.

Question 7

The synopsis of a formal report may also be called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract. 
B)  thesis. 
C)  snapshot. 
D)  quick view. 
E)  outline. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  thesis. 
C)  snapshot. 
D)  quick view. 
E)  outline.

Question 8

In preparing a formal report,how can you ensure the accuracy of your table of contents?

Accepted Answer

To help ensure accuracy,it is best to co

Question 9

A synopsis of a 15-page report should usually be at least two pages long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the three categories of report components?

Accepted Answer

The three categories of report component

Question 12

The letter of transmittal should

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss the scope and methods of the project. 
B)  highlight important sections of the report. 
C)  thank the reader for the assignment, if appropriate. 
D)  do all of the above. 
E)  do nothing more than thank readers for their interest in your report. 
A)  discuss the scope and methods of the project. 
B)  highlight important sections of the report. 
C)  thank the reader for the assignment, if appropriate. 
D)  do all of the above. 
E)  do nothing more than thank readers for their interest in your report.

Question 13

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

Accepted Answer

A)  before the text is written. 
B)  as you are drafting the text. 
C)  as you prepare the list of references. 
D)  along with the footnotes or endnotes. 
E)  after the report is complete, thoroughly edited, and proofed. 
A)  before the text is written. 
B)  as you are drafting the text. 
C)  as you prepare the list of references. 
D)  along with the footnotes or endnotes. 
E)  after the report is complete, thoroughly edited, and proofed.

Question 14

The body of a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A)  capture the reader's attention. 
B)  explain the complete details of the solution. 
C)  make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
D)  aggressively attack any other companies competing for the audience's business. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  capture the reader's attention. 
B)  explain the complete details of the solution. 
C)  make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
D)  aggressively attack any other companies competing for the audience's business. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 15

In a proposal designed to persuade clients to order surge protection equipment from your company,the close should

Accepted Answer

A)  outline the report's key findings. 
B)  include your analysis of the data you've presented. 
C)  describe the action(s) you would like readers to take. 
D)  answer the questions that led to the report. 
E)  tell readers they can choose not to make a purchase, but they will regret it. 
A)  outline the report's key findings. 
B)  include your analysis of the data you've presented. 
C)  describe the action(s) you would like readers to take. 
D)  answer the questions that led to the report. 
E)  tell readers they can choose not to make a purchase, but they will regret it.

Question 16

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,the prefatory parts are usually written first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

Accepted Answer

An ideal approach to proofing a report o

Question 18

The primary difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis is

Accepted Answer

A)  the descriptive synopsis is more detailed. 
B)  the informative synopsis is more detailed. 
C)  the informative synopsis omits the report findings. 
D)  the descriptive synopsis is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach. 
E)  none of the above-there are no significant differences. 
A)  the descriptive synopsis is more detailed. 
B)  the informative synopsis is more detailed. 
C)  the informative synopsis omits the report findings. 
D)  the descriptive synopsis is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach. 
E)  none of the above-there are no significant differences.

Question 19

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

Accepted Answer

A)  reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B)  the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C)  reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
D)  audience expectations are usually lower when it comes to reports. 
E)  none of the above-reports do not differ significantly from other business messages. 
A)  reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B)  the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C)  reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
D)  audience expectations are usually lower when it comes to reports. 
E)  none of the above-reports do not differ significantly from other business messages.

Question 20

You're sending an unsolicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasive messages. 
B)  bad-news messages. 
C)  good-news messages. 
D)  routine messages. 
E)  operational reports. 
A)  persuasive messages. 
B)  bad-news messages. 
C)  good-news messages. 
D)  routine messages. 
E)  operational reports.

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

If a proposal is unsolicited,the letter of transmittal should follow the format for persuasive messages.

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

The synopsis of a formal report may also be called a(n)

In preparing a formal report,how can you ensure the accuracy of your table of contents?

A synopsis of a 15-page report should usually be at least two pages long.

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

What are the three categories of report components?

The letter of transmittal should

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

The body of a proposal should

In a proposal designed to persuade clients to order surge protection equipment from your company,the close should

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,the prefatory parts are usually written first.

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

The primary difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis is

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

You're sending an unsolicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

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Exam 13: Completing Reports and Proposals

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

How does proofreading reports and proposals differ from proofreading other business messages?

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

If a proposal is unsolicited,the letter of transmittal should follow the format for persuasive messages.

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to

The synopsis of a formal report may also be called a(n)

In preparing a formal report,how can you ensure the accuracy of your table of contents?

A synopsis of a 15-page report should usually be at least two pages long.

A synopsis or executive summary is usually less useful in a formal proposal than in other types of formal reports.

What are the three categories of report components?

The letter of transmittal should

To help ensure accuracy,the table of contents for a formal report should be prepared

The body of a proposal should

In a proposal designed to persuade clients to order surge protection equipment from your company,the close should

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,the prefatory parts are usually written first.

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

The primary difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis is

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

You're sending an unsolicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

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

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

Handbook of Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage

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