Question 1

The close of a formal proposal emphasizes the benefits that readers will realize from your solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When should you include a separate list of illustrations with your report?

Accepted Answer

You should create a separate list of ill

Question 3

What is normally included in the body of a business report?

Accepted Answer

The body of a business report normally c

Question 4

The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Briefly explain the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis.

Accepted Answer

Whereas an informative synopsis presents

Question 6

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 7

The letter of transmittal should always use the indirect approach,especially if the report is an analytical one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You've used information from several websites to support your argument in a formal report.You should

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry about documenting the sources since that's only necessary in school-not in business. 
B)  provide information on your sources only if the audience requests it. 
C)  clearly document the sources in the report. 
D)  determine whether the websites are copyrighted, and then decide whether or not to document them. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  not worry about documenting the sources since that's only necessary in school-not in business. 
B)  provide information on your sources only if the audience requests it. 
C)  clearly document the sources in the report. 
D)  determine whether the websites are copyrighted, and then decide whether or not to document them. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 9

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendixes.

Accepted Answer

Appendixes commonly include questionnair

Question 10

If you will create a PDF file of a business report for electronic distribution,each entry in the table of contents should be

Accepted Answer

A)  italicized. 
B)  in boldface type. 
C)  in all caps. 
D)  a clickable link that takes readers to the appropriate place in the report. 
E)  underlined. 
A)  italicized. 
B)  in boldface type. 
C)  in all caps. 
D)  a clickable link that takes readers to the appropriate place in the report. 
E)  underlined.

Question 11

Materials in an appendix are not incorporated into the text because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are controversial. 
B)  they include bad news. 
C)  they are too long, or not relevant to everyone in the audience. 
D)  they are boring. 
E)  they are completely unrelated to the report. 
A)  they are controversial. 
B)  they include bad news. 
C)  they are too long, or not relevant to everyone in the audience. 
D)  they are boring. 
E)  they are completely unrelated to the report.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ending 
B)  Take-Aways 
C)  Final Thoughts 
D)  The Point 
E)  Summary 
A)  Ending 
B)  Take-Aways 
C)  Final Thoughts 
D)  The Point 
E)  Summary

Question 13

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages,except that it

Accepted Answer

A)  requires far less effort. 
B)  takes much less time. 
C)  may take considerably more time. 
D)  can be accomplished entirely by common word processing software. 
E)  is only rarely required. 
A)  requires far less effort. 
B)  takes much less time. 
C)  may take considerably more time. 
D)  can be accomplished entirely by common word processing software. 
E)  is only rarely required.

Question 14

You should include a title fly with business reports when you want to

Accepted Answer

A)  give the name of the company for which the report has been prepared. 
B)  add a touch of formality to the report. 
C)  protect the report from dirt and careless handling. 
D)  provide a page for the reader to make notes on. 
E)  make it easier for readers to get straight to the text of your report. 
A)  give the name of the company for which the report has been prepared. 
B)  add a touch of formality to the report. 
C)  protect the report from dirt and careless handling. 
D)  provide a page for the reader to make notes on. 
E)  make it easier for readers to get straight to the text of your report.

Question 15

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

Accepted Answer

A)  all the secondary sources consulted in preparing the report. 
B)  more than ten entries. 
C)  only those secondary works that were mentioned in the report. 
D)  anonymous sources. 
E)  sources that you feel uncertain about. 
A)  all the secondary sources consulted in preparing the report. 
B)  more than ten entries. 
C)  only those secondary works that were mentioned in the report. 
D)  anonymous sources. 
E)  sources that you feel uncertain about.

Question 16

An executive summary

Accepted Answer

A)  is never longer than a few paragraphs. 
B)  may contain headings and visual aids. 
C)  comes before the synopsis in the prefatory section of a report. 
D)  is always included with reports longer than 10 pages. 
E)  is the same thing as a synopsis. 
A)  is never longer than a few paragraphs. 
B)  may contain headings and visual aids. 
C)  comes before the synopsis in the prefatory section of a report. 
D)  is always included with reports longer than 10 pages. 
E)  is the same thing as a synopsis.

Question 17

Acknowledging sources in the body of a report is appropriate for academic work,but never in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The prefatory parts of a report should

Accepted Answer

A)  help readers decide whether and how they need to read the report. 
B)  be prepared and written before the text of the report. 
C)  include an introduction to the report. 
D)  not require any revision once they are written. 
E)  do all of the above. 
A)  help readers decide whether and how they need to read the report. 
B)  be prepared and written before the text of the report. 
C)  include an introduction to the report. 
D)  not require any revision once they are written. 
E)  do all of the above.

Question 19

An index

Accepted Answer

A)  may include the names of important persons mentioned in your report. 
B)  lists only the names of authors cited in the report. 
C)  is never necessary in business reports. 
D)  should always be prepared by someone other than the author of the report. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  may include the names of important persons mentioned in your report. 
B)  lists only the names of authors cited in the report. 
C)  is never necessary in business reports. 
D)  should always be prepared by someone other than the author of the report. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 20

An index is necessary only if your report is going to be published.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The close of a formal proposal emphasizes the benefits that readers will realize from your solution.

When should you include a separate list of illustrations with your report?

What is normally included in the body of a business report?

The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

Briefly explain the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis.

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

The letter of transmittal should always use the indirect approach,especially if the report is an analytical one.

You've used information from several websites to support your argument in a formal report.You should

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendixes.

If you will create a PDF file of a business report for electronic distribution,each entry in the table of contents should be

Materials in an appendix are not incorporated into the text because

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages,except that it

You should include a title fly with business reports when you want to

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

An executive summary

Acknowledging sources in the body of a report is appropriate for academic work,but never in business.

The prefatory parts of a report should

An index

An index is necessary only if your report is going to be published.

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Completing Business Messages

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Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

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Exam 13: Completing Reports and Proposals

The close of a formal proposal emphasizes the benefits that readers will realize from your solution.

When should you include a separate list of illustrations with your report?

What is normally included in the body of a business report?

The table of contents should always include all levels of headings for the report.

Briefly explain the difference between an informative synopsis and a descriptive synopsis.

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

The letter of transmittal should always use the indirect approach,especially if the report is an analytical one.

You've used information from several websites to support your argument in a formal report.You should

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendixes.

If you will create a PDF file of a business report for electronic distribution,each entry in the table of contents should be

Materials in an appendix are not incorporated into the text because

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages,except that it

You should include a title fly with business reports when you want to

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report is labeled "Works Cited" when it contains

An executive summary

Acknowledging sources in the body of a report is appropriate for academic work,but never in business.

The prefatory parts of a report should

An index

An index is necessary only if your report is going to be published.

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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