Question 1

A report that recommends to management the adoption of a particular cell phone plan for company employees is an example of an internal proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare the parts according to the standard accepted arrangement. 
B)  Start with the hardest part of the proposal and then go on to another. 
C)  Arrange the parts in whatever order seems appropriate. 
D)  Write the proposal by beginning on line one, page one, and proceed to the end. 
A)  Prepare the parts according to the standard accepted arrangement. 
B)  Start with the hardest part of the proposal and then go on to another. 
C)  Arrange the parts in whatever order seems appropriate. 
D)  Write the proposal by beginning on line one, page one, and proceed to the end.

Question 5

Which of the following is correct concerning the analysis sections of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  An informational report typically ends with recommendations and has no summary or conclusions. 
B)  An analytical report typically has no summary or conclusions and ends with recommendations. 
C)  For short reports, the writer may place the summary, conclusions and recommendations together in one section. 
D)  None of the above is correct. 
A)  An informational report typically ends with recommendations and has no summary or conclusions. 
B)  An analytical report typically has no summary or conclusions and ends with recommendations. 
C)  For short reports, the writer may place the summary, conclusions and recommendations together in one section. 
D)  None of the above is correct.

Question 6

An analytical report

Accepted Answer

A)  is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions. 
B)  draws inferences in its body and therefore does not have a conclusions section. 
C)  neither a nor b is correct. 
D)  both a and b are correct. 
A)  is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions. 
B)  draws inferences in its body and therefore does not have a conclusions section. 
C)  neither a nor b is correct. 
D)  both a and b are correct.

Question 7

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building. The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

Accepted Answer

A)  external proposal 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  unsolicited proposal 
D)  internal proposal 
A)  external proposal 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  unsolicited proposal 
D)  internal proposal

Question 8

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning, appearance, and grammatical construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Word processing software can simplify the tedious task of creating a table of contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To solve a specific problem or answer research questions 
B)  To provide information on a specific problem 
C)  To provide information and summarize findings of research 
D)  To compare and contrast research on similar problems related to the topic 
A)  To solve a specific problem or answer research questions 
B)  To provide information on a specific problem 
C)  To provide information and summarize findings of research 
D)  To compare and contrast research on similar problems related to the topic

Question 14

Derek is writing a short report about his findings on the attitudes of custodial employees on the job. The audience for the report is Physical Plant management for the company. Which of the following formats should Derek use?

Accepted Answer

A)  letter format 
B)  memo format 
C)  form report 
D)  formal report 
A)  letter format 
B)  memo format 
C)  form report 
D)  formal report

Question 15

Businesses often develop their own report styles which may differ from standard style manuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The director of a professional organization who asks for a report on developing an online newsletter for members may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proposals are always directed to an external audience. 
B)  Proposals are only written in response to solicitations or request for proposals. 
C)  A simple price quotation may constitute a proposal. 
D)  All of the above are incorrect. 
A)  Proposals are always directed to an external audience. 
B)  Proposals are only written in response to solicitations or request for proposals. 
C)  A simple price quotation may constitute a proposal. 
D)  All of the above are incorrect.

Question 19

When the reference list of a report includes sources not cited in the report, it is referred to as a bibliography or works consulted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals, as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

An internal proposal justifies or recomm

A report that recommends to management the adoption of a particular cell phone plan for company employees 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.

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

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

Which of the following is correct concerning the analysis sections of a formal report?

An analytical report

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building. The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning, appearance, and grammatical construction.

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

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

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.

Word processing software can simplify the tedious task of creating a table of contents.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Derek is writing a short report about his findings on the attitudes of custodial employees on the job. The audience for the report is Physical Plant management for the company. Which of the following formats should Derek use?

Businesses often develop their own report styles which may differ from standard style manuals.

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

The director of a professional organization who asks for a report on developing an online newsletter for members may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

When the reference list of a report includes sources not cited in the report, it is referred to as a bibliography or works consulted.

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals, as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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

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Exam 11: Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

A report that recommends to management the adoption of a particular cell phone plan for company employees 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.

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

Which of the following is true concerning what the writer should do during the preparation of an effective proposal?

Which of the following is correct concerning the analysis sections of a formal report?

An analytical report

Rozell & Ramos Associates wants to ask companies to submit bids to design the lighting in their new building. The Associates will develop which of the following documents to solicit bids.

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in positioning, appearance, and grammatical construction.

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

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

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.

Word processing software can simplify the tedious task of creating a table of contents.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analytical report?

Derek is writing a short report about his findings on the attitudes of custodial employees on the job. The audience for the report is Physical Plant management for the company. Which of the following formats should Derek use?

Businesses often develop their own report styles which may differ from standard style manuals.

A manager who asks for a report on the best phone system for an office may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

The director of a professional organization who asks for a report on developing an online newsletter for members may request a justification report to support the recommended decision.

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the writing of proposals?

When the reference list of a report includes sources not cited in the report, it is referred to as a bibliography or works consulted.

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals, as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

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

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