Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of business reports?

Accepted Answer

A) data transfer 
B) proposing a solution to some problem 
C) providing information that helps the organization achieve its objectives 
D) all of these 
A) data transfer 
B) proposing a solution to some problem 
C) providing information that helps the organization achieve its objectives 
D) all of these

Question 2

Indirect order is usually preferred for short reports and proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do headings in a report indicate the relative significance of the material?

Accepted Answer

The recommended heading system tells the

Question 4

Long reports tend to have a more informal appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The title page serves to motivate the reader to read,interpret,and use the formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The introduction of a memo report should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) purpose 
B) data sources 
C) scope 
D) all of these 
A) purpose 
B) data sources 
C) scope 
D) all of these

Question 7

An example of an informal business report is a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

A) trip report 
B) proposal 
C) RFP 
D) annual report 
A) trip report 
B) proposal 
C) RFP 
D) annual report

Question 8

The groundwork or preliminary effort a report writer makes before the report is written often takes more time than actually writing the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The formality of a report depends on ______.

Accepted Answer

A) its significance 
B) precedent 
C) effort 
D) all of these 
A) its significance 
B) precedent 
C) effort 
D) all of these

Question 10

The executive summary of a formal report is also known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) heading 
B) table of contents 
C) recap 
D) synopsis 
A) heading 
B) table of contents 
C) recap 
D) synopsis

Question 11

A memo report ______.

Accepted Answer

A) always uses direct order 
B) employs headings 
C) always includes bulleted lists 
D) does not include visual aids 
A) always uses direct order 
B) employs headings 
C) always includes bulleted lists 
D) does not include visual aids

Question 12

What purposes does the transmittal document serve?

Accepted Answer

The transmittal document serves to carry

Question 13

Organization by ______ is the most common organizational plan because it is so broad.

Accepted Answer

A) quantity or size 
B) criteria or factors 
C) place 
D) quality 
A) quantity or size 
B) criteria or factors 
C) place 
D) quality

Question 14

Explain the differences between dramatic and informational visual aids.Why is the line graph both dramatic and informational?

Accepted Answer

Dramatic visual aids make their points e

Question 15

Headings are a useful tool in guiding the reader through the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the steps in composing an executive summary for a report?

Accepted Answer

The challenge is to shrink the report do

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered back matter of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) glossary 
B) bibliography 
C) acknowledgments 
D) appendix 
A) glossary 
B) bibliography 
C) acknowledgments 
D) appendix

Question 18

Which is NOT a correct form of back matter?

Accepted Answer

A) a reference list of secondary research 
B) an executive summary 
C) a bibliography of useful sources 
D) supplemental material that would interrupt the continuity of the report proper 
A) a reference list of secondary research 
B) an executive summary 
C) a bibliography of useful sources 
D) supplemental material that would interrupt the continuity of the report proper

Question 19

The report's title page includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the heading "Title Page" 
B) the report's title 
C) identifications of the writer and the intended reader(s) 
D) date 
A) the heading "Title Page" 
B) the report's title 
C) identifications of the writer and the intended reader(s) 
D) date

Question 20

Back matter is optional for a formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a function of business reports?

Indirect order is usually preferred for short reports and proposals.

How do headings in a report indicate the relative significance of the material?

Long reports tend to have a more informal appearance.

The title page serves to motivate the reader to read,interpret,and use the formal report.

The introduction of a memo report should include which of the following?

An example of an informal business report is a(n)______.

The groundwork or preliminary effort a report writer makes before the report is written often takes more time than actually writing the report.

The formality of a report depends on ______.

The executive summary of a formal report is also known as the ______.

A memo report ______.

What purposes does the transmittal document serve?

Organization by ______ is the most common organizational plan because it is so broad.

Explain the differences between dramatic and informational visual aids.Why is the line graph both dramatic and informational?

Headings are a useful tool in guiding the reader through the report.

What are the steps in composing an executive summary for a report?

Which of the following is NOT considered back matter of a formal report?

Which is NOT a correct form of back matter?

The report's title page includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Back matter is optional for a formal report.

Communicating in Contemporary Organizations

Understanding the Managerial Communication Process

Communicating With Technology

Managing Meetings and Teams

Making Presentations

Communicating Visually

Writing in the Workplace

Writing Routine Messages

Listening

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Across Cultures

Managing Conflict

Negotiating

Conducting Interviews

Filters

Exam 9: Writing Reports and Proposals

Which of the following is NOT a function of business reports?

Indirect order is usually preferred for short reports and proposals.

How do headings in a report indicate the relative significance of the material?

Long reports tend to have a more informal appearance.

The title page serves to motivate the reader to read,interpret,and use the formal report.

The introduction of a memo report should include which of the following?

An example of an informal business report is a(n)______.

The groundwork or preliminary effort a report writer makes before the report is written often takes more time than actually writing the report.

The formality of a report depends on ______.

The executive summary of a formal report is also known as the ______.

A memo report ______.

What purposes does the transmittal document serve?

Organization by ______ is the most common organizational plan because it is so broad.

Explain the differences between dramatic and informational visual aids.Why is the line graph both dramatic and informational?

Headings are a useful tool in guiding the reader through the report.

What are the steps in composing an executive summary for a report?

Which of the following is NOT considered back matter of a formal report?

Which is NOT a correct form of back matter?

The report's title page includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Back matter is optional for a formal report.

Communicating in Contemporary Organizations

Understanding the Managerial Communication Process

Communicating With Technology

Managing Meetings and Teams

Making Presentations

Communicating Visually

Writing in the Workplace

Writing Routine Messages

Listening

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Across Cultures

Managing Conflict

Negotiating

Conducting Interviews

Filters