Question 1

Which is NOT true of visual aids in reports?

Accepted Answer

A) they should clarify the information in the report 
B) they should be referred to in the text 
C) abbreviations should not be used 
D) tables and figures are numbered as separate series 
A) they should clarify the information in the report 
B) they should be referred to in the text 
C) abbreviations should not be used 
D) tables and figures are numbered as separate series

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of headings in a report?

Accepted Answer

A) headings minimize white space 
B) headings spell out the significance of the material in a section 
C) headings act as signposts to guide the reader through the report 
D) all of these 
A) headings minimize white space 
B) headings spell out the significance of the material in a section 
C) headings act as signposts to guide the reader through the report 
D) all of these

Question 3

The final paragraph of a letter report should contain ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a statement of goodwill 
B) a summary 
C) authorization details 
D) a reminder of the contractual agreement 
A) a statement of goodwill 
B) a summary 
C) authorization details 
D) a reminder of the contractual agreement

Question 4

In what order is the groundwork of a report completed?

Accepted Answer

A) develop recommendations,define the problem,seek data 
B) define the problem,develop recommendations,seek data 
C) develop recommendations,seek data,define the problem 
D) seek data,define the problem,develop recommendations 
A) develop recommendations,define the problem,seek data 
B) define the problem,develop recommendations,seek data 
C) develop recommendations,seek data,define the problem 
D) seek data,define the problem,develop recommendations

Question 5

Which is an optional element in the introduction of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) a plan of development 
B) a statement of methodology 
C) definitions of key terms 
D) a statement of authorization 
A) a plan of development 
B) a statement of methodology 
C) definitions of key terms 
D) a statement of authorization

Question 6

Which of the following is the most dramatic visual aid?

Accepted Answer

A) table 
B) bar graph 
C) pie chart 
D) none of these 
A) table 
B) bar graph 
C) pie chart 
D) none of these

Question 7

When intended readers are internal to the organization,a letter report is the appropriate format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Direct order is usually the best arrangement of points for ______.

Accepted Answer

A) proposals 
B) negative news 
C) routine reports 
D) long formal reports 
A) proposals 
B) negative news 
C) routine reports 
D) long formal reports

Question 9

Formality and frequency are two elements by which reports can be classified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Generally,the title page is the first page for most formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is NOT true of visual aids in reports?

Which of the following is a function of headings in a report?

The final paragraph of a letter report should contain ______.

In what order is the groundwork of a report completed?

Which is an optional element in the introduction of a formal report?

Which of the following is the most dramatic visual aid?

When intended readers are internal to the organization,a letter report is the appropriate format.

Direct order is usually the best arrangement of points for ______.

Formality and frequency are two elements by which reports can be classified.

Generally,the title page is the first page for most formal reports.

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 is NOT true of visual aids in reports?

Which of the following is a function of headings in a report?

The final paragraph of a letter report should contain ______.

In what order is the groundwork of a report completed?

Which is an optional element in the introduction of a formal report?

Which of the following is the most dramatic visual aid?

When intended readers are internal to the organization,a letter report is the appropriate format.

Direct order is usually the best arrangement of points for ______.

Formality and frequency are two elements by which reports can be classified.

Generally,the title page is the first page for most formal reports.

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