Question 1

In the context of business reports, projecting positivity is more important than projecting objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nearly all reports, especially those that are more than a few pages long, contain a bibliography at the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When too much of the report is in bullet points, it can create a choppy, staccato-like effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To project objectivity in a report, you should _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ensure that your enthusiasm and strong positive emotion do not appear to cloud your judgment 
B) use indirect quotations when the quotation contains a particularly compelling combination of words 
C) use bulleting and enumerated lists to help readers rapidly process and group information 
D) provide a memo of transmittal with the report 
E) combine information from your various sources in novel and insightful ways 
A) ensure that your enthusiasm and strong positive emotion do not appear to cloud your judgment 
B) use indirect quotations when the quotation contains a particularly compelling combination of words 
C) use bulleting and enumerated lists to help readers rapidly process and group information 
D) provide a memo of transmittal with the report 
E) combine information from your various sources in novel and insightful ways

Question 5

If you've developed the report by yourself, there is no need to get other perspectives before you officially submit it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following components of a formal report falls under the category of "back matter"?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive summary 
B) Bibliography 
C) Table of contents 
D) Title page 
E) Memo of transmittal 
A) Executive summary 
B) Bibliography 
C) Table of contents 
D) Title page 
E) Memo of transmittal

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to help readers rapidly process and group information in a report?

Accepted Answer

A) Including a title page in the report 
B) Using the MLA instead of the APA, documentation system for the report 
C)   Using bulleting and enumerated lists in the report 
D)   Including a memo of transmittal in the report. 
E)   Including a glossary in the report 
A) Including a title page in the report 
B) Using the MLA instead of the APA, documentation system for the report 
C)   Using bulleting and enumerated lists in the report 
D)   Including a memo of transmittal in the report. 
E)   Including a glossary in the report

Question 8

In addition to being based on facts and conclusions in the report, recommendations must be:

Accepted Answer

A) simple and plagiarized. 
B) methodical and skeptical. 
C) sufficiently sketchy and extravagant. 
D) specific and actionable. 
E) equivocal and shifty. 
A) simple and plagiarized. 
B) methodical and skeptical. 
C) sufficiently sketchy and extravagant. 
D) specific and actionable. 
E) equivocal and shifty.

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to be included in the cover page of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) List of secondary sources 
B) Glossary 
C) Date of submission 
D) Mission statement 
E) Appendix 
A) List of secondary sources 
B) Glossary 
C) Date of submission 
D) Mission statement 
E) Appendix

Question 10

What is the function of a problem statement in a report?

Accepted Answer

Placing a clear statement of the central

Question 11

Which of the following is a guideline for reviewing business reports?

Accepted Answer

A) While reviewing a business report, make sure that your report projects more positivity than objectivity. 
B) Avoid discussing the report with the ultimate decision makers. 
C) As you review the report, run through it numerous times, each time considering a different perspective. 
D) Avoid getting others' perspective on your report because different people will have different opinions. 
E) Review your report only if it deals with marketing strategies. 
A) While reviewing a business report, make sure that your report projects more positivity than objectivity. 
B) Avoid discussing the report with the ultimate decision makers. 
C) As you review the report, run through it numerous times, each time considering a different perspective. 
D) Avoid getting others' perspective on your report because different people will have different opinions. 
E) Review your report only if it deals with marketing strategies.

Question 12

Explain the importance of positivity and objectivity in creating reports.

Accepted Answer

Achieving a positive, can-do tone in you

Question 13

Generally, an executive summary should be about _____ long for every 10 to 20 pages in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) two pages 
B) five pages 
C) one page 
D) three pages 
E) four pages 
A) two pages 
B) five pages 
C) one page 
D) three pages 
E) four pages

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about a table of contents?

Accepted Answer

A) A table of contents demonstrates the basic logic of a report. 
B) A table of contents is expected for nearly any report over ten pages long. 
C) A table of contents is typically used to summarize the most important contents of a report. 
D) A table of contents helps establish the purpose and value of the report. 
E) A table of contents is typically included in a report as a part of the glossary. 
A) A table of contents demonstrates the basic logic of a report. 
B) A table of contents is expected for nearly any report over ten pages long. 
C) A table of contents is typically used to summarize the most important contents of a report. 
D) A table of contents helps establish the purpose and value of the report. 
E) A table of contents is typically included in a report as a part of the glossary.

Question 15

APA and MLA are types of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) indices 
B) tone choices 
C) documentation systems 
D) bibliographies 
E) research guidelines 
A) indices 
B) tone choices 
C) documentation systems 
D) bibliographies 
E) research guidelines

Question 16

_____ helps you ensure that your report is fair and effective.

Accepted Answer

A) Reviewing the entire report in just one sitting 
B) Using the APA rather than the MLA documentation system 
C) Reviewing your report by imagining yourself in the position of decision makers 
D) Giving more importance to positivity rather than objectivity 
E) Not discussing your report with others, since they might have contradicting opinions 
A) Reviewing the entire report in just one sitting 
B) Using the APA rather than the MLA documentation system 
C) Reviewing your report by imagining yourself in the position of decision makers 
D) Giving more importance to positivity rather than objectivity 
E) Not discussing your report with others, since they might have contradicting opinions

Question 17

Generally, the formal reports that are submitted to external decision makers do not include a cover page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about headings?

Accepted Answer

A) A report should include headings only if it contains attachments. 
B) Reports that are two or more pages long require third-level headings. 
C) At a minimum, you should include first-level headings. 
D) If a report contains appendices, then headings must not be used. 
E) Headings should not be descriptive. 
A) A report should include headings only if it contains attachments. 
B) Reports that are two or more pages long require third-level headings. 
C) At a minimum, you should include first-level headings. 
D) If a report contains appendices, then headings must not be used. 
E) Headings should not be descriptive.

Question 19

The purpose of tables and charts is first and foremost to fit into the story line you have established for your report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Problem statements in business reports are most effective when they conceal the urgency of the problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the context of business reports, projecting positivity is more important than projecting objectivity.

Nearly all reports, especially those that are more than a few pages long, contain a bibliography at the beginning.

When too much of the report is in bullet points, it can create a choppy, staccato-like effect.

To project objectivity in a report, you should _____.

If you've developed the report by yourself, there is no need to get other perspectives before you officially submit it.

Which of the following components of a formal report falls under the category of "back matter"?

Which of the following is most likely to help readers rapidly process and group information in a report?

In addition to being based on facts and conclusions in the report, recommendations must be:

Which of the following is most likely to be included in the cover page of a report?

What is the function of a problem statement in a report?

Which of the following is a guideline for reviewing business reports?

Explain the importance of positivity and objectivity in creating reports.

Generally, an executive summary should be about _____ long for every 10 to 20 pages in the report.

Which of the following statements is true about a table of contents?

APA and MLA are types of _____.

_____ helps you ensure that your report is fair and effective.

Generally, the formal reports that are submitted to external decision makers do not include a cover page.

Which of the following statements is true about headings?

The purpose of tables and charts is first and foremost to fit into the story line you have established for your report.

Problem statements in business reports are most effective when they conceal the urgency of the problems.

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Global Communication and Diversity

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Delivering Presentations

Employment Communications

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Exam 13: Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

In the context of business reports, projecting positivity is more important than projecting objectivity.

Nearly all reports, especially those that are more than a few pages long, contain a bibliography at the beginning.

When too much of the report is in bullet points, it can create a choppy, staccato-like effect.

To project objectivity in a report, you should _____.

If you've developed the report by yourself, there is no need to get other perspectives before you officially submit it.

Which of the following components of a formal report falls under the category of "back matter"?

Which of the following is most likely to help readers rapidly process and group information in a report?

In addition to being based on facts and conclusions in the report, recommendations must be:

Which of the following is most likely to be included in the cover page of a report?

What is the function of a problem statement in a report?

Which of the following is a guideline for reviewing business reports?

Explain the importance of positivity and objectivity in creating reports.

Generally, an executive summary should be about _____ long for every 10 to 20 pages in the report.

Which of the following statements is true about a table of contents?

APA and MLA are types of _____.

_____ helps you ensure that your report is fair and effective.

Generally, the formal reports that are submitted to external decision makers do not include a cover page.

Which of the following statements is true about headings?

The purpose of tables and charts is first and foremost to fit into the story line you have established for your report.

Problem statements in business reports are most effective when they conceal the urgency of the problems.

Establishing Credibility

Interpersonal Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Team Communication and Difficult Conversations

Global Communication and Diversity

Creating Effective Business Messages

Improving Readability With Style and Design

Email and Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication

Social Media for Business Communication

Routine Business Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Research and Business Proposals and Planning for Business Reports

Planning Presentations

Delivering Presentations

Employment Communications

Filters