Question 1

To avoid sounding repetitious in a formal business report,

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A)  vary your presentation of the information slightly. 
B)  do not include information that has been presented elsewhere. 
C)  skip the introduction if it contains information that has been presented elsewhere. 
D)  word the information in exactly the same way you did in a previous section of the report. 
A)  vary your presentation of the information slightly. 
B)  do not include information that has been presented elsewhere. 
C)  skip the introduction if it contains information that has been presented elsewhere. 
D)  word the information in exactly the same way you did in a previous section of the report. A

Question 2

Most proposals are solicited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In a formal report, the transmittal letter or memorandum usually

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A)  follows the indirect plan. 
B)  uses no contractions or first-person pronouns. 
C)  highlights the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 
D)  is as formal as the report itself. 
A)  follows the indirect plan. 
B)  uses no contractions or first-person pronouns. 
C)  highlights the report's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 
D)  is as formal as the report itself. C

Question 4

What is the best advice for preparing an executive summary of a formal business report?

Accepted Answer

A)  To add variety to your report, prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B)  Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C)  Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D)  Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive. 
A)  To add variety to your report, prepare your executive summary in a different sequence from the report itself. 
B)  Use a lot of technical language to impress your reader. 
C)  Begin the executive summary with your purpose. 
D)  Make the executive summary as long as necessary to be persuasive.

Question 5

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope 
B)  Significance 
C)  Background 
D)  Authorization 
A)  Scope 
B)  Significance 
C)  Background 
D)  Authorization

Question 6

Which of the following statements about business plans is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business plans are generally written in response to RFPs. 
B)  A business plan is another form of proposal. 
C)  A business plan is critical for securing financial support of any kind. 
D)  The reader of a business plan is typically a bank loan officer, a venture capitalist, or an investor. 
A)  Business plans are generally written in response to RFPs. 
B)  A business plan is another form of proposal. 
C)  A business plan is critical for securing financial support of any kind. 
D)  The reader of a business plan is typically a bank loan officer, a venture capitalist, or an investor.

Question 7

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Redesign the Web site to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n)____________________ is a brief summary (typically one page)of a proposal's highlights intended for specialists or for technical readers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a brief summary (typically one...

Question 10

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

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A)  style. 
B)  size and format. 
C)  emotional and rational appeals. 
D)  persuasive techniques used. 
A)  style. 
B)  size and format. 
C)  emotional and rational appeals. 
D)  persuasive techniques used.

Question 11

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report.Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

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A)  Describing the events leading up to the problem or need 
B)  Summarizing what other authors and researchers have published on the report topic 
C)  Providing a detailed analysis of the problem 
D)  Defining key terms 
A)  Describing the events leading up to the problem or need 
B)  Summarizing what other authors and researchers have published on the report topic 
C)  Providing a detailed analysis of the problem 
D)  Defining key terms

Question 13

Which of the following appears in the market analysis section of a business plan?

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A)  A discussion of barriers to entry 
B)  An overview of complementary products and services 
C)  A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  A discussion of barriers to entry 
B)  An overview of complementary products and services 
C)  A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of your direct and indirect competitors 
D)  All of these choices

Question 14

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

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The answer of Include a realistic start-up budget and an...

Question 15

Items such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Items such as résumés of principal investigators,...

Question 16

Because they are written for managers and decision-makers, ____________________ summaries should not contain technical jargon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because they are written for managers and...

Question 17

The letter of transmittal and/or executive summary of a business plan should

Accepted Answer

A)  include a concise mission statement for your business. 
B)  provide your name and contact information. 
C)  describe your business, explaining the reasons it will succeed. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  include a concise mission statement for your business. 
B)  provide your name and contact information. 
C)  describe your business, explaining the reasons it will succeed. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 18

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most internal proposals are written in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
B)  Most proposals are unsolicited. 
C)  Proposals are legal contracts. 
D)  Most proposals are internal. 
A)  Most internal proposals are written in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
B)  Most proposals are unsolicited. 
C)  Proposals are legal contracts. 
D)  Most proposals are internal.

Question 19

An abstract included with a formal proposal is typically

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A)  one page long. 
B)  three to four pages long. 
C)  five to six pages long. 
D)  up to 10 percent of the original text. 
A)  one page long. 
B)  three to four pages long. 
C)  five to six pages long. 
D)  up to 10 percent of the original text.

Question 20

The appendixes of a business plan might include promotional materials and product photos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To avoid sounding repetitious in a formal business report,

Most proposals are solicited.

In a formal report, the transmittal letter or memorandum usually

What is the best advice for preparing an executive summary of a formal business report?

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

Which of the following statements about business plans is least accurate?

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Redesign the Web site to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

A(n)____________________ is a brief summary (typically one page)of a proposal's highlights intended for specialists or for technical readers.

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report.Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

Which of the following appears in the market analysis section of a business plan?

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

Items such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

Because they are written for managers and decision-makers, ____________________ summaries should not contain technical jargon.

The letter of transmittal and/or executive summary of a business plan should

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

An abstract included with a formal proposal is typically

The appendixes of a business plan might include promotional materials and product photos.

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Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

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Exam 13: Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

To avoid sounding repetitious in a formal business report,

Most proposals are solicited.

In a formal report, the transmittal letter or memorandum usually

What is the best advice for preparing an executive summary of a formal business report?

In an introduction to a formal report, what section identifies who commissioned the report?

Which of the following statements about business plans is least accurate?

The conclusions should always be placed in a separate section following the body of a formal business report.

Redesign the Web site to reduce the number of steps needed to place an order shows effective wording for a formal report recommendation.

A(n)____________________ is a brief summary (typically one page)of a proposal's highlights intended for specialists or for technical readers.

Formal proposals differ from informal proposals in

Formal business reports are read by only the highest levels of management.

Writers often include additional information in the introduction to a formal report.Which of the following would not be appropriate to include in the introduction?

Which of the following appears in the market analysis section of a business plan?

Include a realistic start-up budget and an operating budget in the ____________________ analysis section of a business plan.

Items such as résumés of principal investigators, testimonial letters, and audit procedures would be included in the ____________________ section of a formal proposal.

Because they are written for managers and decision-makers, ____________________ summaries should not contain technical jargon.

The letter of transmittal and/or executive summary of a business plan should

Select the most accurate statement about proposals.

An abstract included with a formal proposal is typically

The appendixes of a business plan might include promotional materials and product photos.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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