Question 1

The purpose of the title fly is to ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) give the name of the company for which the report has been prepared. 
B) add a touch of formality to the report. 
C) protect the report from dirt and careless handling. 
D) provide a page for the reader to make notes on. 
A) give the name of the company for which the report has been prepared. 
B) add a touch of formality to the report. 
C) protect the report from dirt and careless handling. 
D) provide a page for the reader to make notes on.

Question 2

Including too much data in the body of the report can often be a problem for inexperienced writers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Quite often the materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) they are controversial. 
B) they include bad news. 
C) they are too lengthy. 
D) they are boring. 
A) they are controversial. 
B) they include bad news. 
C) they are too lengthy. 
D) they are boring.

Question 4

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

Accepted Answer

A synopsis (or abstract)is sim

Question 5

The type,length,audience,and organizational expectations all dictate what is included in formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An introduction is never longer than a sentence or two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An executive summary ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) is never longer than a few paragraphs. 
B) may contain headings and visual aids. 
C) comes before the synopsis in the prefatory section of a report. 
D) is always included with reports longer than 10 pages. 
A) is never longer than a few paragraphs. 
B) may contain headings and visual aids. 
C) comes before the synopsis in the prefatory section of a report. 
D) is always included with reports longer than 10 pages.

Question 8

When proofreading it is helpful to have one expert check for technical details and one non-expert make sure it's understandable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When writing an unsolicited proposal you can organize it loosely on the details in the RFP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)executive summary is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)executive summary is a fully developed "mini"...

Question 12

In the body section of a proposal,you ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) summarize the problem and your solution. 
B) emphasize the benefits of your solution. 
C) describe how the job will be done. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) summarize the problem and your solution. 
B) emphasize the benefits of your solution. 
C) describe how the job will be done. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 13

For formal reports the components fall into two categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The close portion of a formal proposal ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) includes a copy of the RFP. 
B) states when the work will begin and end. 
C) urges the reader to act. 
D) adds that little bit extra. 
A) includes a copy of the RFP. 
B) states when the work will begin and end. 
C) urges the reader to act. 
D) adds that little bit extra.

Question 15

Covers for reports are usually sheets of heavy stock paper imprinted with the company name and logo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Accepted Answer

The letter of transmittal intr

Question 17

A formal report ______________

Accepted Answer

A) must be at least 10 pages long. 
B) is always for outsiders;internal reports are always informal. 
C) is informational as opposed to analytical. 
D) uses a conversational tone,yet is still businesslike and respectful. 
A) must be at least 10 pages long. 
B) is always for outsiders;internal reports are always informal. 
C) is informational as opposed to analytical. 
D) uses a conversational tone,yet is still businesslike and respectful.

Question 18

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

Accepted Answer

A) every heading in the report plus all illustrations and table titles. 
B) only the top two or three levels of headings plus prefatory and supplementary parts. 
C) everything but prefatory parts. 
D) everything but supplementary parts. 
A) every heading in the report plus all illustrations and table titles. 
B) only the top two or three levels of headings plus prefatory and supplementary parts. 
C) everything but prefatory parts. 
D) everything but supplementary parts.

Question 19

What is an RFP,and why is important when writing proposals?

Accepted Answer

An RFP is a request

Question 20

Proofreading the textual part of your report is ______________________________

Accepted Answer

A) more important than proofreading other types of documents because reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B) usually quick because the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C) essentially the same as proofreading any business message. 
D) is not necessary because word-processors catch grammar and spelling errors. 
A) more important than proofreading other types of documents because reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B) usually quick because the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C) essentially the same as proofreading any business message. 
D) is not necessary because word-processors catch grammar and spelling errors.

The purpose of the title fly is to ___________________

Including too much data in the body of the report can often be a problem for inexperienced writers.

Quite often the materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

The type,length,audience,and organizational expectations all dictate what is included in formal reports.

An introduction is never longer than a sentence or two.

An executive summary ___________________

When proofreading it is helpful to have one expert check for technical details and one non-expert make sure it's understandable.

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

When writing an unsolicited proposal you can organize it loosely on the details in the RFP.

A(n)executive summary is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.

In the body section of a proposal,you ___________________

For formal reports the components fall into two categories.

The close portion of a formal proposal ___________________

Covers for reports are usually sheets of heavy stock paper imprinted with the company name and logo.

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

A formal report ______________

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

What is an RFP,and why is important when writing proposals?

Proofreading the textual part of your report is ______________________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 13: Completing Reports and Proposals

The purpose of the title fly is to ___________________

Including too much data in the body of the report can often be a problem for inexperienced writers.

Quite often the materials in an appendix may not be incorporated into the text because ___________________

Briefly explain the difference between a synopsis and an executive summary.

The type,length,audience,and organizational expectations all dictate what is included in formal reports.

An introduction is never longer than a sentence or two.

An executive summary ___________________

When proofreading it is helpful to have one expert check for technical details and one non-expert make sure it's understandable.

When you proofread the text part of a report,you should look for the same types of mistakes as you would look for in any business message.

When writing an unsolicited proposal you can organize it loosely on the details in the RFP.

A(n)executive summary is a fully developed "mini" version of the report itself.

In the body section of a proposal,you ___________________

For formal reports the components fall into two categories.

The close portion of a formal proposal ___________________

Covers for reports are usually sheets of heavy stock paper imprinted with the company name and logo.

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

A formal report ______________

The table of contents for a complex formal report lists ___________________

What is an RFP,and why is important when writing proposals?

Proofreading the textual part of your report is ______________________________

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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