Question 1

A status report is usually organized according to task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

what are the two organizational patterns frequently used in progress reports?

Accepted Answer

The time p

Question 3

How can you ensure that readers can easily find any appendixes you create for a report?

Accepted Answer

By cross-referencing

Question 4

you should be "clear, comprehensive, objective, and diplomatic" when writing meeting minutes. Which two of these goals have the greatest potential to conflict with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity and comprehensiveness 
B)  comprehensiveness and objectivity 
C)  objectivity and diplomacy 
D)  comprehensiveness and diplomacy 
A)  clarity and comprehensiveness 
B)  comprehensiveness and objectivity 
C)  objectivity and diplomacy 
D)  comprehensiveness and diplomacy

Question 5

A directive is an informational document, not a persuasive one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

what is the primary purpose of a field report?

Accepted Answer

To describe inspecti

Question 7

What are common formats for written informational reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  memos 
B)  reports 
C)  web pages 
D)  emails 
E)  All responses are correct. 
A)  memos 
B)  reports 
C)  web pages 
D)  emails 
E)  All responses are correct.

Question 8

It is appropriate to use a defensive tone in an informational report if something has not happened according to plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A status report describes work on a project, whereas a progress report describes work that is not specific to a particular project 
B)  A progress report describes work on a project, whereas a status report describes work that is not specific to a particular project. 
C)  A progress report is for internal audiences, whereas a status report is for external audiences. 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  A status report describes work on a project, whereas a progress report describes work that is not specific to a particular project 
B)  A progress report describes work on a project, whereas a status report describes work that is not specific to a particular project. 
C)  A progress report is for internal audiences, whereas a status report is for external audiences. 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 10

Chapter 12 notes that in writing meeting minutes, you should be comprehensive and clear. According to the chapter, what else should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be objective. 
B)  Record emotional exchanges between participants. 
C)  Be diplomatic. 
D)  Create a planning document for use in preparing for the group's next meeting. 
A)  Be objective. 
B)  Record emotional exchanges between participants. 
C)  Be diplomatic. 
D)  Create a planning document for use in preparing for the group's next meeting.

Question 11

Which of the following people would be most likely to organize a progress or status report according to task? (Select all answers that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  a salesperson responsible for selling medical devices in a two-state area 
B)  a project manager overseeing the implementation of new software throughout your company 
C)  an engineer developing a new industrial ceramic compound for a client 
D)  All responses are correct. 
A)  a salesperson responsible for selling medical devices in a two-state area 
B)  a project manager overseeing the implementation of new software throughout your company 
C)  an engineer developing a new industrial ceramic compound for a client 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 12

Identify three of the questions you should be sure to answer in a field report.

Accepted Answer

These are the six questions you should b

Question 13

When you are recording meeting minutes and an argument arises, you should record both the argument and its outcome in order to ensure comprehensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

which two of the following organizational patterns are frequently used in progress reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial pattern 
B)  time pattern 
C)  cause-and-effect pattern 
D)  task pattern 
E)  progression pattern 
A)  spatial pattern 
B)  time pattern 
C)  cause-and-effect pattern 
D)  task pattern 
E)  progression pattern

Question 15

What course of action should you take if you find that you will not be able to meet your original deadline for delivery of a report?

Accepted Answer

You should explain w

Question 16

In writing a set of meeting minutes, you should interpret the events of the meeting for your readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A directive should include the reasoning behind a new policy or procedure so that readers will be persuaded that the new policy or procedure is desirable or at least necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Whether you have good news or bad news to share, it is important to keep a professional, measured tone in an informational report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the five basic formats for informational reports discussed in Chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

Directives, field re

Question 20

What is another name for a status report?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is another name for a status...

A status report is usually organized according to task.

what are the two organizational patterns frequently used in progress reports?

How can you ensure that readers can easily find any appendixes you create for a report?

you should be "clear, comprehensive, objective, and diplomatic" when writing meeting minutes. Which two of these goals have the greatest potential to conflict with each other?

A directive is an informational document, not a persuasive one.

what is the primary purpose of a field report?

What are common formats for written informational reports?

It is appropriate to use a defensive tone in an informational report if something has not happened according to plan.

which of the following statements is true?

Chapter 12 notes that in writing meeting minutes, you should be comprehensive and clear. According to the chapter, what else should you do?

Which of the following people would be most likely to organize a progress or status report according to task? (Select all answers that apply.)

Identify three of the questions you should be sure to answer in a field report.

When you are recording meeting minutes and an argument arises, you should record both the argument and its outcome in order to ensure comprehensiveness.

which two of the following organizational patterns are frequently used in progress reports?

What course of action should you take if you find that you will not be able to meet your original deadline for delivery of a report?

In writing a set of meeting minutes, you should interpret the events of the meeting for your readers.

A directive should include the reasoning behind a new policy or procedure so that readers will be persuaded that the new policy or procedure is desirable or at least necessary.

Whether you have good news or bad news to share, it is important to keep a professional, measured tone in an informational report.

What are the five basic formats for informational reports discussed in Chapter 12?

What is another name for a status report?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Recommendation Reports

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Exam 12: Writing Informational Reports

A status report is usually organized according to task.

what are the two organizational patterns frequently used in progress reports?

How can you ensure that readers can easily find any appendixes you create for a report?

you should be "clear, comprehensive, objective, and diplomatic" when writing meeting minutes. Which two of these goals have the greatest potential to conflict with each other?

A directive is an informational document, not a persuasive one.

what is the primary purpose of a field report?

What are common formats for written informational reports?

It is appropriate to use a defensive tone in an informational report if something has not happened according to plan.

which of the following statements is true?

Chapter 12 notes that in writing meeting minutes, you should be comprehensive and clear. According to the chapter, what else should you do?

Which of the following people would be most likely to organize a progress or status report according to task? (Select all answers that apply.)

Identify three of the questions you should be sure to answer in a field report.

When you are recording meeting minutes and an argument arises, you should record both the argument and its outcome in order to ensure comprehensiveness.

which two of the following organizational patterns are frequently used in progress reports?

What course of action should you take if you find that you will not be able to meet your original deadline for delivery of a report?

In writing a set of meeting minutes, you should interpret the events of the meeting for your readers.

A directive should include the reasoning behind a new policy or procedure so that readers will be persuaded that the new policy or procedure is desirable or at least necessary.

Whether you have good news or bad news to share, it is important to keep a professional, measured tone in an informational report.

What are the five basic formats for informational reports discussed in Chapter 12?

What is another name for a status report?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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