Question 1

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. B

Question 2

The primary purpose of a directive is to direct the reader to additional sources of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are common formats for written informational reports? Select all that apply.

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. E

Question 4

In general, why would someone need to write an incident report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Readers have followed the guidelines established in a recent directive. 
B)  Something unexpected happened, and the results are good news. 
C)  Work on a project has been completed. 
D)  Something unexpected happened, and the results are bad news. 
A)  Readers have followed the guidelines established in a recent directive. 
B)  Something unexpected happened, and the results are good news. 
C)  Work on a project has been completed. 
D)  Something unexpected happened, and the results are bad news.

Question 5

what is the primary purpose of a directive?

Accepted Answer

To explain

Question 6

Identify three of the issues you should be sure to address in a field report?

Accepted Answer

The six issues you should be sure to add

Question 7

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 8

A field report explains a problem, methods, results, and conclusions, but it deemphasizes the methods and can include recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A writer in the research division of Radworth Pharmaceutical, Inc. is preparing a monthly progress report on the development of a new drug. What is the best way to organize the body of the report?

Accepted Answer

A)  by time 
B)  from most-important to least-important accomplishments 
C)  by task 
D)  based on the budget allocated for the project 
A)  by time 
B)  from most-important to least-important accomplishments 
C)  by task 
D)  based on the budget allocated for the project

Question 10

what is the primary purpose of a field report?

Accepted Answer

To describe inspecti

Question 11

What is another name for a status report?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

which of the options below is NOT an advantage of using a commercial template to record meeting minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The note taker can enter the notes directly into his or her computer rather than typing up written notes afterward. 
B)  The form prompts the note taker to enter information he or she might have otherwise overlooked. 
C)  The template automatically distributes the minutes to all meeting attendees. 
D)  Because the template is a table, readers quickly become accustomed to reading it and locating the information they need. 
A)  The note taker can enter the notes directly into his or her computer rather than typing up written notes afterward. 
B)  The form prompts the note taker to enter information he or she might have otherwise overlooked. 
C)  The template automatically distributes the minutes to all meeting attendees. 
D)  Because the template is a table, readers quickly become accustomed to reading it and locating the information they need.

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes a progress report?

Accepted Answer

A)  A progress report is an initial document that helps establish a project. 
B)  A progress report is an intermediate document produced while a project is ongoing. 
C)  A progress report is a summative document produced at the conclusion of a project. 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  A progress report is an initial document that helps establish a project. 
B)  A progress report is an intermediate document produced while a project is ongoing. 
C)  A progress report is a summative document produced at the conclusion of a project. 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

By cross-referencing

Question 16

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 17

You have been sent by your employer, Madison Construction Company, to a regional conference dealing with ways to improve communication between management and workers in the field. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable way to submit an informational report on your trip?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussing the trip in your next status report 
B)  issuing a directive 
C)  writing a one-page trip-report memo 
D)  filling out the company's standardized trip form 
A)  discussing the trip in your next status report 
B)  issuing a directive 
C)  writing a one-page trip-report memo 
D)  filling out the company's standardized trip form

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progress reports are similar to, but not identical to, status reports. 
B)  Correctly written meeting minutes record everything that occurs at the meeting. 
C)  Field reports may conclude with suggestions for future action. 
D)  Incident reports are appropriate for describing accidents that occur in the workplace. 
A)  Progress reports are similar to, but not identical to, status reports. 
B)  Correctly written meeting minutes record everything that occurs at the meeting. 
C)  Field reports may conclude with suggestions for future action. 
D)  Incident reports are appropriate for describing accidents that occur in the workplace.

Question 20

what is the common goal of all informational reports?

Accepted Answer

To provide informati

Exam 17: Writing Informational Reports

which of the following statements is true?

The primary purpose of a directive is to direct the reader to additional sources of information.

What are common formats for written informational reports? Select all that apply.

In general, why would someone need to write an incident report?

what is the primary purpose of a directive?

Identify three of the issues you should be sure to address in a field report?

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?

A field report explains a problem, methods, results, and conclusions, but it deemphasizes the methods and can include recommendations.

A writer in the research division of Radworth Pharmaceutical, Inc. is preparing a monthly progress report on the development of a new drug. What is the best way to organize the body of the report?

what is the primary purpose of a field report?

What is another name for a status report?

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

which of the options below is NOT an advantage of using a commercial template to record meeting minutes?

Which of the following statements best describes a progress report?

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

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

You have been sent by your employer, Madison Construction Company, to a regional conference dealing with ways to improve communication between management and workers in the field. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable way to submit an informational report on your trip?

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

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

what is the common goal of all informational reports?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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