Question 1

The title page is a prefatory part of a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Katrina has decided to organize her business report using the direct organizational pattern. Therefore, she should begin the report with her conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In addition to an introduction, the background information, and the proposal, informal proposals often contain

Accepted Answer

A)  staffing requirements, a budget, and an authorization request. 
B)  service dates, applicable laws and statutes, and a signed contract. 
C)  a bill for services rendered and a signed contract. 
D)  free prizes and other gimmicks. 
A)  staffing requirements, a budget, and an authorization request. 
B)  service dates, applicable laws and statutes, and a signed contract. 
C)  a bill for services rendered and a signed contract. 
D)  free prizes and other gimmicks. A

Question 4

A __________ tool is a service such as Google that indexes, organizes, and often rates and reviews Web pages.

Accepted Answer

search
Explanation:A search to

Question 5

Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call before the interview to confirm the arrangements, and then arrive on time. 
B)  Learn about the individual she is interviewing, and research the background and terminology of the topic. 
C)  Use open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no questions to draw the expert out. 
D)  Brittany should do all of these things. 
A)  Call before the interview to confirm the arrangements, and then arrive on time. 
B)  Learn about the individual she is interviewing, and research the background and terminology of the topic. 
C)  Use open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no questions to draw the expert out. 
D)  Brittany should do all of these things.

Question 6

Secondary data come from reading what others have experienced and observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't overuse color because too much color can be distracting and confusing. 
B)  Good graphics communicate clearly and need no further explanation in the body of the report. 
C)  Misleading graphics in a report if their inclusion was unintentional. 
D)  All answer choices are good advice when incorporating graphics into reports. 
A)  Don't overuse color because too much color can be distracting and confusing. 
B)  Good graphics communicate clearly and need no further explanation in the body of the report. 
C)  Misleading graphics in a report if their inclusion was unintentional. 
D)  All answer choices are good advice when incorporating graphics into reports.

Question 8

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Background 
C)  Authorization Request 
D)  Proposal 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Background 
C)  Authorization Request 
D)  Proposal

Question 9

An RFP (request for proposals) can best be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a document that solicits competitive bids on a project. 
B)  an offer to provide a service, sell equipment, or solve a problem. 
C)  an internal report justifying a request for additional staffing and equipment. 
D)  a persuasive sales presentation emphasizing benefits for the reader. 
A)  a document that solicits competitive bids on a project. 
B)  an offer to provide a service, sell equipment, or solve a problem. 
C)  an internal report justifying a request for additional staffing and equipment. 
D)  a persuasive sales presentation emphasizing benefits for the reader.

Question 10

In a solicited proposal, your goal is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Documenting data is necessary only when writing long reports and proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An online diary or journal that allows visitors to leave public comments is called a weblog or __________.

Accepted Answer

blog
Explanation:Weblogs, also called bl

Question 13

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you are responding to a request for proposals (RFP), avoid using the same language of the RFP as doing so will show a lack of creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

External proposals may be solicited or unsolicited, but most proposals are unsolicited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The budget included in a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A)  reflect careful research because a proposal is a legal contract. 
B)  provide only rough estimates so that you can raise the price later if costs increase. 
C)  never itemize hours and costs but offer only a total sum. 
D)  include a disclaimer to ensure that the budget is not legally binding. 
A)  reflect careful research because a proposal is a legal contract. 
B)  provide only rough estimates so that you can raise the price later if costs increase. 
C)  never itemize hours and costs but offer only a total sum. 
D)  include a disclaimer to ensure that the budget is not legally binding.

Question 17

In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Background 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Budget 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Background 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Budget

Question 18

You can make the introduction of a proposal more persuasive if you

Accepted Answer

A)  explain in great detail how much better you are than your competitors. 
B)  hint at the problem you will solve but avoid explaining the reasons for the proposal. 
C)  remain as vague as possible to keep the reader intrigued. 
D)  provide a "hook," such as mentioning a remarkable resource available exclusively to the writer. 
A)  explain in great detail how much better you are than your competitors. 
B)  hint at the problem you will solve but avoid explaining the reasons for the proposal. 
C)  remain as vague as possible to keep the reader intrigued. 
D)  provide a "hook," such as mentioning a remarkable resource available exclusively to the writer.

Question 19

Which of the following is the best tip to fight writer's block when writing proposals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink a lot of coffee to make your mind sharp. 
B)  Begin by making a bulleted list of what the customer wants and needs. 
C)  Start with a list of personal benefits to the writer of receiving the contract because you know what these are. 
D)  If you experience writer's block, you can't write proposals because proposals must adhere to deadlines. 
A)  Drink a lot of coffee to make your mind sharp. 
B)  Begin by making a bulleted list of what the customer wants and needs. 
C)  Start with a list of personal benefits to the writer of receiving the contract because you know what these are. 
D)  If you experience writer's block, you can't write proposals because proposals must adhere to deadlines.

Question 20

Because Web sites are used so often for research, you need provide only its URL when documenting a Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The title page is a prefatory part of a business report.

Katrina has decided to organize her business report using the direct organizational pattern. Therefore, she should begin the report with her conclusions and recommendations.

In addition to an introduction, the background information, and the proposal, informal proposals often contain

A __________ tool is a service such as Google that indexes, organizes, and often rates and reviews Web pages.

Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

Secondary data come from reading what others have experienced and observed.

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

An RFP (request for proposals) can best be defined as

In a solicited proposal, your goal is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

Documenting data is necessary only when writing long reports and proposals.

An online diary or journal that allows visitors to leave public comments is called a weblog or __________.

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

If you are responding to a request for proposals (RFP), avoid using the same language of the RFP as doing so will show a lack of creativity.

External proposals may be solicited or unsolicited, but most proposals are unsolicited.

The budget included in a proposal should

In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

You can make the introduction of a proposal more persuasive if you

Which of the following is the best tip to fight writer's block when writing proposals?

Because Web sites are used so often for research, you need provide only its URL when documenting a Web site.

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

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Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

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Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

The title page is a prefatory part of a business report.

Katrina has decided to organize her business report using the direct organizational pattern. Therefore, she should begin the report with her conclusions and recommendations.

In addition to an introduction, the background information, and the proposal, informal proposals often contain

A __________ tool is a service such as Google that indexes, organizes, and often rates and reviews Web pages.

Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

Secondary data come from reading what others have experienced and observed.

Which of the following is the best advice when using graphics in reports?

Jeremy has decided to include a deadline for acceptance in his proposal to install energy-efficient workstations for a local manufacturer. In which section should Jeremy place the deadline?

An RFP (request for proposals) can best be defined as

In a solicited proposal, your goal is to convince the reader that a problem exists.

Documenting data is necessary only when writing long reports and proposals.

An online diary or journal that allows visitors to leave public comments is called a weblog or __________.

Probably the most frequently used visual aid in reports is the table.

If you are responding to a request for proposals (RFP), avoid using the same language of the RFP as doing so will show a lack of creativity.

External proposals may be solicited or unsolicited, but most proposals are unsolicited.

The budget included in a proposal should

In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

You can make the introduction of a proposal more persuasive if you

Which of the following is the best tip to fight writer's block when writing proposals?

Because Web sites are used so often for research, you need provide only its URL when documenting a Web site.

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Document Formats

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters