Question 1

An informative synopsis

Accepted Answer

A) simply tells what the report is about. 
B) presents the main points of the report in the same order as the text. 
C) omits the findings of the report. 
D) is preferable if your report is organized using the indirect approach. 
E) provides moderately greater detail than the table of contents. 
A) simply tells what the report is about. 
B) presents the main points of the report in the same order as the text. 
C) omits the findings of the report. 
D) is preferable if your report is organized using the indirect approach. 
E) provides moderately greater detail than the table of contents.

Question 2

Information such as the report title,the writer's name,and the submission date are usually found

Accepted Answer

A) on the title page. 
B) on the title fly page. 
C) on the cover. 
D) in the letter of transmittal. 
E) in the letter of authorization. 
A) on the title page. 
B) on the title fly page. 
C) on the cover. 
D) in the letter of transmittal. 
E) in the letter of authorization.

Question 3

List at least three elements normally included in the body of a formal proposal.

Accepted Answer

(1)Complete details of the proposed solu

Question 4

You're preparing a report on how to reduce network problems at your company's home office.Since the report is organized in the direct approach,the close should

Accepted Answer

A) present the conclusions and recommendations for the first time. 
B) be relatively long. 
C) be relatively brief. 
D) end by asking readers for a decision. 
E) restate your qualifications. 
A) present the conclusions and recommendations for the first time. 
B) be relatively long. 
C) be relatively brief. 
D) end by asking readers for a decision. 
E) restate your qualifications.

Question 5

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report can be labeled "References" when

Accepted Answer

A) it contains fewer than 10 items. 
B) it contains more than 50 items. 
C) it is incomplete. 
D) you want the tone of your report to be conversational. 
E) you include works consulted but not mentioned in your report. 
A) it contains fewer than 10 items. 
B) it contains more than 50 items. 
C) it is incomplete. 
D) you want the tone of your report to be conversational. 
E) you include works consulted but not mentioned in your report.

Question 6

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

Accepted Answer

How you handle the letter of transmittal

Question 7

When you receive an RFP,you'll usually find that it includes

Accepted Answer

A) specific instructions on referring to the RFP itself in your proposal. 
B) a list of companies that have submitted failed proposals in the past. 
C) any negative information about the company that might affect the project. 
D) a disclaimer stating that costs noted in the RFP may increase after the proposal is accepted. 
E) a synopsis. 
A) specific instructions on referring to the RFP itself in your proposal. 
B) a list of companies that have submitted failed proposals in the past. 
C) any negative information about the company that might affect the project. 
D) a disclaimer stating that costs noted in the RFP may increase after the proposal is accepted. 
E) a synopsis.

Question 8

The body of a proposal

Accepted Answer

A) offers complete details of an idea. 
B) gives facts,statistical evidence,and tends. 
C) is used to offer advantages and disadvantages of a course of action. 
D) gives complete details on a proposed solution and describes anticipated results. 
E) describes benchmarks for evaluating options and alternatives. 
A) offers complete details of an idea. 
B) gives facts,statistical evidence,and tends. 
C) is used to offer advantages and disadvantages of a course of action. 
D) gives complete details on a proposed solution and describes anticipated results. 
E) describes benchmarks for evaluating options and alternatives.

Question 9

Minor flaws in the final draft of a report

Accepted Answer

A) generally go unnoticed. 
B) are usually caught with software tools. 
C) do not have a significant impact on the report. 
D) may affect your credibility. 
E) may damage your career. 
A) generally go unnoticed. 
B) are usually caught with software tools. 
C) do not have a significant impact on the report. 
D) may affect your credibility. 
E) may damage your career.

Question 10

When distributing reports and proposals electronically,why is it preferable to send documents as PDF files instead of word-processor files?

Accepted Answer

Sending documents as PDF files is prefer

Question 11

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Ending 
B) Take-Aways 
C) Final Thoughts 
D) The Point 
E) Summary 
A) Ending 
B) Take-Aways 
C) Final Thoughts 
D) The Point 
E) Summary

Question 12

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Accepted Answer

The letter of transmittal intr

Question 13

Placing detailed supporting materials online instead of in a traditional appendix

Accepted Answer

A) can make it much more convenient for readers to access. 
B) suggests that you don't know how to incorporate them into the report. 
C) is not acceptable unless your report is highly technical. 
D) is a great inconvenience for your audience. 
E) often leads to legal problems. 
A) can make it much more convenient for readers to access. 
B) suggests that you don't know how to incorporate them into the report. 
C) is not acceptable unless your report is highly technical. 
D) is a great inconvenience for your audience. 
E) often leads to legal problems.

Question 14

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,write the prefatory parts first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For electronic distribution of reports and proposals,you should

Accepted Answer

A) always send documents as word-processor files,unless the audience requests otherwise. 
B) always send documents as PDF files,unless the audience requests otherwise. 
C) send the documents multiple times as email attachments,just to make sure they get there. 
D) send WordPerfect files,rather than Microsoft Word or PDF. 
E) request a notice when the report or proposal is received. 
A) always send documents as word-processor files,unless the audience requests otherwise. 
B) always send documents as PDF files,unless the audience requests otherwise. 
C) send the documents multiple times as email attachments,just to make sure they get there. 
D) send WordPerfect files,rather than Microsoft Word or PDF. 
E) request a notice when the report or proposal is received.

Question 16

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

Accepted Answer

Prefatory parts are placed before the te

Question 17

If a report does not have a synopsis,the letter of transmittal can summarize the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

Accepted Answer

An ideal approach to proofing a report o

Question 19

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendices.

Accepted Answer

Appendices commonly include questionnair

Question 20

You're sending a solicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

Accepted Answer

A) positive messages. 
B) bad-news messages. 
C) persuasive messages. 
D) routine messages. 
E) operational reports. 
A) positive messages. 
B) bad-news messages. 
C) persuasive messages. 
D) routine messages. 
E) operational reports.

An informative synopsis

Information such as the report title,the writer's name,and the submission date are usually found

List at least three elements normally included in the body of a formal proposal.

You're preparing a report on how to reduce network problems at your company's home office.Since the report is organized in the direct approach,the close should

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report can be labeled "References" when

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

When you receive an RFP,you'll usually find that it includes

The body of a proposal

Minor flaws in the final draft of a report

When distributing reports and proposals electronically,why is it preferable to send documents as PDF files instead of word-processor files?

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Placing detailed supporting materials online instead of in a traditional appendix

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,write the prefatory parts first.

For electronic distribution of reports and proposals,you should

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

If a report does not have a synopsis,the letter of transmittal can summarize the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations.

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendices.

You're sending a solicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

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An informative synopsis

Information such as the report title,the writer's name,and the submission date are usually found

List at least three elements normally included in the body of a formal proposal.

You're preparing a report on how to reduce network problems at your company's home office.Since the report is organized in the direct approach,the close should

The list of secondary sources at the end of a report can be labeled "References" when

In a formal proposal,how do you determine the organizational approach to use in the letter of transmittal?

When you receive an RFP,you'll usually find that it includes

The body of a proposal

Minor flaws in the final draft of a report

When distributing reports and proposals electronically,why is it preferable to send documents as PDF files instead of word-processor files?

Which of the following is the best heading for the close of a formal report?

Describe the primary function of the letter of transmittal.

Placing detailed supporting materials online instead of in a traditional appendix

Because they fall at the beginning of a report,write the prefatory parts first.

For electronic distribution of reports and proposals,you should

Explain why it is generally best to prepare the prefatory parts of your report after you've written the text.

If a report does not have a synopsis,the letter of transmittal can summarize the major findings,conclusions,and recommendations.

Why is it often helpful to enlist the help of two people when proofreading reports and proposals?

List at least three types of materials commonly included in appendices.

You're sending a solicited proposal to a local restaurant in an effort to become its primary food vendor.The letter of transmittal to accompany the proposal should follow the format for

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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