Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages but

Accepted Answer

A) often requires far less effort. 
B) often takes much less time. 
C) often takes considerably more time. 
D) often can be accomplished entirely by common word processing software. 
E) is only rarely required. 
A) often requires far less effort. 
B) often takes much less time. 
C) often takes considerably more time. 
D) often can be accomplished entirely by common word processing software. 
E) is only rarely required.

Question 3

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the scope of the proposal. 
B) a statement of qualifications. 
C) a brief description of the solution. 
D) the background or a statement of the problem. 
E) an overview of how the proposal is organized. 
A) the scope of the proposal. 
B) a statement of qualifications. 
C) a brief description of the solution. 
D) the background or a statement of the problem. 
E) an overview of how the proposal is organized.

Question 4

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

Accepted Answer

Normally,an RFP will specify how you sho

Question 5

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A reference to the ________ is found in a proposal,but is not included in a report.

Accepted Answer

A) title fly 
B) appendix 
C) RFP 
D) letter of transmittal 
E) table of contents 
A) title fly 
B) appendix 
C) RFP 
D) letter of transmittal 
E) table of contents

Question 7

If you are competing with several other firms in the submission of a proposal,one way to stand out from the competitors is to

Accepted Answer

A) include strong graphics on the cover. 
B) deliver it in person. 
C) use a professional delivery service. 
D) call later that day to ensure arrival. 
E) deliver the proposal over a celebratory lunch. 
A) include strong graphics on the cover. 
B) deliver it in person. 
C) use a professional delivery service. 
D) call later that day to ensure arrival. 
E) deliver the proposal over a celebratory lunch.

Question 8

Using FedEx or UPS to deliver a formal report or proposal

Accepted Answer

A) is a waste of money-first-class mail is almost always preferable. 
B) is necessary only when sending the document overseas. 
C) will,in most cases,make you appear desperate. 
D) will be viewed as a careless use of money by the audience. 
E) allows you to track the report and ensure that it is delivered on time. 
A) is a waste of money-first-class mail is almost always preferable. 
B) is necessary only when sending the document overseas. 
C) will,in most cases,make you appear desperate. 
D) will be viewed as a careless use of money by the audience. 
E) allows you to track the report and ensure that it is delivered on time.

Question 9

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

Accepted Answer

A) reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B) the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C) reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
D) audience expectations are usually lower when it comes to reports. 
E) it is difficult to have a third party proofread the work because they are not familiar with the subject. 
A) reports usually have more typographical errors. 
B) the visual aids in reports don't usually need proofing. 
C) reports often have elements that aren't included in other business messages. 
D) audience expectations are usually lower when it comes to reports. 
E) it is difficult to have a third party proofread the work because they are not familiar with the subject.

Question 10

The letter of transmittal

Accepted Answer

A) may follow the direct or indirect plan. 
B) has a more formal style than the report itself. 
C) is usually included as an appendix. 
D) should be written in an informal tone. 
E) is never written as a memo. 
A) may follow the direct or indirect plan. 
B) has a more formal style than the report itself. 
C) is usually included as an appendix. 
D) should be written in an informal tone. 
E) is never written as a memo.

Question 11

When you're writing an unsolicited proposal,approach the transmittal letter as

Accepted Answer

A) a persuasive message. 
B) an informative message. 
C) a cordial message. 
D) an informational message. 
E) a direct message. 
A) a persuasive message. 
B) an informative message. 
C) a cordial message. 
D) an informational message. 
E) a direct message.

Question 12

All appendices should be

Accepted Answer

A) listed in the table of contents but not mentioned in the text of the report. 
B) mentioned in the text of the report but not listed in the table of contents. 
C) mentioned in the text of the report and listed in the table of contents. 
D) included in the index but not listed in the table of contents. 
E) printed in a font that is different from the rest of the report. 
A) listed in the table of contents but not mentioned in the text of the report. 
B) mentioned in the text of the report but not listed in the table of contents. 
C) mentioned in the text of the report and listed in the table of contents. 
D) included in the index but not listed in the table of contents. 
E) printed in a font that is different from the rest of the report.

Question 13

List at least three factors that can help you decide what parts to include in a business report.

Accepted Answer

The following factors determine what you

Question 14

Because they are based on the main text of the report,prefatory parts should be written

Accepted Answer

A) after the text has been completed. 
B) first. 
C) when adding illustrations. 
D) during the brainstorming process. 
E) after the final round of proofreading. 
A) after the text has been completed. 
B) first. 
C) when adding illustrations. 
D) during the brainstorming process. 
E) after the final round of proofreading.

Question 15

For printed reports,the letter of transmittal is most often positioned

Accepted Answer

A) right before the table of contents. 
B) just after the table of contents. 
C) in between the introduction and first chapter of the report. 
D) on the outside of the report cover,usually fastened with a paper clip or staple. 
E) at the beginning of the introduction. 
A) right before the table of contents. 
B) just after the table of contents. 
C) in between the introduction and first chapter of the report. 
D) on the outside of the report cover,usually fastened with a paper clip or staple. 
E) at the beginning of the introduction.

Question 16

When should charts,graphs,and other visual elements be incorporated into the report?

Accepted Answer

A) after the report has been completed 
B) after the first round of proofreading 
C) when you are satisfied with the quality of your text 
D) when you begin to draft content 
E) when creating the list of illustrations 
A) after the report has been completed 
B) after the first round of proofreading 
C) when you are satisfied with the quality of your text 
D) when you begin to draft content 
E) when creating the list of illustrations

Question 17

The four tasks involved in completing business reports and proposals include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) distributing. 
B) revising. 
C) producing. 
D) illustrating. 
E) proofreading. 
A) distributing. 
B) revising. 
C) producing. 
D) illustrating. 
E) proofreading.

Question 18

Unlike reports,most proposals

Accepted Answer

A) contain many supplementary parts. 
B) contain few supplementary parts. 
C) never contain an appendix. 
D) are never analytical. 
E) are written in an informal tone. 
A) contain many supplementary parts. 
B) contain few supplementary parts. 
C) never contain an appendix. 
D) are never analytical. 
E) are written in an informal tone.

Question 19

Formal reports include an extra measure of polish and professionalism and often include ________ that are not used in informal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) varied sentence length 
B) headings and subheadings 
C) transitions 
D) lists and bullets 
E) packaging elements 
A) varied sentence length 
B) headings and subheadings 
C) transitions 
D) lists and bullets 
E) packaging elements

Question 20

The body of a proposal should

Accepted Answer

A) capture the reader's attention. 
B) explain the complete details of the solution. 
C) make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
D) aggressively attack any other companies competing for the audience's business. 
E) explain the advantages for your company if the proposal is accepted. 
A) capture the reader's attention. 
B) explain the complete details of the solution. 
C) make whatever promises it takes to win the contract. 
D) aggressively attack any other companies competing for the audience's business. 
E) explain the advantages for your company if the proposal is accepted.

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

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages but

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following except

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

A reference to the ________ is found in a proposal,but is not included in a report.

If you are competing with several other firms in the submission of a proposal,one way to stand out from the competitors is to

Using FedEx or UPS to deliver a formal report or proposal

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

The letter of transmittal

When you're writing an unsolicited proposal,approach the transmittal letter as

All appendices should be

List at least three factors that can help you decide what parts to include in a business report.

Because they are based on the main text of the report,prefatory parts should be written

For printed reports,the letter of transmittal is most often positioned

When should charts,graphs,and other visual elements be incorporated into the report?

The four tasks involved in completing business reports and proposals include all of the following except

Unlike reports,most proposals

Formal reports include an extra measure of polish and professionalism and often include ________ that are not used in informal reports.

The body of a proposal should

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Exam 13: Completing Reports and Proposals

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

The revision process for business reports is essentially the same as it is for other messages but

The introductory section of a formal proposal includes all of the following except

In preparing a solicited proposal,how should you handle the RFP?

Proposals addressed to external audiences,including potential customers and investors,are nearly always formal.

A reference to the ________ is found in a proposal,but is not included in a report.

If you are competing with several other firms in the submission of a proposal,one way to stand out from the competitors is to

Using FedEx or UPS to deliver a formal report or proposal

Proofreading reports is different from proofreading other kinds of business messages in that

The letter of transmittal

When you're writing an unsolicited proposal,approach the transmittal letter as

All appendices should be

List at least three factors that can help you decide what parts to include in a business report.

Because they are based on the main text of the report,prefatory parts should be written

For printed reports,the letter of transmittal is most often positioned

When should charts,graphs,and other visual elements be incorporated into the report?

The four tasks involved in completing business reports and proposals include all of the following except

Unlike reports,most proposals

Formal reports include an extra measure of polish and professionalism and often include ________ that are not used in informal reports.

The body of a proposal should

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Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

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