Question 1

In website design, use the inverted pyramid style, in which you cover the most important information briefly at first and then gradually reveal successive layers of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A good proposal reflects ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the writer has a clear idea of the project being proposed. 
B)  upon itself to see what else is missing 
C)  the reader's point of view 
D)  what non-technical content can enhance the document

Question 3

When a writer is ascertaining the factors and historical conditions that led up to the report, she/he is determining the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  authorization 
B)  purpose 
C)  scope 
D)  background

Question 4

Adapting online content for a global audience is the ideal, but it is expensive. Some companies deal with this issue by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  localizing the homepage of a website but keeping the more detailed content in its original language 
B)  avoiding reader-oriented content 
C)  localizing the entire website and charging for access 
D)  providing more detail than may be needed

Question 5

Artie is aware that the content and length of the close of a report depend primarily on his choice of the direct or indirect approach. If he is using the direct approach, in the close he should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  present his conclusions or recommendations, as presented in the body 
B)  introduce new fwacts in his close, to maintain interest 
C)  end with a summary of key points listed in the order that they appear in the report body 
D)  prompt others to action and designate tasks

Question 6

Carlo has been asked to create an informal balance in the visual aspects of his organization's website. The aim is to make the website look dynamic and engaging. Therefore, Carlo should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depict items in contrasting colours, such as red and blue or black and white 
B)  emphasize similarities and make colour differences more subtle 
C)  make sure he follows visual unparallelism 
D)  not distribute elements evenly, but still see that there is a balance maintained overall

Question 7

The one last place in a report to make your message strong, clear, and compelling is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The one last place in a report...

Question 8

A good introduction will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grab the reader's attention 
B)  transfer the RFP into an SOW 
C)  make sure further proposals are pre-authorized 
D)  be a formal obligation to your firm

Question 9

At the end of a report, what document lists names, places, and subjects mentioned in the report, along with the pages on which they occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Table of contents 
B)  Index 
C)  Bibliography 
D)  Appendix

Question 10

If readers suspect that your information is shaky, they'll start to view all your work with skepticism. This suspicion and the resultant lack of credibility is most likely because your report is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If readers suspect that your information is...

Question 11

________ come after a body of material and summarize the information for your readers, helping them absorb details.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ come after a body of material...

Question 12

________ come after a body of material and summarize the information for your readers, helping them absorb details.

Accepted Answer

A)  Review sections 
B)  Footnotes 
C)  Preview sections 
D)  Callouts

Question 13

All headings within a subsection need to be ________ to create flow for the reader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All headings within a subsection need to...

Question 14

In the body of her proposal, Ruth is describing her organization's experience, personnel, and facilities and relating them to readers' needs. She is also including a list of client references. This statement is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the body of her proposal, Ruth...

Question 15

Using pictures is an effective way to communicate with ________ audiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using pictures is an effective way to...

Question 16

Tables are a very common means of providing information that would be tedious or even difficult to handle in the main text. Here is an example of a well presented table:
  Name at least five of the tips that make this table effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tables are a very common means of...

Question 17

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________ solutions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business proposals need to provide more than...

Question 18

Bar charts are used frequently in business reports, but in many instances they are not as helpful to readers as pie charts and other types of visuals would be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Review of arguments, reader benefits and the merits of your approach are generally included in the ________ of the proposal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Review of arguments, reader benefits and the...

Question 20

Sayara has some concerns about the report loaded by Keith. She doesn't agree with the published content and plans to revise it. Sayara ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can go ahead and edit the content 
B)  should have a verbal discussion with her teammates and then edit the content 
C)  is not authorized to edit the content without Keith's approval 
D)  can use the wiki's discussion facility to share her concerns with other contributors

Exam 11: Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

In website design, use the inverted pyramid style, in which you cover the most important information briefly at first and then gradually reveal successive layers of detail.

A good proposal reflects ________.

When a writer is ascertaining the factors and historical conditions that led up to the report, she/he is determining the ________.

Adapting online content for a global audience is the ideal, but it is expensive. Some companies deal with this issue by ________.

Artie is aware that the content and length of the close of a report depend primarily on his choice of the direct or indirect approach. If he is using the direct approach, in the close he should ________.

Carlo has been asked to create an informal balance in the visual aspects of his organization's website. The aim is to make the website look dynamic and engaging. Therefore, Carlo should ________.

The one last place in a report to make your message strong, clear, and compelling is the ________.

A good introduction will ________.

At the end of a report, what document lists names, places, and subjects mentioned in the report, along with the pages on which they occur?

If readers suspect that your information is shaky, they'll start to view all your work with skepticism. This suspicion and the resultant lack of credibility is most likely because your report is ________.

________ come after a body of material and summarize the information for your readers, helping them absorb details.

________ come after a body of material and summarize the information for your readers, helping them absorb details.

All headings within a subsection need to be ________ to create flow for the reader.

In the body of her proposal, Ruth is describing her organization's experience, personnel, and facilities and relating them to readers' needs. She is also including a list of client references. This statement is known as the ________.

Using pictures is an effective way to communicate with ________ audiences.

Tables are a very common means of providing information that would be tedious or even difficult to handle in the main text. Here is an example of a well presented table: Name at least five of the tips that make this table effective.

Business proposals need to provide more than just attractive ideas-readers look for evidence of ________ solutions.

Bar charts are used frequently in business reports, but in many instances they are not as helpful to readers as pie charts and other types of visuals would be.

Review of arguments, reader benefits and the merits of your approach are generally included in the ________ of the proposal.

Sayara has some concerns about the report loaded by Keith. She doesn't agree with the published content and plans to revise it. Sayara ________.