Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning the Executive Summary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning the executive summary (abstract) in the preliminary pages and the summary that appears as a final section of the report body?

A) Only one or the other is necessary, since they would contain the same information.
B) Both are necessary because the executive summary summarizes the essential elements of the entire report and the summary reviews the main points presented in the report's findings.
C) Both are essential because they are prescribed sections in the APA style.
D) Neither is necessary in a well-written, concise report.