Question 1

An analytical report:

Accepted Answer

A) is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions. 
B) is designed to give information about a specific trend or phenomenon. 
C) is a written description of how one organization can meet the needs of another. 
D) is designed to present updates for current projects.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes an appendix of a report?

Accepted Answer

A) The appendix contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself. 
B) The appendix is an alphabetical listing of the sources used in preparing the report. 
C) The appendix summarizes the essential elements in an entire report. 
D) The appendix is an alphabetical guide to the subject matter in a report where the subject and each page number on which the subject appears are listed.

Question 3

Rozell & Ramos Associates receives bid requests from three companies with specific details to design the lighting in their new apartments. Rozell & Ramos will respond to the bid requests with a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) interrogatory proposal 
B) solicited proposal 
C) unsolicited proposal 
D) internal proposal

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an index?

Accepted Answer

A) An index is a collection of information, such as questionnaires, that supports a report. 
B) An index is an alphabetical listing of the sources used in preparing a report. 
C) An index is an alphabetical guide to the subject matter in a report. 
D) An index is a short summary of the essential elements in a report.

Question 5

The proposal written by a manager to introduce changes in a company is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) solicited proposal 
B) unsolicited proposal 
C) external proposal 
D) internal proposal

Question 6

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in position, appearance, and grammatical construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Authorization was received from the IRS" is an example of a sentence using active voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an accurate statement about proposals?

Accepted Answer

A) The qualification of personnel involved in a proposal is irrelevant. 
B) The summary is always at the end of the proposal. 
C) Page design features add to the effectiveness of the proposal. 
D) Methodologies should be kept vague to protect trade secrets.

Question 10

In a formal report, the use of first-person pronoun, I, is generally acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

An analytical report:

Which of the following best describes an appendix of a report?

Rozell & Ramos Associates receives bid requests from three companies with specific details to design the lighting in their new apartments. Rozell & Ramos will respond to the bid requests with a(n) _____.

Which of the following best describes an index?

The proposal written by a manager to introduce changes in a company is called a(n) _____.

Explain the differences between internal and external proposals as well as solicited and unsolicited proposals.

All report headings that are of the same level must be consistent in position, appearance, and grammatical construction.

"Authorization was received from the IRS" is an example of a sentence using active voice.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about proposals?

In a formal report, the use of first-person pronoun, I, is generally acceptable.