Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Reports are always created by one person. 
B) Reports are always created by a group of people. 
C) Research-based reports are generally commissioned for decisions of low importance. 
D) It is more than enough to review a report once. 
E) Reports should be well organized with a table of contents.

Question 2

You need not give credit to the original speaker or writer for an idea that is paraphrased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to be true of including headings in reports?

Accepted Answer

A) If a report contains an appendix, then headings must not be used in that report. 
B) At a minimum, you should include third-level headings. 
C) Except survey reports, all other forms of reports should include headings. 
D) Reports over five pages are likely to require second-level headings. 
E) Avoid using headings in a report if it contains a memo of transmittal.

Question 4

When are problem statements most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) When the contextual details in these statements shield the urgency of the problem 
B) When they provide the unique context of the problem for the organization 
C) When they are provided at the end of the report 
D) When they avoid using predictions and cause-effect statements 
E) When they apply the

Question 5

When should you use direct quotations?

Accepted Answer

A) When you have derived the quotations with the help of a primary research 
B) When you want to avoid documenting references to others' ideas 
C) When the quotation contains a particularly compelling combination of words 
D) When you want to express the idea of another speaker in your own words 
E) When the quotation does not emphasize the credibility of the original speaker

Question 6

In a business report, the _____ concludes with a review of report contents.

Accepted Answer

A) introduction 
B) executive summary 
C) headings 
D) footnotes 
E) in-text citations

Question 7

What does it mean to demonstrate originality in thought when using secondary research to develop reports?

Accepted Answer

A) To combine information from your various sources in novel and insightful ways 
B) To use indirect quotations when the quotation contains a particularly compelling combination of words 
C) To raise the credibility of your report by carefully dealing with cause-effect statements 
D) To provide citations to indicate the information you have drawn from other sources 
E) To avoid using your own words to express the meaning of the original speaker or writer

Question 8

What is the advantage and disadvantage of using bulleted lists in reports?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Most business reports are routine and do not have to be reviewed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The table of contents in a report must contain only second-level headings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is generally the most emphasized aspect of the design of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Glossary 
B) Cover page 
C) Bibliography 
D) Memo of transmittal 
E) Reference list

Question 12

To avoid plagiarism on a sentence and paragraph level, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) include the problem statement at the end of the report 
B) include a table of contents at the beginning of the report 
C) avoid including any attachments in the report 
D) document all references to the ideas of others 
E) include an executive summary in the report

Question 13

To develop original reports, make sure that you avoid _____.

Accepted Answer

A) all forms of plagiarism 
B) including a reference list 
C) the use of cause-effect statements 
D) excessive use of bar charts 
E) stating the problem statement at the beginning of the report

Question 14

Which of the following is most likely to make your report easy to navigate?

Accepted Answer

A) Including a SWOT analysis in your report 
B) Including cause-effect statements in your report 
C) Providing a structure that decision makers are familiar with 
D) Using paraphrasing instead of direct quotation 
E) Using the MLA documentation system instead of the

Question 15

An executive summary tells the story of the report so the busy reader can get the gist of the content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should use direct quotations:

Accepted Answer

A) when you want to express the idea of another speaker in your own words. 
B) when you want to avoid documenting references to others' ideas. 
C) when you have derived the quotations with the help of a primary research. 
D) when the quotation flows effectively with your paper. 
E) when you want to use the MLA documentation system to create a reference list.

Question 17

You can raise the credibility of your report by providing supporting details for your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about writing effective reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Reports should be comprehensive in their presentation of data. 
B) Tables, graphs, and charts need to be used very frequently. 
C) Appendixes should be included in the report frequently. 
D) Esoteric words should be used instead of simple and direct communication. 
E) Project reports need not be attractive as it is the content that matters.

Question 19

Why do reports frequently include appendixes?

Accepted Answer

A) To help decision makers in judging the quality of report data 
B) To help readers in processing and grouping dense information 
C) To help the readers in navigating the report 
D) To establish the purpose and value of the report 
E) To provide reference materials

Question 20

Which of the following demonstrates originality in thought when using secondary research to develop reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Citing all your research sources 
B) Generating your own conclusions and recommendations 
C) Using the most current documentation guidelines 
D) Adopting a methodical and skeptical approach to decision making 
E) Dealing carefully with predictions and cause-effect statements

Exam 13: Completing Business Proposals and Business Reports

Which of the following statements best describes reports?

You need not give credit to the original speaker or writer for an idea that is paraphrased.

Which of the following is most likely to be true of including headings in reports?

When are problem statements most effective?

When should you use direct quotations?

In a business report, the _____ concludes with a review of report contents.

What does it mean to demonstrate originality in thought when using secondary research to develop reports?

What is the advantage and disadvantage of using bulleted lists in reports?

Most business reports are routine and do not have to be reviewed.

The table of contents in a report must contain only second-level headings.

Which of the following is generally the most emphasized aspect of the design of a formal report?

To avoid plagiarism on a sentence and paragraph level, _____.

To develop original reports, make sure that you avoid _____.

Which of the following is most likely to make your report easy to navigate?

An executive summary tells the story of the report so the busy reader can get the gist of the content.

You should use direct quotations:

You can raise the credibility of your report by providing supporting details for your conclusions.

Which of the following statements is true about writing effective reports?

Why do reports frequently include appendixes?

Which of the following demonstrates originality in thought when using secondary research to develop reports?