Deck 16: Formal Reports

Question 1

A table of contents should include

A) headings that exactly match the report headings.
B) subheadings that summarize the report subheadings.
C) indication of report pages with Roman numerals.
D) letter of transmittal.
E) c and d.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Features of an effective causal analysis include

A) identifying coincidence as cause.
B) identifying only the immediate cause and omitting distance causes.
C) determining a cause that fits the effect.
D) b and c.
E) a, b, and c.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The title page should make the title the most prominent item.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Embarrassing or bad news may be placed in an appendix to the main report.

Question 5

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Question 6

The list of references, appendices, glossary, and other supplemental materials are examples of ________.

Question 7

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should be shortened versions of the headings and sub-headings in the report.

Question 8

When incorporating research into your report, you

A) may interpret the data to suit your needs.
B) should include a references list but omit citations in the text.
C) must choose sources that are credible.
D) should include extensive tables of data without discussion.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

A causal analysis should address both the immediate cause and any distant causes.

Question 10

A report should contain both a list of References and a list of Works Cited.

Question 11

A feasibility analysis

A) assesses the practicality of an idea or plan.
B) chooses the best reasons for supporting a decision or action.
C) downplays the opposing viewpoints.
D) a and b.
E) a, b, and c.

Question 12

Questionnaires and interview questions are examples of items that may be placed in the formal report's_________ .

Question 13

Appropriate criteria for a comparative analysis include

A) costs.
B) appearance.
C) results.
D) a and b.
E) a, b, and c.

Question 14

Conclusions are an optional element of formal reports.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

A) Once a purpose statement is written, it may not be revised.
B) Formal reports may have both primary and secondary purposes.
C) If a report has secondary purposes, the purpose statement should include them.
D) a and c.
E) b and c.

Question 16

A letter of transmittal is submitted as an appendix to a formal report.

Question 17

Formal reports are typically analytical reports that may lead to recommendations.

Question 18

Front matter includes the

A) introduction.
B) table of contents.
C) letter of transmittal.
D) b and c.
E) a and b.

Question 19

Which of the following sections of a formal report may be optional?

A) title page
B) table of contents
C) abstract or executive summary
D) list of tables and figures
E) introduction

Question 20

Which of the following is not an element of effective reports?

A) navigable design
B) personable style
C) audience-centered visuals
D) general purpose statement
E) logical structure