Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the references section of a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The references section is a part of the report text.
B)  If a report includes endnotes rather than in-text parenthetical citations, the endnotes precede the references.
C)   Using word-processing software to create footnotes and endnotes increases the chances of introducing errors in the report.
D)   The references section includes questionnaires and accompanying transmittal letters, summary tabulations, and verbatim comments from respondents.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements best defines an analytical report?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a type of report designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions.
B)  It is a type of report that begins with an analysis.
C)   It is a type of a form report.
D)   It is constructed to include materials that are not appropriate to be included in the report itself.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Preliminary parts of a report are included to:

Accepted Answer

A)  insert supplementary information that supports the report.
B)  enable the reader to understand the report more easily.
C)   show that the report is genuine and has not been plagiarized from other sources.
D)   acknowledge individuals who have helped create the report by providing valuable data.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Short reports focus on the _____ of the reports.

Accepted Answer

A)  body
B)  index
C)   bibliography
D)   executive summaryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In the report text, the introduction includes an analysis of what the reported information means or how it should be acted upon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the context of headings used in a formal report, talking headings convey information about the content of a section, but they do not give a conclusion about the section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of a proposal structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The format of a proposal is independent of the length of the proposal.
B)  Long proposals use a memo format.
C)   Proposals do not include preliminary report parts.
D)   Proposals include the price to be charged or the costs to be incurred.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

All proposals are written to generate business outside an organization by proposing to meet the needs, and solve problems, of other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the purpose section of a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem and purpose are often used as interchangeable terms in reports.
B)  The purpose is included only in the last section of a proposal.
C)   A proposal should always include the purpose and the scope under the same heading.
D)   The purpose section avoids including objectives of a measurable nature.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a guideline for using headings in content outlines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different font styles and colors should be used for headings of the same level.
B)  First-level headings should contain only one second-level heading.
C)   All first-level, second-level, and third-level heading should be numbered using Roman numerals.
D)   All headings of the same level must be treated consistently.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is a preliminary part of a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body
B)  The reference section
C)   The analysis
D)   The table of figuresE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Preliminary parts of a report are included to:

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Which of the following is a preliminary part of a report?

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Which of the following statements is true of a proposal structure?

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In the context of headings used in a formal report, talking headings convey information about the content of a section, but they do not give a conclusion about the section.

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All proposals are written to generate business outside an organization by proposing to meet the needs, and solve problems, of other organizations.

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In the report text, the introduction includes an analysis of what the reported information means or how it should be acted upon.

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Which of the following statements is true of the purpose section of a proposal?

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Which of the following statements is true of the references section of a formal report?

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Short reports focus on the _____ of the reports.

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Which of the following is a guideline for using headings in content outlines?

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Which of the following statements best defines an analytical report?

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Which of the following is a preliminary part of a report?

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All proposals are written to generate business outside an organization by proposing to meet the needs, and solve problems, of other organizations.

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