Question 1

Meeting minutes are usually prepared by one person assigned to be the recorder.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Choose the statement below that is least accurate.

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A)   A trip report is a type of periodic activity report.
B)   Periodic activity reports are written for internal audiences.
C)   Like progress reports, periodic activity reports summarize activities over a specific period.
D)   Periodic activity reports help managers monitor workload.
E)   Periodic activity reports include essential information but not minor details.

Question 3

Analytical reports

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A)   provide information.
B)   provide conclusions.
C)   evaluate and interpret information.
D)   a and b.
E)   a, b, and c.

Question 4

For meeting minutes, do all of the following except

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A)   list attendees.
B)   describe agenda items.
C)   include personal commentary.
D)   include a title and the meeting date.
E)   record all decisions made.

Question 5

Trip reports help managers monitor employee activities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When writing recommendation reports,

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A)   avoid delivering them via an email attachment.
B)   discuss the background in detail but keep the recommendation as brief as possible.
C)   use an obsequious tone.
D)   end with a list of benefits for taking action.
E)   make headings broad and general. D

Question 7

Choose the statement that is most accurate.

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A)   Progress reports are written for internal personnel only.
B)   Managers use progress reports to monitor employees and evaluate projects.
C)   Using the memo format for a progress report is appropriate for an internal audience.
D)   a and b.
E)   b and c.

Question 8

Progress reports for external clients should be delivered on company letterhead to provide a legal record.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The two categories of informal reports are
__________and _________

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Question 10

Feasibility reports and recommendation reports are similar in that they both

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A)   have managers and other decision makers as their primary audience.
B)   emphasize expected rather than possible benefits.
C)   discuss the problem or situation before the recommendation.
D)   a and b.
E)   a, b, and c.

Question 11

A recommendation report is an informational report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Trip reports should include

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A)   agenda items.
B)   a title.
C)   a purpose statement.
D)   a and b.
E)   b, and c.

Question 13

A periodic activity report is a type of trip report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To give a colleague constructive criticism, write a_________report.

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Question 15

Types of informational reports include

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A)   trip reports and peer review reports.
B)   progress reports, activity reports, and meeting minutes.
C)   feasibility and recommendation reports.
D)   peer review reports and progress reports.
E)   trip reports, meeting minutes, and recommendation reports.

Question 16

Most informal reports are sent as attachments to email.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Peer review reports

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A)   are written by one employee about another and submitted to the manager.
B)   support criticism by offering specific examples.
C)   are never written in memo format.
D)   avoid offering suggestions or resources.
E)   end by re-emphasizing all the negative points.

Question 18

Most informal reports are prepared quickly and include little or no background information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Peer review reports should avoid suggesting alternative courses of action when providing constructive criticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Feasibility reports provide the background of a problem but do not offer recommendations or possible solutions.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 15: Informal Reports

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Choose the statement below that is least accurate.

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Analytical reports

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For meeting minutes, do all of the following except

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Trip reports help managers monitor employee activities.

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When writing recommendation reports,

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Progress reports for external clients should be delivered on company letterhead to provide a legal record.

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The two categories of informal reports are __________and _________

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Trip reports should include

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To give a colleague constructive criticism, write a_________report.

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Types of informational reports include

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