Question 1

Because they are primarily visual, infographics are not considered an effective report format type.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The format for a report relies solely on the intended audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Based on their function, business reports typically fall into one of two categories: instructional or persuasive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Progress reports should include

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A)  any background information if it gives the reader a better perspective.
B)  the purpose and nature of the project in the opening of the report.
C)  an explanation of the work currently in progress, including names, activities, methods used, and locations.
D)  A progress report should include all these elements.

Question 5

Your current assignment is to condense a 200-page government policy report on oil drilling in Alaska into a shorter report for Sierra Club members to read. What kind of informational report would you most likely write?

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A)  Trip report
B)  Summary
C)  Meeting minutes
D)  Progress report

Question 6

The first letter of each word in a heading should always be capitalized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discussion of Findings is an example of a functional heading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Meeting minutes should include the precise wording of motions, including a count of votes and actions taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Reports that describe periodic, recurring activities or situational, nonrecurring events are

Accepted Answer

A)  justification/recommendation reports.
B)  informational reports.
C)  analytical reports.
D)  yardstick reports.

Question 10

Kendra just attended a sales conference in Baltimore. She must now write a report summarizing her conference. What advice should she follow?

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A)  Mention every topic that was discussed at the conference.
B)  Begin her report by identifying the event.
C)  Use a chronological organizational pattern.
D)  Avoid the use of headings or bullets so that the reader does not become distracted.

Question 11

You are writing a short informal report that you will send to one of your customers. Which format would be most appropriate?

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A)  Letter format
B)  Memo or e-mail format
C)  Manuscript format
D)  Preprinted form

Question 12

When you organize an informational report directly, in what order should the ideas be presented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction/background, facts/findings, and summary
B)  Introduction/background, summary, and facts/findings
C)  Summary, introduction/background, and facts/findings
D)  The direct strategy presents ideas in any order for maximum effectiveness and flexibility.

Question 13

_______________ data come from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

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The answer of _______________ data come from reading what others...

Question 14

Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When creating talking headings, it is best to write a few paragraphs first and then determine the heading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions; analytical reports emphasize facts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Primary data result from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An informal writing style includes

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A)  contractions (for example, wouldn't , don't , they're ) .
B)  second-person pronouns (for example, you and your ) .
C)  mainly passive-voice verbs.
D)  longer sentences.

Question 20

Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

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A)  A report summarizing the details of a recent seminar you attended
B)  A report recommending an antiterrorism security system for mass transit
C)  A report outlining the new company procedure for reporting workplace injuries
D)  A report showing state budget allocations for education

Exam 9: Informal Reports

When creating talking headings, it is best to write a few paragraphs first and then determine the heading.

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Based on their function, business reports typically fall into one of two categories: instructional or persuasive.

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Informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions; analytical reports emphasize facts.

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The format for a report relies solely on the intended audience.

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Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

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Meeting minutes should include the precise wording of motions, including a count of votes and actions taken.

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An informal writing style includes

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Progress reports should include

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When you organize an informational report directly, in what order should the ideas be presented?

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The first letter of each word in a heading should always be capitalized.

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_______________ data come from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

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Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

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Because they are primarily visual, infographics are not considered an effective report format type.

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Reports that describe periodic, recurring activities or situational, nonrecurring events are

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Most informational reports have one thing in common: a neutral or receptive audience.

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You are writing a short informal report that you will send to one of your customers. Which format would be most appropriate?

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Kendra just attended a sales conference in Baltimore. She must now write a report summarizing her conference. What advice should she follow?

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Your current assignment is to condense a 200-page government policy report on oil drilling in Alaska into a shorter report for Sierra Club members to read. What kind of informational report would you most likely write?

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Primary data result from reading what others have experienced or observed and recorded.

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Discussion of Findings is an example of a functional heading.

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