Question 1

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 report would you most likely write?

Accepted Answer

A)   Information report
B)   Summary report
C)   Justification/recommendation report
D)   Progress report

Question 2

A report that monitors the headway of a nonroutine or unusual activity is called

Accepted Answer

A)   the minutes of a meeting.
B)   an information report.
C)   a progress report.
D)   a summary report.

Question 3

You are chairing a task force that is looking for ways to provide better technical support to customers and you want to keep management informed of your activities as you work on the project. What kind of report would you most likely write?

Accepted Answer

A)   Justification/recommendation report
B)   Information report
C)   Progress report
D)   Feasibility report

Question 4

An informative report presents data without analysis and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a report using the __________ organizational pattern, the problem, discussion, and findings are presented before the conclusions and recommendations.

Accepted Answer

indirect
Explanation:The indir...

Question 7

Use Empowered Team Decision-Making Without Losing Control is an example of a ___________________ heading.

Accepted Answer

talking
Explanation:Because th...

Question 8

Business researchers often use such electronic tools as mailing lists, discussion boards, and blogs to conduct research for business reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Summary reports are typical in academic settings but are rarely used in business settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

___________ record the proceedings of a meeting.

Accepted Answer

Minutes
Explanation:A record of the proc...

Question 12

Which of the following is most likely to be written as an information report?

Accepted Answer

A)   A report recommending the installation of retina scanner to improve security.
B)   A report telling management about the current status of a long-term project.
C)   A government regulatory report to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
D)   A report comparing three locations and identifying the best for a new franchise outlet.

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely to be written as an informative report?

Accepted Answer

A)   A report from the Information Technology Department recommending that your company install a wireless network
B)   A report that looks at the feasibility of providing tuition reimbursement to all employees
C)   A report that compares five different handheld communication devices that your company might purchase
D)   A report summarizing information presented at a recent conference for technical writers

Question 14

Printed forms are useful for reporting repetitive data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

A report that attempts to solve problems by presenting data, drawing conclusions, and offering solutions is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   justification/recommendation report.
B)   information report.
C)   progress report.
D)   summary report.

Question 16

Which of the following situations might require a progress report?

Accepted Answer

A)   The work of a committee preparing for an open house when a new wing of a hospital is completed.
B)   The reporting of monthly sales figures for all divisions.
C)   A study of whether a company should provide on-site child care.
D)   A one-page summary of a long article in The Wall Street Journal. A

Question 17

A ____________ condenses the primary ideas, conclusions, and recommendations of a longer report or publication.

Accepted Answer

summary
Explanation:A summary ...

Question 18

All reports are printed, either on paper or on preprinted forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 19

Vanessa is writing a report that will include headings. What should she do to make sure that her headings are effective?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enclose the headings in quotation marks to make them stand out on the page.
B)   Vary same-level headings in terms of physical position and appearance to help the reader maintain interest in the report.
C)   Use headings as antecedents for pronouns to make her report more concise.
D)   Include at least one heading per report page.

Question 20

Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thomas should record new business only because old business will appear in previous minutes.
B)   Thomas does not have to record the exact wording of motions because that would be too time consuming.
C)   Thomas should be certain to record voting results and actions taken.
D)   Because he is taking the minutes on behalf of the organization, Thomas doesn't have to include his name and signature as the person recording the minutes.

Exam 9: Informal Reports

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 report would you most likely write?

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A report that monitors the headway of a nonroutine or unusual activity is called

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You are chairing a task force that is looking for ways to provide better technical support to customers and you want to keep management informed of your activities as you work on the project. What kind of report would you most likely write?

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An informative report presents data without analysis and recommendations.

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Business reports are always presented in writing or orally, but they are not presented digitally.

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In a report using the __________ organizational pattern, the problem, discussion, and findings are presented before the conclusions and recommendations.

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Use Empowered Team Decision-Making Without Losing Control is an example of a ___________________ heading.

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Business researchers often use such electronic tools as mailing lists, discussion boards, and blogs to conduct research for business reports.

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Summary reports are typical in academic settings but are rarely used in business settings.

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Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

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___________ record the proceedings of a meeting.

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Which of the following is most likely to be written as an information report?

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Which of the following is most likely to be written as an informative report?

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Printed forms are useful for reporting repetitive data.

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A report that attempts to solve problems by presenting data, drawing conclusions, and offering solutions is called a(n)

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Which of the following situations might require a progress report?

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A ____________ condenses the primary ideas, conclusions, and recommendations of a longer report or publication.

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All reports are printed, either on paper or on preprinted forms.

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Vanessa is writing a report that will include headings. What should she do to make sure that her headings are effective?

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Thomas is in charge of taking formal minutes during an Institute of Internal Auditors chapter meeting. Which of the following is the best advice?

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