Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Features of an effective causal analysis include

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

Question 3

Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

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A)   acknowledging individuals who helped with the report.
B)   referring to specific portions of the report.
C)   offering personal observations.
D)   a and b.
E)   All of these answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 4

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

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The answer of The list of references, appendices, glossary, and...

Question 5

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

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The answer of Questionnaires and interview questions are examples of...

Question 6

A feasibility analysis

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A)   excludes evidence that refutes your ultimate recommendation.
B)   carefully analyzes both opposing and supporting data.
C)   includes opposing evidence but downplays it.
D)   b and c.
E)   None of these answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 7

A formal report may address two or more categories of approaches: comparative, causal, and feasibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A formal report should address only the immediate cause and leave out any distant causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If your report contains more than five terms that your audience might not understand, you should include a glossary of terms in your end matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

A letter of transmittal is not part of the report but is considered front matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A table of contents should include

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A)   the title page.
B)   a letter of transmittal.
C)   the abstract.
D)   the list of tables and figures.
E)   c and d.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

_________analysis rates similar items based on specific criteria, whereas_________ analysis may explain the effects of a problem or decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________analysis rates similar items based on specific...

Question 13

A superficial analysis in a formal report is often the most useful type of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An effective comparative analysis

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A)   avoids the block pattern of discussion.
B)   makes comparisons based on indefinite criteria.
C)   gives each item balanced treatment.
D)   avoids using examples to clarify points.
E)   All of these answers are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

A typical question answered by a formal report is "How do I do X?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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A)   title page
B)   introduction
C)   abstract or executive summary
D)   glossary
E)   conclusionF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should exactly
match the headings and sub-headings in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Incorporate as many visual elements as possible and place them all at the end of the formal report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The elements of an effective analytical report include

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A)   minimally interpreted data.
B)   excessive data.
C)   an infusion of personal bias.
D)   a clearly identified problem or purpose.
E)   None of these answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 21: Formal Analytical Reports

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

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Features of an effective causal analysis include

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Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

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

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

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A feasibility analysis

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A formal report may address two or more categories of approaches: comparative, causal, and feasibility.

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A formal report should address only the immediate cause and leave out any distant causes.

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If your report contains more than five terms that your audience might not understand, you should include a glossary of terms in your end matter.

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A letter of transmittal is not part of the report but is considered front matter.

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A table of contents should include

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_________analysis rates similar items based on specific criteria, whereas_________ analysis may explain the effects of a problem or decision.

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A superficial analysis in a formal report is often the most useful type of analysis.

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An effective comparative analysis

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A typical question answered by a formal report is "How do I do X?"

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

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Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

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The headings and sub-headings in the table of contents should exactly match the headings and sub-headings in the report.

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Incorporate as many visual elements as possible and place them all at the end of the formal report.

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The elements of an effective analytical report include

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