Question 1

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 educationE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Use ____________________ format for short (usually eight or fewer pages) informal reports addressed outside an organization.

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The answer of Use ____________________ format for short (usually eight...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trip report
B)   Summary
C)   Meeting minutes
D)   Progress reportE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

All analytical reports should be organized using the indirect strategy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Business writers often use electronic resources such as government sites, news media, periodicals, nonprofit organizations, social networking sites, and blogs to conduct research for business reports.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The direct organizational strategy presents the purpose for writing near the beginning of a report.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most informational reports are written

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A)   using the indirect organizational strategy.
B)   by only top business executives.
C)   using a formal writing style.
D)   for a neutral or receptive audience.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

You should include at least one heading per report page.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You should use the indirect organizational strategy for all analytical reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How do informational reports and analytical reports differ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Informational reports emphasize facts; analytical reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions.
B)   Informational reports are intended for internal audiences; analytical reports are intended for external audiences.
C)   Informational reports are written using a formal writing style; analytical reports are written using an informal writing style.
D)   Informational reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions; analytical reports emphasize facts.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The memo or e-mail format is appropriate for short informal reports that stay within organizations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Feasibility reports analyze a problem, discuss options, and present a recommendation, solution, or action to be taken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most analytical reports answer questions about specific problems and aid in decision making.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________ reports provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions. They may also provide recommendations if requested.

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The answer of ____________________ reports provide data or findings, analyses,...

Question 17

Discussion of Findings is an example of a functional heading.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When your reader may oppose your recommendation, you should begin the report by announcing the recommendation directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

___________________ data result from firsthand experience and observation.

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The answer of ___________________ data result from firsthand experience and...

Exam 9: Informal Reports

Feasibility reports are typically written for internal audiences.

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

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You should use the indirect organizational strategy for all analytical reports.

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Feasibility reports analyze a problem, discuss options, and present a recommendation, solution, or action to be taken.

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When your reader may oppose your recommendation, you should begin the report by announcing the recommendation directly.

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

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

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All analytical reports should be organized using the indirect strategy.

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The memo or e-mail format is appropriate for short informal reports that stay within organizations.

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Most analytical reports answer questions about specific problems and aid in decision making.

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Discussion of Findings is an example of a functional heading.

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The direct organizational strategy presents the purpose for writing near the beginning of a report.

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Business writers often use electronic resources such as government sites, news media, periodicals, nonprofit organizations, social networking sites, and blogs to conduct research for business reports.

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You should include at least one heading per report page.

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How do informational reports and analytical reports differ?

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Most informational reports are written

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Use ____________________ format for short (usually eight or fewer pages) informal reports addressed outside an organization.

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____________________ reports provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions. They may also provide recommendations if requested.

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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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___________________ data result from firsthand experience and observation.

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