front 1 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. technical writing focuses on products and services. | back 1 TRUE |
front 2 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Collaboration is more important than solo building in the workplace | back 2 TRUE |
front 3 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The top five skills employers want include communication skills, honesty/integrity, internship/co-op experience, strong work ethic, and teamwork | back 3 FALSE - explanation: (employers don't care about internship/co-op experience, replace this term with computer skilled for the correct answer) |
front 4 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. When team members from varied disciplines provide their input, it is called collaboration. | back 4 TRUE |
front 5 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Knowing how to communicate in the workplace will help you influence people. | back 5 TRUE |
front 6 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. HPI can be used to solve problems in teamwork. | back 6 TRUE |
front 7 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. To communicate successfully, you must adapt to different channels of communication. | back 7 TRUE |
front 8 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Poorly written correspondence wastes time. | back 8 TRUE |
front 9 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Part of prewriting is to determine your communication channel. | back 9 TRUE |
front 10 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Answering the “reporter’s questions” helps you create the content of your correspondence. | back 10 TRUE |
front 11 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Flowcharting is an effective visual technique that does not organize data chronologically. | back 11 FALSE |
front 12 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Usability testing helps determine the success of a draft. | back 12 TRUE |
front 13 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The most important phase in the writing process is gathering documentation. | back 13 FALSE |
front 14 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Accuracy in technical writing requires that you proofread your text. | back 14 TRUE |
front 15 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Half your audience will be female, so avoid sexist language. | back 15 TRUE |
front 16 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Proper tone of a communication is not a product of successful audience recognition. | back 16 FALSE |
front 17 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. You should factor in your audience’s unique traits when determining the most effective way to communicate. | back 17 TRUE |
front 18 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. When writing to multiple audiences on Web sites, you can use glossaries and extended definitions to clarify technical words. | back 18 TRUE |
front 19 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. We live in a global world. Coca Cola, for example, generates 58 percent of its income from outside the United States | back 19 FALSE |
front 20 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. When technical communicators write reports that will be translated, they must be sure their readers will be able to distinguish between nouns and verbs. | back 20 TRUE |
front 21 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Creators of products, images or inventions are protected by intellectual property rights. | back 21 TRUE |
front 22 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Failure to consider ethics can result in dissatisfied customers, lost sales or loss of goodwill. | back 22 TRUE |
front 23 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Types of intellectual property include copyrights and trademarks. | back 23 TRUE |
front 24 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by Congress in response to ethical issues in corporate accounting practices. | back 24 TRUE |
front 25 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Ethical issues, like legal issues, can be answered easily by reading related laws. | back 25 FALSE |
front 26 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Employees should follow company Internet policies only during work hours. | back 26 FALSE |
front 27 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. You should assume information is covered under copyright law unless proven otherwise. | back 27 TRUE |
front 28 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Never consult colleagues regarding an ethics situation. | back 28 FALSE |
front 29 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. When writing or speaking hold yourself responsible for how well the audience understands the message. | back 29 TRUE |
front 30 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Short-term benefits are an important consideration in ethics situations. | back 30 FALSE |
front 31 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. A document you write should be legal, practical, and ethical, which are three separate and unrelated issues. | back 31 FALSE |
front 32 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Research is a necessary component of longer reports. | back 32 TRUE |
front 33 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The audience’s level of technical knowledge is an important consideration in writing a report. | back 33 TRUE |
front 34 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Primary research could include developing a questionnaire for a target audience. | back 34 TRUE |
front 35 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. A paraphrase is taken word for word from a sentence. | back 35 FALSE |
front 36 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Researching with the Internet presents issues of trustworthiness. | back 36 TRUE |
front 37 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Google lets you search millions of web pages by a key word or phrase in a group of search engines at once. | back 37 FALSE |
front 38 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Reports are always formal, internal documents. | back 38 FALSE |
front 39 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The discussion section is usually the largest section of the report. | back 39 TRUE |
front 40 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. All reports share certain similarities in format, development, and style. | back 40 TRUE |
front 41 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Some writers skip the introductory portion of reports and go directly to the discussion section. This is okay if they believe that their readers know why the reports were written and who is involved. | back 41 FALSE |
front 42 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. You should use highlighting techniques in a report. | back 42 TRUE |
front 43 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The purpose section of a report is usually one of the longest sections. | back 43 FALSE |
front 44 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The purpose statement is like a topic sentence. | back 44 TRUE |
front 45 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Short reports are not informal or routine communications. | back 45 FALSE |
front 46 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may be 85% of the text. | back 46 TRUE |
front 47 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. You do not need to give a source when using primary research. | back 47 FALSE |
front 48 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but that provides documentation for future reference. | back 48 TRUE |
front 49 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Secondary research includes using personal studies and findings along with published materials. | back 49 FALSE |
front 50 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. You might write a long, formal report that only informs. | back 50 TRUE |
front 51 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. When you analyze for your audience, you begin with factual information. | back 51 TRUE |
front 52 TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. Cascading headings help your readers to navigate the material in your report. | back 52 TRUE |
front 53 Diverse teams consist of A) people with different areas of expertise, such as engineers, accountants, technical communicators, and graphic artists. B) people with different academic credentials, such as a GED, high school diploma, or some college coursework. C) people who represent different cultures, ages, genders, and races. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and C | back 53 E) A and C |
front 54 The reason(s) dispersed teams may be used by a corporation is A) employees are located across time and space. B) employees work in different cities, states, or countries. C) employees work different shifts. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 54 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 55 How can you use a Wiki in your dispersed team? A) to create a Web site and to track group projects B) for group authoring, editing, and reviewing older versions of text C) for e-mailing and instant messaging D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 55 E) A and B |
front 56 Written communication channels include which of the following? A) memos, letters, reports, and essays B) brochures, proposals, resumes, and journal entries C) e-mail, letters, newsletters, and Web sites D) letters, reports, poetry, and memos | back 56 D) letters, reports, poetry, and memos |
front 57 Oral communication channels in the field of technical communication include A) a corporate Web site. B) training sessions. C) online help screens. D) blogs E) instant messaging. | back 57 B) training sessions. |
front 58 In communication, smartphone technology has an impact on A) availability of messaging. B) workplace professionalism. C) audience awareness in writing. D) size, speed, and tone of correspondence. | back 58 D) size, speed, and tone of correspondence. |
front 59 The textbook provides various reasons why technical communication is important. From an employer’s perspective, which of the following is most important? A) Technical and business writing differ from other types of writing. B) This type of writing costs and earns money. C) Technical and business writing depend on factual documentation. D) Your purpose is determined by your audience. | back 59 B) This type of writing costs and earns money. |
front 60 Which of the following is a guideline for establishing teamwork? A) Establish a team leader. B) Hold yourself responsible for how well your audience understands your message. C) Watch for cultural biases. D) Avoid shun words. | back 60 A) Establish a team leader. |
front 61 Technical communication uses two main types of communication channels. Sometimes the channels can overlap. Which type of channel(s) would be best suited for initially informing an employee of a forthcoming layoff? A) Written B) Oral C) Either A or B D) Both A and B | back 61 B) Oral |
front 62 Some mobile apps that are helpful for writing include A) Quickoffice Mobile. B) Documents To Go. C) BlogWriter D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B only | back 62 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 63 According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2006), the most important quality/skill employers want is A) analytical skills. B) strong work ethic C) communication skills. D) computer skills. | back 63 C) communication skills. |
front 64 Electronic conferencing tools are one type of groupware used for collaboration in virtual teams. Such electronic tools include A) message and discussion boards. B) videoconferences and teleconferences. C) instant messaging and e-mail. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B only | back 64 E) A and B only |
front 65 A Wiki can be used to A) create Web sites. B) collaborate on peer review. C) group author documents. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 65 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 66 Google Documents is a collaborative writing tool. By using this tool, you can A) edit Word documents. B) post documents to a blog. C) add new team members and delete writers. D) edit HTML files. E) All of these answers are correct. | back 66 E) All of these answers are correct. |
front 67 When you are given a writing assignment, usability testing is designed to be used for the A) prewriting phase. B) formatting phase. C) writing phase. D) rewriting phase. E) All of these answers are correct. | back 67 D) rewriting phase. |
front 68 The objectives of the prewriting process include A) organizing content. B) examining purposes. C) proofreading. D) formatting content. | back 68 B) examining purposes. |
front 69 The writing process is subdivided into the following three-part sequence: A) prewriting, rewriting, and revising. B) prewriting, drafting, and proofreading. C) prewriting, writing, and rewriting. D) prewriting, revising, and rewriting. E) None of these answers is correct | back 69 C) prewriting, writing, and rewriting. |
front 70 Two examples of prewriting techniques are A) flowcharting and reformatting. B) branching and enhancing. C) mind mapping and brainstorming. D) usability testing and simplifying. E) None of these answers is correct. | back 70 C) mind mapping and brainstorming. |
front 71 Probably the most important stage in the writing process is A) proofreading. B) rewriting C) writing D) prewriting E) All phases are equally important. | back 71 B) rewriting |
front 72 During the writing process, A) once the purpose and goal of the document are determined, the steps can be completed in any order. B) all three steps may occur simultaneously. C) it is important to work through each of the three steps one at a time. D) the prewriting step must be completed before moving on to any other step. | back 72 B) all three steps may occur simultaneously. |
front 73 Single sourcing is A) producing a document that is intended for one source. B) using one source for data gathering. C) producing documents that are intended to be recombined and reused across projects and various media. D) None of these answers is correct. | back 73 C) producing documents that are intended to be recombined and reused across projects and various media. |
front 74 Storyboarding A) is especially useful for preparing instructions. B) answers the reporter’s questions. C) allows you to look at your topic from multiple perspectives. D) allows you to see what your document might look like. | back 74 D) allows you to see what your document might look like. |
front 75 Mind mapping A) answers the reporter’s questions. B) is especially useful for preparing instructions. C) allows you to look at your topic from multiple perspectives. D) allows you to see what your document might look like | back 75 C) allows you to look at your topic from multiple perspectives. |
front 76 If, before a staff meeting, you asked employees for agenda items, you are using which of the following techniques? A) mind mapping B) storyboarding C) outlining D) brainstorming or listing | back 76 D) brainstorming or listing |
front 77 Content should be formatted for readability during which step in the writing process? A) prewriting B) rewriting C) writing D) None of these answers is correct. | back 77 C) writing |
front 78 If your purpose for writing was to complain about the poor quality of a coat you purchased at your favorite clothing store, what kind of letter would you write? A) a letter to build rapport B) a letter to instruct C) a letter to persuade D) a letter to inform | back 78 C) a letter to persuade |
front 79 The National Commission of Writing identified essential skills in technical communication that employers want. The most important was A) documentation and supporting data. B) spelling, grammar, and punctuation. C) accuracy D) logic. | back 79 C) accuracy |
front 80 The definition of a technical term usually includes its type and distinguishing characteristics, but it can also include A) descriptions. B) examples. C) procedures. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 80 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 81 When writing a letter or memo, it is best to explain the benefit of the memo to the reader A) in the middle portion of the material. B) after an introductory paragraph. C) in the first paragraph or in the conclusion. D) wherever the information fits logically in the memo or letter | back 81 C) in the first paragraph or in the conclusion. |
front 82 The best way to personalize correspondence is through the use of pronouns. When using the pronouns “you” and “your,” the focus is on A) the ego. B) the team. C) the staff. D) the reader. | back 82 D) the reader. |
front 83 Appealing to a diverse audience is important because A) diversity is good for business. B) diversity is protected by law. C) most cultures share the same values and understanding. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 83 E) A and B |
front 84 Remember that translations may take up more or less space. The word count of a report written in English will expand more than ________ when translated into some European languages. A) 20 percent B) 40 percent C) 25 percent D) 30 percent | back 84 D) 30 percent |
front 85 The world is changing. S&P 500 companies report international sales at A) 50 percent B) 22 percent C) 60 percent D) 83 percent | back 85 A) 50 percent |
front 86 Multilingual reports create unique communication challenges, which include A) ensuring that each version has identical content. B) ensuring that each language version is identical "in readability." C) ensuring that the tone and style are consistent in the translated version. D) ensuring that the versions are tested for accuracy and usability. E) All of these answers are correct. | back 86 E) All of these answers are correct. |
front 87 If you are writing for a lay audience and must clarify a term, you can provide a sentence definition that includes A) the term, type, and distinguishing characteristics. B) acronyms and abbreviations. C) examples. D) procedures and descriptions. | back 87 A) the term, type, and distinguishing characteristics. |
front 88 Correspondence geared to ________ readers will not contain extended definitions. A) lay B) multiple C) high-tech D) low-tech | back 88 C) high-tech |
front 89 When writing an e-mail to multiple audience readers, you may A) define your terms parenthetically within the text. B) define your terms in a glossary. C) define your terms as a footnote. D) Don’t define terms in this type of correspondence. E) A and B | back 89 E) A and B |
front 90 ________ audiences might include your co-workers in other departments, your supervisors, and colleagues who work for other companies. A) Lay B) Low-tech C) High-tech D) SME’s | back 90 B) Low-tech |
front 91 Diversity includes A) gender B) race C) religion D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 91 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 92 Multiculturalism requires employers to recognize that A) nearly 20 percent of the population speaks a language other than English at home. B) by 2050, Hispanics will represent nearly half of the United States’ population. C) Hispanics number 48.4 million in the United States. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and C | back 92 E) A and C |
front 93 Three important things to consider when faced with a question of ethics are where the action takes place, whether the person in question holds a position of power, and A) if there is a company policy regarding the issue. B) the amount of damage the action could cause. C) the importance of the people involved. D) whether criminal or civil actions are at stake. | back 93 A) if there is a company policy regarding the issue. |
front 94 Business product communication should cover liabilities, practical issues, and A) ensure transparency. B) customer welfare issues. C) possible negligence. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 94 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 95 Boilerplate content includes A) graphics and text from Web sites. B) out of date copyrighted items. C) existing copies of past company writings. D) None of these answers is correct | back 95 C) existing copies of past company writings. |
front 96 To keep an audience safe from potential product dangers, writers should A) provide clear instructions for product use. B) ensure that warnings are clearly stated. C) condense hazard language to not cause alarm. D) avoid illustrations and color in the text. E) A and B | back 96 E) A and B |
front 97 The United States’ international copyright laws protect A) every element on a Web page. B) text, graphics, and HTML only. C) procedures, systems, or methods of operation. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B only | back 97 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 98 When confronted with an ethical challenge, A) define the problem. B) consider the big picture. C) let it work itself out. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B only | back 98 E) A and B only |
front 99 Keeping excellence and ethical behavior in the workplace includes A) simple, direct expression of ideas. B) respect for the work of colleagues. C) satisfying the audience’s need for information. D) All of these answers is correct. E) A and B | back 99 D) All of these answers is correct. |
front 100 Three of the most commonly used styles of formatting research reports are MLA, CSE, and A) APA B) ABA C) UPI D) IEEE | back 100 A) APA |
front 101 As with all types of technical communication, writing using research material requires that you A) determine objectives. B) conduct research to gather data. C) rewrite to ensure your goals are successfully met. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 101 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 102 The list of sources used in APA and CSE formatted documents is titled A) Works Cited. B) Bibliography. C) References. D) None of these answers is correct. | back 102 C) References. |
front 103 When you summarize a source you should A) condense the original material by presenting the basic idea in your own words. B) include pertinent facts and avoid technicalities. C) include your own opinions and thoughts along with the author’s. D) completely rewrite the original version, but keep it the same length. E) A and B | back 103 E) A and B |
front 104 When you quote from a document A) quote the author word for word. B) use ellipses correctly in quotes. C) use brackets to assist clarity. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 104 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 105 Research can include primary and secondary sources. Which of the following are examples of primary research? It is A) conducted or generated by you. B) obtained from already printed and published information. C) obtained from personal interviews. D) obtained from a Web site. E) A and C only | back 105 E) A and C only |
front 106 A team of engineers is preparing a report for a highway project. They are reading statutes regarding eminent domain, real estate, and environmental considerations. They are doing A) secondary research. B) both primary and secondary research. C) primary research. D) None of these answers is correct. | back 106 A) secondary research. |
front 107 Plagiarism could occur when a writer A) misuses quotation marks. B) intentionally uses another person’s words. C) neglects to use reference citations D) uses pictures or ideas from another author. E) All of these answers are correct. | back 107 E) All of these answers are correct. |
front 108 As a writer, when you establish a “focus,” you are in which of the three stages of the writing process? A) writing B) rewriting C) investigating D) prewriting | back 108 D) prewriting |
front 109 If you want to search for information online and use a directory, which of the following would you select? A) Northern Light B) Infomine C) Google D) Dogpile | back 109 B) Infomine |
front 110 In what phase of the communication process will you organize your report? A) writing B) prewriting C) rewriting | back 110 A) writing |
front 111 In the rewriting phase of your report, you should A) review material for clarity of focus. B) delete research that does not support your ideas effectively. C) simplify wording. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and B | back 111 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 112 At what stage in the writing process would you add graphics, such as pie charts and line drawings, to your report? A) rewriting B) prewriting C) writing | back 112 A) rewriting |
front 113 If you were using ERIC at your library, you would be using a(n) ________ for your research. A) directory B) metasearch engine C) search engine D) index | back 113 D) index |
front 114 What type of report shows work actually accomplished to date? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 114 B) progress |
front 115 What type of report shows the steps followed in performing a test? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 115 C) lab |
front 116 What type of report is a review of your travel and activities? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 116 A) trip |
front 117 What type of report covers specifications, costs, potential problems, etc.? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 117 D) feasibility |
front 118 What type of report would discuss the apparatus used? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 118 C) lab |
front 119 A report that answers the question, “Is a particular project developing on schedule?” is what type of report? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 119 B) progress |
front 120 A report that answers the question “Is labor sufficient and efficiently used?” is referred to as what type of report? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 120 D) feasibility |
front 121 A report that addresses the situation where “John Smith cut his arm” is what type of report? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 121 E) incident |
front 122 When writing a short, informal report to an external audience, it is best to use A) letter formats. B) e-mail. C) memo formats. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 122 A) letter formats. |
front 123 What type of report studies the practicality of a proposed plan and recommends action? A) trip B) progress C) lab D) feasibility E) incident | back 123 E) incident |
front 124 Are headings and talking headings suited for short reports? A) yes B) no | back 124 A) yes |
front 125 Reports are written to A) internal audiences. B) external audiences. C) A and B | back 125 C) A and B |
front 126 What is not included in an abstract? A) report summary B) benefits derived C) problems D) solutions E) processes used | back 126 E) processes used |
front 127 Unfamiliar terms are often defined at the end of the report in a section called a(n) ________ A) recommendations. B) appendix. C) glossary. D) summary. | back 127 C) glossary. |
front 128 Informative reports provide A) conclusions B) findings and results. C) A and B | back 128 B) findings and results. |
front 129 Figures and tables enhance your report by providing A) cosmetic appeal. B) clarity. C) conciseness. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 129 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 130 The front matter in a formal report includes A) title page. B) Table of Contents. C) abstract or executive summary. D) purpose E) A, B, and C only | back 130 E) A, B, and C only |
front 131 The text section in a formal report includes A) discussion B) background. C) issues. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 131 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 132 Are Executive Summaries and Abstracts the same thing? A) yes B) no | back 132 B) no |
front 133 Which of the following is not true of the purpose section in the introduction for a formal report? A) It is usually one to three sentences long, or a short paragraph. B) It is a reiteration of the abstract. C) It informs your readers why or what you hope to achieve. D) All of these answers are correct. E) A and C | back 133 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 134 The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the A) back matter. B) recommendation D) purpose statement. | back 134 D) purpose statement. |
front 135 References should be included in what section of your report? A) front matter. B) text. C) back matter. D) None of these answers is correct. | back 135 C) back matter. |
front 136 Long, researched reports require A) time B) people. C) money. D) All of these answers are correct. | back 136 D) All of these answers are correct. |
front 137 The actual page pagination (page 1) of your formal report begins with the A) title page. B) cover letter. C) introductory section. D) Table of Contents. | back 137 C) introductory section. |
front 138 A list of illustrations should be placed A) below the Table of Contents, on the same page. B) on a separate page that follows the Table of Contents. C) None of these answers is correct. D) A or B, as appropriate | back 138 D) A or B, as appropriate |