Deck 21: Formal Analytical Reports

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

end matter

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

A) title page
B) introduction
C) abstract or executive summary
D) glossary
E) conclusion

Question 6

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

Question 7

An effective comparative analysis

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.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Front matter includes the

A) introduction.
B) table of contents.
C) letter of transmittal.
D) table of contents and letter of transmittal.
E) introduction and table of contents.

Question 10

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

Question 11

Appropriate content for a letter of transmittal might be

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.

Question 12

A feasibility analysis

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.

Question 13

A table of contents should include

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

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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

Question 16

The elements of an effective analytical report include

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.

Question 17

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

Features of an effective causal analysis include

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.