Question 1

As a minimum, a formal report's title page must contain&#10;A)the report's title and author's name.&#10;B)the report's author and his/her job title or affiliation.&#10;C)the report's title, the name and title of the author, the report's recipient, and the date the report is submitted.&#10;D)the report's title and the date the report is submitted.

Accepted Answer

A formal report's title page typically includes the report's title, the name and title of the author, the report's recipient, and the date the report is submitted to provide clear context and identification for the document.

Question 2

Document supplements are necessary to&#10;A)allow busy readers to focus on certain key components of the report.&#10;B)respond to the tendency of readers to skip most sections of technical reports.&#10;C)show readers that due diligence has been followed.&#10;D)complete a report's professional appearance.

Accepted Answer

Document supplements help busy readers quickly identify and focus on the key components of a report, making it easier for them to understand the main points without going through the entire document.

Question 3

Which of the following might appear in a report appendix?&#10;A)complex formulas&#10;B)details of an experiment and maps or photographs&#10;C)complex formulas, maps, photographs, details of an experiment, and or secondary recommendations&#10;D)secondary recommendations (in case the primary recommended actions don't work)

Accepted Answer

An appendix in a report is used for supplementary information that is too detailed or complex to include in the main body of the report. This can include complex formulas, maps, photographs, detailed descriptions of experiments, and secondary recommendations. These elements help in providing a comprehensive understanding of the report without cluttering the main content.

Question 4

The purpose of a glossary is to&#10;A)preview key concepts presented in the report.&#10;B)list and define related terms not actually found in the report.&#10;C)list and define specialized terms for non-technical readers.&#10;D)list and define specialized terms for technical readers, so that their reading of the report is not interrupted.

Accepted Answer

A glossary is intended to help non-technical readers understand specialized terms used in the report by providing definitions, ensuring their reading is not interrupted by unfamiliar terminology.

Question 5

A report appendix is a good place for&#10;A)burying bad or embarrassing news.&#10;B)repeating the report's main conclusions and recommendations.&#10;C)presenting interview questions and answers.&#10;D)the author's personal opinions on the report's main issue.

Accepted Answer

Appendices are used for supplementary information that is relevant to the report but not essential to its main text, such as interview questions and answers, detailed data, or technical specifications.

Question 6

A formal report's transmittal document&#10;A)is always bound with the report.&#10;B)should accompany the report, but should not be bound with the report.&#10;C)sometimes appears just before the introduction in reports produced for university and college classes.&#10;D)sometimes appears in the back matter just after the references.

Accepted Answer

The transmittal document should accompany the report but is not typically bound with the report. It serves as a cover letter for the report, providing context and introducing the report to the recipient.

Question 7

A report's transmittal document might&#10;A)summarize the report's logical development, including its key findings&#10;B)discuss the need for further exploration of the subject&#10;C)list additional resources for further study of the subject&#10;D)list the most important illustrations found in the report

Accepted Answer

The answer of A report's transmittal document might&#10;A)summarize the report's...

Question 8

All formal reports require&#10;A)a cover.&#10;B)a title page.&#10;C)one or more appendices.&#10;D)a glossary.

Accepted Answer

A title page is a standard requirement for all formal reports as it provides essential information such as the report title, author, and date.

Question 9

A report's table of contents&#10;A)must list every heading and sub-heading included in the report.&#10;B)should list the front matter pages.&#10;C)should phrase headings exactly as they are phrased in the report.&#10;D)should not list the front matter pages.

Accepted Answer

The table of contents should phrase headings exactly as they are in the report to ensure consistency and easy navigation for the reader.

Question 10

A list of tables and figures&#10;A)belongs in the table of contents.&#10;B)appears in its own section if a report has three or more illustrations.&#10;C)appears in its own section if a report has five or more illustrations.&#10;D)belongs in the Summary.

Accepted Answer

A list of tables and figures typically appears in its own section if a report contains three or more illustrations, to help readers locate information quickly.

Deck 20: Informal Reports