Deck 17: Long, Formal Reports

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

You might write a long, formal report that only informs.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The text section in a formal report includes

A) discussion.
B) background.
C) issues.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Informative reports provide

A) conclusions.
B) findings and results.
C) A and B

Question 5

An appendix is a good place to file data that the reader may not immediately need but
that provides documentation for future reference.

Question 6

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

Question 7

Long, researched reports require

A) time.
B) people.
C) money.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

The purpose or intent of a report is shown in the

A) back matter.
B) recommendation.
C) discussion.
D) purpose statement.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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.

Question 12

What is not included in an abstract?

A) report summary
B) benefits derived
C) problems
D) solutions
E) processes used

Question 13

Figures and tables enhance your report by providing

A) cosmetic appeal.
B) clarity.
C) conciseness.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Cascading headings help your readers to navigate the material in your report.

Question 15

When you analyze for your audience, you begin with factual information.

Question 16

Secondary research includes using personal studies and findings along with published
materials.

Question 17

You do not need to give a source when using primary research.

Question 18

The discussion section of a long report constitutes its body and typically may
be 85% of the text.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Are Executive Summaries and Abstracts the same thing?

A) yes
B) no

Question 21

Why is a cover letter important for a long, formal report? What are the points you should cover in such a letter?

Question 22

What is an abstract? What is an executive summary? Be sure your answer clarifies the differences between the two.