Deck 22: Formal Analytical Reports

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 is correct.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Most formal reports are written for decision makers.

Question 9

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 is correct.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 20

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

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.