Chapter 12 Creating the Right Type of Report Answer Key
True / False Questions
1.
The more informal the situation, the more elaborate a report is likely to be.
2.
As the need for formality and extensive content decreases, the makeup of the report
changes.
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3.
In the context of the levels of report formality, below the short report form is a form that
presents the information as a letter report.
4.
The first two pages of a long, formal report contain identification information.
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5.
In addition to displaying the report title, the title page of a formal report identifies the
recipient and the writer.
6.
Since readers of the shorter, informal reports are not likely to understand their context and
purpose, the reports require substantial introductory material.
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7.
Because shorter reports usually solve nonroutine, complex problems, such reports are
organized indirectly.
8.
A report written in the direct order presents the supporting information before stating its
main conclusion or recommendation.
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9.
The writing in shorter reports tends to be more personal than in long reports.
10.
Unlike other reports, the short report does
not
use graphics, an appendix, or a
bibliography.
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11.
Since letters have been used traditionally as a personal form of communication, letter
reports tend to use the personal style.
12.
Since letters are written using the personal style of communication, they should use the
direct order.
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13.
Because email and memos are primarily communication between people who do not know
each other, they are usually formal.
14.
The majority of the reports written within companies are routine operational reports.
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15.
Internal problem-solving reports are typically assigned to an employee.
16.
All feasibility studies must end with a recommendation.
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17.
Problem-solving reports are true persuasive messages.
18.
All short reports in business analyze information and make recommendations.
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19.
Coming after the prefatory pages, the first section of a long, formal report is the
introduction.
20.
The boundaries of the investigation you undertook as part of your report are referred to as
the facts of authorization.
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Multiple Choice Questions
21.
A report’s form and contents should be based on _____ to meet the reader’s needs.
12–12
22.
Which of the following statements about reports is true?
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23.
The pages that come before the actual report itself and that are included when the
situation is formal and the report is long are referred to as
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24.
Which of the following contains only the report’s title and is included solely to give the
report a more formal appearance?
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25.
The difference between a title fly and a title page is that a
12–16
26.
Which of the following information is
not
included on the title page of a report?
12–17
27.
Which of the following parts of the prefatory pages are sometimes combined in a report?
12–18
28.
Which of the following is true of transmittal messages?
29.
Which of the following is an appropriate ending for a transmittal message in a report?
12–20
30.
When composing a transmittal letter, you should begin the message by