Question 1

What should be included in the staffing section of an informal proposal?

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A)  Credentials and expertise of project leaders
B)  List of projected costs
C)  Copy of the RFP
D)  Schedule or timetable of activitiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Although researchers are increasingly using electronic data, you should learn to also use print resources because

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A)  electronic sources are never considered as reliable as books and magazines.
B)  print sources provide primary data and electronic sources provide secondary data.
C)  some data is available only in print.
D)  audiences respect only writers who include data from print sources.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The budget in a proposal should

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A)  reflect careful research because a proposal is a legal contract.
B)  provide only rough estimates so that you can raise the price later if costs increase.
C)  never itemize hours and costs, but offer only a total sum.
D)  include a disclaimer to ensure that the budget is not legally binding.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

To avoid charges of copyright infringement, you should

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A)  include a footnote to all information.
B)  use information only from Internet sites.
C)  ask permission only when using information from a legal publication.
D)  assume that all intellectual property is copyrighted.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

In the proposal, plan, and schedule section of a business proposal, your goal is to explain your plan for solving the problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One reason to document sources in a report is to help the reader learn more about the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a purpose for a direct quotation?

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A)  To duplicate exact wording before criticizing an idea
B)  To repeat identical phrasing because of its precise wording
C)  To add length to a researched document
D)  To provide objective background informationE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The purpose of an executive summary is to

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A)  announce the topic of the report and tell how it was authorized.
B)  secure funding.
C)  present an overview of a longer report for people who may not have time to read the entire document.
D)  show the main sections of a report.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended survey question?

Accepted Answer

A)  What should the bookstore do about plastic bags?
B)  How many times have you visited the bookstore this semester?
C)  Would you be willing to change to another method of ordering books?
D)  All of these are open-ended questions.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which statement about pie charts is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pie charts are most useful for technical audiences.
B)  Pie charts are most appropriate for showing percentages.
C)  Pie charts are more flexible than bar or line charts.
D)  Pie charts can be confusing to readers because of the use of multiple colors.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Although formal reports are similar to formal proposals, a primary difference is that

Accepted Answer

A)  formal reports represent the end product of thorough research and data analysis.
B)  formal reports use a more conversational tone.
C)  formal reports are longer than formal proposals.
D)  formal reports are organized indirectly.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The major advantage of line charts is that they show changes over time, thus indicating trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Focusing on the mechanics of a business report during the proofreading stage involves assessing its overall visual appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proposals are persuasive documents used to solve problems, provide services, or sell products.
B)  Proposals are always solicited.
C)  Proposals are informative documents used to share problems, identify emerging issues, and categorize available resources for resolution.
D)  Proposals are developed for external audiences only.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

You can make the introduction of a proposal more persuasive if you

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A)  explain in great detail how much better you are than your competitors.
B)  hint at the problem you will solve but avoid explaining the reasons for the proposal.
C)  remain as vague as possible to keep the reader intrigued.
D)  provide a "hook" such as mentioning a remarkable resource available exclusively to the writer.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

A primary goal of business report writing should be to present key findings that are relevant to your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The planning of every report begins with a statement of ____________________ that describes the goal, significance, and limitations of a formal report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The planning of every report begins with...

Question 18

In which part of a solicited proposal would you most likely convince your reader that you understand the problem completely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction
B)  Background
C)  Authorization
D)  BudgetE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

A newspaper article citing student input about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks on college campuses would be considered a ________________ information source.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary
B)  secondary
C)  tertiary
D)  scholarlyE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Proposals are informative documents used to educate readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Proposals and Formal Reports

The purpose of an executive summary is to

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Which of the following is an example of an open-ended survey question?

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A primary goal of business report writing should be to present key findings that are relevant to your audience.

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Which statement about pie charts is most accurate?

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Focusing on the mechanics of a business report during the proofreading stage involves assessing its overall visual appeal.

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Which of the following is not a purpose for a direct quotation?

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The major advantage of line charts is that they show changes over time, thus indicating trends.

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What should be included in the staffing section of an informal proposal?

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One reason to document sources in a report is to help the reader learn more about the topic.

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Although formal reports are similar to formal proposals, a primary difference is that

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A newspaper article citing student input about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks on college campuses would be considered a ________________ information source.

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