Chapter 10

1. Chapter 10 Writingthe Report

2. Question • Factual data collected from a questionnaire, an interview, or an observation is an example of a conclusion. • True • False

3. Answer • Factual data collected from a questionnaire, an interview, or an observation is an example of a conclusion. • True • False *correct answer

4. Question • Conclusions should stem directly from recommendations. • True • False

5. Answer • Conclusions should stem directly from recommendations. • True • False *correct answer

6. Question • You can emphasize or subordinate information in a report based on where you position it. • True • False

7. Answer • You can emphasize or subordinate information in a report based on where you position it. • True *correct answer • False

8. Question • Direct quotations should be reserved for definitions or text that are so precise, clear, or noteworthy that they cannot be improved. • True • False

9. Answer • Direct quotations should be reserved for definitions or text that are so precise, clear, or noteworthy that they cannot be improved. • True *correct answer • False

10. Question • Revising for correctness is known as editing. • True • False

11. Answer • Revising for correctness is known as editing. • True *correct answer • False

12. Question • The level of complexity of a report is based on • the length of the report. • how formal the report will be. • the audience and the nature of the problem. • how unified the report is. • the format of the report.

13. Answer • The level of complexity of a report is based on • the length of the report. • how formal the report will be. • the audience and the nature of the problem. *correct answer • how unified the report is. • the format of the report.

14. Question • Which of the following is not a component of the report body? • Introduction • executive summary • Conclusions • Recommendations • findings

15. Answer • Which of the following is not a component of the report body? • Introduction • executive summary *correct answer • Conclusions • Recommendations • findings

16. Question • Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of tense? • These findings were discussed later in the report. • These findings are discussed later in thereport. • Three-fourths of the participants believedthat the new policy is appropriate. • Most managers responded that employeeswere initially unhappy. • This research will be discussed later in the report.

17. Answer • Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of tense? • These findings were discussed later in the report. • These findings are discussed later in thereport. *correct answer • Three-fourths of the participants believedthat the new policy is appropriate. • Most managers responded that employeeswere initially unhappy. • This research will be discussed later in the report.

18. Question • Revising for correctness involves • ensuring that your writing is clear and confident. • being sure you have included sufficient supporting evidence. • checking for distortion by omission or commission. • checking that you have met the reader's needs. • fixing any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.

19. Answer • Revising for correctness involves • ensuring that your writing is clear and confident. • being sure you have included sufficient supporting evidence. • checking for distortion by omission or commission. • checking that you have met the reader's needs. • fixing any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. *correct answer