Ch 08 Self-Quiz 2

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. Which of the following is NOT a major function of the table of contents?

to identify specialized subject matter correct incorrect

to reflect the rhetorical purpose of the report correct incorrect

to help readers find specific information correct incorrect

to suggest the organizational logic of the report correct incorrect

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. Unlike summaries for routine reports, executive summaries provide

budgets for each phase of a project. correct incorrect

a personnel breakdown. correct incorrect

an overview of facilities. correct incorrect

extensive development of each segment. correct incorrect

a record of an organization's past performance. correct incorrect

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. Formal and informal reports differ

in length, but not format correct incorrect

in format, but not length correct incorrect

in length and format correct incorrect

in language and tone correct incorrect

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. Abstracts can be

informative or persuasive correct incorrect

expository or informational correct incorrect

informative or descriptive correct incorrect

descriptive or narrative correct incorrect

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. You would not usually send an informal report to

your immediate supervisor correct incorrect

your colleagues correct incorrect

your stockholders correct incorrect

your subordinates correct incorrect

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. An incomplete distribution list can create problems because

anyone not listed may think they have been eliminated from the communication chain correct incorrect

the report might be e-mailed outside the organization correct incorrect

those on the distribution list won't want to read everything you write correct incorrect

additional copies will have to be made later, increasing printing costs correct incorrect

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. The summary of any report should

be shorter than conclusion, but no the introduction correct incorrect

include all background information correct incorrect

give the reader the essential points and findings correct incorrect

summarize the details found in other parts of the report in general terms correct incorrect

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. The discussion of a report

develops each point you outlined in your introduction correct incorrect

includes an open discussion with dissenting opinions if they exist correct incorrect

gives details omitted in the summary correct incorrect

provides each point in the attachments correct incorrect