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Chapter 8 Self-Quiz B
Technical Reports
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Generally, readers will not read all of your report, but most will read which section?
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First paragraph
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Summary
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Conclusion
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Which type of report focuses on analyzing a problem and presenting possible solutions, as well as determining the criteria for assessing the solutions?
Progress report
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Feasibility report
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Trip report
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Recommendation
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Chiara went on a trip for work. When she returned, she was asked to compose a report documenting information she gathered on the trip. Which type of report did Chiara compose?
Progress report
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Feasibility report
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Trip report
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Recommendation
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Which of the following is NOT a common heading of a of a memo?
Dear
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To
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Action Required
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Reference
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What is a descriptive abstract?
The type of abstract that states what topics the report covers.
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The type of abstract that can serve as a substitute for the full report.
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The type of abstract that allows the reader to decide if they need to access the entire report for more details.
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The type of abstract that includes the research objectives, re-
search methods used, and findings, including principal results and conclusions.
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What do all reports begin with?
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Introduction
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Heading 1
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Purpose of report
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What is considered to be a "long" report?
A report that is ten pages or more.
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A report that is between five and ten pages.
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A report that is from an organization; it is not based on length.
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A report that is lengthy.
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Which of the following is NOT a main piece of content that a formal report could include?
Title Page
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Informative Abstract
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Recommendations
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List of Appendices
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