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Chapter 11 Planning Reports and Proposals
1) The basic purpose of informational reports is
A) to persuade the audience to act.
B) to present recommendations and conclusions.
C) to present data, facts, feedback, and other types of information, without analysis or
recommendations.
D) to convince the reader of the soundness of your thinking.
E) to change the audience's opinion on your topic.
Answer: C
2) Despite the variety among them, many analytical reports include a
A) standard opening.
B) section of recommendations.
C) "this is how it's done" quality.
D) standard middle section.
E) disclaimer on the last page.
Answer: B
3) The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with
A) complex language.
B) an infinitive phrase.
C) a controversial statement.
D) jargon.
E) humor.
Answer: B
4) Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?
A) updating clients
B) update clients
C) updated clients
D) to update clients
E) will update clients
Answer: D
5) Which of the following is the least clear statement of purpose?
A) "The purpose of this report to determine which of four alternative investments will have the
highest return."
B) "The purpose of this report is to analyze four potential investments."
C) "The purpose of this report is to answer the question, 'Which of four investments will provide
the highest return?'"
D) "The goal of this report is to evaluate the return on four investments."
E) "The primary purpose of this report is to evaluate the return on four investments."
Answer: B
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