BCOM 9th Edition By Carol M. Lehman – Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes a transmittal of a report?
a. It orients the reader to a topic and previews major divisions.
b. It provides an overview of the report and the order in which information will be presented.
c. It presents the report to the reader and summarizes the main points or analysis.
d. It includes an alphabetical guide to the subjects in the report.
ANSWER: c

2. The preliminary part of a report might include _____.
a. the appendix
b. a half-title page
c. an analysis
d. the introduction
ANSWER: b

3. Which of the following is a preliminary part of a report?
a. The body
b. The reference section
c. The analysis
d. The table of figures
ANSWER: d

4. In the title page of a report, an effective title should:
a. include highlights from the executive summary.
b. help the reader analyze the topic adequately.
c. be descriptive and comprehensive.
d. include phrases like “A Critical Analysis of … .”
ANSWER: c

5. Which of the following statements is true of the table of contents?
a. It provides an analytical overview of a report and the order in which information is presented.
b. It summarizes the essential elements in an entire report.
c. It includes the title, author, date, and the name of the person or organization who requested the report.
d. It includes the name and location of the report parts that precede the contents page.
ANSWER: a

6. Which of the following best describes the role of the executive summary in a formal report?
a. It aids the reader in locating a specific graphic in the report.
b. It contains supplementary information that supports the report but is not appropriate for inclusion in the report itself.
c. It is a part of the report text.
d. It simplifies the reader’s understanding of the long report.
ANSWER: d

7. Which of the following statements best defines an analytical report?
a. It is a type of report designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions.
b. It is a type of report that begins with an analysis.
c. It is a type of a form report.
d. It is constructed to include materials that are not appropriate to be included in the report itself.
ANSWER: a

8. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the addenda to a report?
a. Addenda parts start with a new numbering system rather than continuing with the same numbering used in the body.
b. The addenda consists of three parts: the introduction, the body, and the table of contents.
c. Addenda parts contain information about the scope and limitation of the research.
d. The addenda may include materials used in the research that are not appropriate to be included in the report itself.
ANSWER: d

9. The references section of a formal report is also called _____.
a. the table of contents
b. works cited
c. précis
d. the body
ANSWER: b

10. Which of the following statements is true of the references section of a formal report?
a. The references section is a part of the report text.
b. If a report includes endnotes rather than in-text parenthetical citations, the endnotes precede the references.
c. Using word-processing software to create footnotes and endnotes increases the chances of introducing errors in the report.
d. The references section includes questionnaires and accompanying transmittal letters, summary tabulations, and verbatim comments from respondents.
ANSWER: b