1. Which of the following is the most important concern a journalist
should have when writing a report about an event?
Answers:
• To entertain the reader, even if the facts are challenged
• To get the story in on or before deadline
• To be factually accurate, given the report is about real people
and a real event
• To impress the managing editor and receive a promotion
2. If a writer is legally licensed to copy an online report, which
of the following methods is available to transfer the report to other readers
or potential publishers?
Answers:
• Pasting into an e-mail
• Uploading to a blog
• Uploading to GoogleDocs
• Attaching to an e-mail
• All of the above
3. Which of the following is NOT part of the primary, researched
body of a business report?
Answers:
• Discussion
• Contents page
• Methodology
• Findings and results
4. When writing a report on a sporting event, why is it important
that the report be submitted on time and that the outcome of the match be
double checked?
Answers:
• So that the report is accurate and free of numerical and factual
errors and can be printed or broadcast in a timely manner
• So that the report can be broadcast to the greatest number of
viewers possible
• So that the writer can obtain a bonus or possibly a promotion.
5. Choose the best option based on the following statement.
The majority of a business report should be written in the past
tense.
Answers:
• True
• False
6. All of the following are qualities of a well-written business
report EXCEPT ____________.
Answers:
• objectivity
• conciseness
• clarity
• consistency
• All of the above are qualities of a well-written business
report.
7. The contents of a letter of transmittal typically include
_____________.
Answers:
• the report writer's ruminations on the future of the letter
recipient's company
• the report writer's promise to publish the content of the
report, no matter what the recipient's reaction might be, with a polite
sign-off
• a polite opening, a statement of the purpose of the letter, the
main findings of the report, and a polite sign-off
• a polite opening, a statement of the purpose of the report, the
writer's hopes for its publication, and a serious sign-off
8. If the writer of an academic report quotes a source cited in
another source, he should ____________.
Answers:
• cite the primary source
• cite the secondary source
• cite both the primary and secondary source
• cite either the primary or the secondary source
9. Which of the following does NOT appear on the title page of a
business report?
Answers:
• A brief description of the purpose of the report
• The full contact details and position of the person for whom the
report was prepared
• Date of the report presentation
• The full contact details and position of the person who prepared
the report
• Reference to works of a similar nature
10. Can a report contain visual displays?
Answers:
• Yes, a report may contain visuals as long as they are limited to
photographs.
• No, a report should be strictly void of visuals.
• Yes, a report may contain whatever visuals are useful for
conveying information, from graphs and tables to illustrations and photographs.
• Yes, a report may contain graphs and tables, but not
photographs.
11. All of the following elements should be included in an
in-house report about a new work of fiction EXCEPT____________.
Answers:
• the working title and subtitle (if applicable)
• the author's biography and past publications
• a plot synopsis
• the author's views on the most appropriate publishing house and
cover art
• None of the above should be included in an in-house report about
a new work of fiction
12. What is included in the "acknowledgements" section
at the beginning of an academic report, and what is its importance?
Answers:
• It contains notes of thanks to people who helped make the report
possible; it is important as it fosters good personal and professional
relations.
• It contains recommendations for further reading; it is important
because without it people will not be able to fully understand the contents of
the report.
• It contains good wishes for the people who inspired the writing
of the book; it is important since without those people the report could not
have been written.
• b and c
• It contains a formal note of thanks to the publisher, editor,
and agent; it is a traditional formality that has been followed for years.
13. Which of the following statements regarding academic reports
is NOT true?
Answers:
• Academic reports and essays are the same thing.
• The goal of academic reports is to analyze information
logically.
• Academic reports are objective.
• Academic reports can include bullet points if required.
14. Choose the best option based on the following statement.
A business report should address the important questions of what,
when, why, where, and how.
Answers:
• True
• False
15. Which of the following are good presentation techniques for
presenting a report to readers unfamiliar with its content?
Answers:
• Allow generous spacing between the elements of the report
• Use dot points, numbers, or letters to articulate the different
report elements
• Use tables, figures, graphs, illustrations, maps, and so on for
clarification of points
• Use consistent and appropriate formatting, and number each page
• b and d
• All of the above
16. The term "letter of transmittal" refers to
____________.
Answers:
• a letter to the person who commissioned the report in which the
report writer effectively hands over the report
• a letter containing self-criticism that the writer prepares for
himself
• a letter containing editorial comments and suggestions for
improvement that the writer receives from the first readers of the report
• a letter to a publisher asking for the report to be withdrawn
from the publication process
• a letter to posterity that is attached to the report and which
asks for the report to be preserved
17. Good visual ideas for presenting a hard copy of a presentation
report would include _____________.
Answers:
• joining the pages with a paper clip, using single spacing, and
keeping white space to a minimum
• using plenty of white space for clarity and ease of reading, and
ensuring that separate sections stand out through the use of subheadings and
other organizational elements
• folding the paper two or three times for safety during handling
• making the report quite long and delivering it in an attractive
envelope
18. Which of the following is commonly found at the end of a
business report?
Answers:
• Recommendations and/or appendices
• Thank-you notes
• A selection of future works by the same author
• Lists of popular websites
• Personal and business advertisements
19. The term "executive summary" refers to
______________.
Answers:
• a section included in the beginning of a report that summarizes
the report's findings, conclusions, and subsequent recommendations
• the methodology used to arrive at the report's conclusions
• a section placed after the report's recommendations that lists
future, more expansive, and more detailed publications planned by the same
writer
• an extra document that summarizes the report and that is meant
for separate publication
• None of the above
20. Which of the following is essential when writing a report
about a sporting event?
Answers:
• Updating the readers on the league or competition as a whole
• Conveying the drama of the game, its atmosphere, its stand-out
performances, and the end result
• Including the outcome or score in the first line of the report
• Providing a list of injuries endured by the participants
• Including phrases like "Wow!" and "Goal!"
and "That must have hurt!" in the report
21. All of the following are good preparation techniques for
presenting a report to an audience EXCEPT _______________.
Answers:
• reading the report aloud to oneself before delivering it to the
audience.
• timing the report and reading without rushing.
• checking the report for factual, statistical, grammatical, and
other errors.
• anticipating and preparing answers for questions likely to be
asked by the audience.
• All of the above are good preparation techniques for presenting
a report to an audience.
22. In terms of page layout, how does the presentation structure
of an online report differ from that of a hard copy?
Answers:
• A hard copy would have a linear layout, whereas online the
report could either be divided into separate web pages or included in one long
page.
• The hard copy would have exactly the same layout as the online
version.
• Online copy always takes twice as many pages as hard copy.
• Online copy always takes half as many pages as hard copy.
• The hard copy would have an asymmetrical layout, whereas the
online version would be linear.
23. Which of the following items are not critical but should be
included in any extended or detailed business report?
Answers:
• Table of contents and/or letter of transmittal
• List of abbreviations and/or glossary
• Recommendations
• Bibliography and/or appendices
• All of the above should be included in a detailed business
report
24. Which of the following skills are essential for good business
report writing?
Answers:
• Formal writing style
• Analytical thinking
• Careful proofreading and clean presentation
• All of the above
25. Which of the following options shows the series of steps
involved in creating a statistical business report?
Answers:
• Collect the data and ensure all figures are presented, even if
they are not all explained
• Ensure that all figures are explained and cut those that cannot
be explained
• Isolate the problem, collect the data, conduct the study, and
prepare to report the results
• Collect the data, present the data in the introduction, and
write a conclusion
26. Which of the following options represents the ESSENTIAL
sections of a business report?
Answers:
• Cover page, argument, body, conclusion
• Title page, preface, introduction, conclusion
• Title page, preface, body, epilogue
• Title page, introduction, body, conclusion
• Cover page, title page, introduction, body, conclusion
27. Which of the following should a writer absolutely avoid when
writing a factual and argumentative business report?
Answers:
• The inclusion of irrelevant or outdated data
• The use of diagrams and carefully numbered pages
• The inclusion of unsupported recommendations and conclusions
• Vague separation between opinions and facts
• a, c and d
28. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a business
report?
Answers:
• To assist in the business decision-making process
• To inform and educate as succinctly and clearly as possible
• To present solutions for business problems
• To negotiate different points of view and adopt one view for the
business
29. Which of the following activities is/are highly important when
trying to increase readership for an online report?
Answers:
• Advertise the blog or webpage on other sites as well as
off-line.
• Include plenty of keywords in the report.
• Add external and internal links to the blog or webpage.
• Ensure that all added links are functional.
• All of the above
30. Which of the following options represents correct numbering
format for a business report?
Answers:
• 1.0 ______________________________________ 1.1
_______________________________ 1.2 _______________________________ 1.2.1
________________________ 1.2.2 ________________________ 1.2.2.1 _______________
1.2.2.2 _______________ 2.0 ________________________________________ 2.1
_________________________________
• I ________________________________________ A
________________________________ B ________________________________ 1
__________________________ 2 __________________________ (a) ___________________
(b) ___________________ II ________________________________________ A
________________________________
• Neither format is correct.
• Both formats may be used.
31. The term "news story" refers to _________________.
Answers:
• an article that reports on occurrences from the previous three
hours
• a personal account of recent events, similar to an editorial or
"op ed"
• an article that deals with crime, politics, or health issues
• any factual, objective, and fairly short account of an event
32. Which of the following options shows the correct layout of a
business report?
Answers:
• Identifying information -> Background information ->
Supporting data -> Project definition -> Conclusions
• Background information -> Identifying information ->
supporting data -> Project definition -> Conclusions
• Identifying information -> Project definition ->
Background information -> Supporting data -> Conclusions
33. The Methodology section of the Executive Summary of a
presentation report generally describes ________________.
Answers:
• the methods by which the writer arrived at his conclusions
• how the introduction has been shaped into the conclusion
• Both a and b
• the statistical tools and techniques that were used for the
study
34. Which of the following should NEVER be included in a
presentation report?
Answers:
• Sensitive material related to the chosen topic, even if the
information is true
• The writer's name
• A request for additional funds for the project
• Careless, outdated, or conflicting data
• The name and contact details of the writer's supervisor
35. The main purpose of a business report is to ______________.
Answers:
• tell a story
• share opinions
• present information
36. Which of the following file formats is/are suitable for
photographs used in online reports?
Answers:
• JPG
• DUB
• GIF
• TIF
• a, c, and d
37. Which of the following options shows the correct series of
steps involved in writing a business report?
Answers:
• Determine the scope of the report -> Understand the target
audience -> Research and collect supporting material -> Organize and
format the report
• Understand the target audience -> Research and collect
supporting material -> Organize and format the report -> Determine the
scope of the report
• Determine the scope of the report -> Understand the target
audience -> Organize and format the report -> Research and collect
supporting material
38. Which of the following is an online method that could be
useful for disseminating information about a report?
Answers:
• Sending the occasional e-mail to a friend
• Using billboards and placards in the street
• Using online conference rooms or message boards
• Typing in the report to as many computers as possible
39. Which part of a journalistic report is called the
"lead"?
Answers:
• The last paragraph
• The first sentence
• The first paragraph
• The first page
• The final page
40. When referring to journalistic reports, the term
"localizing" refers to ______________.
Answers:
• paying attention to global facts and interest in the story so
the writer can match the broader details to the smaller picture
• paying attention to local politics above all other local
concerns
• paying attention to local facts and interest in the story so
that readers are more engaged and can relate more closely to the material
• selling the report to local newspapers and other media
institutions
• b and d
41. The term "editorial" in journalism refers to
_______________.
Answers:
• a column written to explain the newspaper's official opinion on
a subject and intended to persuade the readers
• a column written to explain the newspaper's official political
opinion and intended to provoke readers into disagreement
• a long, controversial opinion written to explain the newspaper's
unofficial view on a subject
• a page written to explain the newspaper's unofficial opinion on
a subject and intended to persuade the readers
• a column written to explain the newspaper's mixed opinion on a
subject and intended to persuade readers of contradictory opinion
42. Which of the following citations for an electronic source is
correct for an academic report?
Answers:
• Smith, J.(2002) Academic Reports. Netlibrary [Online]. Available
at http://www.netlibrary.com (accessed on: 5 June 2005)
• Smith, James (2002) Netlibrary[Online]. Available at
http://www.netlibrary.com Academic Reports. (accessed on: 5 June 2005)
• Smith, J. (2002) Academic Reports. (accessed on: 5 June 2005)
Netlibrary[Online]. Available at http://www.netlibrary.com
43. What is "Powerpoint" and how is it best used in
terms of content and number of slides?
Answers:
• Powerpoint is computer software used for presentations. It is
best to have limited slides with limited content that can be elaborated upon
verbally.
• Powerpoint is portable slide equipment. It is best to prepare
enough slides to fill at least one carousel.
• Powerpoint is a way of digitally projecting a report, similar to
an overhead projector. It is best to prepare enough transparencies or slides as
necessary to project the entire contents of the report.
• Powerpoint is a type of hardware that allows presenters to save
reports online. It does not involve slides or projections.
• Powerpoint is word processing software, similar to Microsoft
Word, in which slides are projected automatically as soon as the program is
opened. It is best to prepare numerous informative slides that do not need to
be elaborated upon verbally.
44. Is work placed online copyrighted?
Answers:
• Yes, as long as it contains the copyright symbol.
• Yes, all original written work is copyrighted at the moment of
composition.
• Yes, as long as the writer's name is included in a byline.
• a and c
• No, only printed material can be copyrighted.
45. Which of the following is the simple computer code that a
writer might use to upload a report to a webpage?
Answers:
• Perl
• HTML
• Vulcan
• Java
• Blogger
46. The two types of business reports are _____________.
Answers:
• analytical and informational
• informational and promotional
• promotional and analytical
47. The term _______________ refers to a report that lists works
already published by a particular publisher.
Answers:
• secondary list
• backlist
• extralist
• trashlist
• frontlist
48. Which of the following would detract from a good journalistic
story and possibly damage its impact on a reader?
Answers:
• Inclusion of references for relevant facts
• Lack of structure
• Lack of a single focus
• Lack of revealing detail
• b, c, and d
49. The term "credit line" in a journalistic report
refers to _______________.
Answers:
• the text beneath a photograph that tells the reader who
commissioned the photo
• the text beneath a photograph that tells the reader where the
photograph was taken
• the text beneath a photograph that tells the reader who is
credited for publishing the photo
• the text beneath a photograph that tells the reader the cost of
printing the photo
• the text beneath a photograph that tells the reader who took the
photo
50. Which of the following is indispensable when writing a
journalistic report?
Answers:
• The report must be at least 1000 words long.
• There must be a story to tell.
• The report must include details about the writer's
circumstances.
• The report must enforce the values of the newspaper.
51. When writing a report for presentation, what is the primary
advantage of using active voice over passive voice?
Answers:
• Active voice is clearer and more vibrant and makes it easier for
the audience to immediately grasp the message of the presentation.
• Active voice has no clear advantage over passive voice; they are
merely different styles.
• Active voice is easier to read more quickly, so the presenter
can reach the end of the report sooner.
• Active voice is the inverse of passive voice, but both can be
used to good effect.
• Writing in passive voice requires fewer words.
52. Which of the following is most important when trying to make a
sporting event or an evening at the opera as appealing as possible to the
reader?
Answers:
• List the score or describe the audience's enjoyment of the event
at the beginning of the report, and provide careful details about how those
conclusions were reached.
• Emphasize the thrill and excitement of the event in numerous
ways, and include details about excellent performances, prices, and proximity
to the performers.
• List the score or describe the audience's enjoyment of the event
at the end of the report, and provide careful details about how those
conclusions were reached.
• Include the price of admission.
• List similar shows in the local area.
53. The term _____________ refers to the description of a creative
work, such as a novel, that is submitted to an agent or publisher.
Answers:
• marketing plan
• back cover copy
• synopsis
• blurb
• paperback write-up
54. An editor working on online reports needs to be skilled at
________________.
Answers:
• copyediting and proofreading
• the use of basic editing software such as Word or Notepad
• English grammar and sentence structure
• understanding the report's style and structure
• An online editor must possess all of the above skills
55. In online newspapers, blogs, and websites, the terms
"flag" and/or "mast" refer to ___________.
Answers:
• the description of who works at the newspaper, blog, or website
• the logo or design that appears on the front page of the
newspaper, blog, or website
• a small flag that appears at the bottom right-hand corner of the
front page and that reveals the nationality of the newspaper, blog, or website
• a small flag that appears at the bottom left-hand corner of the
various sections of the newspaper, blog, or website and that reveals the
content of that section (such as sports or business)
• a and d
56. Roughly how long does a business report need to be before a
table of contents page is necessary (as opposed to brief subheadings)?
Answers:
• 2 pages
• 4 pages
• 10 pages
• 25 pages
• 50 pages
57. Choose the best option based on the following statement.
A report should generally not be written in the first person.
Answers:
• True
• False
58. Which of the following statements regarding business reports
is incorrect?
Answers:
• The business report writer should avoid using emotional
language.
• The business report writer should not make unsupported
judgements or inferences.
• The business report should not include graphics.
• All the pertinent information regarding the project should be
given in the business report.
59. The term "caption" in a journalistic report refers
to _______________.
Answers:
• the text beside a photograph that offers description or
explanation, and that is always written in the past tense
• the text above an illustration that offers description or
explanation, and that is always written in the past tense
• the text beneath a photograph that offers description or
explanation, and that is always written in the present tense
• the text under a photograph that offers description or
explanation, and that is always written in the past tense
60. Which part of a journalistic report is called the
"byline"?
Answers:
• The copyright line for the writer of the report
• The credit line for the writer of the report
• The credit line for the commissioner of the report
• The copyright line for the publisher of the report
• The credit line for the printer of the report
61. A writer may need to include the "ISBN" when writing
a report about published material. What does ISBN stand for?
Answers:
• Institutional Special Buying Number
• International Special Book Name
• Institutional Standard Book Name
• International Standard Book Name
• International Standard Book Number
62. Which of the following language styles would be the best
choice for writing a business report?
Answers:
• Academic English that uses long sentences and short paragraphs,
and that conveys the central points of the report as efficiently and simply as
possible.
• Plain English that uses long sentences and long paragraphs, and
that conveys the peripheral points of the report as efficiently and simply as
possible.
• Academic English that uses medium-length sentences and short
paragraphs, and that conveys the central points of the report as quickly as
possible.
• Plain English that uses short sentences and short paragraphs,
and that conveys the central points of the report as efficiently and simply as
possible.
• Plain English that uses short sentences and short paragraphs,
and that conveys the peripheral points of the argument as informally as
possible.
63. Which of the following audience types could the writer of a
business report target?
Answers:
• Primary and secondary audiences
• Primary, secondary, and immediate audiences
• Primary and immediate audiences
64. The introduction of an academic report should ______________.
Answers:
• contain information that will most likely be repeated in the
body
• contain the same information that will be included in the
conclusion
• be the continuation of information from the previous volume,
with illustrations added
• include the motivation for the study, an explanation of the
problem to be addressed, and a statement about why the study is important
• a and b
65. Which of the following additional activities would a
journalist have to fit in while writing a report, and which may actually be
part of the research process?
Answers:
• Interviewing people
• Investigating a story at the scene of the event
• Reporting the story for the radio or television news either
after or before the write-up
• Fact-checking through secondary or independent sources
• All of the above
66. Which of the following words or phrases should be avoided in a
business report?
Answers:
• Basically
• Undoubtedly
• During the course of our investigation
• All of the above should be avoided
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