The direct strategy of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers:

The direct strategy of organization is appropriate for a business report when readers
 A) need to be educated.
 B) must be persuaded.
 C) are informed.
 D) may be disappointed or hostile.

Ques. 2

Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?
 A) A report summarizing the details of a recent seminar you attended
 B) A report recommending an antiterrorism security system for mass transit
 C) A report outlining the new company procedure for reporting workplace injuries
 D) A report showing state budget allocations for education

Ques. 3

Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are
 A) informational reports.
 B) analytical reports.
 C) summaries.
 D) progress reports.

Ques. 4

Which of the following is most likely to be written as an informational report?
 A) A recommendation from the Information Technology Department that your company install a wireless network
 B) A feasibility study addressing possible tuition reimbursement for employees
 C) A comparison of five handheld communication devices that your company might purchase
 D) A summary of information presented at a recent conference for technical writers

Ques. 5

Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are
 A) informational reports.
 B) analytical reports.
 C) cost-benefit analysis reports.
 D) justification reports.