The authors of an informational report have referred to a multitude of data on the spending habits ...

The authors of an informational report have referred to a multitude of data on the spending habits of 18- to 25-year-old Americans.
 
  They want to provide readers with access to this information, but realize it's too lengthy to include in the body of the report. Where should they place it?
  A) in an appendix
  B) after the letter of transmittal
  C) between the prefatory parts and the introduction
  D) at the very end of the report, in a section labeled Extras
  E) Nowhereit should simply be left out.

Ques. 2

You're preparing a report on how to reduce network problems at your company's home office. Since the report is organized in the direct approach, the close should
 
  A) present the conclusions and recommendations for the first time.
  B) be relatively long.
  C) be relatively brief.
  D) end by asking readers for a decision.
  E) restate your qualifications.

Ques. 3

The best way to decide what to include in an introduction is to
 
  A) consult with more experienced report writers.
  B) figure out what kinds of information will most help your readers follow and comprehend the report.
  C) put in as many standard topics as you can cover in 10 pages or less.
  D) do a quick survey of potential readers.
  E) skim the report quickly, and list what you remember.

Ques. 4

An executive summary
 
  A) is shorter than a synopsis.
  B) gives a fully developed mini version of the report.
  C) provides additional information (not covered in the report) that executives will need.
  D) is a prose table of contents.
  E) should be written in a tone that is much less formal than the report itself.

Ques. 5

Which of the following is not a typical function of the introduction to a report?
 
  A) establishing the context
  B) previewing main ideas
  C) identifying the opportunity to pursue
  D) documenting sources
  E) establishing the tone and reader relationship

Ques. 6

A descriptive synopsis
 
  A) tells what the report is about in moderately greater detail than the table of contents.
  B) includes the actual findings of the report.
  C) presents the main points of the report in the order they appear in the text.
  D) replaces the table of contents.
  E) is preferable if your report is organized using the direct approach.

Ques. 7

An informative synopsis
 
  A) simply tells what the report is about.
  B) presents the main points of the report in the same order as the text.
  C) omits the findings of the report.
  D) is preferable if your report is organized using the indirect approach.
  E) provides moderately greater detail than the table of contents.