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1
Which of the following is true of a closure report?
A)It presents the solution based on evidence.
B)It shows why easier or less expensive solutions will not solve the problem.
C)It delays the recommendation till the end of the report.
D)It recommends or justifies a purchase, investment, hiring, or change in policy.
E)It summarizes completed research that does not result in recommendation.
2
In the body of a feasibility report:
A)the completed work that does not result in recommendation is summarized.
B)actions needed to implement a recommendation are summarized.
C)each alternative is evaluated according to a criteria.
D)the background of the problem is discussed.
E)a change in policy is justified.
3
Which of the following is true of elimination of alternatives pattern for organizing information in a report?
A)It works well when the solution the reader is likely to favor does not work.
B)It discusses problems and solutions by units by their physical arrangement.
C)It works only when the solution one recommends is likely to be perceived as inexpensive or non-intrusive.
D)It does not discuss impractical solutions.
E)It works best when the reader is neutral.
4
Particular to general pattern for organizing information in reports:
A)takes up each alternative in turn and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each of those alternatives.
B)analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of possible solutions.
C)discusses the impractical solutions for problems first, showing why they will not work, and ends with the practical ones.
D)starts with the problem as the audience defines it and moves to larger issues of which the problem is a part.
E)ends with a discussion of the parts of the problem and solutions to each of these parts.
5
Which of the following is an example of a spatial pattern of organization?
A)A report that helps the audience see the problem in a new way
B)A report that discusses problems and solutions by units by their physical arrangement
C)A strategy report for a political party
D)A progress report
E)A report that summarizes the work completed in January
6
Which of the following is an example of a functional pattern of organization?
A)A report that helps the audience see the problem in a new way
B)A report that discusses problems and solutions by units by their physical arrangement
C)A strategy report for a political party
D)A progress report
E)A report that summarizes the work completed in January
7
Which of the following helps writers say what they imply?
A)Putting the meaning of the sentence in the verbs
B)Minimizing the use of gerunds
C)Reducing the use of infinitives
D)Avoiding transitions in the report
E)Asking as many questions as possible
8
Words, phrases, or sentences that tell the reader whether the discussion is continuing on the same point or shifting points are known as:
A)topic heads.
B)topic sentences.
C)transitions.
D)subheads.
E)headings.
9
Which of the following is a characteristic of talking heads?
A)They focus on the structure of the report.
B)They tell the reader what to expect.
C)They give very little information.
D)They must be complete sentences.
E)They summarize the main idea of a paragraph.
10
Which of the following must a writer do to get a short answer from his or her audience?
A)Add concrete language that invites a qualified response
B)Start with who, what, or how
C)Use you-attitude and empathy
D)Give simple choices
E)Use timing





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