REPORT WRITING AND PRESENTATION

1) Periodic and special reports differ in _____.

• who receives them since special reports are always external

• their length

• their format since special reports always use a template

• how regularly or frequently they are prepared

2) Which is an information report?

• progress reports

• all of these answers

• trip reports

• annual reports

3) Best way to write the executive summary is to

• Follow the table of content headers, include key recommendations and key support

• Take a guess on the structure

• Don’t follow a structure

• Not spend time on it as not important

4)Documentation is necessary to _____.

• all of these answers

    

•   protect the writer from plagiarism

• add credibility to the analysis

• provide a point for further research

5)All of the following are examples of key points to remember when designing presentation slides EXCEPT _____.

• Your slide animations and transitions should be attention-grabbing and excite the audience.

• Your slides should be simple and organized, striking a balance of images and words.

• Only include information you want the audience to retain; the rest of the emphasis should come from you.

• Your intro slide should hint at the main points and introduce you to your audience.

 

6)When you ask a trusted colleague for constructive feedback on your presentation slides, which question is LEAST helpful?

• Do you remember my main points?

• Was the initial slide descriptive?

• Were the colors, font, spacing, and visuals appealing?

• Do you enjoy seeing presentations by speakers outside of your company?

7)When designing a presentation and you get to the visuals, all of the following are correct except:

• Begin by designing slides first for inspiration on what you should present. Next, organize your slides and content appropriately

• Be sure to account for possible questions from your audience and plan for a hyperlinked questions and answer slide.

• Look for a cohesive slide design background that matches your theme and audience colors

• Begin your visual design process by sketching your presentation in 3 chunks: intro, body, and conclusion. Only once the flow of the presentation is organized should you start on actual slide design

8) Why are business reports and presentations important for an organization?

• To communicate ideas in a business environment and help organizations make decisions and solve problems

• To promote yourself

• To build your writing skills

• To build your presentation skills

9) Which of the following is not a type of business report?

• Formal

• Informal

• Informational

• Graphical

10) Formal reports are generally longer than informal reports

• TRUE

• FALSE