Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Which of the following offers data and other information in the report, without analysis or recommendation?

• Indirect reports

• Long reports

• Proposals

• Analytical reports

• Informational reports

Which of the following offers both information and analysis?

• Indirect reports

• Long reports

• Proposals

• Analytical reports

• Informational reports

Which of the following presents persuasive recommendations?

• Indirect reports

• Long reports

• Proposals

• Analytical reports

• Informational reports

Which of the following explains why you are preparing the report and what you plan to cover in the body of the report?

• Opening statement

• Statement of purpose

• Infinitive phrase

• Work plan

• Executive dashboard

A detailed list of tasks to be accomplished while writing a report is called what?

• Opening statement

• Statement of purpose

• Analytics

• Work plan

• Executive dashboard

During the planning phase of the writing process, which of the following will help you prioritize informational needs and focus on the most important questions?

• Statement of purpose and audience needs

• Work timeline

• Executive dashboard

• Analytics matrix

• Statement of purpose

A graphical presentation of key performance parameters is called what?

• Executive dashboard

• Analytics matrix

• Channel and medium

• Intranet graphics

• Wikis

When your audience will be receptive or open minded to the data in your report, which approach is most effective?

• Persuasive

• Direct

• Analytical

• Indirect

• Proposals

If the audience is unsure about your credibility or is not ready to accept your main idea, which approach is the best choice?

• Executive dashboard

• Direct

• Analytical

• Indirect

• Proposals

Which approach would be most effective when writing an unsolicited proposal?

• AIDA

• Direct

• Analytical

• Indirect

• Proposals