Question 1

Recommendations should be phrased&#10;A)as strong, authoritative statements, in all cases, in all reports.&#10;B)indirectly, so the reader is not offended by the implication that the reader has not adequately planned or performed.&#10;C)with assurance and authority, unless the writer has a good reason to state the recommendation more tentatively and carefully.&#10;D)in carefully qualified language, so that the writer cannot be held legally responsible for the recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Recommendations should be phrased with assurance and authority to convey confidence in the proposed actions, unless there is a specific reason to be more tentative, such as uncertainty about outcomes or the need to suggest further research. This approach balances the need for assertiveness with the flexibility to adapt to different situations.

Question 2

The tone of phrasing used in a report's introduction section&#10;A)is not really important: the real tone is set in the analysis sections.&#10;B)is not really important because the chosen facts and arguments essentially set the tone.&#10;C)is important because the introduction should set the tone for the entire report.&#10;D)should be kept totally neutral so that the report's stance or conclusions are not inadvertently revealed.

Accepted Answer

The introduction of a report is crucial for setting the tone for the entire document, guiding the reader's expectations and framing the analysis that follows.

Question 3

The working outline illustrated in Chapter 19 includes&#10;A)all of the planned report's headings and sub-headings.&#10;B)a brief indication of every paragraph planned for the report.&#10;C)the name and number of each planned illustration, placed where it will likely appear in the report.&#10;D)the report's headings, a brief overview of each paragraph, and the names and placements of illustrations.

Accepted Answer

The working outline in Chapter 19 is comprehensive, including the report's headings, a brief overview of each paragraph, and the names and placements of illustrations, to provide a detailed framework for the report's structure and content.

Question 4

Successful analysis in formal analytical reports does not include the following element:&#10;A)a clearly identified problem or question.&#10;B)accurate and adequate data.&#10;C)informed personal opinion.&#10;D)fully interpreted data.

Accepted Answer

In formal analytical reports, the analysis should be based on accurate and adequate data, a clearly identified problem or question, and fully interpreted data. Informed personal opinion, while valuable in some contexts, is not considered a key element of successful analysis in these reports, as the focus is on objective, data-driven conclusions.

Question 5

At the very heart of the analytical report is&#10;A)accurate, well-presented data.&#10;B)informed opinion.&#10;C)full, unbiased interpretation of data.&#10;D)clear descriptions of the questions, issues, or challenges that have led to the report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the very heart of the analytical...

Question 6

Answering the question of &#34;will X work for a specific purpose?&#34; will produce&#10;A)an assessment report.&#10;B)a recommendations report.&#10;C)a process review report.&#10;D)a feasibility report.

Accepted Answer

A feasibility report specifically addresses whether a project, solution, or approach will work and is suitable for a specific purpose, making it the correct choice for answering the question of "will X work for a specific purpose?"

Question 7

Analytical report conclusion sections must exhibit consistency by&#10;A)accurately reflecting current thinking on the subject.&#10;B)presenting a mirror image of the report's introduction.&#10;C)refraining from introducing new material at the end of the report.&#10;D)repeating key statements made earlier in the report.

Accepted Answer

Refraining from introducing new material at the end of the report ensures consistency by focusing on summarizing and concluding the analysis rather than presenting new, unrelated information.

Question 8

Analytical reports&#10;A)almost always include one central body section of data and analysis.&#10;B)employ the number of central body sections that suits each report's situation.&#10;C)almost always include two body sections: Problem and Solution.&#10;D)almost always include three body sections: Data, Analysis, and Conclusions.

Accepted Answer

Analytical reports are flexible in structure and adapt to the needs of each specific report, employing as many body sections as necessary to effectively present and analyze the information.

Question 9

The most important function of an analytical report's introduction is to&#10;A)entice or provoke the reader into becoming interested in the report.&#10;B)identify the report's purpose and preview how that purpose will be achieved.&#10;C)provide pertinent theoretical or background information.&#10;D)present the report's key finding.

Accepted Answer

The introduction of an analytical report primarily serves to clarify the purpose of the report and outline the approach that will be taken to achieve that purpose. This sets the stage for the reader by providing a clear understanding of what the report will cover and how it will be structured.

Question 10

Conclusions are valid when they&#10;A)are logically derived from widely accepted principles.&#10;B)are based on statements made by observers and experts.&#10;C)are logically derived from accurate interpretation of material in the report.&#10;D)lead logically to recommended actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conclusions are valid when they&#10;A)are logically derived...

Question 11

The four main kinds of analysis in formal analytical reports do not include&#10;A)evaluation or assessment.&#10;B)recommendation.&#10;C)process review.&#10;D)feasibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four main kinds of analysis in...

Question 12

Formal analytical reports&#10;A)should never be shorter than 10 pages.&#10;B)are usually, but not necessarily, 10 pages or longer.&#10;C)include a minimum of 10 pages of data and observations.&#10;D)include a minimum of 10 pages of data and observations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Formal analytical reports&#10;A)should never be shorter than...

Question 13

Answering the question of &#34;has X worked as well as expected?&#34; will produce&#10;A)a causal analysis report.&#10;B)an assessment report.&#10;C)a recommendations report.&#10;D)a process review report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Answering the question of &#34;has X worked...

Question 14

In order to write reports efficiently, most technical writers use&#10;A)a planning outline, a formal working outline, and brief paragraph outlines.&#10;B)a planning outline and a formal working outline.&#10;C)a planning outline and brief paragraph outlines.&#10;D)brief paragraph outlines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to write reports efficiently, most...

Question 15

All analytical reports answer these questions:&#10;A)&#34;What data and observations can we use to answer the report's main question or issue?&#34;&#10;B)&#34;Who or what is responsible for the equipment or process failure?&#34;&#10;C)&#34;What actions does the author recommend?&#34;&#10;D)&#34;When should the remedial action be taken?&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of All analytical reports answer these questions:&#10;A)&#34;What data...

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