In a long report, the role of the executive summary is to provide
A) a brief outline of the report's purpose, methods, findings and conclusions.
B) a brief introduction to the report's instigator.
C) an outline of special points and further work needed.
D) an outline of the report's limitations.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The executive summary should provide a brief overview of the report's purpose, research methods, findings, and conclusions. It should serve as a condensed version of the entire report and allow readers to quickly understand the main points without having to read the entire document. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

In a Long Report, the Role of the Executive Summary