Question 1

Abigail who is working on the "Clean Energy Campaign" needs to write a business plan to install solar power panels in 30 villages of Jakarta.Which section in her business plan should she give careful attention which the funding agency will read to make initial decisions about her proposal?

Accepted Answer

The executive summary in a business plan is one of the most important sections and one which reviewers read to make initial decisions about a piece of writing and the writer. This section should also provide an overview of all of the major topics one will cover in the body of a business plan.

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of a good work schedule for a proposal?

Accepted Answer

A good work schedule provides realistic estimates for each activity, allows time for unexpected delays, and indicates that one can complete the work within a given time frame.

Question 3

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while writing business plans?

Accepted Answer

While writing business plans, one should emphasize on the needs of the funding organization that the project will meet and how it will help achieve goals of the organization. One should ensure that the mission of the funding organization is an integral part of the plan's content.

Question 4

Which of the following should be undertaken while writing proposals?

Accepted Answer

While writing proposals, one should use the expected format. Shorter proposals are generally in a memo format whereas long proposals are usually formal reports.

Question 5

Which of the following should be undertaken if one is not following an RFP?

Accepted Answer

If one is not following a request for proposal, it should begin with a clear statement of what one is proposing to do, why one is doing the job, implications of the proposed action, and why a certain action is important. It should end with a brief and strong summary of benefits of having one to do the job.

Question 6

Which of the following should one undertake to write a good proposal?

Accepted Answer

While writing a proposal, one should use a language which the audience expects to see and understand. Avoiding bragging diction is recommended and statements should be supported by facts and figures.

Question 7

Jason Jacob is writing a proposal on providing funds for weaving wheels in townships of Myanmar.He is writing the proposal as part of the "Empowering Women Campaign" of his organization.Which of the following questions should be addressed in the audience section of the proposal?

Accepted Answer

The audience section of a proposal discusses questions such as, who in the organization has the power to implement a recommendation, whether anyone in the organization will serve as a gatekeeper, who determines whether the report is sent to decision-makers. It also discusses what watchdog audiences might read the report.

Question 8

Which of the following questions does the problem section of a proposal for a class report address?

Accepted Answer

The problem section of a proposal for a class report addresses questions such as what problem exists, why it needs to be solved, and if it has a background that is relevant.

Question 9

Which of the following guidelines need to be followed while writing sales reports?

Accepted Answer

While writing sales reports, it is important to understand the buyer's priorities. One should avoid using technical jargon and indicate benefits for all products using you-attitude. In addition, one should use a language appropriate for the audience and make sure the proposal presents the goods or services as solving the problem that the audience perceives.

Question 10

Sarah who works for Animal Aid Foundation is writing a progress report on efforts to rescue elephants,tigers,and monkeys from circuses.Which of the following would most likely be the best subject line for her report?

Accepted Answer

Subject lines for progress reports should be straightforward. They should successfully specify the subject on which one is reporting progress. In this example, "Efforts by Animal Aid to Rescue Circus Animals" is a good subject line because it is concise and also explains the issue the organization is working on.

Question 11

Ethan Hill who works for Small Steps,a child rights organization,is writing a proposal as part of the Literacy Campaign he is working on.The proposal is written for a top-notch multinational company to provide funds for the purchase of computers for underprivileged school children in Taiwan.Which of the following dictions should Hill be using in his proposal?

Accepted Answer

While writing a proposal, one should avoid "believing" diction and instead use facts and figures. One should also avoid bragging about oneself or an idea or concept used in a proposal.

Question 12

Scott is writing the budget section of a proposal on funding for a concert,"Music for a Cause." After careful calculation,he has found that a total of $12,000,000 will be required for the event.Which of the following does he need to do which will help him win the bid?

Accepted Answer

While preparing the budget section for a proposal, it is important to calculate figures conservatively. One should ask for everything required to do the job and also include less obvious costs and costs paid from other sources. This helps indicate that other sources have confidence in the work as well.

Question 13

Audrey Jones is planning to write a proposal on "The Harmful Impacts of using Chemical Fertilizers" in Ireland.In this proposal,she intends to write about banning the use of chemical fertilizers as a possible solution to the problem of groundwater contamination,as well as its impact on health.Which of the following sections in the proposal would this information be included in?

Accepted Answer

The feasibility section of a proposal discusses whether a solution can be found in the time available. It also includes reasons that substantiate the feasibility of the solution.

Question 14

Lee is researching for a project titled,"Harmful Impact of Electronics on our Lives" and will soon have a research assistant joining him in his project.With another person working on the project,Lee is glad that the work will be completed much before the deadline.However,when he conveyed the good news to the funding agency,they found his statement slightly offensive.Which of the following did Lee most likely say?

Accepted Answer

In a progress report, one should try exceeding expectations in some way or another. However, one should ensure that good news is not presented by speculating on the feelings of the reader. They may find them offensive.

Question 15

Daniel Perez is writing a proposal on "Relief Efforts for Flood Victims in Laos." In the proposal he states that he will gather information by interviewing flood victims and government officials.He also mentions that he will be contacting news reporters who have covered significant information on the catastrophe.Which of the following sections will this information be covered under?

Accepted Answer

The methods/procedure section of a proposal discusses questions such as who will be interviewed, what questions will be asked, and what published sources will be used. This section should clearly state how will one gather the information needed to answer the necessary questions posed in the other sections of the proposal.

Question 16

Which of the following needs to be followed while preparing progress reports?

Accepted Answer

While preparing progress reports, it is recommended that one exceeds expectations of the reader. In the report, one should use a positive tone, you-attitude, and emphasis techniques to highlight important details.

Question 17

Which of the following questions does the feasibility section of a proposal discuss?

Accepted Answer

The feasibility section of a proposal discusses questions such as whether a solution can be found in an allotted time and how one can be certain of it.

Question 18

Joshua Baker,who works for a telecom company,recently prepared a proposal for a road show in Manhattan.In the proposal,he listed out activities such as production of banners and props,permission from government officials to host the show on Houston Street,organizing volunteers to interact with crowds,along with timelines for each activity to be completed. Under which of the following sections was this information covered in the proposal?

Accepted Answer

In the work schedule section of a proposal, all activities along with time needed to complete them are listed out. These schedules are usually organized in a chart or calendar.

Question 19

Taylor is writing a progress report on development of a new software program for a client.She and her team faced a technical glitch last week which however,has been solved now.Which of the following is the best way to present this information to the client?

Accepted Answer

While preparing progress reports, it is important to focus on the solutions to problems instead of the problems themselves. It helps to build a better image of oneself and shows one is confident of one's abilities if minor problems are taken in one's strides.

Question 20

Isabella has completed writing a chronological progress report on marketing a newly launched line of clothing.Which of the following statements would best summarize her report?

Accepted Answer

While preparing chronological progress reports, it is essential to summarize progress in terms of goals and the original schedule using measurable statements.

Quiz 17: Writing Proposals and Progress Reports