Report Writing MCQ Questions Answers

1. Q 8.2: ________ are also called trade receivables.

2. Which of the following words or phrases should be avoided in a business report?

3. Which of the following additional activities would a journalist have to fit in while writing a report, and which may actually be part of the research process?

4. The introduction of an academic report should ______________.

5. Which of the following audience types could the writer of a business report target?

6. Which of the following language styles would be the best choice for writing a business report?

7. A writer may need to include the "ISBN" when writing a report about published material. What does ISBN stand for?

8. Which part of a journalistic report is called the "byline"?

9. The term "caption" in a journalistic report refers to _______________.

10. Which of the following statements regarding business reports is incorrect?

11.

Choose the best option based on the following statement.

A report should generally not be written in the first person.

12. Good visual ideas for presenting a hard copy of a presentation report would include _____________.

13. Roughly how long does a business report need to be before a table of contents page is necessary (as opposed to brief subheadings)?

14. The term "letter of transmittal" refers to ____________.

15. In online newspapers, blogs, and websites, the terms "flag" and/or "mast" refer to ___________.

16. An editor working on online reports needs to be skilled at ________________.

17. The term _____________ refers to the description of a creative work, such as a novel, that is submitted to an agent or publisher.

18. Which of the following is most important when trying to make a sporting event or an evening at the opera as appealing as possible to the reader?

19. Which of the following are good presentation techniques for presenting a report to readers unfamiliar with its content?

20.

Choose the best option based on the following statement.

A business report should address the important questions of what, when, why, where, and how.

21. When writing a report for presentation, what is the primary advantage of using active voice over passive voice?

22. Which of the following statements regarding academic reports is NOT true?

23. What is included in the "acknowledgements" section at the beginning of an academic report, and what is its importance?

24. All of the following elements should be included in an in-house report about a new work of fiction EXCEPT____________.

25. Can a report contain visual displays?

26. Which of the following is indispensable when writing a journalistic report?

27. Which of the following does NOT appear on the title page of a business report?

28. The term "credit line" in a journalistic report refers to _______________.

29. If the writer of an academic report quotes a source cited in another source, he should ____________.

30. Which of the following would detract from a good journalistic story and possibly damage its impact on a reader?

31. The term _______________ refers to a report that lists works already published by a particular publisher.

32. The two types of business reports are _____________.

33. Which of the following is the simple computer code that a writer might use to upload a report to a webpage?

34. The contents of a letter of transmittal typically include _____________.

35. Is work placed online copyrighted?

36. All of the following are qualities of a well-written business report EXCEPT ____________.

37. What is "Powerpoint" and how is it best used in terms of content and number of slides?

38.

 Choose the best option based on the following statement.

The majority of a business report should be written in the past tense.

39. Which of the following citations for an electronic source is correct for an academic report?

40. The term "editorial" in journalism refers to _______________.

41. When referring to journalistic reports, the term "localizing" refers to ______________.

42. Which part of a journalistic report is called the "lead"?

43. Which of the following is an online method that could be useful for disseminating information about a report?

44. Which of the following options shows the correct series of steps involved in writing a business report?

45. Which of the following file formats is/are suitable for photographs used in online reports?

46. The main purpose of a business report is to ______________.

47. Which of the following should NEVER be included in a presentation report?

48. The Methodology section of the Executive Summary of a presentation report generally describes ________________.

49. When writing a report on a sporting event, why is it important that the report be submitted on time and that the outcome of the match be double checked?

50. Which of the following options shows the correct layout of a business report?

51. The term "news story" refers to _________________.

52.

Which of the following options represents correct numbering format for a business report?

53. Which of the following activities is/are highly important when trying to increase readership for an online report?

54. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of a business report?

55. Which of the following should a writer absolutely avoid when writing a factual and argumentative business report?

56. Which of the following options represents the ESSENTIAL sections of a business report?

57. Which of the following options shows the series of steps involved in creating a statistical business report?

58. Which of the following skills are essential for good business report writing?

59. Which of the following items are not critical but should be included in any extended or detailed business report?

60. Which of the following is NOT part of the primary, researched body of a business report?

61. In terms of page layout, how does the presentation structure of an online report differ from that of a hard copy?

62. If a writer is legally licensed to copy an online report, which of the following methods is available to transfer the report to other readers or potential publishers?

63. All of the following are good preparation techniques for presenting a report to an audience EXCEPT _______________.

64. Which of the following is essential when writing a report about a sporting event?

65. The term "executive summary" refers to ______________.

66. The term "executive summary" refers to ______________.

67. Which of the following is commonly found at the end of a business report?

68. Which of the following is the most important concern a journalist should have when writing a report about an event?

69. Which of the following is always included in a correctly formatted report?

70. Which of the following is not a suitable topic for a report?

71. If a pronoun is preceded by a preposition, what case will the pronoun take?

72. Which of the following is the best way to designate the most important sections of a report?

73. Which of the following points of view is LEAST commonly used to write a report?

74. When providing an either/or choice, what determines the correct verb usage?

75. Which optional element in a report reflects goals and objectives?

76. Which of the following should typically be used to cite outside sources included in a report?

77. How important is the Executive Summary in a report?

78. Which verb tense should be used most frequently when writing a report?

79. Should a report contain the writer's opinion?

80. Which of these is true of the Abstract?

81. What is the essential reason for writing a report?

82. What term refers to a pronoun that does not show a clear relationship?

83. What contributes to making a report easy to read?

84. True or False? A report should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font in all contexts.

85. A report is similar to an essay in that both need:

86. How should you begin an organized report-writing process?

87. True or False? A completed outline MUST be strictly adhered to during the writing process.

88. Which pair are opposite means of organizing information in a report?

89. Which of the following appear in the first and final sections of a report, respectively?

90. What does the phrase "specific-to-general" mean?

91. Which combination reflects optional elements of a report?

92. Where is the best place to explain a graphic?

93. When should contractions be used in a report?

94. Select the evidence that would least contribute to a team performance report written for a business.

95. What is another term for "Executive Summary"?

96. Of the listed steps, which should be taken last when writing a report?

97. What is the primary purpose of the Recommendations section of a report?

98. True or False? Guidelines for a report, if provided, should only be checked before beginning to write.

99. True or false? Reports are best written in active voice.

100. How is report writing distinguished from other kinds of writing?