1. A manager who writes a report outlining new nighttime security precautions would be preparing
a. a position paper.
b. a strategic plan.
c. an annual compliance report.
d. a problem-solving reports.
2. A segmented bar chart
a. shows how individual components contribute to a total number.
b. shows the correlation between two items.
c. compares quantities that require different intervals.
d. identifies positive and negative values.
3. Which of the following is not included in the prefatory parts of a formal report?
a. cover
b. letter of authorization
c. introduction
d. table of contents
4. Which of the following is not a typical element in a formal work plan?
a. Statement of purpose
b. Statement of the scope of the investigation
c. Discussion of tasks to be accomplished
d. Conclusions and recommendations
5. Which of the following is not one of the tried and true attention-getting devices used in sales letters?
a. offering a free sample of the product
b. insulting the reader
c. a provocative question
d. a solution to a problem