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What is the purpose of an abstract in a report?

To enable readers to decide whether to read the report (correct)

To provide a conclusion to the report

To provide a detailed introduction to the report

To list all the major sections of the report

What is the correct way to number figures in a report?

Alphabetically with uppercase letters

With lowercase letters

With Roman numerals

Consecutively with Arabic numbers (correct)

Who usually writes the foreword in a formal report?

The author of the report

An executive of the organization sponsoring the report (correct)

A random expert in the field

A peer reviewer

What is the purpose of a preface in a formal report?

To announce the work's purpose, scope, and context Signup and view all the answers

When should a list of tables be included in a report?

When the report contains more than five tables Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of recommendations in a report?

To state the course of action based on the study's conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an explanatory note in a report?

To amplify terms or points for certain readers Signup and view all the answers

Where is the references or works-cited section typically located in a short report?

At the end of the body of the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the back matter in a formal report?

To contain supplementary material that expands on certain subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an appendix in a report?

To clarify or supplement the report with detailed information Signup and view all the answers

In a very large formal report, how may the back-matter sections be organized?

Individually numbered Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a glossary in a formal report?

To define special terms used in the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an index in a formal report?

To provide a quick way to locate information in the report Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically included in the back matter of a formal report?

Supplementary material that expands on certain subjects Signup and view all the answers

Why might an explanatory note be included in a separate section at the end of a report?

Because it is a distraction for some readers Signup and view all the answers

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