CVE 401: Technical Report Writing Elements Quiz

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What is NOT typically included in an academic proposal?

Expected Contribution to Knowledge

Introduction

Summary (correct)

Reference

When is a feasibility report ordered by the Client?

After the acceptance of the project proposal (correct)

After the completion of the project proposal

Before the project proposal is submitted

At the same time as the project proposal

What follows the decision to proceed with a project after feasibility study?

Design Report (correct)

Academic Proposal

Literature Review

Tender Report

What is a key element in a design report?

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Who prepares a tender report?

Professionals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Conclusion and Recommendation section in a feasibility report?

To make a decision based on correct analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of main elements in a dissertation or thesis?

Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the abstract typically placed in a dissertation or thesis?

Before the introductory chapter (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which section is included in project proposals but not in dissertations or theses?

Executive Summary (C) Signup and view all the answers

In an academic proposal for a higher degree, when is it typically presented?

Before conducting the research (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of a project proposal includes facilities, personnel, and work plan?

Proposed Method of Work (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a typical project proposal but not in a dissertation or thesis?

Cost Estimates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main elements of an Environmental Audit Report?

Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion and Recommendations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which document includes 'Plant or building description with as-built drawings' as one of its main elements?

Operation and Maintenance Manuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the main elements of a Tender Report?

Introduction, Method of assessment and analysis, Systems operating procedure, Maintenance work and schedule (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which document includes 'Project Description' as one of its main elements?

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of the main elements of the 'Summary of Main Elements'?

Conclusion and Recommendations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which document does NOT include 'Systems operating procedure' as a main element?

Environmental Audit Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Academic Proposals and Reports

A feasibility report is ordered by the Client when they want to assess the practicality of a project.
After a feasibility study, the next step is to prepare a design report.
A key element in a design report is the project description.

Dissertation and Thesis

The correct order of main elements in a dissertation or thesis is: Title Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Appendices.
The abstract is typically placed after the Title Page in a dissertation or thesis.
An academic proposal for a higher degree is typically presented at the beginning of the research project.

Project Proposals

The section that includes facilities, personnel, and work plan is the Methodology section.
A project proposal includes a section on Budget, which is not typically found in dissertations or theses.
The main elements of a project proposal include Project Description, Background, Objectives, Methodology, Expected Outcomes, Budget, and Timeline.

Environmental Audit Report

The main elements of an Environmental Audit Report include Audit Objectives, Audit Scope, Audit Methodology, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations.

Tender Report

A Tender Report is prepared by the Contractor.
The main elements of a Tender Report include Company Profile, Project Description, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, and Quality Control Plan.

Other Reports

A document that includes 'Plant or building description with as-built drawings' as one of its main elements is a Design Report.
A document that includes 'Project Description' as one of its main elements is a Project Proposal.
A document that does NOT include 'Systems operating procedure' as a main element is a Feasibility Report.
Budget is NOT a part of the main elements of an Environmental Audit Report.

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Test your knowledge on the main elements of technical report writing based on the reference material 'Technical Report Writing' by Ogedengbe et al (2005). The quiz covers different types of reports, their elements, and discusses the elements of dissertations or thesis.