Technical Report Writing MCQ Quiz
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Which is not a basis for a technical report?

  • Tests
  • Personal prejudices (correct)
  • Experiments
  • Facts

    • What establishes the technical report?

  • Personal prejudice
  • Illogical Conclusion
  • Logical conclusion (correct)
  • Misplaced learning

    • What is the length of a shorter report?

  • One to five pages (correct)
  • Two paragraphs
  • Three to five pages
  • Four to five pages

    • In technical writing, what is the largest report termed as?

    <p>Discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be avoided in a technical report?

    <p>Subjective evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After identifying the problem and its causes, what is the next step involved in?

    <p>Identifying solution to problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a parameter in a report?

    <p>Ability to acquire information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which audience is the least information needed?

    <p>Lay audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about reports is accurate?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is most likely to be written as an informative report?

    <p>A comparison of five handheld communication devices that your company might purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are:

    <p>Analytical reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

    <p>A report recommending an antiterrorism security system for mass transit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direct pattern of organization is appropriate for a business report when the reader:

    <p>Is informed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reports convey information, answer questions, and:

    <p>Solves problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you want to increase your credibility when writing a business report, you should work to:

    <p>Provide facts and conclusions that will help decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reports that present data without analysis or recommendations are:

    <p>Informational reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is the ____, not the ____, that is the focus of a report using APA writing style.

    <p>Research – data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following establishes the technical report?

    <p>Logical conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a basis for a technical report?

    <p>Personal prejudices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of a shorter report?

    <p>Three to five pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In technical writing, what must be avoided in a technical report?

    <p>Subjective evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After identifying the problem and its causes, what is the next step involved?

    <p>Identifying solution to problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these are examples of pronoun usage?

    <p>Pronoun usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a parameter in a report?

    <p>Age of writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which audience is the least information needed?

    <p>Lay audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about reports is accurate?

    <p>Informal reports of eight or fewer pages are the most common report in the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is most likely to be written as an informative report?

    <p>A comparison of five handheld communication devices that your company might purchase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reports that provide data or findings, analyses, and conclusions are:

    <p>analytical reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reports is an example of an analytical report?

    <p>A report showing state budget allocations for education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direct pattern of organization is appropriate for a business report when the reader:

    <p>is informed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basis and Characteristics of Technical Reports

    • A technical report is not based on personal opinions or biases.
    • A technical report is established by data, research, and evidence.

    Report Length and Types

    • A shorter report is typically 1-2 pages in length.
    • The largest report is termed as a comprehensive report.
    • Informative reports present data without analysis or recommendations.
    • Analytical reports provide data, findings, analyses, and conclusions.

    Audience and Organization

    • The least information is needed for an expert audience.
    • The direct pattern of organization is appropriate for a business report when the reader is likely to be favorably disposed towards the message.
    • Reports convey information, answer questions, and solve problems.

    Writing a Technical Report

    • To increase credibility when writing a business report, one should work to establish a tone of objectivity and neutrality.
    • In APA writing style, the focus of a report is on the research, not the researcher.
    • Technical reports should avoid using jargon and technical terms.

    Report Parameters

    • The problem statement and scope are parameters in a report.
    • The next step involved after identifying the problem and its causes is to establish a research question or hypothesis.

    Pronoun Usage and Report Accuracy

    • The usage of "he" and "she" as pronouns is an example of pronoun usage in a report.
    • It is essential to ensure accuracy and avoid errors in a technical report.

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    This quiz consists of multiple-choice questions related to technical report writing, covering topics such as establishing a technical report, bases for technical reports, and the length of reports.

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