Understanding the Functions of Reports

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What type of report communicates the procedures and results of laboratory activities?

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Instruction Manuals
  • Technical Report (correct)
  • Financial Report

Which report type describes one-time events like trips, conferences, and seminars?

  • Laboratory Report
  • Financial Report
  • Technical Report
  • Field Study Report (correct)

What type of report communicates costs and benefits associated with products or services?

  • Technical Report
  • Instruction Manuals
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (correct)
  • Laboratory Report

Which report type focuses on the communication process and product from a technical perspective?

<p>Technical Report (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of report communicates the status and trends from a finance perspective?

<p>Financial Report (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a report?

<p>To inform or instruct and provide details (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are reports classified based on length?

<p>Long and short reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Analytical report from an Informational report?

<p>An Analytical report makes recommendations while an Informational report informs or instructs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what format can a report be presented according to the text?

<p>Mixed form (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a report according to the passage?

<p>To provide a detailed account of a subject or event (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do long business documents primarily focus on?

<p>Ensuring complete, correct information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the function of a report relate to its word choice and readability?

<p>The function contributes to the report's word choice and readability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key element in the organization of a report?

<p>How the report was formatted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the checklist, what should be clear and concise in a report?

<p>The results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of including figures, tables, and art in a report according to the passage?

<p>To support the written content (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the checklist provided in the passage?

<p>Ensuring the report is easy to read and understand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Decision Report?

<p>To make recommendations to management and help solve problems or make decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of report is used to document the extent to which a product or service meets compliance standards?

<p>Compliance Report (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary function of a report?

<p>To provide a detailed account of a subject or event (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of report would be most appropriate for analyzing competing products or services and their relative advantages and disadvantages?

<p>Comparative Advantage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Feasibility Study?

<p>To analyze problems and predict whether current solutions or alternatives will be practical, advisable, and produce the desired outcome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of report would be most appropriate for presenting summaries of the information available on a given subject?

<p>Literature Review (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Benchmark Report?

<p>To establish criteria and evaluate alternatives by measuring against established benchmark criteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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