ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing

Interactive Practice Quiz — Part 1 (Questions 1 to 9)

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Question 1
Mark as True or False The portion of recommendation in a report follows a statue that makes it mandatory to be smaller in size.
  • A. False
  • B. True
Correct Answer: A. False

There is no legal rule, statute, or rigid mandate that dictates the recommendations section of a report must be small in size.
Question 2
Which of the following sections summarizes the findings of the investigation?
  • A. None of the above
  • B. Introduction
  • C. Summary
  • D. Recommendations
Correct Answer: C. Summary

The summary section is specifically designed to provide a concise overview that recaps the key findings and main points resulting from the investigation or study.
Question 3
The results of a research report are presented in the form of -----.
  • A. graphs and bibliography
  • B. tables and graphs
  • C. table and circles
  • D. index and graphs
Correct Answer: B. tables and graphs

In a research report, the results and empirical data are typically organized and presented visually using tables and graphs.
Question 4
Which of the following topics is usually not included in the "Introduction" section of a formal report?
  • A. Synopsis
  • B. Problem/purpose
  • C. Report organization
  • D. Sources and methods
Correct Answer: A. Synopsis

A synopsis (or executive summary/abstract) is typically presented as a distinct, separate prefatory part at the beginning of a formal report.
Question 5
Glossary is useful for ___________.
  • A. both technical and non-technical readers
  • B. deriving the facts
  • C. ensuring understanding
  • D. enlisting the items
Correct Answer: A. both technical and non-technical readers

A glossary provides clear definitions of specialized terms, making it useful for both technical and non-technical readers.
Question 6
Review of the previously published literature on the subject does not show the importance of your research.
  • A. True
  • B. False
Correct Answer: B. False

A review of previously published literature is specifically designed to highlight existing gaps and show the importance of your research.
Question 7
Formal reports can contain a variety of prefatory parts, from a cover page to a synopsis or executive summary.
  • A. False
  • B. True
Correct Answer: B. True

Formal reports commonly include various prefatory parts depending on length and complexity.
Question 8
Which of the following documentation styles should not be used in a formal report?
  • A. Chicago Manual of Style
  • B. American Psychological Association (APA)
  • C. consistent style adapted by the author of the report.
  • D. Modern Language Association (MLA)
Correct Answer: C. consistent style adapted by the author of the report.

In formal reports, you must use a recognized, standardized documentation style rather than an ad-hoc or inconsistent style adapted by the author.
Question 9
_________ is used in paragraphs to provide instances that clarify topic statement.
  • A. Exemplification
  • B. Listing
  • C. Enumeration
  • D. Glossary
Correct Answer: A. Exemplification

Exemplification is a paragraph development strategy used to provide specific instances or examples.