This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Report Writing – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Report Writing Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary purpose of a police report? A) To provide entertainment for the public. B) To serve as a permanent record of the facts and proceedings of an incident. C) To offer an opinion on the guilt or innocence of suspects. D) To schedule court dates for defendants. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To serve as a permanent record of the facts and proceedings of an incident. 2. If a software development team issues a report outlining tasks completed, current blockers, and upcoming milestones for their project, what type of report is this? A) Financial Report. B) Research Report. C) Operational Report. D) Progress Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Progress Report. 3. What is the word limit for writing a report? A) 200-250. B) 150-200. C) 100-150. D) 120-150. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 150-200. 4. What is important to remember when you are using pictures in your information report? . Select TWO correct answers. A) Always use captions. B) It needs to look pretty. C) Make sure you took the picture. D) Make sure it is labelled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make sure it is labelled. 5. What should be included in the conclusion of a report? A) Personal opinions on the event's success. B) A list of problems without solutions. C) Suggestions and recommendations for improvements. D) A summary of the writer's experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Suggestions and recommendations for improvements. 6. Why is research important in report writing, as mentioned in the article? A) It makes the report sound more creative. B) It provides evidence and supports your findings. C) It helps fill space with longer sentences. D) It replaces the need for editing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides evidence and supports your findings. 7. What is the role of the introduction in a report? A) To summarize the report. B) To present the main findings. C) To outline the purpose and scope. D) To provide detailed analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To outline the purpose and scope. 8. The information included in a report may be imaginary. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 9. In which section will you list all the sources used in the report? A) Introduction. B) References. C) Recommendations. D) Findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) References. 10. English is a universal language and is taught as a compulsory subject in most countries. A) FACTUAL INFORMATION. B) SUBJECTIVE CONTENT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION. 11. Table of content contains page numbers A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. What is the quality of expressing ideas quickly without vague or unnecessary words? A) Deliberately. B) Conciseness. C) Preciseness. D) Perfectionist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conciseness. 13. A question sentence should end with a ..... A) Full stop. B) An exclamation Mark. C) Question Mark. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Question Mark. 14. A statement sentence should end with a ..... A) A) capital letter. B) B) full stop. C) C) picture. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) full stop. 15. Both ..... have been given a laptop. A) Students. B) Student. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Students. 16. What type of language should be avoided in report writing? A) Colloquial. B) Technical. C) Formal. D) Objective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colloquial. 17. A document that presents information in an organized format for a specific audience and purpose is called ..... A) An important document. B) A representative. C) A submission. D) A report. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A report. 18. ..... report is the simplest. You record facts, and no charges are filed. Incident reports are an example A) Type 2. B) Type 4. C) Type 1. D) Type 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Type 1. 19. A report's back matter contains a section titled 'References.' Based on the definition provided, what can a reader definitively assume about the sources listed in this section? A) The list includes a mix of factual and opinion-based sources. B) Every source listed was directly cited at least once in the body of the report. C) All of the sources listed were consulted, but none were cited. D) Some of the sources listed were cited, but others were not. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Every source listed was directly cited at least once in the body of the report. 20. When taking notes, they should be ..... A) In ink. B) Neat and legible. C) Use date(s) and time(s). D) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the Above. 21. We witnessed that Varen came to Amanda and said to her, "Give me all your money or else I will hurt you." A) No, this should not be included in a report. B) Yes, this can be included in a report. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, this should not be included in a report. 22. T/F when writing a report use vivid language. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Plan and organise your content A) Revise. B) Outline. C) Select. D) Decide. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Outline. 24. What is a simple report? A) An account of an event, situation or incident that took place. B) A detailed, factual account of an incident, event or situation that has occurred. C) Giving information based on what was observed about situation, incident or event. D) Stating information based on my opinion of the event, situation or incident that occurred. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A detailed, factual account of an incident, event or situation that has occurred. 25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured business report? A) Clear headings and subheadings. B) Varied font styles for emphasis. C) Logical flow of information. D) Consistent formatting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Varied font styles for emphasis. 26. A field not-book can be entered into evidence A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. The word 'moreover' means A) Furthermore/ additionally. B) Secondly. C) As a consequence. D) Afterwards. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Furthermore/ additionally. 28. Any further material which is essential for full understanding of your report but not required by a casual reader is called ..... A) Appendix. B) Reference. C) Bibliography. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appendix. 29. What strategy did Richard Saul Wurman come up with to organize information? A) LATCH. B) SORT. C) GROUP. D) FILE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) LATCH. 30. Which section of a report summarises findings without adding new data? A) Conclusion. B) Introduction. C) Executive Summary. D) Recommendations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conclusion. 31. The sentence below is not a complete 'overall trend'. What is missing?The reasons for investing influenced the number of investors and the types of investments in 1970 and 2010. A) Trend word. B) Linking word. C) The word 'Generally'. D) Key feature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The word 'Generally'. 32. A school is experiencing frequent internet outages during online classes. The staff observes that the Wi-Fi router often stops working during lessons. Further analysis finds that the router is placed inside a closed cabinet with no ventilation, and the school lacks proper IT setup guidelines. A) Install a second router in the cabinet. B) Move the router to a well-ventilated location. C) Buy a faster router model. D) Train staff to use internet efficiently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Move the router to a well-ventilated location. 33. Which definition is not accurate in regards to a report? A) Supplies a record of work accomplished. B) Records and clarifies complex information for future reference. C) Presents info. to a large number of ppl. w/different skills. D) Records and clarifies simple information to a small number of ppl. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Records and clarifies simple information to a small number of ppl. 34. An information report will contain the subheadings above each paragraph. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 35. Which section does NOT belong in the ending of a report? A) Research methods. B) Summary. C) Conclusions section. D) Recommendations section. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Research methods. 36. The crew of Wavewalker comprised of A) Larry Vigil and Herb Seigler. B) Mary. C) Suzanne. D) Johnathan. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 37. This ..... because it is the most popular issue with staff. A) Be. B) Is. C) Were. D) Are. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is. 38. The conclusion paragraph is found where? A) At the end of the information report. B) At the start of the information report. C) In the middle of the information report. D) There is no conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the end of the information report. 39. What does the acronym LATCH stand for? Fill in the blanks:Location, ..... , Time, Category, Hierarchy. A) Aftermath. B) Alphabet. C) Action. D) Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alphabet. 40. You want to make a graph for an experiment you did about plant growth over a two week period of time. What type of graph would you use? A) Pie chart. B) Bar graph. C) Line graph. D) Pictograph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Line graph. 41. In a report, graphic information (tables and figures) needs: A) A number and a title. B) A heading in bold. C) A citation. D) A title without a verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A number and a title. 42. "Subsequent waves tossed me around the deck like a rag doll" . The figure of speech used here is A) Symbolism. B) Metaphor. C) Personification. D) Similie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Similie. 43. In addition, 29% of the staff members ..... there should be more parking spaces. A) Feeling. B) Feel. C) To feel. D) Feels. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feel. 44. In a research report, where would you most likely find the "literature review" ? A) Methodology. B) Conclusion. C) Introduction. D) Findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction. 45. In writing an academic paper the APA styles means A) American Pysical Association. B) American Parenting Association. C) American Psychological Association. D) American Parthers Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) American Psychological Association. 46. A word, phrase, or sentence that describes a picture A) Coupon. B) Caption. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caption. 47. Choose the correct sentence to be used in Report Writing A) I was so happy to know that the cricket player would be visiting our school. B) The students were told that the cricket player would be visiting their school. C) We was so happy to know the player would be visiting we school. D) We were very elated when we heard the cricket player would be visiting our school. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The students were told that the cricket player would be visiting their school. 48. Proposals make recommendations, while reports do not. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. Should I include my opinion in the report? A) Opinions are not allowed in reports. B) Facts and opinions should be mixed together in a report. C) Opinions should always be included in a report, regardless of the topic. D) While reports should be objective and fact-based, there might be instances where your expert opinion is valuable. If so, clearly distinguish between facts and opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While reports should be objective and fact-based, there might be instances where your expert opinion is valuable. If so, clearly distinguish between facts and opinions. 50. I must include an inside address in a report. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 51. A report is a piece of technical writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. T/F Offense reports-begin the investigation of criminal matters A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. TASK A:Tick the correct answer.We can spend the break ..... in the playground or in the common room. A) Neither. B) Either. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Either. 54. The end of a report should include r ..... s that are based on the information that is found in the report. A) Recommendations. B) Rabbits. C) References. D) Responses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recommendations. 55. Which of the following is not the reason for writing a business report? A) Entertainment. B) Analyse and solve a problem. C) Keep records. D) Provides information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Entertainment. 56. A good analysis/synthesis must have ..... items. A) 3. B) 4. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 57. Which subtopic covers the structure of a report? A) Report Layout. B) Report Organization. C) Report Format. D) Report Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Report Structure. 58. It is important that officers are cautious and ..... when developing rapport with an interviewee. A) Courtesy. B) Nice. C) Fancy. D) Sarcastic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Courtesy. 59. What do people buy to go to a public event like a concert or fair? A) A hat. B) A ticket. C) Rubbish. D) A coat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A ticket. 60. What are some common mistakes to avoid in report writing? A) Neglecting to cite sources properly is not a mistake in report writing. B) Using overly technical language is not a mistake in report writing. C) There are no common mistakes in report writing. D) Common mistakes to avoid include using overly technical language, neglecting to cite sources properly, and lacking a clear structure. 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