Writing Skills - Report Writing - MCQs
What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in a report?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To organize information and improve readability
C. To make the report longer
D. To eliminate the need for a conclusion
Answer: To organize information and improve readability
What is a longitudinal study?
A. A study conducted over a short time
B. A study that follows subjects over an extended period
C. A cross-sectional analysis
D. An opinion-based report
Answer: A study that follows subjects over an extended period
What does the term ‘content structure’ refer to in report writing?
A. The organization and flow of information in a report
B. Creating irrelevant sections
C. Ignoring the audience
D. Focusing solely on grammar
Answer: The organization and flow of information in a report
What should be the tone of a business report?
A. Casual and conversational
B. Formal and objective
C. Humorous and entertaining
D. Emotional and biased
Answer: Formal and objective
What does ‘citation style’ refer to?
A. The way sources are acknowledged in a report
B. The personal preferences of the writer
C. The length of the report
D. The choice of visuals used
Answer: The way sources are acknowledged in a report
What is a feasibility study?
A. A study that ignores practicality
B. An assessment of the viability of a proposed project
C. A casual opinion piece
D. An extensive literature review
Answer: An assessment of the viability of a proposed project
What does ‘random sampling’ mean?
A. Selecting a non-representative group
B. Choosing participants by chance to ensure diversity
C. Ignoring demographic factors
D. Presenting biased results
Answer: Choosing participants by chance to ensure diversity
What is a research design?
A. A vague outline of a study
B. A detailed plan for conducting research
C. An irrelevant section of a report
D. A personal opinion
Answer: A detailed plan for conducting research
What is a research hypothesis?
A. An irrelevant statement
B. A predictive statement that can be tested through research
C. An opinion-based assertion
D. A summary of findings
Answer: A predictive statement that can be tested through research
What is a narrative report?
A. A report based on storytelling
B. A summary of statistics
C. A literature review
D. A fictional story
Answer: A report based on storytelling