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