Which of the following statements about problem-solving reports is true?

1. They may offer a detailed analysis of the problem, but they almost always stop short of making a recommendation.
2. The problem-solving category does not include feasibility studies because those often neglect to make a recommendation
3. They are not considered to be true persuasive messages because they usually have interested readers who are receptive to the facts.
4. They are considered to be true persuasive messages because they usually propose an action or make a recommendation.
5. They are always written by internal writers for internal audiences because companies generally strive to keep their problems confidential.

top-drawer Communications has hired a person whose main job involves posting content on a social media platform at least 20 times a day. Judging from this information, which platform is most likely being used?

1. Multiple Choice
2. Instagram
3. Facebook
4. Snapchat
5. Twitter

You should not open a persuasive request with a question.

True or False

To keep the header from appearing on the first page of the report, check the option

1. Number Format.
2. Different First Page.
3. Selection Pane.
4. Line Numbers.
5. Continue From Previous Section.

Which of the following statements about reports is true?

Multiple Choice

1. A business writer should decide the makeup of a report on the basis of its topic and cost.
2. All reports have a consistent format and an equal number of components.
3. More complex problems and more formal situations will require more elaborate reports.
4. Even when the situation is informal and the report is short, prefatory pages are included.
5. As the need for formality decreases, the number of components in a report increases.