ETP Week 1 Task

An informational report is:

• a report that provides data without analysis or recommendations.

• a report that includes opinions and suggestions.

• a report that is fictional and imaginative.

• a report that is used for persuasive purposes.

The purpose of informational reports is to:

• provide data and facts without analysis

• analyze data to make decisions

• persuade the audience

• entertain the reader

What is the primary purpose of analytical reports?

• To provide a brief overview of past events

• To offer an in-depth examination of data gathered through research

• To suggest possible courses of action

• To present a company's financial health

What is the main difference between informational and analytical reports?

• Informational reports provide data without analysis, while analytical reports include analysis and recommendations.

• Informational reports include analysis, while analytical reports only provide data.

• Both types of reports provide data and analysis.

• Neither type of report provides data or analysis.

What is the definition of an informational report?

• A report based on analyzed data

• A report which includes only presentation of information

• A report that provides recommendations

• A report that is time consuming.

Do informational reports provide recommendations?

• A) Yes

• B) No

Preparing an informational report takes a ______ time.

• short.

• long.

• moderate.

• considerable.

Informational reports are ______ important for decision making.

• not much.

• very

• somewhat

• extremely

The cost of preparing an informational report is ______.

• less costly.

• more costly.

• the same as other reports.

• variable depending on the report.

Which of the following is a characteristic of analytical content?

• Does not analyze information

• Does not provide recommendations

• Provides facts, data, feedback and other types of information

• Does not interpret information