Which of the Following Is True of Short Reports

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of short reports?

• A) Shorter reports addressed to internal audiences are less likely to use the direct order.
• B) Shorter reports are constructed using mechanics that are very different from those used to construct the more formal, longer types.
• C) Unlike longer reports, shorter reports have a great need for introductory information.
• D) Unlike longer reports, a shorter report does not include graphics, an appendix, and a bibliography.
• E) Shorter reports, like longer reports, use headings, though usually only one or two levels because of the report's brevity.

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Definitions:

Mixed Costs

Costs that have both fixed and variable components and change in total with the level of activity but not proportionately.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behaviors remain valid for a specific business.

Fixed Overhead Cost

Fixed expenditures unaffected by changes in production or sales volume, like leasing fees, employee compensation, and protection plans.

Maintenance Cost

Maintenance cost refers to the expenses incurred for the upkeep and repair of equipment, buildings, or machinery to keep them in good working condition.