Which of the Following Is an Example of a Formal

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a formal report?

• A) an internal minutes of the meeting report printed on a company's memo template
• B) a computer printout of a company's sales figures for a specific period
• C) a memo describing an event that will be retained on file
• D) a long document with a title page, a transmittal, and a table of contents
• E) a hard copy of a company's production figures

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Definitions:

United Fruit Company

An American corporation that was a major player in the fruit industry, primarily bananas, and had significant influence in Central American countries.

Honduras

A country in Central America with a diverse culture and geography, known for its rich natural resources, including forests, minerals, and agricultural produce.

Boxer Rebellion

An uprising in China between 1899 and 1901, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country, led by the "Boxers," a group who practiced martial arts and held anti-Christian and anti-imperialist beliefs.

Russo-Japanese War

The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was a conflict between Russia and Japan, primarily over imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea, which resulted in a surprising victory for Japan, marking the first time an Asian power defeated a European power in modern warfare.