What Is a Précis

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is a précis?

• A) A general description of the contents of a report.
• B) Another term for executive summary.
• C) The key points of the report.
• D) An evaluative summary that presents a measure of professional judgement in addition to the aims, results, conclusions and recommendations of the report.
• E) An informative piece of text that presents the aim, results, conclusions and recommendations of the report.

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Definitions:

Appliance Store

A retail establishment that specializes in selling electrical or mechanical machines used in households, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens.

Advertised Product

An item or service marketed to potential customers through various media channels.

Salesperson

An individual who sells goods or services to customers, often working on behalf of a company or as an independent representative, aiming to meet sales targets and fulfill customer needs.

Marginal Enterprises

Businesses operating at the minimum level of profitability necessary to sustain operations.