Jan Is a Technical Writer for Endco, Inc

question 23

Multiple Choice

Jan is a technical writer for Endco, Inc., a company that has just completed a study to determine whether to convert to a more advanced type of server software. Jan is now compiling information for a report that will document the study and will be presented to Endco's CEO, budget director, and operations manager. Jan made a table showing the pros and cons of each of the three brands of software under consideration, along with costs. Endco's Computer Services director also gave Jan his conclusions about each brand and suggestions for what the company ought to do next. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Jan should prepare an informational report.
• B) Jan should include the problems that initiated the study.
• C) Jan should not include the computer services director's recommendations because the CEO is the final decision maker.
• D) Jan's report should not include the table about software because her most important readers are not knowledgeable about server software.

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Definitions:

Funding Source

A funding source refers to the origin of financial support for a project, research, or institution.

Scientific Inquiry

The process of using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and skeptical evaluation to investigate natural phenomena and acquire knowledge.

Falsified

Falsified refers to information or data that has been deliberately altered or fabricated to deceive.

Adversarial

Pertaining to or involving opposition or conflict, often used to describe a competitive or confrontational situation.