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Professional Communication Skills Practice Test: Technical Writing - Technical Reports
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A technical report is a document that describes the process, progress, or results of technical or scientific research. It can also include recommendations and conclusions from the research.

Technical reports typically include the following components: Title page, Abstract, Table of contents, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices. 

Some types of technical reports are: Feasibility report, Business report, Technical specification report, Research report, Recommendation report. 
 

Professional Communication Skills Practice Test: Technical Writing - Technical Reports
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25 Questions

1. Which of these must be avoided in a technical report?
2. A ______ report provides information on scientific tests carried out by engineers or scientists.
3. A memorandum is almost like a letter.
4. A written report is more formal than an oral report.
5. A summary is _____ of the original report.
6. Which of these forms does a formal report not take?
7. Which of these must never be a basis for a technical report?
8. Which of these reports is raised annually?
9. A report may be used for reading or hearing.
10. Into which of these types are formal reports not classified?
11. Where is the signature mentioned in a memorandum?
12. Which of these reports lists down precautions?
13. Which of these forms is not used to write a non-formal report?
14. Which of these is not a parameter of a formal report?
15. Which of these reports contains information of a routine nature?
16. A report is a systematic description of an event.
17. Which of these does not come under reports?
18. ______ report includes breakdown of machinery.
19. Which of these is not a type of a report?
20. Which of these reports is written before starting a new project?
21. Introductory letter serves the purpose of a ______
22. Which of these reports provide information without any evaluation?
23. Which of these is not a part of the main body?
24. Which of these is not mentioned in a progress report?
25. A non- formal report written in the form of a letter is similar to a _______