Which term describes a letter that introduces an accompanying document?

• A. cover letter
• B. executive summary
• C. statement of purpose
• D. demographics

Answer: (A)

The term describes a letter that accompanies another document and introduces it. A cover letter is exactly that: a short message that accompanies materials like a resume or report, explains why you’re sending them, and calls attention to your qualifications. The other options fit different purposes: an executive summary condenses the main document; a statement of purpose outlines goals for an application; demographics are data about people. So the best term for the introductory letter is cover letter.