A resume is a written form that shows your educational background, specialties, abilities, etc. It's the way the company gets to know you for the first time. Its quality is related to the quality of the first image. Therefore, it can be appropriately exaggerated. And the letter of recommendation is to show your sincerity. Personally, I think a cover letter is a polite expression! Not much use.
Now the units are very practical, what they want is your education and ability!