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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The _________ of a brochure is its front page - and its purpose is to catch the attention of the audience. Usually contain a visual image and a small amount of text. Concepts and overviews appear inside the brochure.






2. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.






3. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.






4. Most appropriate when a writer needs to define a multiple-meaning term with precision.






5. Dividing information into manageable pieces so that the document is easier for readers to follow and understand - Writers use various sequencing methods to do this.






6. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.






7. Use a synonym or clarifying phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word; easy to set up links in electronic documents.






8. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems






9. These help readers decide whether to read the document - find a particular section - divide information into logical pieces - highlight main points and topics - signal topic changes






10. Informal written communications used in business between colleagues. The provide a record trail of decisions that can be used legally.






11. Written for unskilled individuals. The steps required to complete a task safely and efficiently - such as installing a memory card into a laptop. i.e. printed manuals - user manuals.






12. Using '______________' to link the two sentences best contrasts the information.






13. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.






14. Show how the phases of a project relate to each other






15. Used when writing about one subject that is similar to another.






16. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






17. Explain how an item or process works






18. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)






19. Useful in highlighting sections of a document to draw reader attention






20. External proposal that may be short or long depending on the size of the potential sale






21. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






22. Audience consists of people with some technical knowledge but less than experts; data needs some explanation e.g.: a physician giving a report to a first-year medical student regarding a patient's lab results and symptoms






23. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.






24. Audience consists of laypersons with no training in the subject matter; data needs to be translated into simple language that can be easily understood e.g.; a physician giving a report to a patient's spouse regarding lab results - symptoms - and trea






25. Illustrate relationships in systems - such as components in an electronic device






26. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words






27. Margins ________ on the left are easier to read; fully ______ is appropriate for multiple columns.






28. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.






29. Rules and guidelines provided to people who know how to perform a task - These ensure safety within a group. For example - guide on how to exit a building during a fire. Policemen have ________ they do after at a crime scene.






30. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.






31. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






32. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: What has been accomplished since the last progress report? - What tasks still need to be accomplished? - Have there been any unanticipated problems? - What is the expected timetable for completio






33. Written as a self-study guide for the users of a product; intended to guide first-time users through the steps involved in operating a product.






34. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.






35. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.






36. Involves dividing an idea into different parts and explaining each part separately.






37. This supplements or clarifies information in the text body. It is in the back and there may be more than one per topic. For example: experiment details - complicated formulas - interview questions and answers - long quotes - maps - photos - tests - v






38. Written for both skilled and unskilled users of a product; include instructions regarding setup - operation and maintenance as well as safety warning and trouble-shooting tips






39. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






40. Explaining what the term does not mean.






41. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations






42. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.

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43. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.






44. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.






45. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






46. What is the background of the audience? Global? - What is the reader's experience - What is the attitude of the audience on subject? - What are the needs/interests/expectations of the audience? - Will multiple audiences/skill levels read this?






47. It emphasizes abilities and skills rather than work history. This type of resume is appropriate for people who are changing careers or who have limited work experience. Education and references are included but not stressed.






48. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.






49. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.






50. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate