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DSST Technical Writing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.
Partition
Headings
Lists
Sentence outlines
2. 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?
Audience Analysis Questions
Background
Chronological pattern
Columns
3. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: Is the plan likely to be successful? - What are the benefits and risks of the plan? - What are other options? - Is funding available? - How would the employees be affected?
Proposal
Drawings
Feasibility Reports
Justification
4. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words
High Technical
Etymology
Descriptive Abstract
Widow
5. Are reduced images of pictures.
Thumbnails
Non Technical
Resume
Schematic diagrams
6. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations
Analysis of parts
Lists
Spatial pattern
Sequential pattern
7. Increase the wordiness of a sentence
Use Manuals
Orphan
Appendix
Passive voice and helping verbs
8. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.
Operator's Manuals
Schematic diagrams
Operation
Collaborative writing
9. 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
Orphan
Grant or Research Proposal
Progress Reports
Semi Technical
10. External proposal that may be short or long depending on the size of the potential sale
Spatial pattern
Pictograms
Sales Proposal
Letters
11. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.
Use Manuals
Parenthetical definition
Claim Letters
Feasibility Report Structure
12. 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.
Descriptive Abstract
Collaborative writing
Procedures
Transitional phrases
13. ______ are documents that help people how to understand how to assemble - use - and repair products.
Analogy
Gantt charts
White space
Manuals
14. Explaining what the term does not mean.
Expanded Definition
Procedures
Informative Abstract
Negation
15. ______ ______ ______ is as follows: Introduction: background information and purpose statement - Body: Review of options being considered based on criteria like costs and staff - Conclusion: Interpretations of findings - Recommendation: Author's opin
Collaborative writing
Feasibility Report Structure
Solicited Proposal
Negation
16. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.
Tables
Progress Reports
Modified-block style
Grant or Research Proposal
17. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.
Conclusion
Stub
Headings
Analysis of parts
18. Included before full report; summarized version of report
Informative Abstract
Subordination
Negative definitions
Data Validity
19. Show steps in a process.
Process Description
Sentence outlines
Flowcharts
High Technical
20. 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.
Drawings
Tutorials
Memos
Routine Internal Proposal
21. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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22. Useful in highlighting sections of a document to draw reader attention
Sentence Definition
Color
Job Application Letters
Laboratory Reports
23. 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
Chunking
Appendix
Executive Summary
Non Technical
24. Advantages: gaining a better understanding of how the audience will read the document - each member of the group provides more questions and suggestions Disadvantages: disjointed writing styles - increased time to complete the project - and reduced m
Headers
Justification
Collaborative writing
Usability testing
25. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate
Deliverable
Glossary
Comparison
Data Validity
26. 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.
Lists
Partition
The functional resume format
15 to 20
27. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.
Justification
Letters
Executive Summary
Widows
28. Data organized visually for easy comparison
Analysis of parts
Headings
Audience Analysis Questions
Tables
29. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.
Plan of work
Schematic diagrams
Procedures
Sequential pattern
30. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.
Deliverable
Expanded Definition
Directives
Feasibility Report Structure
31. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.
Headers and footers
Background
Feasibility Reports
Stub
32. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.
Usability testing
Sequential pattern
Emphatic pattern
Schematic diagrams
33. Used when writing about one subject that is similar to another.
Comparison
Justification
Solicited Proposal
Informative Abstract
34. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)
Tutorials
Subordination
Modified-block style
Solicited Proposal
35. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.
Precise
Gantt charts
Negative definitions
Comparison
36. Use a synonym or clarifying phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word; easy to set up links in electronic documents.
Informative Abstract
Orphan
Parenthetical Definition
15 to 20
37. The attitude expressed by a writer. Use formal or semi when writing for superiors/professionals - Use semi or informal when writing for colleagues and subordinates - Use informal when conversational style is desired. Avoid profanity or slang.
Routine Internal Proposal
Background
Tone
Widow
38. Writers developing a formal document should avoid _______________ - but thee occasional use in semiformal or informal documents is acceptable.
Drawings
Conclusion
Contractions
Lists
39. Involves dividing an idea into different parts and explaining each part separately.
Partition
Widow
Line Graphs
Comparison
40. Using '______________' to link the two sentences best contrasts the information.
Negative definitions
Service Manuals
Although
Process Description
41. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.
Precise
Unsolicited proposal
Visuals
Etymology
42. External proposal written and submitted without request
Visuals
Unsolicited proposal
Bar graphs
Collaborative writing
43. A formal document longer than ten pages usually includes a table of contents to simplify the process of locating information. It's included after the title and abstract - but before the list of tables - forward and preface.
15 to 20
Directives
Table of Contents
Claim Letters
44. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.
Process Description
Background
Routine Internal Proposal
Chronological pattern
45. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions
High Technical
Use Manuals
Titles and headings
Cause and Effect
46. Reduces costs by minimizing customer calls and the need to release document updates. Product sales and customer satisfaction also benefitsfrom this - although this enhances product safety - it does not eliminate a firm's legal responsibilities.
Conclusion
Closing Summary
Usability testing
Emphatic pattern
47. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.
Line Graphs
Precise
Tutorials
Titles and headings
48. What is the Web Site's sponsor and domain type(.edu.com.gov) - What is the purpose of the Web page and message? - When was the Web site most recently updated? - What are the author's credentials and expertise?
Data Validity Questions
Etymology
Proposal
Parenthetical definition
49. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.
Flowcharts
Brochure
Modified-block style
Grant or Research Proposal
50. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems
Service Manuals
Orphan
Although
Contractions