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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • 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. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.






2. Used when requesting large amounts of money






3. Explaining what the term does not mean.






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






5. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References






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






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






8. Charts that show parts of a whole






9. This describes how something works and breaks down something into steps or parts. (e.g. how to make a dvd player - how to apply for a loan)






10. 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?






11. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






12. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.






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






14. 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.






15. Organization Name __________ To: Name/Title of addressee From: Name/Title of sender with handwritten initials Date: For record keeping purposes Subject: Key words Introductory Paragraph: purpose and background Body Paragraph(s): details - explanation






16. Major teaching tool in vocational jobs; used to train people in a procedure or skill and often paired with audiovisual information






17. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.






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

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19. 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






20. Use images or icons to represent quantities; useful for non-experts to grasp ideas.






21. 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?






22. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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






24. Defining through __________ involves comparing two seemingly different objects that share a common characteristic.






25. Written to express disappointment with a product or service and to request a refund - replacement - or an apology






26. Used when extensive details are required about an item; may be a paragraph or numerous pages depending on the audience and purpose.






27. 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.






28. Included before full report; summarized version of report






29. Data organized visually for easy comparison






30. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.






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






32. Show trends and changes over time - cost - size - rates - and other variables.






33. 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?






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






35. 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.






36. 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






37. Included either at the beginning of the conclusion or at the end of the body; reviews main points and findings






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






39. Are reduced images of pictures.






40. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.






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






42. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.






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






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






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






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






47. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






48. 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






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






50. ______ ______ ______ 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