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






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






3. Explaining what the term does not mean.






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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?






8. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: The reason for conducting the test or investigation - Problems - Results and Conclusion






9. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






10. A single line carried over the top of a column






11. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.






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






13. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)






14. 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.






15. The page area that contains no text or graphics - and it helps draw a reader's attention to a particular page element. Improves the readability of a document for all types of readers. Although it limits the amount of information on a page - it does n






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






17. A document with an alphabetical list of definitions. It defines terms without breaking the flow. If a document has five or more technical terms it needs one of these. Insert after the appendix and bibiolography






18. ______ are documents that help people how to understand how to assemble - use - and repair products.






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






20. These build unity and clarity by creating a smoooth flow of ideas. Achieved by using ______ words (therefore - meanwhile etc) Repeating major points or words - summarizing information in previous paragraphs - using numbers to indicate steps.






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






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

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






24. 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






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






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






27. ______ ______ ______ 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






28. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page






29. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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






31. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






33. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.






34. Boldface - italics - capital letters - font style - and font size are common ways to show readers the difference between _________________ headings.






35. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.






36. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.






37. 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.






38. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






39. 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






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






41. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






42. Written in short proposal format; used frequently in organizations for minor spending requests.






43. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive






44. 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






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






46. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






47. A ____________ is the final document or product that will be submitted once a project is completed.






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






49. 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






50. Appear on the top of every page in a document to indicate the page number and document title.