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






2. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.






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






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






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






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






7. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






8. Show real or imaginary objects; highlight specific parts; use exploded view to show how parts fit together.






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






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

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






12. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






19. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






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






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






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






24. Writers developing a formal document should avoid _______________ - but thee occasional use in semiformal or informal documents is acceptable.






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






26. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.






27. 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






28. Are reduced images of pictures.






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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






35. When using a ______________ - center the return address - date - and closing - and align body paragraphs to the left.






36. Used when requesting large amounts of money






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






39. Used for complex terms or when term has multiple meanings. Follows a fixed patter: indicate the term to be defined - the class in which the time belongs - and the features that make the item unique in its class.






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






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






42. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.






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






44. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






45. 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






46. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






48. 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






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






50. 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)