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DSST Technical Writing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Show steps in a process.
Flowcharts
Titles and headings
Parenthetical definition
Sequential pattern
2. 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.
Justification
Pictograms
Transitional phrases
Headings
3. Explain how an item or process works
Comparison
Executive Summary
Operation
Orphan
4. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.
Relative pronouns
Diagrams
Memorandum Structure
Sentence definitions
5. Data organized visually for easy comparison
Headers
Tables
Closing Summary
Drawings
6. Using '______________' to link the two sentences best contrasts the information.
Tables
Brochure
Relative pronouns
Although
7. Used when writing about one subject that is similar to another.
Incident or trouble reports
Closing Summary
Columns
Comparison
8. 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?
Tutorials
Collaborative writing
Justification
Audience Analysis Questions
9. Charts that show parts of a whole
Pie charts
Partition
Data Validity
Color
10. External proposal written and submitted without request
Although
Visuals
Tone
Unsolicited proposal
11. 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
Formal Internal Proposal
Conclusion
Progress Reports
Pie charts
12. 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.
Instructions
Memos
Chunking
Operation
13. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.
Comparison
Inquiry Letters
The functional resume format
Emphatic pattern
14. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.
Memos
Subordination
Executive Summary
Thumbnails
15. Describes the physical appearance of an object or area beginning at one point and ending at another; useful for product or mechanism descriptions
Tone
Contractions
Process Description
Spatial pattern
16. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.
Columns
Grant or Research Proposal
Informative Abstract
Unsolicited proposal
17. Written in short proposal format; used frequently in organizations for minor spending requests.
Routine Internal Proposal
Relative pronouns
Negative definitions
Titles and headings
18. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.
Negative definitions
Memorandum Structure
Laboratory Reports
Comparison
19. 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.
White space
The functional resume format
Use Manuals
Unsolicited proposal
20. A single line carried over the top of a column
Deliverable
Etymology
Widow
Spatial pattern
21. 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.
Usability testing
Cover panel
Emphatic pattern
Proposal
22. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.
Closing Summary
Analysis of parts
Partition
Visuals
23. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.
Brochure
Headings
Etymology
Although
24. 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.
Tables
Widows
Analogy
Usability testing
25. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.
Drawings
Thumbnails
Closing Summary
Schematic diagrams
26. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.
Executive Summary
Directives
Pie charts
Letters
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.
Titles and headings
Instructions
Sentence definitions
Operation
28. Informal written communications used in business between colleagues. The provide a record trail of decisions that can be used legally.
Cause and Effect
Job Application Letters
Solicited Proposal
Memos
29. Are reduced images of pictures.
Passive voice and helping verbs
Transitional phrases
Modified-block style
Thumbnails
30. Included before full report; summarized version of report
Formal Internal Proposal
Line Graphs
Informative Abstract
Negation
31. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.
Although
Headings
Justification
Titles and headings
32. Audience consists of experts in the subject matter - data does not require lengthy explanation e.g.: a physician giving a report to a surgeon about a patient's lab results and symptoms
High Technical
15 to 20
Widow
Process Description
33. 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)
Chunking
Process Description
The functional resume format
Subordination
34. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.
Parenthetical Definition
Sales Proposal
Letters
Captions
35. 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
Analysis of parts
Deliverable
Sentence definitions
36. 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
Transitional phrases
Semi Technical
Table of Contents
Etymology
37. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page
Proposal
Informative Abstract
Widows
Memos
38. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.
Cover panel
Job Application Letters
Procedures
Memorandum Structure
39. 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?
Feasibility Reports
Emphatic pattern
Deliverable
Transitional phrases
40. _______ are documents written to persuade readers to take some type of action.
Proposal
Visuals
Thumbnails
Cover panel
41. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.
Non Technical
Manuals
Analysis of parts
Formal Internal Proposal
42. Use a synonym or clarifying phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word; easy to set up links in electronic documents.
Parenthetical Definition
Chunking
Feasibility Reports
Headers and footers
43. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.
Sequential pattern
Background
White space
Manuals
44. 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
Tables
Appendix
Passive voice and helping verbs
Non Technical
45. Used when requesting large amounts of money
Justification
Conclusion
Formal Internal Proposal
Descriptive Abstract
46. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.
Data Validity Questions
Tone
Plan of work
Chronological pattern
47. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action
Widow
Captions
Brochure
Conclusion
48. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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49. Sentences with an average of ____________ words are appropriate for technical writing. Sentences of fewer than 15 words are too short and choppy - and ones longer than 20 words are cumbersome and confusing.
Relative pronouns
Full-block style
15 to 20
Justification
50. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.
Headers and footers
Full-block style
Audience Analysis Questions
Service Manuals