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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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?






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






17. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column






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






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






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






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.






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






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






24. _______ are documents written to persuade readers to take some type of action.






25. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.






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






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

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






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






30. 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






31. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action






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






33. 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.






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






35. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






36. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






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






39. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






40. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate






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






42. 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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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






47. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






48. 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






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






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







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