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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Charts that show parts of a whole






10. Used when requesting large amounts of money






11. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






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






14. ______ ______ ______ 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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






19. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. Explain how an item or process works






35. 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






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






37. Written as a self-study guide for the users of a product; intended to guide first-time users through the steps involved in operating a product.






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






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






40. Are reduced images of pictures.






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






42. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations






43. Describes the physical appearance of an object or area beginning at one point and ending at another; useful for product or mechanism descriptions






44. 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






45. 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.






46. Included before full report; summarized version of report






47. 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)






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






49. 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.






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