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DSST Technical Writing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.
Manuals
Transitional phrases
Service Manuals
Solicited Proposal
2. 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
Memorandum Structure
Emphatic pattern
Precise
Comparison
3. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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4. Data organized visually for easy comparison
Conclusion
Tone
Gantt charts
Tables
5. Show how the phases of a project relate to each other
Data Validity
Table of Contents
Passive voice and helping verbs
Gantt charts
6. 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.
Usability testing
Incident or trouble reports
Memos
Thumbnails
7. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.
Memorandum Structure
Unsolicited proposal
Emphatic pattern
15 to 20
8. 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.
Data Validity
Grant or Research Proposal
Tone
Inquiry Letters
9. Charts that show parts of a whole
Instructions
Pie charts
Headings
Diagrams
10. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.
Columns
Chunking
Table of Contents
Memos
11. 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.
Modified-block style
Training Manuals
Cover panel
Diagrams
12. Advantages: gaining a better understanding of how the audience will read the document - each member of the group provides more questions and suggestions Disadvantages: disjointed writing styles - increased time to complete the project - and reduced m
Collaborative writing
Sequential pattern
Negative definitions
Columns
13. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: The reason for conducting the test or investigation - Problems - Results and Conclusion
Modified-block style
The functional resume format
Laboratory Reports
Executive Summary
14. 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.
Sentence Definition
Lists
Informative Abstract
Line Graphs
15. Useful in highlighting sections of a document to draw reader attention
Tone
Color
Parenthetical Definition
Data Validity
16. 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
Semi Technical
Diagrams
Sales Proposal
Widows
17. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.
Sentence Definition
Background
Conclusion
Appendix
18. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.
Data Validity Questions
Non Technical
Collaborative writing
Justification
19. 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.
Chunking
Data Validity Questions
Sentence Definition
Data Validity
20. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.
Plan of work
Relative pronouns
Informative Abstract
Audience Analysis Questions
21. 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
Titles and headings
Headings
Gantt charts
Data Validity Questions
22. 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)
Headers
Color
Semi Technical
Process Description
23. 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.
Routine Internal Proposal
Bar graphs
Schematic diagrams
The functional resume format
24. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.
Usability testing
Widow
High Technical
Subordination
25. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)
Plan of work
Table of Contents
Solicited Proposal
Widow
26. Used when writing about one subject that is similar to another.
Comparison
Headings
Negative definitions
Job Application Letters
27. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.
Orphan
Laboratory Reports
Table of Contents
Visuals
28. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.
Background
Headers and footers
Sentence outlines
Etymology
29. 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
Usability testing
Feasibility Report Structure
Sentence outlines
Use Manuals
30. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations
Solicited Proposal
Lists
Full-block style
Precise
31. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.
Drawings
Parallel sentences
Conclusion
Descriptive Abstract
32. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.
Relative pronouns
Use Manuals
Job Application Letters
Incident or trouble reports
33. Show how components of a principle - process - or system function together - useful to people assembling and installing things.
Drawings
Schematic diagrams
Emphatic pattern
Line Graphs
34. 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.
Operation
Job Application Letters
Semi Technical
Procedures
35. Most appropriate when a writer needs to define a multiple-meaning term with precision.
Routine Internal Proposal
Sequential pattern
Sentence definitions
Modified-block style
36. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems
Closing Summary
Service Manuals
Sentence Definition
Sequential pattern
37. 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?
Sales Proposal
Schematic diagrams
Data Validity Questions
Appendix
38. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action
The functional resume format
Conclusion
Precise
Full-block style
39. Appear on the top of every page in a document to indicate the page number and document title.
Brochure
Headers
Proposal
Relative pronouns
40. Included before full report; summarized version of report
Contractions
Letters
Headers
Informative Abstract
41. Explain how an item or process works
Operation
Cover panel
Cause and Effect
Appendix
42. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.
High Technical
Chronological pattern
Widow
Modified-block style
43. 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?
Modified-block style
Audience Analysis Questions
Headers
Directives
44. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)
Semi Technical
Analogy
Parallel sentences
Grant or Research Proposal
45. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.
Incident or trouble reports
Letters
Glossary
Sales Proposal
46. Show trends and changes over time - cost - size - rates - and other variables.
Full-block style
Line Graphs
Relative pronouns
Data Validity
47. 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.
Orphan
Background
Cover panel
15 to 20
48. 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
Glossary
Proposal
Spatial pattern
Table of Contents
49. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References
Headers and footers
Resume
Usability testing
Directives
50. 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.
White space
Tables
Widow
Instructions