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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A ____________ is the final document or product that will be submitted once a project is completed.






2. 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)






3. 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.






4. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References






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






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






7. Use a synonym or clarifying phrase to explain the meaning of an unfamiliar word; easy to set up links in electronic documents.






8. 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






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






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






11. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.






12. 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?






13. 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






14. Explain how an item or process works






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






16. 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.






17. 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?






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






19. Included before full report; summarized version of report






20. 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.






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






25. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.






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






33. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






35. 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






36. 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






37. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






44. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






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






46. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.






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






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






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






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







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