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DSST Technical Writing

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






2. Explain how an item or process works






3. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.






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






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






6. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






7. 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






8. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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






10. 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






11. 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.






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






13. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive






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






15. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






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






17. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






18. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






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






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






22. Explaining what the term does not mean.






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. Discuss history - development - and applications for the term - unless readers are only attempting to perform a task related to the term.






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






32. 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?






33. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.






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






35. Most appropriate when a writer needs to define a multiple-meaning term with precision.






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






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






38. 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.






39. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






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






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

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42. 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






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






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






45. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






47. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






48. 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.






49. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.






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