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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Major teaching tool in vocational jobs; used to train people in a procedure or skill and often paired with audiovisual information






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

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3. 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.






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






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






6. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. Use images or icons to represent quantities; useful for non-experts to grasp ideas.






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. Used when requesting large amounts of money






25. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Are reduced images of pictures.






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






43. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






45. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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?