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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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






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


10. 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.






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.






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






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






25. 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.






26. Margins ________ on the left are easier to read; fully ______ is appropriate for multiple columns.






27. 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






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






29. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






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






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






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






33. Explaining what the term does not mean.






34. The purpose of a ____ is to: Summarize information - Interpret Findings - Recommend action






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






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






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






38. 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?






39. A single line carried over the top of a column






40. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






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






42. 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.






43. Increase the wordiness of a sentence






44. External proposal written and submitted without request






45. 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






46. Data organized visually for easy comparison






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






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






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






50. 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