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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Written in short proposal format; used frequently in organizations for minor spending requests.






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






3. 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






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






5. 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.






6. Used when requesting large amounts of money






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






8. 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?






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. External proposal written and submitted without request






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

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22. ______ ______ ______ is as follows: Introduction: background information and purpose statement - Body: Review of options being considered based on criteria like costs and staff - Conclusion: Interpretations of findings - Recommendation: Author's opin






23. 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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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.






35. Data organized visually for easy comparison






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. Explain how an item or process works






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






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






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






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






46. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons






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






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






49. Show steps in a process.






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