SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
DSST Technical Writing
Start Test
Study First
Subjects
:
dsst
,
writing-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. 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
Headings
Emphatic pattern
Plan of work
Collaborative writing
2. Included either at the beginning of the conclusion or at the end of the body; reviews main points and findings
Cause and Effect
Audience Analysis Questions
Descriptive Abstract
Closing Summary
3. ______ are documents that help people how to understand how to assemble - use - and repair products.
Manuals
Resume
Negative definitions
Operator's Manuals
4. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page
Widow
Appendix
Usability testing
Widows
5. Writers developing a formal document should avoid _______________ - but thee occasional use in semiformal or informal documents is acceptable.
Descriptive Abstract
Contractions
Glossary
Drawings
6. A formal document longer than ten pages usually includes a table of contents to simplify the process of locating information. It's included after the title and abstract - but before the list of tables - forward and preface.
Letters
Informative Abstract
Captions
Table of Contents
7. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.
Manuals
Incident or trouble reports
Parallel sentences
Partition
8. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.
Solicited Proposal
Inquiry Letters
Parenthetical definition
Descriptive Abstract
9. External proposal written and submitted without request
Tables
Etymology
Unsolicited proposal
Tutorials
10. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.
Precise
Informative Abstract
Data Validity Questions
Procedures
11. 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.
15 to 20
Transitional phrases
Cause and Effect
Precise
12. 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
Sentence definitions
Analogy
High Technical
Process Description
13. 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
Appendix
Drawings
Instructions
Operator's Manuals
14. 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)
Conclusion
Non Technical
Memos
Process Description
15. Explaining what the term does not mean.
Negation
Tables
Process Description
Progress Reports
16. Written to express disappointment with a product or service and to request a refund - replacement - or an apology
Parallel sentences
Schematic diagrams
Memos
Claim Letters
17. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems
Tone
Justification
Gantt charts
Service Manuals
18. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.
Emphatic pattern
Parenthetical definition
Sentence outlines
Gantt charts
19. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
Warning
: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in
/var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php
on line
183
20. 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
Subordination
Inquiry Letters
Progress Reports
Job Application Letters
21. 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.
Instructions
Job Application Letters
Tables
Formal Internal Proposal
22. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.
Sentence outlines
Sentence definitions
Usability testing
Tone
23. Used when extensive details are required about an item; may be a paragraph or numerous pages depending on the audience and purpose.
Feasibility Reports
Expanded Definition
Closing Summary
Lists
24. 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.
Tone
Brochure
Table of Contents
Chunking
25. 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.
Tables
Headers and footers
Tutorials
Sequential pattern
26. 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?
Glossary
Feasibility Reports
Background
Etymology
27. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.
Descriptive Abstract
Cause and Effect
Progress Reports
Grant or Research Proposal
28. Sentences with an average of ____________ words are appropriate for technical writing. Sentences of fewer than 15 words are too short and choppy - and ones longer than 20 words are cumbersome and confusing.
Subordination
Drawings
Feasibility Report Structure
15 to 20
29. 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.
Data Validity
The functional resume format
Columns
Parenthetical Definition
30. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.
Background
Parenthetical Definition
Conclusion
Plan of work
31. 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.
Sequential pattern
Stub
Tutorials
Cover panel
32. Data organized visually for easy comparison
Relative pronouns
Comparison
Tables
Tone
33. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column
Orphan
Thumbnails
Operation
Glossary
34. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.
Usability testing
Spatial pattern
Relative pronouns
Full-block style
35. External proposal that may be short or long depending on the size of the potential sale
Service Manuals
Sales Proposal
Parenthetical definition
Procedures
36. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.
Columns
Glossary
Routine Internal Proposal
Informative Abstract
37. 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.
Procedures
Widow
Stub
Parenthetical Definition
38. Written in short proposal format; used frequently in organizations for minor spending requests.
Captions
Formal Internal Proposal
Routine Internal Proposal
Process Description
39. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.
Resume
Training Manuals
Cover panel
Relative pronouns
40. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons
Headers and footers
Laboratory Reports
Full-block style
Bar graphs
41. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.
Data Validity Questions
Usability testing
Tone
Justification
42. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)
Claim Letters
Solicited Proposal
Thumbnails
Relative pronouns
43. 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.
Subordination
Usability testing
Analysis of parts
Data Validity Questions
44. Involves dividing an idea into different parts and explaining each part separately.
Data Validity Questions
Routine Internal Proposal
Partition
Appendix
45. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: The reason for conducting the test or investigation - Problems - Results and Conclusion
Expanded Definition
Laboratory Reports
Grant or Research Proposal
Full-block style
46. Increase the wordiness of a sentence
Thumbnails
Passive voice and helping verbs
Pie charts
Comparison
47. 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
Claim Letters
Collaborative writing
Process Description
Use Manuals
48. ______ ______ ______ 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
Transitional phrases
Passive voice and helping verbs
Feasibility Report Structure
Partition
49. Show trends and changes over time - cost - size - rates - and other variables.
Line Graphs
Negation
Background
Informative Abstract
50. A single line carried over the top of a column
Widow
Feasibility Report Structure
Manuals
Subordination