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DSST Technical Writing
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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. 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
Negation
Partition
Cover panel
2. External proposal written in response to a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bids (IFB)
Headers and footers
Sentence Definition
Solicited Proposal
Usability testing
3. Used when extensive details are required about an item; may be a paragraph or numerous pages depending on the audience and purpose.
Usability testing
Manuals
Expanded Definition
Although
4. 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)
Negation
Proposal
The functional resume format
Process Description
5. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.
Incident or trouble reports
Cover panel
Thumbnails
Passive voice and helping verbs
6. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems
Sentence definitions
Passive voice and helping verbs
Sentence Definition
Service Manuals
7. 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.
Table of Contents
Plan of work
Stub
15 to 20
8. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.
Passive voice and helping verbs
Feasibility Report Structure
Subordination
Closing Summary
9. Written to express disappointment with a product or service and to request a refund - replacement - or an apology
Manuals
Claim Letters
Precise
Memos
10. 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
Cover panel
Closing Summary
Thumbnails
11. A single line carried over the top of a column
Transitional phrases
Widow
Conclusion
Informative Abstract
12. Show trends and changes over time - cost - size - rates - and other variables.
Line Graphs
Sentence outlines
Solicited Proposal
Proposal
13. 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.
Non Technical
Drawings
Table of Contents
Service Manuals
14. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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15. External proposal written to request funding for a project or study.
Comparison
Process Description
Grant or Research Proposal
Progress Reports
16. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.
Training Manuals
Stub
Sentence Definition
Grant or Research Proposal
17. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate
Justification
Use Manuals
Data Validity
Brochure
18. These kinds of reports answer the following questions: The reason for conducting the test or investigation - Problems - Results and Conclusion
Claim Letters
Laboratory Reports
Columns
Manuals
19. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.
Expanded Definition
Sentence outlines
Data Validity Questions
Passive voice and helping verbs
20. Data organized visually for easy comparison
Line Graphs
Sentence outlines
Tables
Captions
21. 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
Training Manuals
Sentence Definition
Unsolicited proposal
Progress Reports
22. 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
High Technical
Color
Drawings
Widow
23. 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.
High Technical
Columns
Sequential pattern
Chunking
24. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column
Orphan
Progress Reports
Titles and headings
Columns
25. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page
Descriptive Abstract
Pie charts
Partition
Widows
26. 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.
Transitional phrases
Contractions
Sequential pattern
Plan of work
27. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.
Topic outlines
First-level and second-level
Widow
Analogy
28. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.
Procedures
Analysis of parts
Appendix
Memos
29. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive
Justification
Flowcharts
Executive Summary
Closing Summary
30. Most appropriate when a writer needs to define a multiple-meaning term with precision.
Closing Summary
Sentence definitions
Brochure
Memorandum Structure
31. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions
Captions
Manuals
Cause and Effect
Partition
32. Indicate organizational structure and help readers find information; type size or font should differ from main text.
Solicited Proposal
Routine Internal Proposal
Diagrams
Headings
33. 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?
Audience Analysis Questions
Table of Contents
Cover panel
Captions
34. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words
Data Validity Questions
Appendix
Lists
Etymology
35. Emphasizes important information; reasons or examples are arranged in decreasing or increasing order of imporance; used when making recommendations or proposals.
Table of Contents
Emphatic pattern
Use Manuals
Descriptive Abstract
36. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.
Process Description
Job Application Letters
Cover panel
Laboratory Reports
37. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.
Modified-block style
Training Manuals
Relative pronouns
Solicited Proposal
38. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.
Negative definitions
Thumbnails
Schematic diagrams
Headers and footers
39. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.
Inquiry Letters
Progress Reports
Background
Negative definitions
40. Show real or imaginary objects; highlight specific parts; use exploded view to show how parts fit together.
Instructions
Parenthetical definition
Chunking
Drawings
41. ______ are documents that help people how to understand how to assemble - use - and repair products.
Captions
Manuals
Cause and Effect
Spatial pattern
42. 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
Formal Internal Proposal
Semi Technical
First-level and second-level
Diagrams
43. Informal written communications used in business between colleagues. The provide a record trail of decisions that can be used legally.
Visuals
Memos
Modified-block style
Full-block style
44. Are reduced images of pictures.
Inquiry Letters
Thumbnails
Proposal
Columns
45. Letter format most appropriate with letterhead stationery - all letter elements are aligned to the left margin - and company letterhead is commonly used.
Routine Internal Proposal
Full-block style
Chronological pattern
Deliverable
46. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.
Data Validity Questions
Letters
Grant or Research Proposal
Justification
47. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.
Headings
Tables
Headers and footers
Chronological pattern
48. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References
Cause and Effect
Inquiry Letters
Expanded Definition
Resume
49. Describes the physical appearance of an object or area beginning at one point and ending at another; useful for product or mechanism descriptions
Cover panel
Spatial pattern
Formal Internal Proposal
Chunking
50. 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
Partition
Non Technical
Headers
Headings