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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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?






2. Using '______________' to link the two sentences best contrasts the information.






3. Often include section topic - date - page number - and title of document.






4. 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.






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






6. 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






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






8. 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.






9. 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






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






11. Involves dividing an idea into different parts and explaining each part separately.






12. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page






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






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






15. _______________ terms are clearer than general ones.






16. Use comparison to define - but they are less likely to be used for terms with multiple meanings.






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






18. 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






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






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

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






22. 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






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






24. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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.






26. 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)






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






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






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






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






31. These help readers decide whether to read the document - find a particular section - divide information into logical pieces - highlight main points and topics - signal topic changes






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






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






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






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






36. Show steps in a process.






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






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






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






41. Written to accompany a resume when seeking an internship or employment; explains how skills and experience match a specific job position.






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






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






44. 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






45. Explain how an item or process works






46. Used when requesting large amounts of money






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






48. Explaining what the term does not mean.






49. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.






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