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DSST Technical Writing

Subjects : dsst, writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.






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






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






5. External proposal written and submitted without request






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






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






8. Charts that show parts of a whole






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






10. 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.






11. 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)






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






13. 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






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






15. 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?






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






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






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






19. 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






20. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.






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






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






23. Organization Name __________ To: Name/Title of addressee From: Name/Title of sender with handwritten initials Date: For record keeping purposes Subject: Key words Introductory Paragraph: purpose and background Body Paragraph(s): details - explanation






24. Defining through __________ involves comparing two seemingly different objects that share a common characteristic.






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. Used in in presenting steps - materials - and recommendations






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






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






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






30. The _______ is the left-hand column of a table - and it lists the items being compared.






31. Used for complex terms or when term has multiple meanings. Follows a fixed patter: indicate the term to be defined - the class in which the time belongs - and the features that make the item unique in its class.






32. Show steps in a process.






33. Data organized visually for easy comparison






34. 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






35. Included before full report; summarized version of report






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






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

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






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






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






41. Explain how an item or process works






42. 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.






43. 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






44. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.






45. 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.






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






47. 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






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






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






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