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Technical Writing Vocab

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • 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. Requests for information about a service - product - person - policy - procedure - or organization.






2. The height of the segment of lowercase lettes such as h -d -f - and b that rises above the x-height.






3. When the anticipated audience is familiar with the topic - but has less experience - specialized training - or expertise with the subject than the writer.






4. Describes the purpose - scope - and method used to arrive to conclusion. Included on the title page - really short.






5. Plan likely to succeed - Benefits and risks - Other options - Funding available - How would it affect employees






6. Written step by step instructions






7. Words & phrases that are not generally used in modern communications but were common in previous decades.






8. Written for trained operators of computers or manufacturing equipment on the job


9. Ununiformed opinions and unverified data






10. Intro: background - purpose statement - Body: Options - Conclusion - Interpretation - Recommendation - Opinion






11. Includes the name - title - company - and address of the intended recipient.






12. Proposals in short format. Frequent for minor requests






13. Show trends and changes over time






14. Present the main point of the memo then the details






15. Word on a line by itself at the end of a paragraph






16. Self study guide for the users of the product






17. Written for readers that do not work for the company that prepared the document.






18. The height of the uppercase letters.






19. 1-2 pages - well organized - easy to read - free of mistakes.






20. Communication written for and about business & industry - focusing on products and services; presented in a user-friendly format






21. Exam of the likelihood of success if the proposed solution is adopted






22. Offer firsthand experience with the subject.






23. What is new since the last report - What needs to be done - Unanticipated problems - Expected timetable for completion






24. Show steps in process






25. Explaining how the item works






26. Use of icons to represent quantities. Nice for nonexperts to understand






27. Describes the problem and gives a solution in the body. First point is the problem - second is the solution.






28. An expert to another expert






29. Translate numbers into shapes or colors






30. The height of a lowercase x - which reflects the height of the main bodies of the lowercase letters.






31. A clause where the predicate begins with a subordinate conjunction or relative pronoun.






32. Hold graphics.






33. Factual statements - statistics - expert opinions.






34. Basic elements: Reason for study - Equipment and procedures -Problems - results - conclusions






35. Should be determined before writing






36. Sent when the writer is dissatisfied with a product or service.






37. Reports that evaluate - estimate - make recommendations






38. Shows meaning of a process or concept






39. Describes the process from the writer's point of view






40. A worksheet used to organize and summarize the likely readers' characteristics & needs.






41. Useful in reports discussing problems and solutions






42. Shows how parts of a principle - process or function fit together






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






44. External proposal that could be long or short depending on size of potential sale






45. Puts stuff into chronological order. Each point is a step in a process.






46. Show the details of how parts of an object fit together.






47. Reports that require length - extensive research - multiple writers






48. Often help the reader determine if s/he wants to read it. A good one includes topic - tone - scope - purpose.






49. Defines the item by breaking it down into smaller parts.






50. Writers strive for balanced evidence - no exaggeration.