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DSST Technical Writing
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________________ in a sentence indicates the relationship between ideas; structuring a sentence with effective ______________ improves conciseness.
Subordination
Pictograms
Plan of work
Passive voice and helping verbs
2. Written to ask about a product - service or procedure; brief - direct and clearly worded so the reader understands what is needed.
Inquiry Letters
Cover panel
Spatial pattern
Parenthetical definition
3. Defining through __________ involves comparing two seemingly different objects that share a common characteristic.
Flowcharts
Orphan
Analogy
Non Technical
4. 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?
Feasibility Reports
Instructions
Comparison
Precise
5. The _____________ explains what an organization wants to do and justifies the proposal with primary and secondary research.
Incident or trouble reports
Feasibility Reports
Audience Analysis Questions
Plan of work
6. A word on a line by itself at the end of a column
Tone
Orphan
Grant or Research Proposal
Background
7. Left ____________ improves the flow of a document.
Operator's Manuals
Justification
Tone
Appendix
8. 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.
Sequential pattern
Parenthetical Definition
The functional resume format
Service Manuals
9. 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.
Table of Contents
Lists
Closing Summary
Spatial pattern
10. Titles or brief statements that describe a visual.
Captions
Negation
Drawings
Background
11. Written for repair technicians; contain troubleshooting charts for diagnosing problems
Stub
Contractions
Usability testing
Service Manuals
12. When using a ______________ - center the return address - date - and closing - and align body paragraphs to the left.
Negative definitions
Spatial pattern
Unsolicited proposal
Modified-block style
13. Consist of brief phrases that indicate a document's method of development - and they are primarily used for short documents like letters and memos.
Contractions
Spatial pattern
Topic outlines
Laboratory Reports
14. Use these to show the meaning of a process or concept.
White space
Visuals
Titles and headings
Job Application Letters
15. Commonly used to outline longer documents like reports - proposals - and manuals.
Parallel sentences
Operation
Sentence outlines
Unsolicited proposal
16. 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
White space
Plan of work
Tone
Progress Reports
17. Detailed - usually multipage commercial document containing descriptions of product/servive/project for marketing purposes.
The functional resume format
Justification
Brochure
Conclusion
18. Written for trained operators of construction - computer - or manufacturing equipment for use on the job; includes instructions and safety information.
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19. 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
Resume
Inquiry Letters
Data Validity
20. Show real or imaginary objects; highlight specific parts; use exploded view to show how parts fit together.
Subordination
Process Description
Pie charts
Drawings
21. Used when extensive details are required about an item; may be a paragraph or numerous pages depending on the audience and purpose.
Chronological pattern
Although
Expanded Definition
Operator's Manuals
22. Single words or short lines carried over to the top of a column or page
Analogy
Pictograms
Justification
Widows
23. Explain how each element of a complex item works - which is especially beneficial to laypersons attempting to understand a technical subject.
Pictograms
Analysis of parts
Progress Reports
Cover panel
24. A single line carried over the top of a column
15 to 20
Audience Analysis Questions
Widow
Gantt charts
25. 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.
Semi Technical
Sentence Definition
Audience Analysis Questions
Analysis of parts
26. Used when requesting large amounts of money
Formal Internal Proposal
Comparison
Grant or Research Proposal
Plan of work
27. The extent to which data has been verified to be accurate
Process Description
Data Validity
Informative Abstract
Job Application Letters
28. Included before full report; combines main points of a report or proposal; often persuasive
Topic outlines
Executive Summary
Etymology
Parenthetical Definition
29. These are sentences clarity is increased by creating lists/clauses with similar grammer. (for example - every item on a list has 'a' before it)
Executive Summary
Justification
Parallel sentences
Data Validity Questions
30. Describing the terms origin - such as Greek or Latin words
Informative Abstract
Headings
Tone
Etymology
31. This document contains: Name and contact information - Job Objective - Qualifications and Summary - Education and Work Experience - Awards - Skills and Activities - References
High Technical
Analogy
Resume
Topic outlines
32. Written to describe events like safety emergencies - equipment problems - and workplace accidents.
The functional resume format
Procedures
Pictograms
Incident or trouble reports
33. Begins with either the cause of the effect; useful in reports discussing problems and solutions
Cause and Effect
Parenthetical Definition
Use Manuals
Operation
34. Use images or icons to represent quantities; useful for non-experts to grasp ideas.
Tutorials
Diagrams
Pictograms
Although
35. Show steps in a process.
Stub
Sentence outlines
Audience Analysis Questions
Flowcharts
36. Single ___ for larger typeface; double for smaller typeface. Avoid orphans and widows.
Emphatic pattern
Memos
Columns
Closing Summary
37. Used for writing step-by-step instructions.
Comparison
Diagrams
Training Manuals
Sequential pattern
38. Too brief and general to convey the complexity of a term with multiple meanings.
Analysis of parts
Parenthetical definition
White space
High Technical
39. 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.
Emphatic pattern
Negative definitions
Stub
Cover panel
40. Informal written communications used in business between colleagues. The provide a record trail of decisions that can be used legally.
Memos
Training Manuals
Full-block style
Orphan
41. ___________ - such as 'who -' are more likely to decrease clarity in a document.
Relative pronouns
Glossary
Schematic diagrams
Headings
42. Translate numbers into shapes or colors; show camprisons
Schematic diagrams
Parenthetical definition
Bar graphs
Color
43. They are different from Memos - since they correspond to people outside of the organization instead of inside.
Letters
Headings
Deliverable
Laboratory Reports
44. Included before full report; summarized version of report
Captions
Process Description
Informative Abstract
Flowcharts
45. Included on the title page; summarizes in a few sentences the scope and purpose of the document.
Routine Internal Proposal
Descriptive Abstract
Color
Table of Contents
46. Explain policies - and proposals persuade readers to follow a plan of action.
Analysis of parts
Thumbnails
Directives
Job Application Letters
47. _______ are documents written to persuade readers to take some type of action.
Feasibility Report Structure
Conclusion
Proposal
Orphan
48. Follows a sequence of events; useful for explanations of how something is done or how an accident occurred.
Expanded Definition
Unsolicited proposal
Analysis of parts
Chronological pattern
49. 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)
Gantt charts
Process Description
Memorandum Structure
Feasibility Report Structure
50. 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
Subordination
Collaborative writing
Modified-block style
Background