Question 1

Specifications are a type of description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When writing specifications,

Accepted Answer

A)  use consistent terminology. 
B)  provide a lengthy and very detailed introduction. 
C)  avoid referring to other specifications. 
D)  limit the use of lists. 
E)  a and b. 
A)  use consistent terminology. 
B)  provide a lengthy and very detailed introduction. 
C)  avoid referring to other specifications. 
D)  limit the use of lists. 
E)  a and b. A

Question 3

Visuals in descriptions

Accepted Answer

A)  should rarely be used. 
B)  never require labels or captions. 
C)  can be used to restate, repeat, or reinforce the prose. 
D)  should be as complicated as possible. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  should rarely be used. 
B)  never require labels or captions. 
C)  can be used to restate, repeat, or reinforce the prose. 
D)  should be as complicated as possible. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. C

Question 4

Any item can be described in many ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about sequences is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  To describe a product in action (how it works), use a chronological sequence. 
B)  To describe how to assemble a product, use a functional sequence. 
C)  To describe how a product looks, use a spatial sequence. 
D)  Never use more than one sequence to describe something. 
E)  Always use more than one sequence to describe something. 
A)  To describe a product in action (how it works), use a chronological sequence. 
B)  To describe how to assemble a product, use a functional sequence. 
C)  To describe how a product looks, use a spatial sequence. 
D)  Never use more than one sequence to describe something. 
E)  Always use more than one sequence to describe something.

Question 6

Effective technical descriptions

Accepted Answer

A)  incorporate numerous emotional details. 
B)  include a title, brief introduction, a sequence of topics, and a conclusion. 
C)  include many digressions. 
D)  rely on text only. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  incorporate numerous emotional details. 
B)  include a title, brief introduction, a sequence of topics, and a conclusion. 
C)  include many digressions. 
D)  rely on text only. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

An audience and purpose statement is not helpful in the process of writing a technical description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The title of a description should be clear and limiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ethical communicators do not express personal opinions, even when a product may be unsafe or unsound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Descriptions based on feelings are considered _________, whereas descriptions based on fact are _________.

Accepted Answer

subjective

Question 11

The two broad categories of descriptions are _________descriptions and _________descriptions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two broad categories of descriptions are...

Question 12

When preparing technical marketing materials,

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid visuals and color. 
B)  limit the use of the product's name. 
C)  write about the product in very general terms. 
D)  use formal language. 
E)  consider including a FAQ list. 
A)  avoid visuals and color. 
B)  limit the use of the product's name. 
C)  write about the product in very general terms. 
D)  use formal language. 
E)  consider including a FAQ list.

Question 13

When writing a technical description, give readers as much information as possible, even if they don't need it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Consistency is not a key feature of specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Specifications help ensure

Accepted Answer

A)  quality. 
B)  consistency. 
C)  safety. 
D)  quality and safety. 
E)  quality, consistency, and safety. 
A)  quality. 
B)  consistency. 
C)  safety. 
D)  quality and safety. 
E)  quality, consistency, and safety.

Question 16

The most precise technical descriptions are

Accepted Answer

A)  verbose. 
B)  vividly subjective. 
C)  visionary. 
D)  objective. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  verbose. 
B)  vividly subjective. 
C)  visionary. 
D)  objective. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 17

Consumers are the primary audience for specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Avoid long prose passages in specifications; short lists are preferable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Except in the case of marketing materials, descriptions should be objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Examples of technical marketing materials include _________and_________

Accepted Answer

13. Answer could include any c

Exam 18: Technical Descriptions, Specifications, and Marketing Materials

Specifications are a type of description.

When writing specifications,

Visuals in descriptions

Any item can be described in many ways.

Which of the following statements about sequences is most accurate?

Effective technical descriptions

An audience and purpose statement is not helpful in the process of writing a technical description.

The title of a description should be clear and limiting.

Ethical communicators do not express personal opinions, even when a product may be unsafe or unsound.

Descriptions based on feelings are considered _________, whereas descriptions based on fact are _________.

The two broad categories of descriptions are _________descriptions and _________descriptions.

When preparing technical marketing materials,

When writing a technical description, give readers as much information as possible, even if they don't need it.

Consistency is not a key feature of specifications.

Specifications help ensure

The most precise technical descriptions are

Consumers are the primary audience for specifications.

Avoid long prose passages in specifications; short lists are preferable.

Except in the case of marketing materials, descriptions should be objective.

Examples of technical marketing materials include _________and_________

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Email and Text Messages

Workplace Memos and Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Filters

Descriptions based on feelings are considered _, whereas descriptions based on fact are _.

The two broad categories of descriptions are _descriptions and _descriptions.

Examples of technical marketing materials include _and_