Question 1

A conclusion is a good place to

Accepted Answer

A)  introduce a new topic. 
B)  make recommendations. 
C)  suggest further research. 
D)  add new data. 
E)  b and c. 
A)  introduce a new topic. 
B)  make recommendations. 
C)  suggest further research. 
D)  add new data. 
E)  b and c. E

Question 2

In a chronological sequence, a description begins at one location and ends at another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Once the writing process has begun, a working outline may be modified as needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A set of instructions usually follows a problem/solution sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Headings take the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  words. 
B)  phrases. 
C)  brief statements. 
D)  questions. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  words. 
B)  phrases. 
C)  brief statements. 
D)  questions. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Which statement below is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information should be ordered in a logical progression. 
B)  An overview is required in all technical documents. 
C)  Questions should be avoided as headings. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  Information should be ordered in a logical progression. 
B)  An overview is required in all technical documents. 
C)  Questions should be avoided as headings. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 7

The headings of a technical document should always be created first, before the text is written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement below is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A cause-and-effect sequence must always start with an action and progress to the result. 
B)  A chronological sequence can be used to explain how something should be done. 
C)  A problem-solution sequence is useful in long reports. 
D)  A spatial sequence can be used to explain how parts of something fit together. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  A cause-and-effect sequence must always start with an action and progress to the result. 
B)  A chronological sequence can be used to explain how something should be done. 
C)  A problem-solution sequence is useful in long reports. 
D)  A spatial sequence can be used to explain how parts of something fit together. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

For a paragraph to be________ , it must have a connected line of thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a paragraph to be________ , it...

Question 10

Outlining is an essential step for creating documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Overviews are not appropriate for instructions or user manuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The four components of technical communication blueprints are________,________ ,________ , and________

Accepted Answer

structure,

Question 13

All technical documents should include overviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chunking is relevant for print documents but not online documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A coherent paragraph will have

Accepted Answer

A)  a topic sentence embedded in the middle. 
B)  an accessible line of reasoning. 
C)  few transitions. 
D)  no concluding sentence. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  a topic sentence embedded in the middle. 
B)  an accessible line of reasoning. 
C)  few transitions. 
D)  no concluding sentence. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

In technical writing, the topic sentence is usually placed at the end of a paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A support paragraph provides transition within a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Detailed formal outlines are most useful for

Accepted Answer

A)  all types of documents, no matter the length. 
B)  very short documents like memos. 
C)  brief reports. 
D)  complex documents such as proposals. 
E)  no type of document. 
A)  all types of documents, no matter the length. 
B)  very short documents like memos. 
C)  brief reports. 
D)  complex documents such as proposals. 
E)  no type of document.

A conclusion is a good place to

In a chronological sequence, a description begins at one location and ends at another.

Once the writing process has begun, a working outline may be modified as needed.

A set of instructions usually follows a problem/solution sequence.

Headings take the form of

Which statement below is most accurate?

The headings of a technical document should always be created first, before the text is written.

Which statement below is least accurate?

For a paragraph to be________ , it must have a connected line of thought.

Outlining is an essential step for creating documents.

Overviews are not appropriate for instructions or user manuals.

The four components of technical communication blueprints are, , , and

All technical documents should include overviews.

Chunking is relevant for print documents but not online documents.

A coherent paragraph will have

In technical writing, the topic sentence is usually placed at the end of a paragraph.

A support paragraph provides transition within a document.

Detailed formal outlines are most useful for

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Writing With a Readable Style

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

Exam 5: Structuring Information for Your Readers

A conclusion is a good place to

In a chronological sequence, a description begins at one location and ends at another.

Once the writing process has begun, a working outline may be modified as needed.

A set of instructions usually follows a problem/solution sequence.

Headings take the form of

Which statement below is most accurate?

The headings of a technical document should always be created first, before the text is written.

Which statement below is least accurate?

For a paragraph to be________ , it must have a connected line of thought.

Outlining is an essential step for creating documents.

Overviews are not appropriate for instructions or user manuals.

The four components of technical communication blueprints are________,________ ,________ , and________

All technical documents should include overviews.

Chunking is relevant for print documents but not online documents.

A coherent paragraph will have

In technical writing, the topic sentence is usually placed at the end of a paragraph.

A support paragraph provides transition within a document.

Detailed formal outlines are most useful for

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Writing With a Readable Style

Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

The four components of technical communication blueprints are, , , and