Question 1

Highlighting techniques allow the reader

Accepted Answer

A) clear introductions to the topic. 
B) easy access and understanding. 
C) a guide to internal organization. 
D) to learn definitions of technical terms. 
A) clear introductions to the topic. 
B) easy access and understanding. 
C) a guide to internal organization. 
D) to learn definitions of technical terms. B

Question 2

An engineering firm is hired to do consulting work. They are asked to study a problem and provide a descriptive analysis. What type of document will they submit?

Accepted Answer

A) product demand specifications 
B) operations manual 
C) sales literature 
D) study report 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) product demand specifications 
B) operations manual 
C) sales literature 
D) study report 
E) All of these answers are correct. D

Question 3

The conclusion of your technical description depends on your purpose in describing or analyzing the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Arranging a technical description "spatially" (as opposed to chronologically, geographically, in order of importance, etc.)means organizing the components as they exist in space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the ten points on the technical description and process analysis checklist in the textbook. How do they ensure a more thorough document?

Accepted Answer

The ten points on the technical descript

Question 6

Possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise, testimonies, and guarantees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Accepted Answer

When writing technical descriptions, it

Question 8

Callouts are the names or numbers that indicate or label particular parts of a line drawing or photograph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the introduction for a technical description or process analysis, you should

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A) define and specify the topic you are describing. 
B) list major components. 
C) provide a schematic. 
D) explain the mechanism's functions or capabilities. 
E) A, B, and D are correct. 
A) define and specify the topic you are describing. 
B) list major components. 
C) provide a schematic. 
D) explain the mechanism's functions or capabilities. 
E) A, B, and D are correct.

Question 10

Technical and legal descriptions are used to obtain city approval and meet legal requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to your textbook, what is the three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description?

Accepted Answer

A) prewriting, writing, editing 
B) researching, writing, finalizing 
C) drafting, writing, rewriting 
D) prewriting, writing, and rewriting 
A) prewriting, writing, editing 
B) researching, writing, finalizing 
C) drafting, writing, rewriting 
D) prewriting, writing, and rewriting

Question 12

To describe the topic of your technical description clearly and accurately, you will often need to specify

Accepted Answer

A) identifying numbers. 
B) materials. 
C) weight. 
D) size. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) identifying numbers. 
B) materials. 
C) weight. 
D) size. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Process analysis focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) how to do something. 
B) how something works. 
C) technical descriptions. 
D) how not to do something. 
A) how to do something. 
B) how something works. 
C) technical descriptions. 
D) how not to do something.

Question 14

Word usage is important for the purpose of your document. Impressionistic words are

Accepted Answer

A) vague. 
B) connotative. 
C) quantifiable. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and B are correct. 
A) vague. 
B) connotative. 
C) quantifiable. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and B are correct.

Question 15

It is important to reread your technical descriptions and process analysis report to ensure

Accepted Answer

A) that the document has a title noting your topic's name and any identifying numbers. 
B) that the details in the document are precise. 
C) that all calculations, measurements, or process timelines are correct. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) that the document has a title noting your topic's name and any identifying numbers. 
B) that the details in the document are precise. 
C) that all calculations, measurements, or process timelines are correct. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

"Impressionistic" word usage and "photographic" word usage are essentially the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Examples of effective highlighting techniques for technical descriptions and process analyses are

Accepted Answer

A) 3-D drawings. 
B) headers. 
C) callouts. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and B are correct. 
A) 3-D drawings. 
B) headers. 
C) callouts. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
E) A and B are correct.

Question 18

A(n)_______might explain how airbags save lives.

Accepted Answer

A) instruction 
B) technical description 
C) process analysis 
D) product demand specification 
A) instruction 
B) technical description 
C) process analysis 
D) product demand specification

Question 19

Technical descriptions are a part-by-part depiction of the components of a mechanism, tool, or piece of equipment to be operated by the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Using headings is a good way to itemize components for reader ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Highlighting techniques allow the reader

An engineering firm is hired to do consulting work. They are asked to study a problem and provide a descriptive analysis. What type of document will they submit?

The conclusion of your technical description depends on your purpose in describing or analyzing the topic.

Arranging a technical description "spatially" (as opposed to chronologically, geographically, in order of importance, etc.)means organizing the components as they exist in space.

Discuss the ten points on the technical description and process analysis checklist in the textbook. How do they ensure a more thorough document?

Possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise, testimonies, and guarantees.

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Callouts are the names or numbers that indicate or label particular parts of a line drawing or photograph.

In the introduction for a technical description or process analysis, you should

Technical and legal descriptions are used to obtain city approval and meet legal requirements.

According to your textbook, what is the three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description?

To describe the topic of your technical description clearly and accurately, you will often need to specify

Process analysis focuses on

Word usage is important for the purpose of your document. Impressionistic words are

It is important to reread your technical descriptions and process analysis report to ensure

"Impressionistic" word usage and "photographic" word usage are essentially the same thing.

Examples of effective highlighting techniques for technical descriptions and process analyses are

A(n)_______might explain how airbags save lives.

Technical descriptions are a part-by-part depiction of the components of a mechanism, tool, or piece of equipment to be operated by the user.

Using headings is a good way to itemize components for reader ease.

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

The Job Search

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters

Exam 14: Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Highlighting techniques allow the reader

An engineering firm is hired to do consulting work. They are asked to study a problem and provide a descriptive analysis. What type of document will they submit?

The conclusion of your technical description depends on your purpose in describing or analyzing the topic.

Arranging a technical description "spatially" (as opposed to chronologically, geographically, in order of importance, etc.)means organizing the components as they exist in space.

Discuss the ten points on the technical description and process analysis checklist in the textbook. How do they ensure a more thorough document?

Possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise, testimonies, and guarantees.

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Callouts are the names or numbers that indicate or label particular parts of a line drawing or photograph.

In the introduction for a technical description or process analysis, you should

Technical and legal descriptions are used to obtain city approval and meet legal requirements.

According to your textbook, what is the three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description?

To describe the topic of your technical description clearly and accurately, you will often need to specify

Process analysis focuses on

Word usage is important for the purpose of your document. Impressionistic words are

It is important to reread your technical descriptions and process analysis report to ensure

"Impressionistic" word usage and "photographic" word usage are essentially the same thing.

Examples of effective highlighting techniques for technical descriptions and process analyses are

A(n)_______might explain how airbags save lives.

Technical descriptions are a part-by-part depiction of the components of a mechanism, tool, or piece of equipment to be operated by the user.

Using headings is a good way to itemize components for reader ease.

An Introduction to Technical Communication

Digital Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Document Design

Visual Aids

Routine Correspondence

The Job Search

Communicating to Persuade

Social Media

Web Sites and Online Help

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Research

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals and Business Plans

Oral Presentations

Filters