Question 1

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

Accepted Answer

A)  very informal to informal 
B)  informal to moderately formal 
C)  moderately formal to highly formal 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  very informal to informal 
B)  informal to moderately formal 
C)  moderately formal to highly formal 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 2

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember which information to include where. According to the chapter, what is one benefit for your readers?

Accepted Answer

A conventional patte

Question 3

Which of the following words or phrases should be used in the excerpt below to signal to readers that because land-use problems are causing high bacteria levels, landowners must take action?
Bacteria levels are often above state standards and are due to localized, specific land-use problems. _______, landowners must take action to address these problems and reduce the high bacteria levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nevertheless 
B)  For example 
C)  Next 
D)  Consequently 
A)  Nevertheless 
B)  For example 
C)  Next 
D)  Consequently

Question 4

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Accepted Answer

It is better to use passive voice when t

Question 5

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  key words that describe the document's subject and purpose 
B)  key words that describe the attitudes of your audience 
C)  key words that you used in an Internet search during research 
D)  key words that establish coherent transitions 
A)  key words that describe the document's subject and purpose 
B)  key words that describe the attitudes of your audience 
C)  key words that you used in an Internet search during research 
D)  key words that establish coherent transitions

Question 7

According to Chapter 6, what are the two types of paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Body parag

Question 8

Your supervisor has asked you to write a brief description of an abandoned silver mine that is slated for hazardous-waste cleanup. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for describing the mine?

Accepted Answer

A)  classification or partition 
B)  general to specific 
C)  problem-methods-solution 
D)  spatial 
A)  classification or partition 
B)  general to specific 
C)  problem-methods-solution 
D)  spatial

Question 9

According to Chapter 6, you should jot down a working title before you start drafting a document to give you a sense of direction, then come back and revise it at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  An arthritis sufferer typically takes medications daily. 
B)  People with advanced cases of scleroderma should avoid cold climates. 
C)  A person with severe rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be confined to a wheelchair. 
D)  Systemic lupus is an abnormal disability for young males. 
A)  An arthritis sufferer typically takes medications daily. 
B)  People with advanced cases of scleroderma should avoid cold climates. 
C)  A person with severe rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be confined to a wheelchair. 
D)  Systemic lupus is an abnormal disability for young males.

Question 11

A local bank uses this slogan in its advertising: "Integrity. Experience. Trust. Local." What about this slogan violates readers' expectations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The items in the list are not parallel. 
B)  The list does not follow the general-to-specific pattern. 
C)  The hierarchy of the list is confusing. 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  The items in the list are not parallel. 
B)  The list does not follow the general-to-specific pattern. 
C)  The hierarchy of the list is confusing. 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 12

Chapter 6 suggests that the passive voice is generally more appropriate than the active voice in four circumstances. One is when the agent is clear from the context, as in "Students are required to take both writing courses," in which it is clear that the college sets the requirements. Under what other circumstances is the passive voice generally more appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the agent is less important than the action 
B)  when the agent is unknown 
C)  when a reference to the agent is embarrassing, dangerous, or in some other way inappropriate 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  when the agent is less important than the action 
B)  when the agent is unknown 
C)  when a reference to the agent is embarrassing, dangerous, or in some other way inappropriate 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 13

Your supervisor has asked you to write a completion report about a project you carried out to improve the employee onboarding program at your company. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for your report?

Accepted Answer

Problem-me

Question 14

Classification is an organizational pattern in which a unit is divided into its components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of the options below, which is the most effective way to organize a discussion highlighting important events in your company's 31-year history?

Accepted Answer

A)  partition 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  spatial 
D)  chronological 
A)  partition 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  spatial 
D)  chronological

Question 16

Which of the following options is the best lead-in for a sentence list?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our three main competitive advantages are: 
B)  The reasons are the following: 
C)  We offer advantages over the competition. 
D)  We offer three main advantages over the competition: 
A)  Our three main competitive advantages are: 
B)  The reasons are the following: 
C)  We offer advantages over the competition. 
D)  We offer three main advantages over the competition:

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?

Accepted Answer

A)  replacing nouns with demonstrative pronouns 
B)  removing transitional words 
C)  repeating key words 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  replacing nouns with demonstrative pronouns 
B)  removing transitional words 
C)  repeating key words 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 18

According to Chapter 6, long, complex arguments can most often be organized according to one pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember what information to include. What is the main benefit for your readers, according to the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps readers relax. 
B)  It keeps readers from becoming bored. 
C)  It makes a positive impression on readers. 
D)  It helps readers associate new information with other information presented in the same pattern. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  It helps readers relax. 
B)  It keeps readers from becoming bored. 
C)  It makes a positive impression on readers. 
D)  It helps readers associate new information with other information presented in the same pattern. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 20

The following two headings indicate which type of organizational pattern?
Two Tasks You Must Complete Today
Other Tasks That Need Your Attention

Accepted Answer

A)  more important to less important 
B)  general to specific 
C)  cause and effect 
D)  problem-methods-solution 
A)  more important to less important 
B)  general to specific 
C)  cause and effect 
D)  problem-methods-solution

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember which information to include where. According to the chapter, what is one benefit for your readers?

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?

According to Chapter 6, what are the two types of paragraphs?

Your supervisor has asked you to write a brief description of an abandoned silver mine that is slated for hazardous-waste cleanup. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for describing the mine?

According to Chapter 6, you should jot down a working title before you start drafting a document to give you a sense of direction, then come back and revise it at the end.

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

A local bank uses this slogan in its advertising: "Integrity. Experience. Trust. Local." What about this slogan violates readers' expectations?

Your supervisor has asked you to write a completion report about a project you carried out to improve the employee onboarding program at your company. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for your report?

Classification is an organizational pattern in which a unit is divided into its components.

Of the options below, which is the most effective way to organize a discussion highlighting important events in your company's 31-year history?

Which of the following options is the best lead-in for a sentence list?

Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?

According to Chapter 6, long, complex arguments can most often be organized according to one pattern.

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember what information to include. What is the main benefit for your readers, according to the chapter?

The following two headings indicate which type of organizational pattern? Two Tasks You Must Complete Today Other Tasks That Need Your Attention

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 6: Writing for Your Readers

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember which information to include where. According to the chapter, what is one benefit for your readers?

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?

According to Chapter 6, what are the two types of paragraphs?

Your supervisor has asked you to write a brief description of an abandoned silver mine that is slated for hazardous-waste cleanup. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for describing the mine?

According to Chapter 6, you should jot down a working title before you start drafting a document to give you a sense of direction, then come back and revise it at the end.

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

A local bank uses this slogan in its advertising: "Integrity. Experience. Trust. Local." What about this slogan violates readers' expectations?

Your supervisor has asked you to write a completion report about a project you carried out to improve the employee onboarding program at your company. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 6, which would be most logical and effective for your report?

Classification is an organizational pattern in which a unit is divided into its components.

Of the options below, which is the most effective way to organize a discussion highlighting important events in your company's 31-year history?

Which of the following options is the best lead-in for a sentence list?

Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?

According to Chapter 6, long, complex arguments can most often be organized according to one pattern.

According to Chapter 6, one benefit of using a conventional pattern to organize technical information is that the pattern serves as a template or checklist, helping you remember what information to include. What is the main benefit for your readers, according to the chapter?

The following two headings indicate which type of organizational pattern? Two Tasks You Must Complete Today Other Tasks That Need Your Attention

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Filters