Question 1

Signposts are especially useful for readers of passages written according to the spatial pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

what is partition?

Accepted Answer

Partition is the process of breaking an item into its major components.

Question 3

Which pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

It is often helpful to combine bases of classification or partition simultaneously when using that pattern to write a passage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Chapter 7 notes that using headings liberally is one way to display the organization of your document prominently. What is another way?

Accepted Answer

The other two ways are to crea

Question 7

Which organizational pattern is least susceptible to a writer's attempts to mislead readers?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  cause and effect 
C)  more important to less important 
D)  spatial 
A)  comparison and contrast 
B)  cause and effect 
C)  more important to less important 
D)  spatial

Question 8

In what situation do graphics benefit your reader?

Accepted Answer

A)  when graphics contrast with the text 
B)  when graphics complement the text 
C)  when graphics subvert the text 
D)  when graphics supplant the text 
A)  when graphics contrast with the text 
B)  when graphics complement the text 
C)  when graphics subvert the text 
D)  when graphics supplant the text

Question 9

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)  whole-by-whole comparison 
D)  problem-methods-solution 
A)  more important to less important 
B)  general to specific 
C)  whole-by-whole comparison 
D)  problem-methods-solution

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 7, 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 12

A proposal routinely makes use of which organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

Problem-me

Question 13

The general-to-specific pattern is effective for explaining the factors that led to a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document explaining which of three different trucks your company ought to buy for its fleet?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Chapter 7 gives three guidelines for organizing information spatially. One is to provide signposts. What are the other two?

Accepted Answer

The other guidelines for organ

Question 16

Which of the guidelines below should you follow when organizing information by the comparison-and-contrast pattern of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose either the whole-by-whole or the part-by-part pattern or some combination of the two. Then order the second-level items. 
B)  Once you've ordered the second-level items, arrange them spatially. 
C)  Evaluate each item according to the criteria you have established. 
D)  Consider using graphics to complement the text. 
A)  Choose either the whole-by-whole or the part-by-part pattern or some combination of the two. Then order the second-level items. 
B)  Once you've ordered the second-level items, arrange them spatially. 
C)  Evaluate each item according to the criteria you have established. 
D)  Consider using graphics to complement the text.

Question 17

You are writing a guide to help chemistry majors plan their class schedules. Which pattern of classification would be best for discussing the classes students must take?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficult classes, slightly difficult classes, and easy classes 
B)  chemistry classes and other classes 
C)  morning classes, afternoon classes, and evening classes 
D)  general education classes, required chemistry classes, elective science classes, and general elective classes 
A)  difficult classes, slightly difficult classes, and easy classes 
B)  chemistry classes and other classes 
C)  morning classes, afternoon classes, and evening classes 
D)  general education classes, required chemistry classes, elective science classes, and general elective classes

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Chapter 7 explains that one challenge in using the cause-and-effect organizational pattern is that it is very difficult to prove a causal relationship between two factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your supervisor has asked you to write a completion report about a project you completed to improve the employee onboarding program at your company. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 7, which would be most logical and effective for describing the project?

Accepted Answer

Problem-me

Exam 7: Organizing Your Information

Signposts are especially useful for readers of passages written according to the spatial pattern of organization.

what is partition?

Which pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of your résumé?

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?

It is often helpful to combine bases of classification or partition simultaneously when using that pattern to write a passage.

Chapter 7 notes that using headings liberally is one way to display the organization of your document prominently. What is another way?

Which organizational pattern is least susceptible to a writer's attempts to mislead readers?

In what situation do graphics benefit your reader?

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

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

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 7, which would be most logical and effective for describing the mine?

A proposal routinely makes use of which organizational pattern?

The general-to-specific pattern is effective for explaining the factors that led to a specific problem.

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document explaining which of three different trucks your company ought to buy for its fleet?

Chapter 7 gives three guidelines for organizing information spatially. One is to provide signposts. What are the other two?

Which of the guidelines below should you follow when organizing information by the comparison-and-contrast pattern of development?

You are writing a guide to help chemistry majors plan their class schedules. Which pattern of classification would be best for discussing the classes students must take?

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

Chapter 7 explains that one challenge in using the cause-and-effect organizational pattern is that it is very difficult to prove a causal relationship between two factors.

Your supervisor has asked you to write a completion report about a project you completed to improve the employee onboarding program at your company. Of the organizational patterns discussed in Chapter 7, which would be most logical and effective for describing the project?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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