Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Technical descriptions are important features of

Accepted Answer

A)  study reports provided by consulting firms. 
B)  sales literature. 
C)  operations manuals. 
D)  product demand specifications. 
E)  All of these answers are correct 
A)  study reports provided by consulting firms. 
B)  sales literature. 
C)  operations manuals. 
D)  product demand specifications. 
E)  All of these answers are correct E

Question 3

Highlighting techniques allow the reader 18)______

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 4

Word usage is important. Impressionistic words are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Accepted Answer

When writing technical descriptions, it

Question 9

Proofreading your technical descriptions requires that you

Accepted Answer

A)  correct errors or mistakes. 
B)  verify measurements. 
C)  confirm use of color. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
E)  A and B 
A)  correct errors or mistakes. 
B)  verify measurements. 
C)  confirm use of color. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
E)  A and B

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

To arrange 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 14

An operations manual is often included in the packaging materials for a new tool or piece of equipment. The manual helps the end user ________ the equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)  service 
B)  construct 
C)  install 
D)  operate 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  service 
B)  construct 
C)  install 
D)  operate 
E)  All of these answers 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

In the introduction to preparing technical descriptions or process analyses, you should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

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 18

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

Technical descriptions are important features of

Highlighting techniques allow the reader 18)______

Word usage is important. Impressionistic words are

A(n) ________ might explain how airbags save lives.

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

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

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Proofreading your technical descriptions requires that you

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

Process analysis focuses on

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

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

An operations manual is often included in the packaging materials for a new tool or piece of equipment. The manual helps the end user ________ the equipment.

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

In the introduction to preparing technical descriptions or process analyses, you should

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

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.

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

An Introduction to Technical Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Research

Routine Correspondence

Social Media

The Job Search

Document Design

Using Visual Aids

Communicating to Persuade

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Web Sites and Online Help

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations

Filters

Exam 13: Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

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

Technical descriptions are important features of

Highlighting techniques allow the reader 18)______

Word usage is important. Impressionistic words are

A(n) ________ might explain how airbags save lives.

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

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

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Proofreading your technical descriptions requires that you

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

Process analysis focuses on

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

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

An operations manual is often included in the packaging materials for a new tool or piece of equipment. The manual helps the end user ________ the equipment.

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

In the introduction to preparing technical descriptions or process analyses, you should

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

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.

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

An Introduction to Technical Communication

The Communication Process

Objectives in Technical Communication

Audience Recognition

Ethical Considerations

Research

Routine Correspondence

Social Media

The Job Search

Document Design

Using Visual Aids

Communicating to Persuade

Instructions, User Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures

Web Sites and Online Help

Short, Informal Reports

Long, Formal Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations

Filters