Question 1

Any item can be described in many ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When writing specifications,

Accepted Answer

A) use consistent terminology. 
B) provide a lengthy and very detailed introduction. 
C) avoid referring to other specifications. 
D) limit the use of lists. 
E) a and b. 
A) use consistent terminology. 
B) provide a lengthy and very detailed introduction. 
C) avoid referring to other specifications. 
D) limit the use of lists. 
E) a and b. A

Question 3

Ethical communicators do not express personal opinions,even when a product may be unsafe or unsound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The most precise technical descriptions are

Accepted Answer

A) verbose. 
B) vividly subjective. 
C) visionary. 
D) objective. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) verbose. 
B) vividly subjective. 
C) visionary. 
D) objective. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Consistency is not a key feature of specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Except in the case of marketing materials,descriptions should be objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Descriptions based on feelings are considered ,whereas descriptions based on fact are .

Accepted Answer

subjective

Question 8

When writing a technical description,give readers as much information as possible,even if they don't need it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Examples of technical marketing materials include ____________and
____________..

Accepted Answer

Answer could include any combi

Question 10

Avoid long prose passages in specifications; short lists are preferable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The two broad categories of descriptions are descriptions and descriptions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two broad categories of descriptions are...

Question 12

Consumers are the primary audience for specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When preparing technical marketing materials,

Accepted Answer

A) avoid visuals and color. 
B) limit the use of the product's name. 
C) write about the product in very general terms. 
D) use formal language. 
E) consider including a FAQ list. 
A) avoid visuals and color. 
B) limit the use of the product's name. 
C) write about the product in very general terms. 
D) use formal language. 
E) consider including a FAQ list.

Question 14

Specifications help ensure

Accepted Answer

A) quality. 
B) consistency. 
C) safety. 
D) quality and safety. 
E) quality,consistency,and safety. 
A) quality. 
B) consistency. 
C) safety. 
D) quality and safety. 
E) quality,consistency,and safety.

Question 15

An audience and purpose statement is not helpful in the process of writing a technical description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Specifications are a type of description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The title of a description should be clear and limiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Effective technical descriptions

Accepted Answer

A) incorporate numerous emotional details. 
B) include a title,brief introduction,a sequence of topics,and a conclusion. 
C) include many digressions. 
D) rely on text only. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) incorporate numerous emotional details. 
B) include a title,brief introduction,a sequence of topics,and a conclusion. 
C) include many digressions. 
D) rely on text only. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Visuals in descriptions

Accepted Answer

A) should rarely be used. 
B) never require labels or captions. 
C) can be used to restate,repeat,or reinforce the prose. 
D) should be as complicated as possible. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) should rarely be used. 
B) never require labels or captions. 
C) can be used to restate,repeat,or reinforce the prose. 
D) should be as complicated as possible. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Exam 19: Technical Descriptions, specifications, and Marketing Materials

Any item can be described in many ways.

When writing specifications,

Ethical communicators do not express personal opinions,even when a product may be unsafe or unsound.

The most precise technical descriptions are

Consistency is not a key feature of specifications.

Except in the case of marketing materials,descriptions should be objective.

Descriptions based on feelings are considered ,whereas descriptions based on fact are .

When writing a technical description,give readers as much information as possible,even if they don't need it.

Examples of technical marketing materials include ____________and ____________..

Avoid long prose passages in specifications; short lists are preferable.

The two broad categories of descriptions are descriptions and descriptions.

Consumers are the primary audience for specifications.

When preparing technical marketing materials,

Specifications help ensure

An audience and purpose statement is not helpful in the process of writing a technical description.

Specifications are a type of description.

The title of a description should be clear and limiting.

Effective technical descriptions

Visuals in descriptions

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Memos

Email and Text Messaging

Workplace Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Webinars

Web Pages

Social Media

Filters

Examples of technical marketing materials include and ..