Technical Writing Final Exam Review

What two factors do you need to consider when writing any type of document to make sure it is suitable for the group you are targeting and the task you are trying to accomplish?

• Audience and Organization

• Purpose and Audience

• Organization and Purpose

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

Which of the following best describes the intended audience for a brochure about childcare?

• Toddlers

• Teenagers

• Parents

• Government Officials

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

Which of the following is NOT a type of author’s purpose?

• persuade

• create

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What are the Five Components of Writing?

• Development, Grammar, Organization, Style, Document Design

• Development, Grammar, Organization, Style, Spelling

• Clarity, Grammar, Organization, Style, Document Design

• Development, Arrangement, Organization, Style, Document Design

Which of the following best defines CLARITY as a trait of technical writing?

• the quality of being short and to the point

• the quality of being factually and grammatically correct

• the quality of being able to be used easily by anyone

• the quality of being clear and easy to comprehend

• the quality of being able to be understood by the intended audience

Which of the following best defines CONCISENESS as a trait of technical writing?

• the quality of being short and to the point

• the quality of being factually and grammatically correct

• the quality of being able to be used easily by anyone

• the quality of being clear and easy to comprehend

• the quality of being able to be understood by the intended audience

Which of the following best defines ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENT DESIGN as a trait of technical writing?

• the quality of being short and to the point

• the quality of being factually and grammatically correct

• the quality of being able to be used easily by anyone

• the quality of being clear and easy to comprehend

• the quality of being able to be understood by the intended audience

Which of the following best defines AUDIENCE RECOGNITION as a trait of technical writing?

• the quality of being short and to the point

• the quality of being factually and grammatically correct

• the quality of being able to be used easily by anyone

• the quality of being clear and easy to comprehend

• the quality of being able to be understood by the intended audience

Which of the following best defines ACCURACY as a trait of technical writing?

• the quality of being short and to the point

• the quality of being factually and grammatically correct

• the quality of being able to be used easily by anyone

• the quality of being clear and easy to comprehend

• the quality of being able to be understood by the intended audience

Which of the following best explains the purpose CLARITY serves as a trait of technical writing?

• allows the reader to easily process information through the use of highlighting techniques, figures, graphics, and more

• allows the reader to understand specific details of a piece of writing without confusion

• allows the reader to understand the written work without the distraction of grammatical errors

• allows the reader to acquire information quickly

• allows the writer to write to meet the needs of a specific audience to ensure understanding