MCQs on Communication Skills

What is the primary purpose of a technical report?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide technical information and solutions

• To advertise a product

• To promote an organization

Which section of a technical report summarizes its entire content concisely?

• Introduction

• Abstract

• Methodology

• Conclusion

What does the term 'executive summary' in a technical report signify?

• A short biography of the author

• An outline of the key points for quick review

• A detailed analysis of the report

• A list of references used

In a technical report, the 'Recommendations' section typically includes:

• The purpose of the report

• Solutions or actions to address findings

• Detailed experimental data

• Graphs and illustrations

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective technical report?

• Conciseness

• Ambiguity

• Accuracy

• Clarity

Which format is commonly used for citing references in technical reports?

• APA

• MLA

• IEEE

• All of the above

What is the role of the appendix in a technical report?

• To include supplementary data

• To summarize findings

• To explain the introduction

• To critique the methodology

Which of the following tools is best for creating visual data representations in a technical report?

• MS Paint

• MS Excel

• Notepad

• WordPad

What is the main objective of the 'Discussion' section in a technical report?

• To provide a background study

• To analyze and interpret the results

• To recommend further actions

• To list references

The term 'plagiarism' in technical writing refers to:

• Using advanced technical terms

• Copying content without proper citation

• Reviewing a technical document

• Adding images to reports