WorksheetsPitfalls, Problems, and How to Deal with Them
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which is the primary motivation for using acronyms and abbreviations?
To use of terminology
To Allow people gain more knowledge.
For brevity and avoid word repetition
To learn how to categorize them.
Which are two categories in which we can group acronyms?
Name of companies, National Organizations
International organizations, recreated ones
Formal and Informal ones
Invented and Official ones.
USA and UAE are examples of
Geographical locations
Technical entities
Latin
Ad-hoc or specially coined acronyms.
Some acronyms and abbreviations are not unique and they can be used in (a) .
Which is one of the useful ways to find more information about an acronym? Explain.
If a specialized acronym appears in a general text, it does not always need to be transferred intact. A _____________and a (n) _______________ will generally work well.
Translation and explanation
Translation and definition
A definition and example
An example and Translation
If an acronym appears in a specialized text, which are the most appropriate course of action?
Possible definition and explanation
Footnote and definition
Transfer and explanation
Transfer and possible definition
Which is the first strategy to deal with an unknown acronym?
(a)
What are some other strategies to deal with acronyms.
Combine, translate, and omit
Define, Translate, and Transfer
Reconstitute, invent, omit
Write out SL, combine, explain
Any equations which appear in a text do not need to be modified by the translator, they are simply left untouched.
The statement is true.
The statement is false.
Equations can never be inserted using special characters in word processors.
This 100% true.
This 100% false.
Mention a strategy which can be used to translate Equations.
(a)
What can be extremely problematic when translating quantities and units of measure.
Using only metric units.
Converting them from one system to another.
Quantifiers are not problematic.
Explaining processes.
What is important to remember about quantities and units of measure regarding culture?
What is the name of the entity where you can verify confusing units of measure?
The International System of Units
The National System of Units
The Original System of Units
The System for Confusing Units.
Even Units have false friends or cognates.
True.
False.
Not clear on the reading.
I have no idea.
Which are some other strategies when translating Quantities and Units of Measure? Mark all the correct ones.
Translating only units
Convert the Quantities
Use a combination.
Never ever convert them.
What is the main factor to consider when translating currencies?
Reader comprehension.
Converting the Quantities.
Fluctuating exchange rates.
Finding approximate equivalents.
What should we do if the precise amount in a currency is needed? We can (a) .
You should also bear in mind the questions of whether to name a currency specifically or simply (a) .
Mark the options which mention strategies to deal with currencies.
Convert the currencies.
Use a combination.
Check the client's preferences.
Never convert the currencies.
Which option contains the words to complete the following piece of information: Texts arriving from _______ where ___________is the order of the day may not favor direct, ___________and ___________ communication.
cultures, informality, clear, formal.
readers, culture, clear, informal.
cultures, inaccurate, clear, informal.
cultures, formality, clear, informal.
Technical texts should not contain humour, jokes, or anything "silly". This is one of the golden rules of technical communication.
The statement is true.
The statement is false.
The text doesn't explain this.
I have no idea.
If you feel uncertain about removing jokes, what should you do?
What should you exercise when translating Congratulations in particular, after a client has bought a product.
Common sense
Avoid them
Using indirect forms.
Explain them.
Unless, there is a compelling reason for keeping it, humour should be _____________.
Always included in a technical text.
Perfectly translated.
Gently written out of texts.
Used along images.
