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WorksheetsTechnical Writing First Unit Test
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
What is the primary goal in technical writing?
to persuade
to investigate
to inform
to promote
Which two types of writing are examples of technical writing?
personal essay
how-to guide
news article
instructions
What sets technical writing apart from other types of writing?
Its primary goal is to tell a story.
Its primary goal is to present an argument.
Its primary goal is to demonstrate critical thinking.
Its primary goal is to instruct others.
Which type of technical document would a technical writer prepare to provide an overview of a research project?
Analyses
Summaries
Instructions
Description
Limit paragraph, words and sentence length
clarity
conciseness
accuracy
organization
ethics
The importance of correct grammar and mechanics
conciseness
clarity
ethics
organization
accuracy
Avoiding vague, obscure and/or connotative words
accuracy
conciseness
clarity
organization
ethics
Limit and/or define use of abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon
ethics
conciseness
accuracy
clarity
organization
The aim of technical writing is to translate scientific and technical information in a way that is clear and easy to (a) .
The language used should be in an exact manner describing objects and procedures.
relevant
clear
precise
straightforward
Needs to have an obvious composition that makes it easy for readers to follow along
skimmable
format
well-illustrated
well-structured
The information provided must be what the users are looking for.
clear
accurate
relevant
complete
Users should be able to locate the information they are looking for quickly and easily.
well-structured
format
skimmable
accessible
Effective communication requires quality content and language
clear
accurate
concise
correct
written communication that delivers technical information, often in the form of instructions.
creative writing
business writing
technical writing
academic writing
the intended readers, viewers, or listeners of a message.
audience
group
friends
animals
a set of documents that act as guides or references outlining the functioning of a program
technology
purpose
documentation
audience
someone who has limited to no specific content knowledge
copy editor
layperson
expert
technician
the intention behind the message
audience analysis
purpose
description
to inform
These documents are written to people outside of a company.
Letters
Memoranda
Résumé
You write this to publicly reveal a new product or service.
Technical Report
Manual
Press Release
It includes here the purpose of the project.
Technical Report
Project Proposal
Press Release
These documents are written to other employees within the business.
Letters
Memoranda
Résumé
It is also called the book of instruction.
Technical Report
Manual
Press Release
This is used to nform readers of the author's credentials.
Letters
Memoranda
Résumé
It includes spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and paragraphs.
Appropriating content to the audience
Mechanics
Sentence Structure
The arrangement of words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence.
Appropriating content to the audience
Mechanics
Sentence Structure
The choice and use of words in speech or writing.
Diction and word uses
Organization
Development
It is logical and sequential.
Diction and word uses
Organization
Development
Shortening a paragraph into one sentence.
Brevity
Clarity
Planning
Simplicity
Which of the following is an example of technical writing? (check those that apply)
Which of the following can be used in technical writing?
Which of the following can be used in technical writing?
Technical writing is an artistic expression written through words.
True
False
Creative Writing is generally known to be writing that comes from the imagination.
True
False
The creative writing genre includes the following except:
poetry
drama
fiction
news articles
The following terms are associated with creative writing except:
formal writing
general audience
artistic expression
aims to entertain
It’s okay to use idioms, slang, or colloquial as long as you know that your audience would understand them.
Technical Writing
Creative Writing
It’s important to stick to the facts and to write in a straightforward manner.
Technical Writing
Creative Writing
You can make use of various figures of speech and various formats –prose, poetry, and others – to get your message across.
Technical Writing
Creative Writing
The followings are the purposes of Technical Writing, EXCEPT
To inform
To oppose
To propose
To instruct
Creative writing is defined as...
transferring specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience
fiction that includes poetry, short stories, plays, novels
a subjective response to a personal experience- journals and diaries.
explaining and revealing knowledge
These are the instances of Technical Writing, EXCEPT
Travel guides
Cookbook
Cover letters
Motivation audio
What is one of the characteristics of ‘clarity'’?
developing ideas precisely
clear and complete
correct grammar and mechanics
limit sentence length
It is known as "repetitious expressions"
Jargons
Clichés
Redundancies
It is a must to use high falutin language in technical writing
True
False
The higher the rank of the receiver, the more formal your langauge should be
True
False
It is always safe to use straightforward and simple words in technical writing.
True
False
At the top of a business letter, the company writing the letter usually provides their address and business logo, also known as:
Letterhead
Letter Address or Inside Address
Salutation
Complimentary Close
The greeting in a letter, such Dear Mrs. Smith, is called the:
Letterhead
Body
Salutation
Signature
After the body of the letter, you include a statement such as Sincerely or Regards. This is called the:
Signature
Complimentary Close
Initials
Salutation
The correct format for the date in a business letter is:
Oct. 3, 2018
October 3, 2018
10/3/18
10-3-18
When you need to request for information, what is the best document to use?
Telephone conversation
Letter of Enquiry
Letter of Complaint
Memo
When you write a letter of complaint, you need to
describe the problem
include your payment
describe the outcome you want
show your anger to the person reading the letter
attach a copy of relevant documents
What should you do if a product you received is damaged?
Simply accept the product
Write a letter of complaint
Go back to the shop and scold the seller
Buy a new product
Which one of these is NOT the function of business writing
To persuade
To convey information
To start a conversation
To entertain
Professional business writing is important because
it gives you credibility
It helps form office relationships
It takes up a lot of time
People like reading
At the top of a business letter, the company writing the letter usually provides their address and business logo, also known as:
Letterhead
Letter Address or Inside Address
Salutation
Complimentary Close
To write effectively in school and the workplace, you should
know your audience, focus on content and style, proofread thoroughly and revise accordingly.
know jokes, focus on yourself, and style, proofread
know information, focus on style, proofread thoroughly and revise accordingly.
know your audience, focus on content of proofreading
The inside address includes:
The writer's address
The person who is receiving the letter address
The ending of the letter
None of the above
The greeting goes after the writer's address.
True
False
Which of the following is the correct about the writer's address?
The writer's address is at the top left corner of the page.
The writer's address is at the top right corner of the page.
The writer's address is in the middle of the page.
None of the above
Read the prompt and choose which type of letter you will write... Write a letter about a terrible experience you had at the local clinic.
Letter of thanks
Letter of request
Letter of complaint
Letter of invitation
What tone do we use for a business letter?
Informal tone
Formal tone
Choose the correct response about the order of the Business Letter.
Writer's Address, Date, Inside Address, Greeting, Body, Closing, Signature
Writer's Address, Inside Address, Date, Greeting, Body, Signature, Closing
Inside Address, Writer's Address, Date, Greeting, Body, Signature, Closing
Writer's Address, Greeting, Inside Address, Date, Body, Closing, Signature
Which statement is NOT true about business letters?
The body should contain 3 small paragraphs.
Contractions are not used.
There are 5 parts.
The tone should be formal and polite always
In the body of the letter, what do we include? Choose the best response!
Reference, Information, Purpose, Conclusion
Reference, Information, Conclusion
Purpose, Reference, Information
Purpose and Information
Memo is used to communicate in your office
True
False
When you write memo, you need to write as long as you can because it will help people to understand much better.
True
False
Memo is a short form of memorandum.
True
False
The purpose of writing memo is to complaint.
True
False
What is memorandum?
a short notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a short usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a long notice usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
a short letter usually written by the management to address a certain policy or give a certain announcement or changes in an organization.
Below are the purpose of memo, except...
To inform
To give suggestions
To describe
To communicate the ideas.
It contains the sender’s name and job title. i.e. your name or the name of the person who is signing the memo.
To
From
Date
Subject
What are the features of memo?
Keep the structure brief, simple, writing past tense
Generally less formal than letter, establish accountability, simple
Help build good relationship, difficult to understand, Keep the structure brief
Professional tone, help unbuild good relationship, as formal as letter
When is the memo written?
helath & safety committee
Joe Chan
29 Nov 2013
Room Change
To whom is the memo intended?
Health and Safety Committee
Joe Chan
Chair person
Committee
What is the purpose of this memo?
To give suggestions about the meeting
To inform about the meeting
To instruct the meeting
To remind the meeting
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.
To : All Employees
From : Paul Walker
Subject : Ordering Supplies
Date : April 4th, 20017
All requests for supplies must be typed and signed. Only typed requests will be accepted. All requests must be on my desk by fifteenth every month. Approved requested will be sent on the Accounting Department. Please plan ahead. It takes two to six weeks to order supplies.
The memo is addressed to ?
New employee
Mr. Paul Walker
Head of Personal
All employees
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.
To : All Employees
From : Paul Walker
Subject : Ordering Supplies
Date : April 4th, 20017
All requests for supplies must be typed and signed. Only typed requests will be accepted. All requests must be on my desk by fifteenth every month. Approved requested will be sent on the Accounting Department. Please plan ahead. It takes two to six weeks to order supplies.
What Should they do with the request?
Write down on a paper
Type nd sign
Write and sent
Signed
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.
To : All Employees
From : Paul Walker
Subject : Ordering Supplies
Date : April 4th, 20017
All requests for supplies must be typed and signed. Only typed requests will be accepted. All requests must be on my desk by fifteenth every month. Approved requested will be sent on the Accounting Department. Please plan ahead. It takes two to six weeks to order supplies.
What does the memo about?
Overdue accounts
Office furniture
Supply request
Typewriter
