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WorksheetsTechnical Writing for Computer Science Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are five distinctions between memos and e-mail messages?
Memos are used for external correspondence, e-mails are used for internal correspondence, Memos are handwritten, e-mails are typed, Memos are sent internationally, e-mails are sent locally, Memos are always formal, e-mails are always informal
Memos are handwritten, e-mails are typed, Memos are always formal, e-mails are always informal, Memos are sent internationally, e-mails are sent locally, Memos are used for internal correspondence, e-mails are used for external correspondence
Memos are used for internal correspondence, e-mails are used for external correspondence, Memos are handwritten, e-mails are typed, Memos are always formal, e-mails are always informal, Memos are sent internationally, e-mails are sent locally
Memos are handwritten, e-mails are typed, Memos are used for external correspondence, e-mails are used for internal correspondence, Memos are always formal, e-mails are always informal, Memos are sent internationally, e-mails are sent locally
Why is a subject line in a memo or e-mail important?
To provide a topic and focus, To confuse the reader, To make the message look longer, To add unnecessary information
To make the message look longer, To confuse the reader, To provide a topic and focus, To add unnecessary information
To make the message look longer, To provide a topic and focus, To confuse the reader, To add unnecessary information
To provide a topic and focus, To make the message look longer, To add unnecessary information, To confuse the reader
What are the components of a subject line?
A topic, a focus, and a conclusion, Only a topic, Only a focus, A topic, a focus, and a conclusion
A topic, a focus, and a conclusion, Only a topic, Only a focus, A topic and a focus
Only a topic, A topic and a focus, Only a focus, A topic, a focus, and a conclusion
Only a topic, Only a focus, A topic and a focus, A topic, a focus, and a conclusion
What do you hope to accomplish in the introduction to a memo or e-mail?
List the recipients, Explain why you are writing and what you are writing about, Provide a conclusion, Add unnecessary details
Explain why you are writing and what you are writing about, Add unnecessary details, Provide a conclusion, List the recipients
Explain why you are writing and what you are writing about, Provide a conclusion, List the recipients, Add unnecessary details
Provide a conclusion, Explain why you are writing and what you are writing about, List the recipients, Add unnecessary details
What are three highlighting techniques you can use in a memo or e-mail?
Using bold text, Using italics, Using different fonts, Underlining
Underlining, Using bold text, Using italics, Using different fonts
Using different fonts, Underlining, Using bold text, Using italics
Using italics, Using different fonts, Underlining, Using bold text
What should you include in a conclusion to a memo or e-mail?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Audience recognition, Style, Grammar, When you expect a follow-up, Why that date is important, Tell what's next
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Audience recognition, Style, Grammar, Why that date is important, Tell what's next, When you expect a follow-up
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Audience recognition, Style, Grammar, Tell what's next, Why that date is important, When you expect a follow-up
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Audience recognition, Style, Grammar, Tell what's next, When you expect a follow-up, Why that date is important
Who is the audience of a memo or e-mail?
A wide range of readers including supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, Only supervisors, Only co-workers, Only subordinates
Only subordinates, Only supervisors, Only co-workers, A wide range of readers including supervisors, co-workers, subordinates
Only supervisors, Only co-workers, Only subordinates, A wide range of readers including supervisors, co-workers, subordinates
Only co-workers, Only supervisors, Only subordinates, A wide range of readers including supervisors, co-workers, subordinates
What are the characteristic elements of writing style you should strive for in a memo or e-mail?
Complex words, Long sentences, Vague details, Casual tone, Formal tone, Positive words
Readable sentences, Simple words, Highlighting techniques, Specific detail, Positive words, Formal tone
Simple words, Readable sentences, Specific detail, Highlighting techniques, Casual tone, Formal tone
Long sentences, Complex words, Vague details, Formal tone, Casual tone, Positive words
Which of the following examples has the more positive 'feel'?
Example 1: Let's meet next Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. Exert every effort to attend this meeting. Plan to make intelligent comments regarding the new quarter projections. Example 2: Let's meet next Tuesday (Jan. 11,2005). Even if you're late, I'd appreciate your attending. By doing so you can have an opportunity to make an impact on the new quarter projections. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments.
Example 1: Let's meet next Tuesday (Jan. 11,2005). Even if you're late, I'd appreciate your attending. By doing so you can have an opportunity to make an impact on the new quarter projections. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments. Example 2: We will have a meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. Exert every effort to attend this meeting. Plan to make intelligent comments regarding the new quarter projections.
Example 1: We will have a meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. Exert every effort to attend this meeting. Plan to make intelligent comments regarding the new quarter projections. Example 2: Let's meet next Tuesday (Jan. 11,2005). Even if you're late, I'd appreciate your attending. By doing so you can have an opportunity to make an impact on the new quarter projections. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments.
Example 1: We will have a meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. Exert every effort to attend this meeting. Plan to make intelligent comments regarding the new quarter projections. Example 2: We will have a meeting next Tuesday (Jan. 11,2005). Even if you're late, I'd appreciate your attending. By doing so you can have an opportunity to make an impact on the new quarter projections. I'm looking forward to hearing your comments.
What is the importance of identifying yourself in an e-mail?
To confuse the reader, To make the message look longer, To provide an introduction, To add unnecessary information
To make the message look longer, To provide an introduction, To confuse the reader, To add unnecessary information
To provide an introduction, To make the message look longer, To add unnecessary information, To confuse the reader
To provide an introduction, To confuse the reader, To make the message look longer, To add unnecessary information
Why should you keep your e-mail message brief?
To limit yourself to approximately 20 lines, To fit the box, Readers like to scroll endlessly, To make the message look longer
To fit the box, To limit yourself to approximately 20 lines, To make the message look longer, Readers like to scroll endlessly
Readers like to scroll endlessly, To make the message look longer, To limit yourself to approximately 20 lines, To fit the box
To make the message look longer, To fit the box, Readers like to scroll endlessly, To limit yourself to approximately 20 lines
What should you do when sending attachments in an e-mail?
Say 'I have attached...' to tell your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to make the message look longer, Say 'I have attached...' to confuse your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to add unnecessary information
Say 'I have attached...' to tell your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to confuse your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to make the message look longer, Say 'I have attached...' to add unnecessary information
Say 'I have attached...' to add unnecessary information, Say 'I have attached...' to tell your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to make the message look longer, Say 'I have attached...' to confuse your reader
Say 'I have attached...' to confuse your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to tell your reader, Say 'I have attached...' to make the message look longer, Say 'I have attached...' to add unnecessary information
What should you be careful of when sending international e-mails?
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures, Abbreviations, Acronyms, Dates, Times, Measurements, Monetary figures
What is the importance of making hard copies of e-mail correspondence?
To save paper, To avoid reading, To communicate important business transactions or document significant decisions, To make the message look longer
To communicate important business transactions or document significant decisions, To make the message look longer, To avoid reading, To save paper
To save paper, To communicate important business transactions or document significant decisions, To avoid reading, To make the message look longer
To avoid reading, To save paper, To make the message look longer, To communicate important business transactions or document significant decisions
