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WorksheetsTechnical Writing Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which voice is generally preferred in technical English?
Active voice
The voice of reason
Passive voice
The voice of James Earl Jones
Which sentence is in active voice?
The experiment was conducted by the researchers.
The researchers conducted the experiment.
The results were analysed by the team.
The methodology was carefully designed.
Active voice is always appropriate in technical writing.
True
False
Which section of a technical report provides a quick overview of the entire technical report?
Abstract
Conclusion
Executive Summary
Methodology
What is typically included on the Title Page of a technical report?
A detailed review of existing studies
A summary of findings
The author's name, affiliation, and date of publication
The table of contents
Where can readers find a quick snapshot of the report's main points?
Appendix
Glossary
Introduction
Summary
What does the Methodology section of a technical report describe?
Context and background information
Key findings and conclusions
Recommendations based on the findings
The procedures used to collect and analyse data
Which section interprets the results and tell us about their implications?
Conclusion
Discussion
Literature Review
Results
The "Glossary of Terms" provides a list of all references cited in a report.
True
False
The "References" section is:
a list of additional sources related to the report's topic that may be of interest to readers.
a list of all the sources cited within the sections of the report.
a list of the main sections of the report, along with their page numbers.
"Appendices" (singular form = "appendix") refer to:
material taken from secondary sources that support the main content of the report. It may include documents, reports etc.
a list of all the sources cited in the report.
additional material created by the author that support the main content of the report.
The "Bibliography" section is:
a list of additional sources related to the report's topic that may be of interest to readers. These sources are not necessarily cited in the report.
designed to help readers understand technical or specialised language used in the report.
a list of the main sections of the report, along with their page numbers.
The "Annexes" section refers to:
material taken from secondary sources that support the main content of the report. It may include documents, reports etc.
the part where the author expresses gratitude to individuals or organisations that contributed to the report.
additional material created by the author that support the
main content of the report.
