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Technical Writing for Success, 4th 4th Edition by Darlene Smith - Test Bank
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,Chapter 1 - What Is Technical Writing?MATCHING
Match each characteristic of technical writing with the correct term.
a. objective and businesslike
b. concise and straightforward; sometimes uses specialized vocabulary
c. visual elements such as boldface, underlining, tables, and diagrams
d. carefully considered and targeted
e. predictable and apparent
f. technical, factual, and clear
1. Design features are
2. Subject/purpose is
3. Tone is
4. Style is
5. Audience is
6. Organization is
1. ANS: C PTS: 1
2. ANS: F PTS: 1
3. ANS: A PTS: 1
4. ANS: B PTS: 1
5. ANS: D PTS: 1
6. ANS: E PTS: 1
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-2 Description: Identify the characteristics of technical writing
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-3 Description: Compare and contrast technical writing to other
types of writing
SHORT ANSWER
1. List three ways technical writing is different from academic writing.
ANS:
Students should list three of the following four:
(1) Presentation: Technical writing includes more visual elements such as boldface type, itemized lists,
and graphics.
(2) Technical writing addresses a specific audience with a specific need.
(3) Technical writing is usually on technical, business, or scientific topics.
(4) Technical writing has less flexibility with subject, style, and tone.
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, PTS: 1
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-3 Description: Compare and contrast technical writing to other
types of writing
2. List two ways technical writing is different from imaginative writing.
ANS:
Students should list two of the following three:
(1) Technical writing must be unambiguous in meaning.
(2) Inferences should not be made in technical writing.
(3) Technical writing is practical and helps people do things.
PTS: 1
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-3 Description: Compare and contrast technical writing to other
types of writing
3. What is technical communication?
ANS:
Technical communication is used in technical, scientific, or business fields. Its message involves a
technical subject with a specific purpose and audience, and it has a straightforward approach.
Technical writing is a form of technical communication.
PTS: 1
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-1 Description: Define technical writing and its importance in
the workplace
4. What is a technical writer’s most important consideration?
ANS:
In technical writing, the most important consideration is the needs of the reader.
PTS: 1
Objective ID: TCWR.SMWO.19.1-2 Description: Identify the characteristics of technical writing
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