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A computer can transmit data, but it cannot meaning
give _____ to the information.

The language of a technical document is. . . efficient

A technical document is based on. . . usable information

In its style, an efficient sentence is clear, fluent
concise, and. . .

For best emphasis, avoid placing the key middle
word or phrase at the sentence's. . .

You should avoid using short sentences in false
technical writing.

The less specialized your audience, the true
fewer acronyms you should use.

For most technical documents, choose a
tone that is. . .

When combining sentences, place the idea independent
that deserves most emphasis in a clause that
is. . .

Whenever possible, you should preface your false
assertions with "I think," "In my opinion," "I
believe," or some other qualifier.

Never use "I" in technical writing. false

The passive voice is usually more forceful false
and direct than the active voice.

Technical communicators should generally euphemisms
avoid. . .

When unable to identify all members of an true
audience, you should aim at the least
specialized members.

Audience analysis is only necessary when false
the document is long or complex.

Primary audiences usually expect a semi false
technical message.

Nontechnical audiences are merely FALSE
interested in the bare facts, without
explanations.

Primary audiences usually are those who requested the document and who will use it as a basis for decisions or actions.

will carry out the project, who will advise the primary readers about their decision, or
Secondary audiences are those who
who will somehow be affected.

it conveys knowledge that is new and worthwhile, or when it has fresh insight about
Writing has informative value when
something familiar.

Who wants the report? Who else will read it? Why do they want the report? How much
We focus on our audience and purpose by
do they already know? What is the technical background of the primary and secondary
answering these questions:
audience? When is the report due? What does the audience need to know?

Information needs may be culturally true
determined.

, Primary and secondary audiences often have true
different technical backgrounds.

Briefly explain the difference between In college, the audience you write for knows more than you and is testing your
writing for a college professor and writing knowledge; on the job, the audience you write for knows less and is using your
for an audience on the job. knowledge.

Definitions should be. . . objective

Working definitions often are stated as. . . sentence definitions

If your report has many parenthetical or in the glossary
sentence definitions, place them. . .

The specific strategies of expansion you the needs of your audience
choose will depend on. . .

Circular definitions help clarify technical False
concepts.

A legend is. . . a caption that explains each bar or line in a graph.

To illustrate concepts, the parts in a block True
diagram are represented as symbols or as
geometric shapes.

Pie charts generally should have no more true
than eight segments.

Distortion for the sake of emphasis in a visual false
often is justified.

To show how the parts of an item are an exploded diagram
assembled, use. . .

For illustrating a trend, the appropriate figure line graph
is typically. . .

The more complex and richly detailed the false
visual, the more interesting readers will find
it.

An outstanding benefit of the more popular relative ease of use
computer graphics programs is. . .

in either the report text or the appendices, depending on their relationship to the
All visuals belong in. . .
discussion.

For illustrating specific parts in a complex false
mechanism, photographs are generally
better than diagrams.

Besides a spatial sequence, list two possible Functional and Chronological
sequences for describing an item.

The details you select for a description will your personal preferences.
depend on all these elements except. . .


the intended use of the description.
your user's information needs.
your writing situation.
your purpose.
your personal preferences.

Any item can be described in many ways. true

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