Technical Communication – Exam 6 & 7
Question 1 2..5 points
Which of the following is the most effectively written instruction?
Question options:
A) Set the control switch to "auto."
B) Plug it in.
C) Keep your hair away from the shredder, and you should also
keep your sleeves away.
D) After that, you should next empty the basket.
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Question 2 2..5 points
An effective comparative analysis,
Question options:
A) gives each item balanced treatment.
B) avoids the block pattern of discussion.
C) makes comparisons based on indefinite criteria.
D) avoids using examples to clarify points.
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Formal Analytical Reports
Question 3 2..5 points
What should be included in the recommendations section of a formal report?
Question options:
, A) Personal anecdotes
B) Random data
C) These observations may be interesting but lack relevance
D) Suggestions for future action based on the findings
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Question 4 2..5 points
What's included in a front matter?
Question options:
A) References
B) Appendices
C) Table of contents
D) Glossary
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Question 5 2..5 points
Which of the following should be included in a trip report?
Question options:
A) Provide only personal impressions, which are subjective
reflections or opinions
B) Include only the names of places
, C) Express a willingness to answer follow-up questions
D) Focus solely on the itinerary
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Informal Reports
Question 6 2..5 points
A feasibility analysis,
Question options:
A) carefully analyzes both opposing and supporting data.
B) focuses on examining the physical and technical aspects of a
project.
C) includes opposing evidence but downplays it.
D) excludes evidence that refutes your ultimate recommendation.
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Question 7 2..5 points
For an appropriate amount of detail in instructions,
Question options:
A) focus on the product rather than the task.
B) assume a highly technical audience when you're writing
instructions for consumer products.
C) divide the task into simple steps and substeps.
D) speed up the rate of information as steps become more
complex or sensitive.
Question 1 2..5 points
Which of the following is the most effectively written instruction?
Question options:
A) Set the control switch to "auto."
B) Plug it in.
C) Keep your hair away from the shredder, and you should also
keep your sleeves away.
D) After that, you should next empty the basket.
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Instructions and Procedures
Question 2 2..5 points
An effective comparative analysis,
Question options:
A) gives each item balanced treatment.
B) avoids the block pattern of discussion.
C) makes comparisons based on indefinite criteria.
D) avoids using examples to clarify points.
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Formal Analytical Reports
Question 3 2..5 points
What should be included in the recommendations section of a formal report?
Question options:
, A) Personal anecdotes
B) Random data
C) These observations may be interesting but lack relevance
D) Suggestions for future action based on the findings
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Formal Analytical Reports
Question 4 2..5 points
What's included in a front matter?
Question options:
A) References
B) Appendices
C) Table of contents
D) Glossary
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Formal Analytical Reports
Question 5 2..5 points
Which of the following should be included in a trip report?
Question options:
A) Provide only personal impressions, which are subjective
reflections or opinions
B) Include only the names of places
, C) Express a willingness to answer follow-up questions
D) Focus solely on the itinerary
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Informal Reports
Question 6 2..5 points
A feasibility analysis,
Question options:
A) carefully analyzes both opposing and supporting data.
B) focuses on examining the physical and technical aspects of a
project.
C) includes opposing evidence but downplays it.
D) excludes evidence that refutes your ultimate recommendation.
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Formal Analytical Reports
Question 7 2..5 points
For an appropriate amount of detail in instructions,
Question options:
A) focus on the product rather than the task.
B) assume a highly technical audience when you're writing
instructions for consumer products.
C) divide the task into simple steps and substeps.
D) speed up the rate of information as steps become more
complex or sensitive.
