Technical Communication
As a technical writer, having to consider likely audience
receptivity to your written material is an example of a(n):
organizational
constraint.
legal constraint.
social/psychological
constraint.
power constraint.
Digital writing tools include:
social media.
Microsoft Word
tracking systems.
storyboarding
software.
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a summary?
Executive abstract
Audience abstract
Descriptive abstract
Informative abstract
When integrating visuals into documents:
use 3-D graphics as
much as possible.
avoid simplifying
(combing) categories so the audience will see all the data.
use pie charts to
graphically depict percentage breakdowns.
include diagrams and
maps where appropriate, but exclude photographs
In designing documents, all of the following guidelines are
valid EXCEPT:
use white space
selectively to reduce the number of pages.
use full caps
sparingly.
include PDF files
where appropriate.
web pages should
include lengthy text segments.
Workplace letters:
have different
formats when in digital versus hard-copy form.
should avoid
“letterese.”
should never be used
to convey bad or unwelcome news.
None of the above
When writing an expanded technical definition:
research its
etymology.
compare and contrast
with previous information.
use visuals.
All of the above
Formal reports generally include:
a recommended course
of action.
an abstract or
executive summary.
references.
All of the above
An effective oral presentation requires:
just a few
appropriate visual media.
extensive preparation
and focus on audience needs.
dramatic gestures and
voice inflections to capture audience attention.
All of the above
Social media include all of the following EXCEPT:
Twitter.
blogs.
wikis.
All of the above are
examples of social media.
