Deck 13: Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses

Question 1

Callouts are the names or numbers that indicate or label particular parts of
a line drawing or photograph.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Highlighting techniques allow the reader 18)______

A) clear introductions to the topic.
B) easy access and understanding.
C) a guide to internal organization.
D) to learn definitions of technical terms.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Proofreading your technical descriptions requires that you

A) correct errors or mistakes.
B) verify measurements.
C) confirm use of color.
D) All of these answers are correct.
E) A and B

Answer 3

D

Question 4

It is important to reread your technical descriptions and process analysis report to ensure

A) that the document has a title noting your topic's name and any identifying numbers.
B) that the details in the document are precise.
C) that all calculations, measurements, or process timelines are correct.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Technical and legal descriptions are used to obtain city approval and meet
legal requirements.

Question 6

Possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition
of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise,
testimonies, and guarantees.

Question 7

To arrange a technical description "spatially" (as opposed to chronologically,
geographically, in order of importance, etc.), means organizing the components
as they exist in space.

Question 8

According to your textbook, what is the three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description?

A) prewriting, writing, editing
B) researching, writing, finalizing
C) drafting, writing, rewriting
D) prewriting, writing, and rewriting

Question 9

In the introduction to preparing technical descriptions or process analyses, you should

A) define and specify the topic you are describing.
B) list its major components.
C) provide a schematic.
D) explain the mechanism's functions or capabilities.
E) A, B, and D

Question 10

Technical descriptions are a part-by-part depiction of how the components of a
mechanism, tool, or piece of equipment are to be operated by the user.

Question 11

"Impressionistic" word usage and "photographic" word usage are essentially
the same thing.

Question 12

A(n) ________ might explain how airbags save lives.

A) instruction
B) technical description
C) process analysis
D) product demand specification

Question 13

Using headings is a good way to itemize components for reader ease.

Question 14

An engineering firm is hired to do consulting work. They are asked to study a problem and provide a descriptive analysis. What type of document will they submit?

A) product demand specifications
B) operations manual
C) sales literature
D) study report
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

The conclusion of your technical description depends on your purpose in
describing or analyzing the topic.

Question 16

Technical descriptions are important features of

A) study reports provided by consulting firms.
B) sales literature.
C) operations manuals.
D) product demand specifications.
E) All of these answers are correct

Question 17

To describe the topic of your technical description clearly and accurately, you will often need to detail

A) identifying numbers.
B) materials.
C) weight.
D) size.
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 18

An operations manual is often included in the packaging materials for a new tool or piece of equipment. The manual helps the end user ________ the equipment.

A) service
B) construct
C) install
D) operate
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Process analysis focuses on

A) how to do something.
B) how something works.
C) technical descriptions.
D) how not to do something.

Question 20

Word usage is important. Impressionistic words are

A) vague.
B) connotative.
C) quantifiable.
D) All of these answers are correct.
E) A and B

Question 21

List and discuss the criteria for writing technical descriptions.

Question 22

Discuss the ten points on the technical description and process analysis checklist in the textbook. How do they ensure a more thorough document?