Question 1

Which of the following is NOT usually included in a sentence definition?
A) term
B) etymology
C) class
D) characteristics

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Question 2

"The heart is a pump: it has valves and chambers." This statement is an example of an analogy.

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The statement is comparing the heart to a pump using the analogy of valves and chambers.

Question 3

Select a topic of interest (for example, motorcycles or video game systems). Divide your topic into parts. Follow the four steps to partition your item, place, or process. Turn in your partition to your instructor with an explanation as to why partitioning your topic in this way could be helpful as part of a technical description or specification.

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Question 4

At what stage of writing a technical description should a purpose statement be included?
A) organizing and drafting
B) planning
C) researching
D) partitioning

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The purpose statement should be included during the planning stage of writing a technical description, as it guides the direction and scope of the document.

Question 5

What is an extended definition?

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Question 6

Which of the following is used to present an image of the subject by equating two different things?
A) metaphor
B) sensory description
C) analogy
D) simile

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Question 7

In which style are most technical descriptions written?
A) plain style
B) technical jargon
C) literary
D) abstract

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Question 8

Which design feature is inconsistent with good design?
a. listing any minor parts in bulleted lists
b. using one column of text to maximize space
c. using headings to clarify the organization
d. putting measurements in a table

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Using only one column of text may save space, but it can make reading more difficult and reduce the visual appeal of the design. Good design typically uses a balance of text and white space to make the content easier to digest and more visually pleasing.

Question 9

What type of title is best?
A) a clear title
B) one that identifies the purpose of the document
C) a specific title
D) All of the above are correct.

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A) a...

Question 10

Use a simile, analogy, or metaphor to describe the following terms: a human hand, a rose, a diesel engine, a Polaroid camera, an MP3 player.

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Question 11

ISO9000 is a government-mandated quality control standard.

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ISO9000 is not a government-mandated standard, but a voluntary international standard for quality management systems developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Question 12

TB (5e)
-Technical descriptions tend to be written for readers who are unfamiliar with the subject.

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-Technical descriptions tend to be written...

Question 13

Which of the following help produce a plain, simple style for technical descriptions?
A) keeping sentences short
B) focusing on need to know details
C) removing subjective qualifiers like "very," "hard," "amazing."
D) All of the above are correct.

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Question 14

Use the Internet to visit a website that allows side-by-side comparisons. Many cellular phone carriers and retailers like Best Buy offer this service on their websites. Select three items in the same category to compare. Write a recommendation to a friend about which of the three items you would choose based on the information available to you. In addition, write your instructor a memo indicating how the company uses partitioning strategies in their comparison feature. Was it effective or ineffective? Why?

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Question 15

What steps should you take in the planning stages as you prepare to write a technical description?
EXERCISE

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Quiz 5: Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Which of the following is NOT usually included in a sentence definition?

"The heart is a pump: it has valves and chambers." This statement is an example of an analogy.

At what stage of writing a technical description should a purpose statement be included?

What is an extended definition?

Which of the following is used to present an image of the subject by equating two different things?

In which style are most technical descriptions written?

Which design feature is inconsistent with good design? a. listing any minor parts in bulleted lists b. using one column of text to maximize space c. using headings to clarify the organization d. putting measurements in a table

What type of title is best?

Use a simile, analogy, or metaphor to describe the following terms: a human hand, a rose, a diesel engine, a Polaroid camera, an MP3 player.

ISO9000 is a government-mandated quality control standard.

TB (5e) -Technical descriptions tend to be written for readers who are unfamiliar with the subject.

Which of the following help produce a plain, simple style for technical descriptions?

What steps should you take in the planning stages as you prepare to write a technical description? EXERCISE