Question 1

"A smartphone mobile phone offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone" is an example of
A)an extended definition.
B)a categorical definition.
C)a circular definition.
D)an operational definition.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Definitions are important because
A)they provide technical detail without lengthy descriptions.
B)most readers of technical documents are nontechnical persons.
C)clear writing depends on terms whose meaning is shared by the writer and reader.
D)definitions supply the only method to guarantee that writers and readers understand one another.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Parenthetical definitions explain a term
A)as a clarifying phrase, usually at the end of a sentence.
B)in a footnote, usually in a complete sentence.
C)in a word or phrase, often as a synonym in brackets immediately following the term.
D)in parentheses, at the end of the applicable paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Parenthetical definitions are typically provided in a word or phrase, often as a synonym in brackets immediately following the term, to clarify its meaning directly in the text.

Question 4

Which of the following expresses a categorical definition?
A)Invigilators observe examination candidates to prevent cheating.
B)The invigilator (the exam supervisor)caught three students exchanging answers.
C)An invigilator is someone who watches examination candidates to prevent cheating.
D)any or all of a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

A categorical definition aims to describe what a term means by providing a clear and concise description of the essence or nature of the term. Option C directly defines what an "invigilator" is, fitting the criteria for a categorical definition.

Question 5

An expanded definition could include
A)a quotation that expresses the writer's reaction to the term.
B)your judgement of the relative importance of the defined item.
C)an etymological description of the term's origin.
D)a circular definition placed in an historical context.

Accepted Answer

An expanded definition can include an etymological description of the term's origin to provide deeper insight into its meaning and development over time.

Question 6

Effective definitions
A)convey the properties of an item that differentiate it from others.
B)include the writer's informed opinion.
C)use language that readers need to learn.
D)should always use the categorical method of defining.

Accepted Answer

Effective definitions convey the distinguishing properties of an item, setting it apart from others, without necessarily including opinions, requiring specialized language, or always using a specific method like the categorical method.

Question 7

The specific strategies of expanding a definition you choose will depend on
A)the amount of space in your report.
B)the needs of your audience.
C)the information you have.
D)the time you have.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following expresses an operational definition?
A)Invigilators observe examination candidates to prevent cheating.
B)The invigilator (the exam supervisor)caught three students exchanging answers.
C)An invigilator is someone who watches examination candidates to prevent cheating.
D)any or all of a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

An operational definition specifies the exact procedures or operations used to measure or observe a concept. In this case, "Invigilators observe examination candidates to prevent cheating" describes the specific action taken to achieve the goal of preventing cheating.

Question 9

Operational definitions
A)work well in proposals and progress reports because of the active verbs that contribute to the sense of an active and successful plan or activity.
B)define things in terms of what they do.
C)use fewer words than the equivalent categorical definitions.
D)any or all of a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

Operational definitions are used to specify the procedures or operations by which a concept, variable, or term is measured or identified. They work well in proposals and progress reports because they use active verbs, making the plan or activity seem more dynamic and successful (A). They define things in terms of their operations or what they do (B), and often use fewer words than categorical definitions, making them more concise (C).

Question 10

Expanded definitions
A)use only categorical sentence definitions.
B)may be as long as an entire paragraph or even longer.
C)define terms that readers have likely not encountered previously.
D)expand the term's category to include sub-categories.

Accepted Answer

Expanded definitions provide detailed explanations and context, often requiring more than a single sentence, and can extend to a paragraph or more to thoroughly cover the term's meaning and implications.

Question 11

All effective definitions require the following element or characteristic:
A)plain English that readers can understand.
B)personal judgements about the defined subject.
C)three alternative views of the item.
D)a description of how the item operates.

Accepted Answer

Effective definitions should be in plain English that readers can understand, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the audience.

Question 12

"A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone" is an example of
A)an extended definition.
B)a categorical definition.
C)a circular definition.
D)an operational definition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Preferably, a definition should be placed
A)as a footnote on the page where it first appears.
B)in a glossary of terms.
C)in the section where its meaning is essential for the readers to understand material in that section and in subsequent sections.
D)wherever space allows its placement.

Accepted Answer

Placing a definition in the section where its meaning is essential helps ensure that readers understand the material in that section and subsequent sections, making the information more accessible and the document more user-friendly.

Question 14

Expanded definitions should be placed
A)in the introduction, if readers need that definition to understand the entire document.
B)in an appendix, if the definition serves only as a reference.
C)near the beginning of a document section, if that definition clarifies that section's discussion.
D)any or all of a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

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A)in the introduction,...

Question 15

In a hypertext document, a term can be most effectively defined in
A)a parenthetical or clarifying phrase.
B)a sentence definition.
C)a "popup note" that appears when a reader clicks on a highlighted term.
D)a side bar.

Accepted Answer

A "popup note" that appears when a reader clicks on a highlighted term allows for an interactive and immediate way to define terms without interrupting the flow of reading, making it highly effective in a hypertext document.

Question 16

Categorical definitions
A)use forms of the verb "to be" in a sentence structure.
B)define terms by what they do or how they act.
C)use two or more sentences that are usually set aside in a box.
D)define the term simply by naming its relevant category.

Accepted Answer

Categorical definitions use forms of the verb "to be" to define a term by stating what it is, often placing the term within a broader category.

Question 17

Which of the following is an accepted method of defining terms?
A)a parenthetical definition.
B)a circular definition.
C)an oblique definition.
D)a non-sequiteur.

Accepted Answer

A parenthetical definition is an accepted method of defining terms, where the definition is provided in parentheses immediately following the term.

Question 18

Definitions of term in the report's title belong in
A)the table of contents.
B)a glossary.
C)the introduction.
D)the informative abstract.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 14: Email

"A smartphone mobile phone offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone" is an example of

Definitions are important because

Parenthetical definitions explain a term

Which of the following expresses a categorical definition?

An expanded definition could include

Effective definitions

The specific strategies of expanding a definition you choose will depend on

Which of the following expresses an operational definition?

Operational definitions

Expanded definitions

All effective definitions require the following element or characteristic:

"A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone" is an example of

Preferably, a definition should be placed

Expanded definitions should be placed

In a hypertext document, a term can be most effectively defined in

Categorical definitions

Which of the following is an accepted method of defining terms?

Definitions of term in the report's title belong in