Question 1

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ by understanding how culture affects the readers' beliefs and decisions. Learn about the readers' culture and try to adhere to those norms.

Accepted Answer

G

Question 2

Both a specific audience and a multiple audience have the same point of view.

Accepted Answer

A specific audience typically has a more uniform point of view, while a multiple audience can have varied perspectives and needs, requiring different approaches to communication.

Question 3

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-A(n) _____ audience is one person or group whose point of view is the same.

Accepted Answer

H

Question 4

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-The highly specialized language of a discipline or technical field is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

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a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 5

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-A(n) _____ audience refers to several readers who have different points of view.

Accepted Answer

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a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 6

A group's demographics include information about age, sex, and income, for example.

Accepted Answer

Demographics refer to statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, including information such as age, sex, and income levels.

Question 7

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ by choosing the correct document arrangement and following company guidelines for style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 8

Scope is important because it helps technical writers determine what information to include about a topic.

Accepted Answer

Scope defines the boundaries of a document or project, guiding technical writers on what information should be included or excluded, ensuring relevance and focus.

Question 9

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ by adding or deleting information, using glossaries, adjusting use of technical language, and presenting information in graphics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 10

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ by trying to appeal to common interests or by creating interest where there is none.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 11

When technical writers are deciding which data to focus on, they should divide their audience into two groups: primary audience and general audience.

Accepted Answer

Technical writers often categorize their audience into more specific groups such as primary, secondary, and tertiary audiences to tailor their communication more effectively, not just into primary and general audiences.

Question 12

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ by using proper tone and providing the right amount of information. Consider whether the readers require more details or more general information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 13

The use of jargon may not be an effective means of communication.

Accepted Answer

Jargon can alienate or confuse those who are not familiar with the specific terminology, making communication less effective.

Question 14

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-The needs and wants of the audience dictate every _____ a writer makes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge...

Question 15

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
-Adjust to _____ with information the person or group needs and the appropriate tone for each function.

Accepted Answer

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a.decision
f.knowledge...

Quiz 2: Audience and Purpose

Both a specific audience and a multiple audience have the same point of view.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -A(n) _____ audience is one person or group whose point of view is the same.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -The highly specialized language of a discipline or technical field is known as _________.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -A(n) _____ audience refers to several readers who have different points of view.

A group's demographics include information about age, sex, and income, for example.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -Adjust to _____ by choosing the correct document arrangement and following company guidelines for style.

Scope is important because it helps technical writers determine what information to include about a topic.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -Adjust to _____ by trying to appeal to common interests or by creating interest where there is none.

When technical writers are deciding which data to focus on, they should divide their audience into two groups: primary audience and general audience.

The use of jargon may not be an effective means of communication.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -The needs and wants of the audience dictate every _____ a writer makes.

Match each term with the correct statement. a.decision f.knowledge level b.role g.cultural background c.multiple h.specific d.jargon i.interest e.personality j.format -Adjust to _____ with information the person or group needs and the appropriate tone for each function.