Question 1

When you have finished drafting and designing the document, you are
A) finished with the bulk of the project.
B) a little over halfway finished.
C) just beginning.
D) ready to publish.

Accepted Answer

After drafting and designing a document, you are a little over halfway finished. The next steps typically involve revising, proofreading, and possibly seeking feedback before finalizing and publishing the document.

Question 2

Which of the following skills are among the most important in the technical workplace?
A) oral communication
B) graphic design
C) fluency in another language
D) a and c
E) None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

Oral communication is crucial in the technical workplace as it is important to be able to clearly communicate ideas and collaborate with colleagues. Fluency in another language may also be useful in some industries, but graphic design is not typically a required skill in technical fields.

Question 3

The rhetorical situation includes
A) headers.
B) margins.
C) length.
D) readers.
E) white space.

Accepted Answer

The rhetorical situation includes the readers, as they are the audience for whom the communication is intended. Headers, margins, length, and white space are all formatting and design elements that contribute to the presentation of the communication, but are not technically part of the rhetorical situation.

Question 4

What is technical communication?

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Question 5

Documents can contain small errors without being rejected by readers.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements about the workplace writing process is NOT true?
A) The writing process consists of the following stages: planning and researching, organizing and drafting, improving the style, designing, and revising and editing.
B) Technical writing genres are helpful for organizing information into patterns your readers will expect.
C) Computers, the Internet, and instant forms of communication have lessened the need for teamwork.
D) Technical writing in the workplace is a blend of actions, words, and images. Readers expect technical documents to use writing, visuals, and design.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Computers, the Internet, and instant forms of communication have lessened the need for teamwork" is not true. In fact, technology has made teamwork even more important in the workplace as it allows for easier collaboration and communication among team members who may be in different locations.

Question 7

Technical communication is
A) reader centered.
B) writer centered.
C) document centered.
D) company centered.

Accepted Answer

Technical communication is focused on communicating information and instructions to a specific audience or reader. Therefore, it is reader centered and strives to meet the needs of the intended audience. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the primary focus and purpose of technical communication.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about genres is true?
A) Genres are formulas.
B) Genres should be followed mechanically.
C) Genres change frequently.
D) Genres reflect the activities and practices of scientific and technical workplaces.
E) All of the above are correct.

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Question 9

Explain the differences in writing a college essay and writing effective technical communication.

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Question 10

Which of the following steps is important when beginning the process of technical writing?
A) obtaining budget approval
B) creating a document design
C) defining the rhetorical situation
D) establishing organization

Accepted Answer

Defining the rhetorical situation is crucial in technical writing as it involves understanding the purpose, audience, and context of the document, which guides the content and structure.

Question 11

Locate a document that is used in a technical workplace through a search engine like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. To find documents, type in keywords like "report," "proposal," "instructions," and "presentation." What characteristics make the document you found a form of technical communication? Develop a two- minute presentation for your class in which you highlight these characteristics of the document. Compare and contrast the document with academic essays you have written for your other classes.

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Question 12

Which of the following stages are typical of the process of technical writing?
A) planning and researching
B) designing the graphics
C) improving the style
D) a and c
E) None of these is correct.

Accepted Answer

The typical process of technical writing involves planning and researching the subject matter, as well as improving the style of the writing to make the material more clear and concise. Designing graphics may also be a part of the process, but it is not a universal stage that applies to all technical writing projects.

Question 13

Your task in this assignment is to work with a group to develop a "Course Mission Statement" in which you lay out your expectations for the course, your instructor, and yourselves. To write the mission statement, follow these steps:
a. Use an Internet search engine to find examples of mission statements. Just type "mission statement" into Google, Bing, or Yahoo.
b. In class, with your group, identify the common characteristics of these mission statements. Pay special attention to their content, organization, and style. Make note of their common features.
c. With your group, write your own course mission statement. Be sure to include goals you would like the course to meet. You might also want to develop an "ethics statement" that talks about your approach to ethical issues associated with assignments, course readings, and attendance.
d. Compare your group's course mission statement with other groups' mission statements. Note places where your statement is similar to and different from their statements.
When your course mission statement is complete, it should provide a one-paragraph description of what you are trying to achieve in your class.

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Question 14

The technical writing process is linear.

Accepted Answer

The technical writing process is not completely linear, but rather a cyclical process that involves a constant review and revision of the text. The process may involve multiple drafts, feedback from reviewers, and revisions to address any issues or improve clarity.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about document design is NOT true?
A) Your readers will expect your technical documents to be well designed.
B) Readers prefer documents that use effective graphics and layout.
C) Most readers care about the information instead of the design.
D) Designing a document only takes minutes with a computer.

Accepted Answer

Most readers care about the information instead of the design is not true. Readers prefer documents that are well-designed and easy to read.

Question 16

You should give your readers as much information as possible about your topic.

Accepted Answer

Providing too much information can overwhelm readers, making it difficult for them to understand the main points. It's important to be concise and focus on relevant details.

Question 17

New micro- and macro-political challenges have arisen from
A) the extensive collaboration that is often part of the process in technical communication.
B) increasing government regulation of technical documents.
C) computer use in the workplace.
D) the hierarchy present in most companies.

Accepted Answer

The use of computers in the workplace has introduced new challenges related to privacy, security, and the digital divide, which are both micro- and macro-political in nature.

Quiz 1: Communicating in the Technical Workplace

When you have finished drafting and designing the document, you are

Which of the following skills are among the most important in the technical workplace?

The rhetorical situation includes

What is technical communication?

Documents can contain small errors without being rejected by readers.

Which of the following statements about the workplace writing process is NOT true?

Technical communication is

Which of the following statements about genres is true?

Explain the differences in writing a college essay and writing effective technical communication.

Which of the following steps is important when beginning the process of technical writing?

Which of the following stages are typical of the process of technical writing?

The technical writing process is linear.

Which of the following statements about document design is NOT true?

You should give your readers as much information as possible about your topic.

New micro- and macro-political challenges have arisen from