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1. A ________ is a specialized document used to share information with the news media.

Publicity

Press release

Newspaper

Public

Television

Answer

Correct Answer: Press release

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2. A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______.

Print résumé

Web résumé

Electronic résumé

Scannable résumé

Answer

Correct Answer: Scannable résumé

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3. Business documents can include all of the following except ____.

Resumes

Personal letters

Proposals

Newsletters

Answer

Correct Answer: Personal letters

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4. The "sandbox" is a term that is associated with the use of _______________.

Table

Scope

Wikis

Title

Answer

Correct Answer: Wikis

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5. Word association is a tool for _____

Revising word choice.

Generating topics.

Narrowing your topic.

Forming an outline

Answer

Correct Answer: Generating topics.

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6. Documentation that describes the steps to perform a task or a checklist of steps is ____.

Mechanics

User guide or manual

Check definitions of terms

Procedural documentation

Answer

Correct Answer: Procedural documentation

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7. State whether true or false: A Table of Contents is the same as an Index.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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8. Choose the correct sentence

The representatives of the press, who were annoyed at the remarks of the minister, have decided to boycott the function.

The representatives of the press, which was annoyed at the remarks of the minister, has decided to boycott the function.

The representatives of the press, who was annoyed at the remarks of the minister, have decided to boycott the function.

The representatives of the press, who were annoyed at the remarks of the minister, has decided to boycott the function.

Answer

Correct Answer: The representatives of the press, who were annoyed at the remarks of the minister, have decided to boycott the function.

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9. Which of the following statements best describes what "minimalism" is?

Writing thin manuals and procedures

Minimizing the size of manuals and procedures by omitting important information

A method of documentation that avoids swamping users with irrelevant information

A method of voluminous documentation of task-oriented activity

Answer

Correct Answer: A method of documentation that avoids swamping users with irrelevant information

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10. How would you describe a "process?"

A description of the steps that a user takes to perform a task

A description of the overall performance of a system

A description of a system or how a system operates

A series of steps taken to perform an action in a task

Answer

Correct Answer: A series of steps taken to perform an action in a task

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11. What is a "white paper?"

An authoritative and detailed report

A conclusive report

A blank page on a computer screen

A blue print of what a final document should look like

Answer

Correct Answer: An authoritative and detailed report

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12. Choose the correct sentence:

Unless the world controls its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.

Unless the world does not control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.

Unless the world controls its population, till then mankind will continue to face one problem after another.

Unless the world fails to control its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.

Answer

Correct Answer: Unless the world controls its population, mankind will continue to face one problem after another.

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13. As a writer, what do you do when you create a macro?

You create a shortcut for performing repetitive tasks in a program.

You work on several files at the same time.

You download software from the Internet that helps organize tasks.

You break up work tasks into manageable parts.

You combine small sub-tasks into a macro-task.

Answer

Correct Answer: You create a shortcut for performing repetitive tasks in a program.

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14. Which of the following date formats is NOT available when entering a date into a cell in Microsoft Excel 2007?

2/3/2003

6-aug-2003

5th-aug-2003

5-8-03

Answer

Correct Answer: 5-8-03

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15. State whether true or false: A copyright in the context of authorship immediately becomes the property of the person who wrote the work.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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16. Which of the following characters must be added before a fraction value, e.g. 1/3, to avoid entering it as a date in Microsoft Excel 2007?

0 (zero)

Space

Answer

Correct Answer: Space

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17. You have to prepare an essay in Microsoft Word consisting of only 250 words. What is the most convenient way for you to count the total number of words in your document?

First justify the document (both left and right justified), then count the number of words on one line, and multiply them by the number of lines to get a rough count.

Select the text that you have to count and right-click the mouse. Choose the "Word count" option.

Choose the "Word count" from the Review Tab main menu.

Choose the "Paragraph statistics" option under the View menu.

Count each word one by one, since there is currently no tool available for counting the number of words.

Answer

Correct Answer: Choose the "Word count" from the Review Tab main menu.

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18. The _______________ appears before (and, possibly, immediately after) the table of contents in a document.

White matter

White paper

Front paper

Front matter

Answer

Correct Answer: Front matter

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19. What does the term "Glossary" mean?

An ordered list of phrases.

An alphabetic list of words and phrases in which each word or phrase is defined.

An unordered list of words and phrases

Answer

Correct Answer: An alphabetic list of words and phrases in which each word or phrase is defined.

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20. What would you call a report that gives a background on a particular topic, say greenhouse gases?

Evaluation report

Technical background report

Technical background specifications report

Secondary research background report

Answer

Correct Answer: Technical background report

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21. Documents that help to get an organization hired or approved to undertake a project are known as:

Business Proposals

Business Plans

Investment Plans

Bidding Plans

Answer

Correct Answer: Business Proposals

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22. The average number of words in a sentence should be:

Between 10-20

More than 30

Less than 8

Between 30-35

Answer

Correct Answer: Between 10-20

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23. The first thing you should do when you are starting out to write a technical report is to:

Decide what type of document you are required to write.

Decide on the items you will put in the glossary.

Write the index of the report.

Write the technical specifications of the product or service you are writing about.

Answer

Correct Answer: Decide what type of document you are required to write.

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24. What is the quickest way to select all the columns of a worksheet in Microsoft Excel 2007?

Click on the column heading of the first column, press Shift, and then click on the column heading of the last column.

Click on the column heading of the first column, press Ctrl, and then click on the column heading of the last column.

Choose Edit -> Select all from the main menu.

Click on the gray rectangle on the upper left corner of the worksheet where the column headings and row headings meet.

Answer

Correct Answer: Click on the gray rectangle on the upper left corner of the worksheet where the column headings and row headings meet.

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25. What does a circle indicate in a flowchart?

It indicates that a particular step is connected with some other parts of a program

It indicates the beginning of the process.

It indicates a decision to be taken in the process.

It indicates a linear flow of the process.

Answer

Correct Answer: It indicates that a particular step is connected with some other parts of a program

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26. To be a good technical writer, you have to:

Include unknown terms and non-words.

Avoid jargon.

Include abstract words and phrases.

Use acronyms and abbreviations.

Answer

Correct Answer: Avoid jargon.

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27. A list of books, articles, or Web pages that a writer referenced in his document is known as:

Table of Contents

Index

Bibliography

Glossary

Foreword

Answer

Correct Answer: Bibliography

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28. Which of the following is a diagram drawing software application used to draw diagrams like flowcharts?

Visio

Microsoft Project

Photoshop

Flash

Oracle

Answer

Correct Answer: Visio

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29. A Business Plan Report usually contains:

A plan seeking to start a new business

A proposal seeking approval to do a specific project

A plan seeking approval to do developmental work on an existing project

Answer

Correct Answer: A plan seeking to start a new business

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30. What do Functional Specifications in a technical document include?

Components that are required to create the product or service

A diagrammatic representation of how the finished product will look

A daily report recording the assembly of the product

An illustrative representation of how the product will work once the product is built

Answer

Correct Answer: An illustrative representation of how the product will work once the product is built

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31. What is a "procedure?"

A list of steps that tells the user how to perform a task

A description of the technical specifications

A description of how a system operates

Answer

Correct Answer: A list of steps that tells the user how to perform a task

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32. A document written in the ________ tense sends the message immediately and is easier to comprehend.

past

present

past continuous

future

Answer

Correct Answer: present

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33. What does a Primary Research Report describe?

It describes findings and interpretation from field or laboratory research.

It describes ideas about how to start a new business venture.

It is a description of the operational details of a new product.

It describes newly researched, potential organizational policies.

Answer

Correct Answer: It describes findings and interpretation from field or laboratory research.

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34. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Technical Evaluation Reports?

The Evaluation report is also called the feasibility report.

The Evaluation report mentions whether the proposed method is practically and logically possible or not.

The Evaluation report always recommends the company to use the proposed method.

Answer

Correct Answer: The Evaluation report is also called the feasibility report.
The Evaluation report mentions whether the proposed method is practically and logically possible or not.

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35. A document that consists of instructions on how to use or troubleshoot a product is known as a _________.

Help guide

Troubleshooting guide

Design pamphlet

User guide

Answer

Correct Answer: User guide

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36. How are spelling errors displayed in Microsoft Word?

A green wavy line under the wrong spelling

The word with the wrong spelling has a strike-through font.

A red wavy line under the wrong spelling

The color of the word with the wrong spelling will change to red.

Answer

Correct Answer: A red wavy line under the wrong spelling

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37. Choose the correct sentence from the following:

Select your country from the drop lists in the country fields.

Select your country from the drop-down list in the country's field.

Select your country from the drop-down list in the country field.

Select your country from the drops-down list in the country's field.

Answer

Correct Answer: Select your country from the drop-down list in the country field.

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38. A diamond shaped box in a flowchart signifies:

A start/end symbol

A decision that must be made

The flow of control

Processing steps

Input/output

Answer

Correct Answer: A decision that must be made

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39. The details of design, make, installation, and usage of a particular product are known as:

Technical reporting

Technical specification

Technical documentation

Technical summary

Answer

Correct Answer: Technical specification

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40. PDF is an acronym for:

Protected Document Format

Portable Data File

Portable Document Formatting

Portable Document Format

Answer

Correct Answer: Portable Document Format

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41. Choose the correct sentence.

A gentleman was walking along a road dressed in blue with green trees on both sides.

A dressed in blue gentleman was walking along a road with green trees on both sides.

A gentleman was walking along a road with green trees on both sides dressed in blue.

A gentleman dressed in blue was walking along a road with green trees on both sides.

Answer

Correct Answer: A gentleman dressed in blue was walking along a road with green trees on both sides.

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42. What are "abstracts?"

Conclusions of the report contents

Comments on the report contents

Summaries of the contents of a report or a document

Answer

Correct Answer: Summaries of the contents of a report or a document

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43. Different states have different copyright laws in America.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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44. Which of the following best defines RoboHELP?

It is an operating system.

It is an application software that helps create "computer help files" in various formats.

It is a software that assists amateurs in technical writing.

It is a utility software that helps design graphics.

It is a flowcharting tool.

Answer

Correct Answer: It is an application software that helps create "computer help files" in various formats.

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45. Does a user guide usually contain warranties and disclaimers?

Yes

Answer

Correct Answer: Yes

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46. Which of the following examples of headings is most effective?

How Auto Parts can be Assembled

How to Assemble Auto Parts

Assembling Auto Parts

The Assembling of the Auto Parts

Answer

Correct Answer: Assembling Auto Parts

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47. A feasibility and evaluation report is an example of:

Report topic

Report type

Report audience

Report purpose

Answer

Correct Answer: Report type

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48. In Microsoft Excel, you select the row headings 10, 11, and 12 and then choose the menu option Insert -> Rows. What will happen?

Three new rows will be inserted after row 12.

One new row will be inserted after row 12.

Three new rows will be inserted after row 9.

One new row will be inserted after row 9.

Answer

Correct Answer: Three new rows will be inserted after row 9.

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49. How can you select all the blank cells in your Excel worksheet?

This must be done manually as it cannot be automated through any built-in feature.

Choose Edit -> Select -> Blank under the main menu.

Choose Edit -> Go To -> Special menu option.

Choose Edit -> Go To -> Go To Special dialog box -> Blanks

Answer

Correct Answer: Choose Edit -> Go To -> Go To Special dialog box -> Blanks

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50. STC stands for:

Society for Technical Communication

Society for Technical Contents

Standard Technical Contents

Standard Technical Communication

Answer

Correct Answer: Society for Technical Communication

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51. Can you insert a new table inside a cell of an existing table in a Microsoft Word document?

Yes

Answer

Correct Answer: Yes

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52. A PDF file can be viewed if ____________ is installed.

Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Macromedia Flash MX

WinRAR Archiver

Answer

Correct Answer: Adobe Acrobat Reader

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53. Choose the right option(s) to fill in the blank(s). I find it very hard to remember letters entrusted to me. I remember to do so scores of times.

posting, to forget

to post, to forget

to post, forgetting

posting, forgetting

Answer

Correct Answer: to post, forgetting

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54. If you would like to enter a part number for a product in Excel, e.g., 6776736, and would like Excel to treat it as text and not a number, what should you do?

Place the character T before the number, e.g., T6776736.

Place the characters TX before the number, e.g., TX6776736.

Enclose the number in parentheses, e.g., (6776737).

Apply the Text Format to the cell.

Answer

Correct Answer: Apply the Text Format to the cell.

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55. A legal violation of a copyright could be a(n) ___________.

Social matter

Criminal matter

Political matter

Civil matter

Academic matter

Answer

Correct Answer: Criminal matter
Civil matter

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56. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. and have always understood each other although __ have always been in different camps.

You, I, us

You, me, ourselves

You, I, ourselves

You, I, we

Answer

Correct Answer: You, I, we

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57. What nature of information does a specification document contain?

Information used by programmers

Information used by amateurs in software programming

Information used by a person who wants to build a product or process

Information used by geeks and hackers

Answer

Correct Answer: Information used by a person who wants to build a product or process

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58. Using the thoughts and writings of other people and passing them as your own is known as_______.

Altruism

Copying

Plagiarism

Hedonism

Imitation

Answer

Correct Answer: Plagiarism

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59. How do you insert a sound file in a Microsoft Word 2007 document?

Go to the Insert tab -> Select the Object menu option

Go to the Insert tab -> Select the Sound menu option

Go to the Insert tab -> Select the File menu option

By right-clicking on the document and choosing the "Add sound" option

Answer

Correct Answer: Go to the Insert tab -> Select the Object menu option

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60. Which of the following statements is the most correct and most effective way of writing?

The Sigma level of the processes in which a company is involved in is an indicator of how the company is faring in their business processes.

Companies measure their business performance by the Sigma level of their processes.

The best indicator of how a company is faring in their business processes is to see the Sigma level of their processes in which they are involved.

Answer

Correct Answer: Companies measure their business performance by the Sigma level of their processes.

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61. Abstracts can be of two types — _ and _.

informative, descriptive

descriptive, garrulous

garrulous, conclusive

conclusive, garrulous

Answer

Correct Answer: informative, descriptive

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62. What are sections used for in a Word document?

To divide the document into parts so that each part may be independently printed when the print command is given

To divide the document into parts so as to allow certain parts of the document to display data from a table

To divide the document into parts so as to allow certain parts of the document to display data from the Internet

To vary the layout of a document within a page or between pages and then allow formatting of each part the way you want

Answer

Correct Answer: To vary the layout of a document within a page or between pages and then allow formatting of each part the way you want

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63. The name for a set of fonts is termed:

Typeface

Typefront

Keyword face

Typefont face

Answer

Correct Answer: Typeface

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64. State whether true or false: A person's work is only recognized as original if it has a copyright notice attached.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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65. What are screen shots?

Graphics of computer screens that are captured to be inserted in a technical document

Pictures that are downloaded from the Internet and inserted in a document, for instance, to help illustrate the instruction manual

Graphics that are created by a designer as an illustrated step-by-step manual

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Graphics of computer screens that are captured to be inserted in a technical document

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66. Which is the standard language used to create Web pages?

JavaScript

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

C++

Answer

Correct Answer: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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67. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank. All the people injured in the accident have been admitted ______ a hospital.

into

inside

Answer

Correct Answer: to

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68. Choose the correct prepositions to fill in the blanks. lack of funds, the plan fell .

For, down

From, through

For, through

For, out

Answer

Correct Answer: For, through

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69. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let all go for a walk except , because __ is so tired.

we, she, she

us, her, she

us, she, she

we, her, she

Answer

Correct Answer: us, her, she

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70. The __________ abstract should include all the important sections of the report.

garrulous

feasibility

descriptive

informative

Answer

Correct Answer: informative

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71. Choose the correct option among the following: You have opened a page through Internet Explorer and want to see that page on your desktop. You should click the ______ menu, click on _ and then click _____.

Send, File, Shortcut to Desktop

File, Send, Shortcut to Desktop

File, New, Shortcut to Desktop

View, Send, Shortcut to Desktop

Answer

Correct Answer: File, Send, Shortcut to Desktop

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72. Which of the following sentences/options describes an "index?"

Product names and technical terminology that are included in a document

A method of accessing the information that is included in the document

An ordered list of words and phrases

Answer

Correct Answer: A method of accessing the information that is included in the document
An ordered list of words and phrases

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73. Which of the following statements are true if the cell B1 contains the formula =$A$1?

The value of cell B1 contains the same number of characters as the value of cell B2.

There is an absolute reference to cell A1 so that the formula =$A$1 can be copied to other cells without changing the reference to A1.

There is a relative reference to cell A1 so the formula will change each time it is copied to other cells.

The value of cell B1 is equal to the value of the function in cell A1.

Answer

Correct Answer: There is an absolute reference to cell A1 so that the formula =$A$1 can be copied to other cells without changing the reference to A1.
The value of cell B1 is equal to the value of the function in cell A1.

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74. Which of the following can you include in a Progress Report?

What work remains to be done

How much time it will take to complete the work

How the previous project was progressing

The success level of previously undertaken projects

Answer

Correct Answer: What work remains to be done
How much time it will take to complete the work

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75. Which of the following works are not protected?

Literary works

Standard calendars

Height and weight charts

Motion pictures

Answer

Correct Answer: Standard calendars
Height and weight charts

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76. If you want to write a technical report on how type-1 diabetes is treated, you will probably include:

What causes type-1 diabetes

Effects of the disease on the offspring of the affected

How the disease is treated

The kind of technologies available to treat the disease

Answer

Correct Answer: What causes type-1 diabetes
How the disease is treated
The kind of technologies available to treat the disease

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77. What should you do to avoid plagiarism?

Just make sure to copy from obscure sources.

Cite sources when using copyrighted material.

Obtain permission before using copyrighted material.

Use only Government sources.

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Cite sources when using copyrighted material.
Obtain permission before using copyrighted material.

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78. Which of the following is true regarding the "Table of Contents?"

It is the same as an index.

It is a method of accessing the information contained in a document.

It is a list of topics with links to each topic.

It can be omitted in a technical document.

Answer

Correct Answer: It is a method of accessing the information contained in a document.
It is a list of topics with links to each topic.

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79. Which of the following are Help Authoring Software?

Microsoft HTML Help

RoboHelp HTML

Made-to-Help

HTML Help

Answer

Correct Answer: Microsoft HTML Help
RoboHelp HTML

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80. Which are the two types of specification documentations?

Design

Technological

Functional

Logistical

Answer

Correct Answer: Design
Functional

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81. An "Executive Summary" can be part of a:

Business Proposal

Control Plan

Investment Plan

Business Plan

Answer

Correct Answer: Business Proposal
Business Plan

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82. Which of the following are the characteristic features of "Plain English?"

Keeping sentences short

Using active voice

Using words that are appropriate for the reader

Using passive voice

Answer

Correct Answer: Keeping sentences short
Using active voice
Using words that are appropriate for the reader

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83. Choose the correct option. Feasibility reports are used:

To solve problems and supply facts.

To monitor and control production, sales, shipping, etc.

To analyze problems and predict practical alternatives.

To control problems, sell products and services.

Answer

Correct Answer: To analyze problems and predict practical alternatives.

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84. Which of the following is the process of drafting your message?

Editing

Revising

Composing

Planning

Answer

Correct Answer: Composing

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85. The Deductive order of writing moves from

time to time

general to specific

specific to general

simple to complex

general to more general

Answer

Correct Answer: general to specific

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86. Scientific writing does not follow ornamental or flowery style of writing.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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87. What form of style is most often used in software documentation?

APA

Chicago

MLA

Answer

Correct Answer: Chicago

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88. What is the proper terminology for creating multiple outputs from one document?

Dual sourcing

All sourcing

Multiple sourcing

Single sourcing

Answer

Correct Answer: Single sourcing

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89. Which of the following is the best procedure for testing documentation?

The beta testers completing the testing

Working one's way through the documentation

The programmers and the QA team completing the testing

Following a written test plan

Answer

Correct Answer: Following a written test plan

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90. What is RoboHelp?

An HTML5 publishing tool

A Python publishing tool

That paperclip from Word

A database of technical terms and tools

Answer

Correct Answer: An HTML5 publishing tool

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91. Which of these is NOT an XML-based document format?

DITA

DocBook

TEI

LaTeX

Answer

Correct Answer: LaTeX

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92. Which is the proper way to express a temperature in Kelvin?

10 K

10 Kelvin

10˚ K

10 Kelvins

Answer

Correct Answer: 10 K

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93. Suppose you are citing an author who is citing another author's work. Which author should you cite in your paper?

You do not need to cite either author

You should formally cite the author of the original experiment

You should formally cite both authors

You should formally cite the author you are actually reading

Answer

Correct Answer: You should formally cite the author you are actually reading

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94. What grammatical person is most often used in steps?

Implied second person

Second person

Third person

First person

Answer

Correct Answer: Implied second person

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95. How to use capitalize titles if names are given?

I have never met our congressman, Tim Nelson.

I have never met our congressman Tim Nelson.

I have never met our Congressman Tim Nelson.

I have never met our Congressman, Tim Nelson.

Answer

Correct Answer: I have never met our congressman, Tim Nelson.

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96. What does a schematic illustrate?

Detailed instructions of how to use a product

How an object appears from different angles

The way in which something works

The feel of a product

Answer

Correct Answer: The way in which something works

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97. When dealing with a help guide on a computer, when a user presses F1 from a field, what kind of help does the user usually receive?

All of these

Context-sensitive help

Scenarios

Two or three options to complete the task

Answer

Correct Answer: Context-sensitive help

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98. What is a secondary source?

The second group of people interviewed

An interpretation of data from a primary source

The second resource referenced

Sources that are less relevant to your paper

Answer

Correct Answer: An interpretation of data from a primary source

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99. What person is primarily responsible for editing a technical manual for style and grammar?

The programming team

All of these

The quality assurance team

The writer

Answer

Correct Answer: The writer

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100. Which of these is NOT a true statement about documents following a linear (paper) model?

They are designed to be read sequentially.

They are designed to be read in their entirety.

The 'optimal' path through the information is not defined by the writer.

Answer

Correct Answer: The 'optimal' path through the information is not defined by the writer.

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101. Which verb tense is most effective in technical writing?

Present progressive

Present

Present perfect

Regular verbs

Answer

Correct Answer: Present

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102. MLA, APA and Chicago are all used in writing for what?

Format

Methodology

Citations

Answer

Correct Answer: Citations

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103. What level of user will most likely read a technical white paper?

Intermediate to expert users

Rank novices with no prior knowledge

Experts

Answer

Correct Answer: Intermediate to expert users

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104. When adding a safety hazard or warning to technical procedures, which of the following is the BEST answer for where the hazard or warning statement should be inserted?

It is best to insert it at the bottom of the applicable page of the procedure to which it applies.

It is best to insert it in a table with the other hazards or warnings.

It can be inserted either at the step in the procedure where it is likely to occur or in a table with other hazards / warnings.

It is best to insert it at the step in the procedure where it is likely to occur.

Answer

Correct Answer: It is best to insert it at the step in the procedure where it is likely to occur.

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105. What does p.r.n. Stand for?

As needed

Per rectum

Per registered nurse

Answer

Correct Answer: As needed

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106. Choose the best technical sentence from the following:

The exercise increased energy expenditures.

The exercise caused the people to use more energy than they might have otherwise used in normal circumstances.

The exercise expedited energy expenditures.

The exercise was increasing energy expenditures.

Answer

Correct Answer: The exercise increased energy expenditures.

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107. refers to the veracity of data, while _ refers to the degree of exactness used in the measurements.

accuracy; precision

reliability; validity

intentional; incidental

precision; accuracy

Answer

Correct Answer: accuracy; precision

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108. How does technical writing differ from expository writing?

A conclusion does not need to be reached

Technical writing does not involve proving arguments

Technical writing uses flowery language, whereas expository does not

Grammar and formatting are not important

Answer

Correct Answer: Technical writing does not involve proving arguments

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109. When documenting a piece of software and referring to a particular feature, you should follow the spelling…

...prescribed by your chosen dictionary.

...suggested by an applicable style guide.

...used in the software's user interface.

...most commonly used by the target audience.

Answer

Correct Answer: ...used in the software's user interface.

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110. In addition to spelling, grammar, and punctuation, what should a technical writer also check in the document?

Formatting

Consistency

Accuracy

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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111. Which of these are examples of technical writing?

All of these

White papers

Training manuals

Online help files

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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112. True or false? It is always best to use complex technical terms because it makes the document more credible.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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113. Why are quick-start guides popular?

Customers want them and read them

They reduce calls to tech support for initial setup

All of these

They're cost effective

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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114. Research is an important element of most technical writing projects?

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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115. Which of the following is the best wording to appear in end user documentation?

If the program abends…

If the program crashes…

If the program shuts down unexpectedly…

If the program dies...

Answer

Correct Answer: If the program shuts down unexpectedly…

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116. Which of the following is the most comprehensive definition of technical writing?

Presenting features and benefits in a difficult manner

Creating a document designed for engineers

Presenting complex information in an understandable manner

Documenting tasks, scenarios, and tools

Answer

Correct Answer: Presenting complex information in an understandable manner

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117. As a general rule of thumb technical writers should use _______.

Passive voice

Active voice

Answer

Correct Answer: Active voice

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118. Technical writing refers to:

All of these

Writing about technology

Providing instructions on how to do something

Explaining tech communication

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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119. What is the abstract?

A conclusive statement

A brief summary of the article

A theoretical framework

A dataset

Answer

Correct Answer: A brief summary of the article

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120. What is the purpose of a white paper?

To explain the product

To list the features of the product

All of these

To offer solutions to problems

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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121. If the document relies heavily on technical terms, which of the following should be included?

Footnotes

Glossary of Terms

An appendix

A link to an online technical dictionary

Answer

Correct Answer: Glossary of Terms

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122. What is cross-browser, cross platform compatibility?

Compatibility across multiple technologies, operating systems, and browsers

Compatibility across PCs and Macs

Compatibility across multiple browsers

Compatibility across multiple smart phones and computers

Answer

Correct Answer: Compatibility across multiple technologies, operating systems, and browsers

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123. In the context of technical writing, what does SME typically stand for?

Source Material Engagement

Subject Matter Expert

Subject Material Error

Subject Matter Error

Source Manager Evaluation

Answer

Correct Answer: Subject Matter Expert

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124. Which of the following traits embody the ideal technical writing style?

Parallel sentence structure

All of these

Concise

Authoritative tone

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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125. How many iterations of your original document will a technical writer generally be expected to write?

At least four interations

At least two iterations

It depends on how many times the product changes

At least three iterations

Answer

Correct Answer: It depends on how many times the product changes

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126. Which of the following is NOT used to markup and/or style technical writing?

XML

WWW

CSS

HTML

Answer

Correct Answer: WWW

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127. Which of the following is the equivalent of a hyperlink in written documentation?

An appendix

Endnotes

A glossary of terms

A cross reference

Answer

Correct Answer: A cross reference

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128. Which of the following uses INCORRECT capitalization?

The test concluded last winter.

The test concluded last Winter.

The tests were performed at Madison Square Garden.

The scientist used a Bunsen burner to heat the compound.

Answer

Correct Answer: The test concluded last Winter.

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129. What portion of a manual addresses issues that can occur with the product?

Troubleshooting section

Tech support section

Addendum section

Appendix section

Answer

Correct Answer: Troubleshooting section

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130. What is a functional description?

A description that provides typical uses, details, and the purpose of the subject.

A description that provides warranty information on the subject.

A description that provides step-by-step details on using the subject.

Answer

Correct Answer: A description that provides typical uses, details, and the purpose of the subject.

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131. Where can explanatory information appear?

All of these

Before the instructions

Below a step

After the instructions

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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132. True or false? In order to be a technical writer, you must have a technical background.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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133. What is the most common way to present task-oriented instructions in written documentation?

Step-by-step instructions in numbered lists

Video demos

Step-by-step instructions in bulleted lists

In context-sensitive help

Answer

Correct Answer: Step-by-step instructions in numbered lists

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134. When writing a technical manual for software, what preliminary meetings are best to attend, if possible?

Editorial review meetings

Management meetings

Software design meetings

Quality assurance meetings

Answer

Correct Answer: Software design meetings

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135. True or False: Verb tense alignment is not applicable in technical writing.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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136. Which of the following is the best way to summarize a list of software functions in written documentation?

Charts

In a table

Using Images

Endnotes

Answer

Correct Answer: In a table

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137. What does "SME" refer to?

Systematic math entry

Subject-matter expert

Scientific method exercise

Scientific metric effect

Answer

Correct Answer: Subject-matter expert

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138. What is the purpose of a FAQ?

To sell the product

To cover up mistakes in the product

To provide a place for users to congregate

To answer the most common questions

Answer

Correct Answer: To answer the most common questions

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Basic Technical Writing MCQ

1. A ________ is a specialized document used to share information with the news media.

2. A résumé that is converted from a graphic image into text and searched for keywords is a _______.

3. Business documents can include all of the following except ____.

4. The "sandbox" is a term that is associated with the use of _______________.

5. Word association is a tool for _____

6. Documentation that describes the steps to perform a task or a checklist of steps is ____.

7. State whether true or false: A Table of Contents is the same as an Index.

8. Choose the correct sentence

9. Which of the following statements best describes what "minimalism" is?

10. How would you describe a "process?"

11. What is a "white paper?"

12. Choose the correct sentence:

13. As a writer, what do you do when you create a macro?

14. Which of the following date formats is NOT available when entering a date into a cell in Microsoft Excel 2007?

15. State whether true or false: A copyright in the context of authorship immediately becomes the property of the person who wrote the work.

16. Which of the following characters must be added before a fraction value, e.g. 1/3, to avoid entering it as a date in Microsoft Excel 2007?

17. You have to prepare an essay in Microsoft Word consisting of only 250 words. What is the most convenient way for you to count the total number of words in your document?

18. The _______________ appears before (and, possibly, immediately after) the table of contents in a document.

19. What does the term "Glossary" mean?

20. What would you call a report that gives a background on a particular topic, say greenhouse gases?

21. Documents that help to get an organization hired or approved to undertake a project are known as:

22. The average number of words in a sentence should be:

23. The first thing you should do when you are starting out to write a technical report is to:

24. What is the quickest way to select all the columns of a worksheet in Microsoft Excel 2007?

25. What does a circle indicate in a flowchart?

26. To be a good technical writer, you have to:

27. A list of books, articles, or Web pages that a writer referenced in his document is known as:

28. Which of the following is a diagram drawing software application used to draw diagrams like flowcharts?

29. A Business Plan Report usually contains:

30. What do Functional Specifications in a technical document include?

31. What is a "procedure?"

32. A document written in the ________ tense sends the message immediately and is easier to comprehend.

33. What does a Primary Research Report describe?

34. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Technical Evaluation Reports?

35. A document that consists of instructions on how to use or troubleshoot a product is known as a _________.

36. How are spelling errors displayed in Microsoft Word?

37. Choose the correct sentence from the following:

38. A diamond shaped box in a flowchart signifies:

39. The details of design, make, installation, and usage of a particular product are known as:

40. PDF is an acronym for:

41. Choose the correct sentence.

42. What are "abstracts?"

43. Different states have different copyright laws in America.

44. Which of the following best defines RoboHELP?

45. Does a user guide usually contain warranties and disclaimers?

46. Which of the following examples of headings is most effective?

47. A feasibility and evaluation report is an example of:

48. In Microsoft Excel, you select the row headings 10, 11, and 12 and then choose the menu option Insert -> Rows. What will happen?

49. How can you select all the blank cells in your Excel worksheet?

50. STC stands for:

51. Can you insert a new table inside a cell of an existing table in a Microsoft Word document?

52. A PDF file can be viewed if ____________ is installed.

53. Choose the right option(s) to fill in the blank(s). I find it very hard to remember ______ letters entrusted to me. I remember ______ to do so scores of times.

54. If you would like to enter a part number for a product in Excel, e.g., 6776736, and would like Excel to treat it as text and not a number, what should you do?

55. A legal violation of a copyright could be a(n) ___________.

56. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. ______ and ______ have always understood each other although ______ have always been in different camps.

57. What nature of information does a specification document contain?

58. Using the thoughts and writings of other people and passing them as your own is known as_______.

59. How do you insert a sound file in a Microsoft Word 2007 document?

60. Which of the following statements is the most correct and most effective way of writing?

61. Abstracts can be of two types — ___________ and ___________.

62. What are sections used for in a Word document?

63. The name for a set of fonts is termed:

64. State whether true or false: A person's work is only recognized as original if it has a copyright notice attached.

65. What are screen shots?

66. Which is the standard language used to create Web pages?

67. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank. All the people injured in the accident have been admitted ______ a hospital.

68. Choose the correct prepositions to fill in the blanks. ______ lack of funds, the plan fell ______.

69. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let ______ all go for a walk except ______, because ______ is so tired.

70. The __________ abstract should include all the important sections of the report.

71. Choose the correct option among the following: You have opened a page through Internet Explorer and want to see that page on your desktop. You should click the __________ menu, click on _________ and then click _________.

72. Which of the following sentences/options describes an "index?"

73. Which of the following statements are true if the cell B1 contains the formula =$A$1?

74. Which of the following can you include in a Progress Report?

75. Which of the following works are not protected?

76. If you want to write a technical report on how type-1 diabetes is treated, you will probably include:

77. What should you do to avoid plagiarism?

78. Which of the following is true regarding the "Table of Contents?"

79. Which of the following are Help Authoring Software?

53. Choose the right option(s) to fill in the blank(s). I find it very hard to remember letters entrusted to me. I remember to do so scores of times.

56. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. and have always understood each other although __ have always been in different camps.

61. Abstracts can be of two types — _ and _.

68. Choose the correct prepositions to fill in the blanks. lack of funds, the plan fell .

69. Choose the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let all go for a walk except , because __ is so tired.

71. Choose the correct option among the following: You have opened a page through Internet Explorer and want to see that page on your desktop. You should click the ______ menu, click on _ and then click _____.

107. refers to the veracity of data, while _ refers to the degree of exactness used in the measurements.