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Q.1)
Find the subject in this sentence: (As in subject-predicate) Ronaldo hit the ball hard and scored the
winning goal.
A.
Ronaldo
B.
goal
C.
ball
Q.2)
State if the sentence is complete or incomplete: The very small animal running along the wall.
A.
Is complete
B.
Is not complete
Q.3)
State if the sentence is complete or incomplete: The old woman who lost all her hair.
A.
Is complete
B.
Is not complete
Q.4)
Write the correct forms from the words in parentheses: (Please write the entire sentence.) (It's, Its)
wheel is broken because (it's, its) driven too far. Its wheel is broken because it’s driven too far.
( 9 words )
Q.5)
Sentence structure (Select the right word and the right form of the word. Please rewrite the entire
sentence): The material is (composed, comprised) of plastic and additives.
( 8 words )
Q.6) Sentence revision: Improve the English of the following setence. Watch out for grammar and
typing mistakes, wordiness, confused sentence structure. Try to reduce the word count wherever
possible, without changing the meaning of the text: The encyclopedia is an ideal place to research a
topic that you are not familiar with, and it is really handy to use a subject-specific encyclopedia with lost
of articles written by experts in a field.
Q.7)
Sentence revision: Improve the English of the following setence.Watch out for grammar and typing
mistakes, wordiness, confused sentence structure. Try to reduce the word count wherever possible,
without changing the meaning of the text: Solicited proposals are those that have been requested in
some way or the other by a potential customer, for example, when the request an RFP from us.
Unsolicited proposals have not been requested as they just come in by standard mail or through the
front door completely, totally unexpected, and completely out of the blue.
Q.8) Sentence revision: Improve the English of the following setence.Watch out for grammar and
typing mistakes, wordiness, confused sentence structure. Try to reduce the word count wherever
possible, without changing the meaning of the text: However, if your way of managing the project will
produce better results, then a discussion of opportunities, benefits and feasibility may indeed be in
order even in a solicited proposal.
Q.9)
Enter a simpler term instead of the more complex or multi- syllable word: Note- Copy each word in the
answer space, type '-' and then write your answer.
Due to the fact that,
Fabricate,
In close proximity to, In view of the fact that,
With reference to the fact that, Within the realm of possibility,
Q.10) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: The boss was good enough to ....... my mistake.
A.
oversee
B.
overdo
C.
overtake
Q.11) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: Request someone _________ the data by fax
immediately.
A.
sent
B.
sends
C.
send
Q.12) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: The company will upgrade _________ computer
information systems next month.
A.
there
B.
their
C.
it's
Q.13) Is the following construction active or passive? The Team Leader is assigned by the Manager.
A.
Active
B.
Passive
Q.14) Is the following construction active or passive? The top floor was destroyed by Jack.
A.
Active
B.
Passive
Q.15) How long ....... married?
A.
have you been
B.
are you
C.
have you
D.
been
Q.16) Is the following construction active or passive? Search for an order.
A.
Active
B.
Passive

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Q.1)
Which is not a characteristic of technical writing?
A.
purpose
B.
audience
C.
graphic support
D.
scholarly prose
Q.2)
The term technical communication does not include:
A.
speaking
B.
interpersonal skills
C.
writing
D.
development of graphics
Q.3) The written purpose of a document should explain:
A.
why the document is being written
B.
the audience's reading level
C.
subjective knowledge of the subject
D.
the ultimate outcome
Q.4) One cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing:
A.
write subjectively
B.
write objectively
C.
write for the reader
D.
write for yourself
Q.5) The ABC structure stands for:
A.
abstract, body, conclusion
B.
appendix, body, conclusion
C.
abstract, blcok, conclusion
D.
adjust, brainstorm, content
Q.6) “Expert readers" do not need:
A.
thorough explanations of technical details
B.
data placed in tables and figures
C.
an abstract
D.
references to outsides sources used in writing the document
Q.7) All readers prefer:
A.
simplicity
B.
pictures
C.
thorough technical explanations
D.
multisyllabic words
Q.8) When writing for a mixed audience, the best organizational format is
A.
organize information for technical readers
B.
organize information for less technical readers
C.
organize information for all readers
D.
none of the above
Q.9)
Readers are more likely to remember
A.
introductions and conclusions
B.
the middle
C.
information with a picture
D.
your recommendations
Q.10) In writing the body of the report, which of the following is not important?
A.
separate fact from opinion
B.
repeat the overall purpose in each section
C.
adapt a format that reveals much structure
D.
use graphics whenever possible
Q.11) The conclusion
A.
provides closure to the document
B.
may include one or more points not previously mentioned
C.
leads to the next step in the writer's relationship with the reader
D.
all of the above
Q.12) Paragraphs are the worst format for
A.
presenting technical data
B.
presenting ideas to a hostile audience
C.
hiding important information
D.
asking for money or services
Q.13) One item that should be a part of every abstract is
A.
lead-in
B.
transitional element
C.
persuasive statement
D.
rhetorical question
Q.14)
Effective page design options do not include:
A.
wise use of white space
B.
headings and lists
C.
in-text emhasis such as boldface and italics
D.
using paper with a watermark
Q.15) In revising a document, if you encounter one long page of text, you may choose to
A.
use a bulleted list
B.
use headings and font changes
C.
insert a graphic to break up the text
D.
all of the above
Q.16)
Most technical writers use
A.
10 or 12 point font
B.
10 or 14 point font
C.
12 or 14 point font
D.
14 or 16 point font
Q.17)
Headings of equal value and degree should have the same grammatical form, which means they should
be
A.
ranked
B.
parallel
C.
in 14 point font
D.
free of adverbs
Q.18)
The best lists are those that
A.
contain no more than ten items
B.
contain no more than five items
C.
subscribe to the rule of short-term memory
D.
do not restrict groupings
Q.19) The least effective typographical technique for text is
A.
full caps and italics combined
B.
a combination of upper and lower case letters
C.
underlining
D.
bodface
Q.20) Color should be used in documents to
A.
focus attention on important details
B.
distract the reader from derogatory information
C.
save on printing costs
D.
save time
Q.21)
Serif fonts:
A.
do not have tails at the end of letter lines
B.
do have tails at the end of letter lines
C.
create an impression of importance
D.
can confuse the reader
Q.22)
If you have no reader-specific guidelines, you should
A.
use serif fonts for regular text in documents
B.
consider using a different typeface for headings
C.
avoid too many font variations in the same document
D.
all of the above
Q.23)
Process descriptions are different from instructions because
A.
process describes a sequence of tasks; instructions show how to perform a task
B.
process seeks to clarify steps; instructions are written to be performed
C.
process descriptions are the same as instructions
Q.24)
The following is an example of a process description:
A.
how to open a valve
B.
how to write a resume
C.
how to take a digital picture
D.
how a piston works
Q.25)
Which item is not a part of the abstract component of process descriptions?
A.
purpose statement
B.
overview or list of the main steps that follow
C.
statement of the benefit of the instructions
D.
list of equipment or materials needed
Q.26)
When writing instructions you should
A.
place only one action in each step
B.
lead off each step with a noun
C.
use objective third person point of view
D.
all of the above
Q.27)
Using color in instructions can be troublesome if
A.
the reader is color blind
B.
they distract the operator
C.
the colors clash
D.
the colors subdue the text
Q.28)
When writing a process description you should
A.
use lists without paragraphs
B.
use "commands"
C.
lead off each step with a noun
D.
none of the above
Q.29)
Which of the following is not one of the three main letter formats?
A.
block
B.
modified block
C.
formal block
D.
simplified block
Q.30)
Which of the following strategies best describes the "YOU" attitude?
A.
anticipating the reader's questions
B.
replacing pronouns "I", "me", and "we" with "you" and "your"
C.
seeing things from the reader's perspective
D.
all of the above
Q.31) Negative or bad news messages almost always use
A.
clear statements and a buffer
B.
passive voice and a buffer
C.
combination of passive and active voice and a buffer
D.
none of the above
Q.32)
Printed memos can contain
A.
positive, negative, neutral, and sales messages
B.
positive, negative, neutral, and informative messages
C.
positive, negative, sales, and informative messages
D.
positive, negative, briefs, and informative messages
Q.33)
If you want to retain the formatting features of a document, you should email it as
A.
an attachment
B.
a text file within the email
C.
a word processing program
D.
a PDF file
Q.34)
Email communication in a business setting should not contain
A.
emoticons
B.
abbreviations
C.
informal language
D.
none of the above
Q.35)
The best opening for a bad news message would be
A.
an apology plus a buffer
B.
establishing a common point of interest
C.
the bad news plus a buffer
D.
recognizing your responsibilty as a company
Q.36)
Which of the following is not a function of a graphic?
A.
simplifies ideas
B.
reinforces ideas
C.
fills in space
D.
creates interest
Q.37)
The beginning of any oral presentation is key. Which of the following is not pertinent to the
introduction?
A.
get listener's attention using an introductory technique
B.
list the main points you will cover
C.
thank the audience for the opportunity to speak to them
D.
state the exact purpose of the speech
Q.38)
Which of the following would not be useful in the conclusion of a speech?
A.
specify the actions you want to occur
B.
review the main ideas covered in the body
C.
bring in a related topic that you just want to mention
D.
ask for questions
Q.39)
Information is best remembered when grouped in
A.
threes
B.
pairs
C.
fives
D.
none of the above
Q.40)
The most impressive graphics to use in an oral presentation
A.
are sophisticated with lots of special effects
B.
emphasize points about every three minutes
C.
are innovative and simple
D.
are created on Powerpoint
Q.41)
Handouts can be a distraction because
A.
the audience will read them instead of focusing on your presentation
B.
the audience won't bother to listen because they can simply read the handout
C.
the audience will be tempted to write notes on them and divide their attention
D.
they are more interesting than you
Q.42)
A chronological resume
A.
emphasizes your skills
Incorrect

Q.1)
Which item is not a part of the abstract component of process descriptions?

A. purpose statement (Your Answer)

B. overview or list of the main steps that follow
C. statement of the benefit of the instructions (Correct Answer)
D. list of equipment or materials needed
Correct

Q.2) All readers prefer:

A. simplicity (Your Answer)

B. pictures
C. thorough technical explanations
D. multisyllabic words
Incorrect

Q.3)
Serif fonts:

A. do not have tails at the end of letter lines

B. do have tails at the end of letter lines (Correct Answer)
C. create an impression of importance
D. can confuse the reader (Your Answer)
Incorrect

Q.4)
In general the "voice" readers prefer is

A. active voice (Correct Answer)

B. passive voice
C. equal combination of active an passive (Your Answer)
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.5)
A professional cover letter should
 A. introduce your resume and expand on the material presented in it (Correct
Answer)
B. introduce you and your desires in a career (Your Answer)
C. introduce you and focus on your education
D. emphasize that your references will help to complete the interviewer's knowledge of
you
Incorrect

Q.6) The written purpose of a document should explain:

A. why the document is being written (Correct Answer)

B. the audience's reading level
C. subjective knowledge of the subject (Your Answer)
D. the ultimate outcome
Incorrect

Q.7)
If you want to retain the formatting features of a document, you should email it as

A. an attachment (Correct Answer)

B. a text file within the email
C. a word processing program
D. a PDF file (Your Answer)
Correct

Q.8) The ABC structure stands for:

A. abstract, body, conclusion (Your Answer)

B. appendix, body, conclusion
C. abstract, blcok, conclusion
D. adjust, brainstorm, content
Incorrect

Q.9)
Email communication in a business setting should not contain

A. emoticons (Correct Answer)

B. abbreviations
C. informal language (Your Answer)
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.10)
The most impressive graphics to use in an oral presentation

A. are sophisticated with lots of special effects

B. emphasize points about every three minutes
C. are innovative and simple (Correct Answer)
 D. are created on Powerpoint (Your Answer)
Incorrect

Q.11)
The term technical communication does not include:

A. speaking
B. interpersonal skills (Correct Answer)
C. writing
D. development of graphics (Your Answer)
Correct

Q.12)
A chronological resume

A. emphasizes your skills

B. emphasizes your age
C. emphasizes your work history and education (Your Answer)
D. emphasizes all of your life events
Incorrect

Q.13)
Which is not a characteristic of technical writing?

A. purpose
B. audience
C. graphic support (Your Answer)
D. scholarly prose (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.14) The least effective typographical technique for text is

A. full caps and italics combined (Correct Answer)

B. a combination of upper and lower case letters (Your Answer)
C. underlining
D. bodface
Correct

Q.15) Paragraphs are the worst format for

A. presenting technical data (Your Answer)

B. presenting ideas to a hostile audience
C. hiding important information
D. asking for money or services
Correct

Q.16) Color should be used in documents to

 A. focus attention on important details (Your Answer)
B. distract the reader from derogatory information
C. save on printing costs
D. save time
Correct

Q.17)
If you have no reader-specific guidelines, you should

A. use serif fonts for regular text in documents

B. consider using a different typeface for headings
C. avoid too many font variations in the same document
D. all of the above (Your Answer)
Correct

Q.18)
Effective page design options do not include:

A. wise use of white space

B. headings and lists
C. in-text emhasis such as boldface and italics
D. using paper with a watermark (Your Answer)
Correct

Q.19)
Readers are more likely to remember

A. introductions and conclusions (Your Answer)

B. the middle
C. information with a picture
D. your recommendations
Incorrect

Q.20) Negative or bad news messages almost always use

A. clear statements and a buffer (Your Answer)

B. passive voice and a buffer (Correct Answer)
C. combination of passive and active voice and a buffer
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.21)
The best opening for a bad news message would be

A. an apology plus a buffer (Your Answer)

B. establishing a common point of interest (Correct Answer)
C. the bad news plus a buffer
D. recognizing your responsibilty as a company
Correct

Q.22)
Stylistically, technical writing is most effective when it

A. communicates clearly to the audience (Your Answer)

B. teaches the audience to observe something
C. refelcts the author's knowledge
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.23)
Which of the following strategies best describes the "YOU" attitude?

A. anticipating the reader's questions

B. replacing pronouns "I", "me", and "we" with "you" and "your"
C. seeing things from the reader's perspective (Your Answer)
D. all of the above (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.24) The conclusion

A. provides closure to the document (Your Answer)

B. may include one or more points not previously mentioned
C. leads to the next step in the writer's relationship with the reader
D. all of the above (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.25)
Information is best remembered when grouped in

A. threes (Correct Answer)

B. pairs
C. fives
D. none of the above (Your Answer)
Incorrect

Q.26)
The following item would not be a part of your Education section in a resume:

A. honors
B. minor fields
C. GPA (Your Answer)
D. list of all completed courses (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.27) In revising a document, if you encounter one long page of text, you may choose to
 A. use a bulleted list (Your Answer)
B. use headings and font changes
C. insert a graphic to break up the text
D. all of the above (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.28)
The best lists are those that

A. contain no more than ten items (Your Answer)

B. contain no more than five items (Correct Answer)
C. subscribe to the rule of short-term memory
D. do not restrict groupings
Incorrect

Q.29)
The following is an example of a process description:

A. how to open a valve

B. how to write a resume (Your Answer)
C. how to take a digital picture
D. how a piston works (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.30)
Handouts can be a distraction because

A. the audience will read them instead of focusing on your presentation (Correct
Answer)
B. the audience won't bother to listen because they can simply read the handout (Your
Answer)
C. the audience will be tempted to write notes on them and divide their attention
D. they are more interesting than you
Incorrect

Q.31)
Headings of equal value and degree should have the same grammatical form, which means they should
be

A. ranked (Your Answer)

B. parallel (Correct Answer)
C. in 14 point font
D. free of adverbs
Incorrect

Q.32)
When writing a process description you should
 A. use lists without paragraphs (Your Answer)
B. use "commands"
C. lead off each step with a noun
D. none of the above (Correct Answer)
Correct

Q.33)
A functional resume

A. emphasizes your skills (Your Answer)

B. emphasizes your work history
C. emphasizes the format over the content
D. emphasizes your work history and education
Incorrect

Q.34)
An average sentence length in a technical document should range between

A. 20-25 words per sentence

B. 15-20 words per sentence (Correct Answer)
C. 10-15 words per sentence (Your Answer)
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.35)
Which of the following is not one of the three main letter formats?

A. block
B. modified block
C. formal block (Your Answer)
D. simplified block (Correct Answer)
Incorrect

Q.36) “Expert readers" do not need:

A. thorough explanations of technical details (Your Answer)

B. data placed in tables and figures
C. an abstract (Correct Answer)
D. references to outsides sources used in writing the document
Incorrect

Q.37)
Process descriptions are different from instructions because

A. process describes a sequence of tasks; instructions show how to perform a task (Correct
Answer)
B. process seeks to clarify steps; instructions are written to be performed (Your Answer)
C. process descriptions are the same as instructions
Incorrect

Q.38) One cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing:

A. write subjectively
B. write objectively (Your Answer)
C. write for the reader (Correct Answer)
D. write for yourself
Incorrect

Q.39) In writing the body of the report, which of the following is not important?

A. separate fact from opinion (Your Answer)

B. repeat the overall purpose in each section (Correct Answer)
C. adapt a format that reveals much structure
D. use graphics whenever possible
Incorrect

Q.40)
Use passive voice when you want to

A. emphasize who is responsible for an action (Your Answer)

B. eliminate too many words in the document
C. emphasize the receiver of the action (Correct Answer)
D. write a clearer sentence
Correct

Q.41)
Which of the following would not be useful in the conclusion of a speech?

A. specify the actions you want to occur

B. review the main ideas covered in the body
C. bring in a related topic that you just want to mention (Your Answer)
D. ask for questions
Incorrect

Q.42) One item that should be a part of every abstract is

A. lead-in (Correct Answer)

B. transitional element
C. persuasive statement (Your Answer)
D. rhetorical question
Correct

Q.43)
Which of the following is not a function of a graphic?

A. simplifies ideas
 B. reinforces ideas
C. fills in space (Your Answer)
D. creates interest
Incorrect

Q.44)
The beginning of any oral presentation is key. Which of the following is not pertinent to the
introduction?

A. get listener's attention using an introductory technique (Your Answer)

B. list the main points you will cover
C. thank the audience for the opportunity to speak to them (Correct Answer)
D. state the exact purpose of the speech
Correct

Q.45) When writing for a mixed audience, the best organizational format is

A. organize information for technical readers

B. organize information for less technical readers
C. organize information for all readers (Your Answer)
D. none of the above
Incorrect

Q.46)
Using color in instructions can be troublesome if

A. the reader is color blind (Correct Answer)

B. they distract the operator
C. the colors clash
D. the colors subdue the text (Your Answer)
Unanswered

Q.47)
Most technical writers use

A. 10 or 12 point font (Correct Answer)

B. 10 or 14 point font
C. 12 or 14 point font
D. 14 or 16 point font
Incorrect

Q.48)
Which of the following expressions is clearly sexist?

A. Dear Gentlemen (Correct Answer)

B. Dear Ladies and Gentlemen (Your Answer)
C. Dear Ms. Finnegan
D. Dear Mr. Briggle
Correct

Q.49)
Printed memos can contain

A. positive, negative, neutral, and sales messages

B. positive, negative, neutral, and informative messages (Your Answer)
C. positive, negative, sales, and informative messages
D. positive, negative, briefs, and informative messages
Incorrect

Q.50)
When writing instructions you should

A. place only one action in each step (Correct Answer)

B. lead off each step with a noun
C. use objective third person point of view
D. all of the above (Your Answer)

Dear Ms. Finnegan

D.
Dear Mr. Briggle
Q.50)
Stylistically, technical writing is most effective when it
A.
communicates clearly to the audience
B.
teaches the audience to observe something
C.
refelcts the author's knowledge
D.
none of the above
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