Technical writing revision

by Medo

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Multiple Choice Questions:

1)What is the primary focus of technical writing?
A) Creativity and imagination
B) Clear and factual communication
C) Emotional storytelling
D) Abstract concepts and ideas
2)Who are technical readers?
A) Readers with limited technical understanding
B) Readers with deep knowledge of the subject
C) Readers who prefer creative writing
D) Readers who demand entertaining content
3)What is the difference between technical
readers and general readers?
A) Technical readers have limited knowledge of
the subject
B) General readers have deep knowledge of the
subject
C) Technical readers do not require clear
communication
D) General readers have the least technical
knowledge and understanding
4)When did the discipline of modern technical
writing come of age?
A) During the Renaissance period
B) During the Industrial Revolution
C) World War II
D) The computer revolution
5)What is technical communication also known
as?
A) Academic writing
B) Creative writing
C) Technical writing
D) Fictional writing
True/False Questions:
6. Technical writing is characterized by clear,
factual, and specific information aimed at a
defined audience for a specific purpose.
(True/False) [4a]
7)Technical readers have deep knowledge
about the content of written communication.
(True/False) [4b]
8)General readers usually have the most
technical knowledge and understanding of a
particular subject. (True/False) [4c]
9)The discipline of modern technical writing
came of age during the Industrial Revolution.
(True/False) [1]
10)Technical writing encompasses
communication written for and about business
and industry. (True/False) [3]
The answers
Multiple Choice Questions:
1)B) Clear and factual communication
2)B) Readers with deep knowledge of the
subject
3)D) General readers have the least technical
knowledge and understanding
4)c) world war2
5)C) Technical writing
True/False Questions:
6) True
7) True
8) False
9) False
10) True
Note:
Eventually, as literacy and the use of more complex
tools and machinery spread during the Industrial
Revolution, the need for explanations of mechanical
processes grew rapidly.
The discipline of modern technical writing came of
age during World War II.
The next great surge came with the computer
revolution
1. Multiple Choice Question: What is the main
characteristic of technical writing?
A) Flowery language
B) Vague information
C) Clear, factual, and specific information
D) Biased viewpoints
Correct Answer: C) Clear, factual, and specific
information [4a]

2. True or False: Technical readers have a deep

knowledge about the content of written
communication, while general readers have
limited technical understanding.
Correct Answer: True [4b], [4c]

3. Multiple Choice Question: When did the

discipline of modern technical writing come of
age?
A) During the Renaissance
B) World War II
C) Industrial Revolution
D) Computer revolution
Correct Answer: B) World War II [2a]

4. True or False: Technical writing is primarily

focused on communication within the field of
computers only.
Correct Answer: False [3a]

5. Multiple Choice Question: In which fields does

technical writing focus on products and
services?
A) Science and technology
B) Medicine and healthcare
C) Business and industry
D) Arts and entertainment
Correct Answer: C) Business and industry [3b]
6. True or False: Technical writing may include
instructional manuals, memos, letters, reports,
and PowerPoint presentations.
Correct Answer: True [3c], [3d], [3e], [3f]

7. Multiple Choice Question: What is the main

purpose of technical writing?
A) To entertain
B) To persuade
C) To inform, instruct, describe, or document
scientific or industrial processes
D) To confuse the audience
Correct Answer: C) To inform, instruct,
describe, or document scientific or industrial
processes [1]

8. True or False: Technical writing is not a

necessary component of every employee's
professional skills.
Correct Answer: False [4d]
9. Multiple Choice Question: What does
technical communication provide a reader with?
A) Confusing information
B) Easy access to information
C) Emotional stories
D) Biased opinions
Correct Answer: B) Easy access to information
[2b]
10. True or False: Technical communication is
essential in a wide range of fields and
occupations.
Correct Answer: True [2c]
The employee spends (20,50,80,100) of his time
writing.
The mangers spend (20,50,80,100) of his time
writing.
The CEO spends (20,50,80,100) of his time
writing
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1. Multiple Choice Question: What is an

essential step to consider before starting
technical writing?
a) Outlining ideas
b) Drafting the final document
c) Identifying readers
d) Conducting research
Correct Answer: c) Identifying readers [2a]

2. True or False: Jargon should always be

utilized in technical writing to demonstrate
expertise.
Correct Answer: False [2a]
‫) عشان في الكتابه الفنيه انت ممكن ساعات‬false( ‫سؤال جامد االجابه‬
‫بتخاطب فئات مختلفه مش شرط يكونوا من نفس تخصصك‬
3. Multiple Choice Question: What is one method
of developing technical writing?
a) Abstract to specific development
b) Random listing
c) Academic outlining
d) Vague storytelling
Correct Answer: c) Academic outlining [5]
Note:
The three basic types of outline are as
follows: 1. Simple list 2. Academic outline 3.
Engineering outline
4. True or False: The rough draft is the final
version of the technical document that should
be sent out to readers.
Correct Answer: False [7a]
Note: The Rough Draft: The first draft you write
is the rough draft. This is the only draft that you
write without the help of revision. This draft
comes out of your head with only the help of
your outline
5. Multiple Choice Question: What is the
purpose of using illustrations(‫ )الرسوم التوضيحية‬in
technical writing?
a) To confuse readers
b) To add complexity
c) To provide clarity and visual information
d) To eliminate the need for explanations
Correct Answer: c) To provide clarity and visual
information [11]

6. True or False: Including generous white

space in the final draft of technical writing is
discouraged.
Correct Answer: False [9]
‫ال بالعكس يفضل تسيب مساحه بيضا‬
Note: the attractiveness and sense of professionalism
your technical writing deserves:
1. Allow for generous use of white space.
2. Use topic heads often. 3. Use listing.
4. Use illustrations effectively. 5. Include adequate
appendixes (‫قم بتضمين المالحق المناسبة‬.)
7. Multiple Choice Question: Which step in the
revision process focuses on adjusting language
to be more direct and engaging?
a) Activate the language
b) Clarify the writing
c) Simplify the writing
d) None of the above
Correct Answer: a) Activate the language [8a]

8. True or False: Legal contracts(‫ )العقود القانونيه‬are

typically written with small print and dense text
)‫(نص كثيف‬to encourage thorough reading.
Correct Answer: False [10a]

9. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

purpose of a topic head in technical writing?
a) To confuse readers
b) To provide visual distractions
c) To highlight important sections and aid
readability
d) To hide critical information
Correct Answer: c) To highlight important
sections and aid readability [10b]

10. True or False: General to specific

development is a common method of developing
technical writing.
Correct Answer: True [3]

11. Multiple Choice Question: Which element is

crucial in determining the readability and
professionalism of technical writing?
a) Redundancy(‫)وفرة‬
b) Complex language
c)use of white space
d) Overuse of jargon(‫)اإلفراط في استخدام المصطلحات‬
Correct Answer: c) use of white space [9]
12. True or False: The rough draft of a technical
document should be meticulously(‫ )بدقه‬edited
before moving on to the final version.
Correct Answer: False [7b]
13. Multiple Choice Question: What is the main
benefit of using a simple list outline in technical
writing?
a) Allows for complex ideas
b) Requires minimal effort
c) Enhances speed and simplicity
d) Is suitable for lengthy reports
Correct Answer: c) Enhances speed and
simplicity [5]

14. True or False: Including appendixes in

technical writing is unnecessary and adds
clutter to the document.
Correct Answer: False [10c]

15. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

purpose of research in technical writing?
a) To plagiarize content
b) To gather factual information
c) To add unnecessary details
d) To rely on personal opinions
Correct Answer: b) To gather factual
information [2b]

16. True or False: Revision in technical writing

only involves correcting spelling errors and
punctuation.
Correct Answer: False [8a]
Note: why Revision is not simply a matter of
correcting spelling errors and placing commas.
Revision is a matter of converting your raw
creative prose into flowing and readable writing

17. Multiple Choice Question: What is an

essential aspect to consider when deciding the
scope of technical writing?
a) Color schemes
b) Use of emoticons
c) Depth of detail
d) Number of pages
Correct Answer: c) Depth of detail [2c]

18. True or False: Active language and dynamic

verbs are key components of engaging
technical writing.
Correct Answer: True [8b]

19. Multiple Choice Question: Which element is

crucial in the final draft of technical writing to
engage readers effectively?
a) Solid blocks of text
b) Lack of illustrations
c) Minimal white space
d) Effective use of topic heads
Correct Answer: d) Effective use of topic heads
[10b]

20. True or False: Technical writing should

always aim to confuse readers with complex
language and convoluted structures.
Correct Answer: False
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1. What does the Cause and Effect method of

development emphasize?
a. Explaining unfamiliar concepts through
comparison
b. Showing the position and space of physical
elements
c. Highlighting the importance of outlining ideas
d. Emphasizing a process where one element
causes the next

2. Which method of development shows how

things are alike and different from each other?
a. Cause and Effect
b. Spatial Development
c. Comparison
d. Outline Formats
3. What does Spatial Development method
relate to?
a. Parallel structure of ideas
b. Physical elements' positions and space
c. Easy evaluation of organization
d. Time-saving techniques

4. According to the provided text, what is one

advantage of a Simple List outline?
a. Ease of writing down complex ideas quickly
b. Allowing for intricate and lengthy written
communications
c. Speed and simplicity in outlining for routine
messages
d. Guaranteeing completeness of ideas
5. How many ways of outlining formats are
mentioned in the text?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

6. In academic writing, why is an outline

considered crucial(‫?)مهم‬
a. To save time
b. To force parallel structure of ideas
c. To evaluate organization easily
d. To have a guide while writing

7. What does an outline provide to the writer,

according to the text?
a. Completeness of ideas
b. Parallel development of ideas
c. Description of mechanisms
d. Physical appearance of elements
8. What kind of writing does a Simple List outline
best suffice for?
a. Complex written communications
b. Memos and brief letters
c. Academic papers
d. Engineering reports

9. Which type of outline suffices for all brief and

simple written communications?
a. Simple List
b. Academic Outline
c. Engineering Outline
d. Comparative Outline
10. What is one main disadvantage mentioned
for the Simple List outline?
a. Speed and simplicity
b. Complexity in outlining
c. Allowing for complex ideas
d. Not permitting complex ideas

Answer Key

1) d
2) c
3) b
4) c
5) c
6) b
7) a
8) b
9) a
10)d
1. What is the main disadvantage of a simple
memo?

a. Lack of clarity in content

b. Inability to announce meetings
c. Restriction to conveying complex ideas
d. Difficulty in sending urgent messages

2. What is the advantage of using an

academic outline format?
a. Allows for unlimited levels of
subordination
b. Easily separates parallel structures in the
outline
c. Contains only Roman numerals for clarity
d. Avoids the use of English letters

3. In an engineering outline, why is it

referred to as an "engineering" outline?
a. Due to its use of Roman numerals
b. Because it focuses on creative writing
projects
c. Reflects its common use in scientific and
engineering fields
d. Signified by the absence of decimal points
4. What is a disadvantage of the academic
outline format?
a. Inability to reach the fourth level of
parallel subordination
b. Requires the repetition of symbols for
clarity
c. Uses only uppercase English letters
d. Restricts outlining to two main headings

5. What aspect of the engineering outline

allows for detailed reports?

a. Use of Arabic numbers

b. Restriction to a maximum of two
subtopics
c. Ability to repeat symbols for clarity
d. Capacity to include complexity without
repeating symbols
Answer Key

1) c - Restriction to conveying complex

ideas
2) b - Easily separates parallel
structures in the outline
3) c - Reflects its common use in
scientific and engineering fields
4) a - Inability to reach the fourth level
of parallel subordination
5) d - Capacity to include complexity
without repeating symbols
1. What is the central element to active
written language?

a. Nouns
b. Adjectives
c. Verbs
d. Pronouns

2. According to the given text, in technical

writing, verbs must:
a. Be avoided
b. Show action and life
c. Be lengthy and elaborate
d. Be passive

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the

revision elements that lead to clarity in
writing as mentioned in the text?
a. Decide on personal versus impersonal
reference
b. Use connotation and denotation
c. Include excessive jargon
d. Change abstract words to concrete
words
4. What is an essential step to ensure the
attractiveness and professionalism of
technical writing, as per the text?

a. Use a small font size

b. Include ambiguous figures
c. Eliminate white space
d. Use topic heads often

5. What is emphasized as important to

ensure readability for the reader in
technical writing?
a. Overloading with text
b. Using complex language
c. Generous use of white space
d. Avoiding illustrations
Answer Key

1) c - Verbs
2) b - Show action and life [8b]
3) c - Include excessive jargon
4) d - Use topic heads often
5) c - Generous use of white space
1. What is the purpose of topic heads in
writing?
a. To confuse the reader
b. To provide breaks in the text and alert
readers to major changes
c. To hide information from the reader
d. To make the text more difficult to follow

2. How does using listing benefit the reader?

a. It makes the text longer and more
complex
b. It provides a cumbersome block of
information
c. It saves time and makes it easier to
understand the elements of a list
d. It confuses the reader

3. What is the key consideration when using

illustrations in writing?
a. The more illustrations, the better
b. Illustrations should not convey any
specific message
c. Making sure illustrations effectively
communicate the intended message
d. Avoiding illustrations entirely

4. When should an appendix be used in

writing?
a. To hide important information from the
reader
b. To clutter the main body of text with
additional details
c. To present supplementary or clarifying
information
d. To confuse the reader
5. Why is it important to have a professional
presentation for your writing?
a. It doesn't matter how the final writing
looks
b. To reflect a professional image and
respect for the work
c. Tossing writing onto the reader's front
door is acceptable
d. Dirty and tattered writing shows
character

Answer Key

1) b
2) c
3) c
4) c
5) b
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MCQ Questions:
1. What is one key trait(‫ )سمة‬of effective
technical writing that emphasizes using
shorter sentences and active language?
A) Clarity
B) Conciseness
C) Accessibility
D) Audience Recognition
Answer: A) Clarity [9a]

2. Which trait of technical writing focuses on

the visual presentation of text to enhance
readability?
A) Conciseness
B) Ethics
C) Accessibility
D) Accuracy
Answer: C) Accessibility [13a]
3. According to the document, which
audience level wants to avoid confusion by
having all abbreviations and acronyms
defined?
A) High Tech Peers
B) Low Tech Peers
C) Lay Readers
D) Technical Writers
Answer: C) Lay Readers [[1036'][16a]]

True False Questions:

4. True or False: Technical writers have a
responsibility to use accurate numbers and
valid references to support their ideas.
Answer: True [9b]

5. True or False: Shorter sentences and

active language are two major elements that
ensure clear and understandable technical
writing.
Answer: True [10]

6. True or False: Lay Readers are defined as

individuals who have the same level of
expertise and knowledge as the writer.
Answer: False [16a]

7. True or False: Using highlighting

techniques such as white space and
graphics can make content more accessible
to readers.
Answer: True [14]

8. True or False: Concise writing involves

providing exactly what the reader needs
without any extra information.
Answer: True [12]

9. True or False: Ethics in technical writing

include using emotional words and fallacies
to appeal to readers.
Answer: False [9b]
10. True or False: Errors in technical writing
can lead to damages, injuries, lawsuits, or
misunderstandings.
Answer: True [16b]

11. True or False: Avoiding redundancy in

writing involves replacing unnecessary
phrases with concise revisions.
Answer: True [13b]

12. True or False: Accessibility in technical

writing focuses on the clarity and
conciseness of the text.
Answer: False [13a]

13. True or False: High Tech Peers in

technical writing are individuals who are
completely out of the loop and require
detailed explanations.
Answer: False [16a]
14. True or False: Proofreading is an
important aspect of technical writing to
ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
Answer: True [16c]

15. True or False: Using varied font sizes

and styles is a recommended technique for
improving accessibility in technical writing.
Answer: True [15a]

16. True or False: Lay Readers prefer to

have all abbreviations and acronyms
explained in detail to avoid confusion.
Answer: True [16a]

17. True or False: Clarity in technical writing

is important because unclear
communication can lead to
misunderstandings and potential
consequences.
Answer: True [9a]
18. True or False: Using highlighting
techniques such as boldface text and
headings can help improve the readability of
technical documents.
Answer: True [15b]

19. True or False: Accuracy in technical

writing is crucial because errors can
damage the reputation of the company and
lead to negative outcomes.
Answer: True [16b]

20. True or False: Writing to different

audience levels, such as High Tech Peers,
Low Tech Peers, and Lay Readers, is
important to ensure clarity and
understanding in technical documents.
Answer: True [15c]
1. Multiple Choice Question: What is the first
trait of effective technical writing discussed
in the document?
A. Clarity
B. Ethics
C. Conciseness
D. Accessibility
Correct Answer: B. Ethics [13a]

2. True or False: Using shorter sentences

and active language can enhance
understanding in technical writing.
Correct Answer: True [10a]

3. Multiple Choice Question: What is

emphasized to achieve conciseness in
technical writing?
A. Using redundancy
B. Employing complex language
C. Avoiding unnecessary complexity
D. Using lengthy sentences
Correct Answer: C. Avoiding unnecessary
complexity [13b]

4. True or False: High Tech Peers are

individuals who are completely out of the
loop and require definitions for technical
terms.
Correct Answer: False [16a]

5. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

purpose of using highlighting techniques in
document design?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To enhance readability
C. To omit important information
D. To increase word count
Correct Answer: B. To enhance readability
[14]

6. True or False: It is important for technical

writing to be accurate to avoid potential
damages and misunderstandings.
Correct Answer: True [16b]

7. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

primary responsibility of technical writers in
terms of ethics?
A. Using emotional language
B. Providing inaccurate references
C. Citing inaccurate sources
D. Reporting accurate information and
crediting sources
Correct Answer: D. Reporting accurate
information and crediting sources [9]

8. True or False: Redundancy in technical

writing can help clarify the message for the
reader.
Correct Answer: False [10b]

9. Multiple Choice Question: Which audience

level requires definitions for acronyms and
abbreviations?
A. High Tech Peers
B. Low Tech Peers
C. Lay Readers
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B. Low Tech Peers [15a]

10. True or False: Lay Readers prefer to

have explanations and definitions provided
without the use of abbreviations or
acronyms.
Correct Answer: True [16a]

11. Multiple Choice Question: Which

technique is emphasized to achieve clarity
in technical writing?
A. Using lengthy sentences
B. Avoiding proofreading
C. Prefer shorter sentences
D. Rambling in writing
Correct Answer: C. Prefer shorter
sentences [10c]
12. True or False: Achieving conciseness in
technical writing involves using redundant
information.
Correct Answer: False [10b]

13. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

purpose of using varied font sizes and types
in document design?
A. To make the text difficult to read
B. To enhance readability and visual appeal
C. To increase confusion
D. To reduce accessibility
Correct Answer: B. To enhance readability
and visual appeal [15b]

14. True or False: Technical writers have a

responsibility to follow ethics when writing
reports, including using valid references
and avoiding fallacies.
Correct Answer: True [9]
15. Multiple Choice Question: What happens
when technical writing lacks clarity and is
not understood by the reader?
A. The reader will appreciate the complexity
B. The writer's time is saved
C. The reader may ignore the information or
seek clarification
D. The message is enhanced
Correct Answer: C. The reader may ignore
the information or seek clarification [10a]

16. True or False: Low Tech Peers are

individuals who have the same level of
expertise as the writer and do not need
technical terms defined.
Correct Answer: False [15a]

17. Multiple Choice Question: Which

proofreading technique is mentioned in the
document?
A. Using a spell check only
B. Reading aloud
C. Avoiding peer evaluations
D. Ignoring errors
Correct Answer: B. Reading aloud [17]

18. True or False: Prepositional phrases

should be used to enhance conciseness in
technical writing.
Correct Answer: False [13c]

19. Multiple Choice Question: What is a key

aspect of accurate technical writing?
A. Using vague references
B. Providing incorrect data
C. Employing accurate numbers
D. Omitting citations
Correct Answer: C. Employing accurate
numbers [16c]
20. True or False: Audience recognition is
not important in technical writing and can
be disregarded.
Correct Answer: False [15c]
Lec5 and 6:

1. Multiple Choice Question: What are the

five traits of technical writing to keep in
mind?
A. Creativity, length, complexity, aesthetics,
tone
B. Clarity, conciseness, document design,
audience recognition, accuracy
C. Subjectivity, verbosity, formatting,
audience appeal, relevance
D. Innovation, detail, layout, target
audience, precision
Correct Answer: B. Clarity, conciseness,
document design, audience recognition,
accuracy [7a] [7b]
2. True or False: Reports can come in
various types and sizes, from long
comprehensive reports to short brief
reports.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True [8a]

3. Multiple Choice Question: What are the

components that should be present in a
report, whether long or short?
A. Title, abstract, acknowledgments,
appendix
B. Introduction, body, conclusion
C. Header, footer, cover page, bibliography
D. Executive summary, references,
recommendations
Correct Answer: B. Introduction, body,
conclusion [8b]
4. True or False: Incorrect information on a
resume is acceptable as long as it enhances
the applicant's chances of getting the job.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False [10]

5. Multiple Choice Question: What are some

essential components of a resume?
A. Personal interests, favorite color,
childhood memories
B. Employment objectives, education, work
experience, references
C. Hobbies, social media links, favorite
movies
D. Health status, political opinions, religious
beliefs
Correct Answer: B. Employment objectives,
education, work experience, references [10]
6. True or False: Dressing appropriately and
being punctual are important aspects of
interviewing for a job.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: A. True [13a]

7. Multiple Choice Question: What should a

follow-up letter or email accomplish?
A. Show disregard for the reader's time
B. Emphasize annoyance at not hearing
back immediately
C. Politely thank the reader, remind of
continued interest, highlight reasons for
being best fit
D. Request immediate feedback on job
application
Correct Answer: C. Politely thank the
reader, remind of continued interest,
highlight reasons for being best fit [13b]
8. True or False: E-mail can be sent only to
one recipient at a time in the business place.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer: B. False [4a]

9. Multiple Choice Question: What are the

benefits of using e-mail for communication
in the workplace?
A. Enables real-time dialogue, allows for
group chat, limited to internal
communication
B. Slow communication, limited recipients,
lacks flexibility
C. Instant communication, ability to reach
multiple readers, online dialogue
D. One-way communication, lengthy
response time, outdated technology
Correct Answer: C. Instant communication,
ability to reach multiple readers, online
dialogue [4b]
1. Multiple Choice Question: What are the
essential components of technical writing
according to the document?
a) Clarity, conciseness, document design,
audience recognition, and accuracy
b) Long paragraphs, complex words,
informal tone, creativity, and humor
c) Spelling errors, vague information, lack of
structure, technical jargon, and redundancy
d) Subjectivity, verbosity, outdated
information, irrelevant details, and
inconsistency
Answer: a) Clarity, conciseness, document
design, audience recognition, and accuracy
[7]

2. True or False: Reports can be categorized

into long reports (over three pages) and
short reports (under three pages) according
to the document.
Answer: True [8a]
3. Multiple Choice Question: What are some
types of reports students could write
according to the document?
a) Novel summaries, movie reviews, cooking
recipes, and travel diaries
b) Proposals, trip reports, laboratory
reports, and status reports
c) Fictional stories, personal anecdotes,
academic essays, and poetry
d) News articles, editorials, product
reviews, and opinion pieces
Answer: b) Proposals, trip reports,
laboratory reports, and status reports [8b]

4. True or False: Incorrect information on a

resume is acceptable as long as it is minor.
Answer: False [10]

5. Multiple Choice Question: What are some

benefits of using email for communication
according to the document?
a) Limited audience reach, delayed
communication, and lack of interactivity
b) Instant communication, multiple
recipients, and real-time dialogue
c) Expensive, time-consuming, and
restrictive
d) Formal tone, extensive formatting
options, and physical copies
Answer: b) Instant communication, multiple
recipients, and real-time dialogue [4a]

6. True or False: Email communication is

strictly limited to either internal or external
correspondence.
Answer: False [4b]

7. Multiple Choice Question: What are some

key components of a successful email
according to the document?
a) Header, footer, appendix, and table of
contents
b) Subject line, introduction, body, and
conclusion
c) Conclusion, recommendations,
acknowledgments, and glossary
d) References, citations, acknowledgments,
and cover letter
Answer: b) Subject line, introduction, body,
and conclusion [4c]

8. True or False: A follow-up letter after an

interview is unnecessary and considered
unprofessional.
Answer: False [13]

9. Multiple Choice Question: What are some

types of reports that students can write
according to the document?
a) Research papers, book reviews, opinion
pieces, and personal essays
b) Proposals, trip reports, laboratory
reports, and status reports
c) Speeches, press releases,
advertisements, and product descriptions
d) Scripts, marketing plans, technical
manuals, and biographies
Answer: b) Proposals, trip reports,
laboratory reports, and status reports [6a]

10. True or False: The conclusion of a report

informs the reader about future actions or
recommendations.
Answer: True [6b]

1. Multiple Choice Question: What are the

five traits of technical writing?
A) Creativity, Innovation, Persuasion,
Clarity, Accuracy
B) Confidence, Enthusiasm, Organization,
Informality, Conciseness
C) Clarity, Conciseness, Document Design,
Audience Recognition, Accuracy
D) Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar,
Vocabulary, Sentence Structure
Correct Answer: C) Clarity, Conciseness,
Document Design, Audience Recognition,
Accuracy [7]

2. True or False: E-mail is becoming one of

the world's most important means of
communicating in the business place.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True [4]

3. Multiple Choice Question: Which of the

following is NOT a component of a report?
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Conclusion
D) Salutation
Correct Answer: D) Salutation [5]
4. True or False: Cover letters are
unnecessary when applying for a job.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B) False [12]

5. Multiple Choice Question: What is the

purpose of a follow-up letter or email after
an interview?
A) To decline the job offer
B) To remind the reader of your continued
interest, thank them for their time, and
highlight additional reasons why you are the
best person for the job
C) To request a higher salary
D) To criticize the interviewer's questions
Correct Answer: B) To remind the reader of
your continued interest, thank them for their
time, and highlight additional reasons why
you are the best person for the job [13]