Technical Writing Ch 14
A conventions section explains to readers how a manual uses typography to signify different kinds of information, such as using Courier typeface to represent text the reader is supposed to type. a. True b. False
a. True
It's important to revise, edit, and proofread instructions so that readers can complete the task safely. a. True b. False
a. True
Step-by-step instructions should be written in the imperative mood. a. True b. False
a. True
Chapter 14 lists three types of descriptions. One is the object description. What are the other two types? a. mechanism b. procedure c. process d. definition e. none of the above
a. mechanism c. process
Which two types of organizational patterns are most common for mechanism descriptions? a. comparison and contrast b. functional c. spatial d. radial e. none of the above
b. functional c. spatial
According to Chapter 14, an effective process description fully describes which of the following? a. instantiations b. substeps c. subplots d. frames of reference
b. substeps
What are two common ways of concluding a set of instructions? a. with a summary of the step-by-step instructions b. with a list of other resources for additional information about the task c. with maintenance tips d. with a troubleshooting guide e. with a works-cited page or a bibliography
c. with maintenance tips d. with a troubleshooting guide
The introduction to a set of instructions should address six main questions, one of which is "Why should the reader carry out this task?" According to Chapter 14, what are other questions? a. What items will the reader need? b. What safety measures or other concerns should the reader understand? c. Who should carry out this task? d. How long will the task take? e. All of the above.
e. All of the above.
Chapter 14 lists four signal words commonly used to indicate the seriousness of comments (both safety comments and nonsafety comments). One is danger, which alerts the reader to an immediate and serious hazard that will likely be fatal. According to the chapter, what is another term that would indicate a serious comment? a. alert b. notice c. attention d. beware e. none of the above
e. none of the above
