Railway Technology: Technical Writing Style Guide Chapter 4

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What is the recommended font size for technical writing?

11

12

10

9 (correct)

How should the main heading or title be formatted in a technical document?

Upper case and left-justified

Bold and underlined

Capitalized and bold (correct)

Italicized and centered

What is the purpose of using two columns in technical papers?

To make the document more visually appealing

To make the text more readable (correct)

To increase the number of pages

To reduce the amount of white space

How should the page number be placed in a technical document?

At the top of the page, right-justified Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended line spacing for technical writing?

1.5 space Signup and view all the answers

How should the preliminary pages be numbered in a technical document?

Using Roman lower case numerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of proofreading in technical writing?

To check for errors in content, layout, and sequences Signup and view all the answers

What type of error involves mistakes in calculations, data, or curves?

Substantive error Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the foreword in a formal report?

To catch the audience's attention and define the report's purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included on the cover page of a formal report?

Name of organization, address, title, and date Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is often confused with 'its' in writing?

it's Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the acknowledgement section in a formal report?

To thank individuals who contributed to the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a technical writing style guide?

The way the document is presented and looks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a sequencing error?

A mistake in page numbering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the table of contents in a formal report?

To help readers locate specific topics within the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the set of rules and conventions that guide technical writing?

Style Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a semi-colon in writing?

To join two independent but related sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a full stop in writing?

To separate a sentence from the following one Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical color scheme of a formal report's cover page?

Soft/Natural colors Signup and view all the answers

What should be able to stand alone as a sentence when using a colon?

One of the connected thoughts Signup and view all the answers

When is a comma used in a sentence?

To link different parts of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically included in the list of illustrations in a formal report?

Number, title, and page reference of each illustration Signup and view all the answers

What should the conclusions section of a formal report reflect?

The initial project aims and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a formal report?

To summarize the essential information in the report Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the discussion section in a formal report?

To interpret the results of the research in relation to other published research Signup and view all the answers

When is a colon used in a sentence?

To introduce a list or to link related thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in writing?

To indicate possession Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length of a research summary in a formal report?

250-300 words Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the introduction section in a formal report?

To provide background information on the topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an abstract and a research summary in a formal report?

An abstract is shorter, while a research summary is longer Signup and view all the answers