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What is the primary purpose of technical communication?
What is the primary purpose of technical communication?
- To entertain the audience with creative writing
- To demonstrate the writer's expertise
- To convince the audience of a particular point of view
- To help communicate important information as effectively as possible (correct)
What percentage of an employee's day is spent writing on average?
What percentage of an employee's day is spent writing on average?
- 20% (correct)
- 30%
- 40%
- 10%
What is a key consideration in technical communication?
What is a key consideration in technical communication?
- The number of words used
- The writer's personal style
- The audience's needs and goals (correct)
- The latest design trends
Which of the following is NOT a discipline incorporated in technical communication?
Which of the following is NOT a discipline incorporated in technical communication?
What is the goal of technical communication in a business setting?
What is the goal of technical communication in a business setting?
What is the characteristic of the language used in technical communication?
What is the characteristic of the language used in technical communication?
What is the main benefit of technical communication in relation to consumer goods?
What is the main benefit of technical communication in relation to consumer goods?
What is a prerequisite for successfully producing documentation according to the text?
What is a prerequisite for successfully producing documentation according to the text?
What is the primary goal of technical communication?
What is the primary goal of technical communication?
What is an example of technical communication that can benefit both businesses and consumers?
What is an example of technical communication that can benefit both businesses and consumers?
What is one of the benefits of effective technical communication for businesses?
What is one of the benefits of effective technical communication for businesses?
What is the value of technical communication for companies?
What is the value of technical communication for companies?
What is one of the tasks of a technical writer?
What is one of the tasks of a technical writer?
What is the purpose of a user assistance guide (FAQ)?
What is the purpose of a user assistance guide (FAQ)?
What is the result of effective technical communication for consumers?
What is the result of effective technical communication for consumers?
Flashcards
Purpose of Technical Communication?
Purpose of Technical Communication?
To communicate information as effectively as possible.
Time spent writing (employee)?
Time spent writing (employee)?
About 20% of their work day.
Key Consideration?
Key Consideration?
Understanding their needs and goals.
Not a Discipline of Technical Communication?
Not a Discipline of Technical Communication?
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Goal in a Business Setting?
Goal in a Business Setting?
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Language Characteristic?
Language Characteristic?
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Benefit for Consumer Goods?
Benefit for Consumer Goods?
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Documentation Prerequisite?
Documentation Prerequisite?
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Primary Goal?
Primary Goal?
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Benefit to all?
Benefit to all?
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Business Benefit?
Business Benefit?
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Value for Companies?
Value for Companies?
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Technical Writer Task?
Technical Writer Task?
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Purpose of User Assistance Guide (FAQ)?
Purpose of User Assistance Guide (FAQ)?
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Result for Consumers?
Result for Consumers?
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