Technical Communication: Effective Workplace Interaction
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What is the primary subject of technical writing?

  • Products and services related to a business (correct)
  • Abstract concepts and ideas
  • General topics such as daffodils or rainbows
  • Creative expression of personal experiences

    • Who is the primary focus of technical communication?

  • The writer's personal experiences and feelings
  • The writer's creative expression
  • The product or service being described
  • The target audience (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of technical writing?

  • To create and imagine
  • To persuade and inform (correct)
  • To entertain and express personal feelings
  • To educate and teach

    • What is the characteristic of technical writing that distinguishes it from other forms of writing?

    <p>Simple and easy-to-understand language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'attractive' in the context of technical communication?

    <p>The layout of the document must be clear and easy to navigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to make a technical document attractive to a reader?

    <p>Incorporating visual aids and graphics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using brief language in technical communication?

    <p>To help the reader quickly understand the information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of language should technical writers avoid using?

    <p>Connotative language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why technical writers should use clear and easy-to-understand language?

    <p>So the reader will be able to act on the information quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall goal of technical writers when creating documents?

    <p>To provide information that the reader can quickly understand and act on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way that technical communication is used in the workplace?

    <p>To instruct employees on how to complete a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is effective technical communication crucial?

    <p>Because it can lead to big losses for businesses and consumers if not done efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is technical communication often used for in the workplace?

    <p>To provide research and data on specialized topics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge that employees face with technical communication?

    <p>Many employees don't know the basic characteristics of this form of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why good communication is important in the workplace?

    <p>Because it's the most important skill to have in today's job market</p> Signup and view all the answers

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