Technical Writing Characteristics Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of technical writing?

Overly verbose descriptions

Emotional storytelling

Impartiality and objectivity (correct)

Use of informal language

Which of the following is NOT a formal element of technical writing as mentioned in the text?

Conventional report forms

Emotional expression (correct)

Use of graphic aids

Scientific and technical vocabulary

What type of writing involves a high concentration of complex techniques according to the text?

Technical writing (correct)

Narrative writing

Descriptive writing

Poetry

Which of the following is NOT one of the writing techniques emphasized in technical writing according to the text?

Dialogue Signup and view all the answers

In technical writing, what is emphasized in terms of conveying information?

Accuracy and conciseness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of proposals?

To suggest ways to improve organizational productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of written communication requires a checkmark on the appropriate box?

Printed action memo Signup and view all the answers

What do instructional manuals primarily aim to do?

Guide readers on assembling, maintaining, and operating machinery Signup and view all the answers

What are graphic aids used for in written communication?

Aid readers in understanding presented data through drawings and illustrations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of written communication is considered a detailed essay or book on a very specific topic?

Monograph Signup and view all the answers

In what type of written communication are formal elements of letter writing followed?

Business letter Signup and view all the answers

Technical Writing Characteristics Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of technical writing?

Which of the following is NOT a formal element of technical writing as mentioned in the text?

What type of writing involves a high concentration of complex techniques according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT one of the writing techniques emphasized in technical writing according to the text?

In technical writing, what is emphasized in terms of conveying information?

What is the primary purpose of proposals?

Which type of written communication requires a checkmark on the appropriate box?

What do instructional manuals primarily aim to do?

What are graphic aids used for in written communication?

Which type of written communication is considered a detailed essay or book on a very specific topic?

In what type of written communication are formal elements of letter writing followed?

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