670 + Mcqs in Technical General Writing McqOptions

1.	Major advantage of 'ASCII' resume, characterized as:
A.	short
B.	detailed
C.	user-friendly
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	In technical writing, effective memo style is meant to be
A.	reader friendly
B.	highly innovative
C.	full of colors
D.	fully designed
Answer» B. highly innovative

Discussion

3.	An example of sexist language, using him, he or his for an unknown reader, known as:
A.	unequal treatment
B.	sexist language based on nouns and pronouns
C.	stereotyping
D.	possession
Answer» C. stereotyping

Discussion

4.	A business methodology that focuses on root cause analysis, known to be as:
A.	Total quality management
B.	Human performance improvement
C.	Six-Sigma methodology
D.	methodological improvement
Answer» C. Six-Sigma methodology

Discussion

5.	In technical writing, an e-mail is not assumed to be as:
A.	convenient
B.	time consuming
C.	providing backups
D.	important
Answer» C. providing backups

Discussion

6.	What is recommended to include for writing a long report?
A.	executive summary
B.	introduction
C.	indexing
D.	biased language
Answer» B. introduction

Discussion

7.	Next step to chunking, included
A.	section dividers and tabs
B.	white spaces
C.	rules
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Term, involved in violating rules of technical writing, known as:
A.	legalities
B.	ethicalities
C.	practicalities
D.	All of above
Answer» B. ethicalities

Discussion

9.	More appropriate technical written document for demonstrating thousands of automobile's parts, regarded as
A.	user manual
B.	report
C.	instruction
D.	facts and figure
Answer» B. report

Discussion

10.	A technical writing forum, describing, declaring and make awareness, while using website based dropdown menus and pop-ups, recognized as:
A.	resume
B.	online help screens
C.	flyers
D.	All of above
Answer» C. flyers

Discussion

11.	Word limitation of problem statement, including section of introduction, containing
A.	1-4 sentences
B.	2-4 sentences
C.	1-5 sentences
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	Section of purpose and problem is included in
A.	abstract
B.	introduction
C.	discussion
D.	descriptive writing
Answer» C. discussion

Discussion

13.	"HTML" term used in internet and websites refers to
A.	hypertext markup language
B.	hypertext transfer language
C.	internet protocol language
D.	internet codes
Answer» B. hypertext transfer language

Discussion

14.	Good rule in writing a concise sentence, engrossed in
A.	using fog writing
B.	using camouflaged words
C.	using shun word
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	A term"tiff/tif", used in internet and websites refers to
A.	graphic interchange format file extension
B.	transfer interchange format file extension
C.	tagged image file extension
D.	DMAIC
Answer» D. DMAIC

Discussion

16.	'Six Sigma' methodology is abbreviated as:
A.	TSSM
B.	DMAIC
C.	SGA
D.	SSM
Answer» C. SGA

Discussion

17.	In technical written, a practice involved in using a readers name in a file, known as:
A.	personalization based on names
B.	personalization based on pronouns
C.	personalization based on contractions
D.	personalization based on preposition
Answer» B. personalization based on pronouns

Discussion

18.	Smallest section of report in technical writing, included
A.	introduction
B.	discussion
C.	heading
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	"mil" term used in internet and websites refers to
A.	military domain name
B.	governmental domain name
C.	educational business domain name
D.	professional domain name
Answer» B. governmental domain name

Discussion

20.	Which of these forms is not used to write a non-formal report?
A.	Filling in a blank form
B.	App
C.	Form of a letter
D.	Memorandum
Answer» C. Form of a letter

Discussion

21.	A sentence begins with verbs in writing instructions, called as
A.	comparative mood
B.	imperative mood
C.	indicative mood
D.	phrases
Answer» C. indicative mood

Discussion

22.	Thumbs up' rule is regarded as delivering a presentation, in terms of
A.	delivering at slow rate
B.	monotonizing pitch
C.	keeping an eye on notes
D.	encouragement
Answer» B. monotonizing pitch

Discussion

23.	Reading is suppose to be quite harder for audience, if confronted
A.	right margin justified text
B.	left margin justified text
C.	ragged-right type
D.	slang words
Answer» B. left margin justified text

Discussion

24.	A report writing related to status of an work activity, known as:
A.	trip report
B.	incident report
C.	progress report
D.	Exclusive report
Answer» D. Exclusive report

Discussion

25.	Organizing ideas in writing memos, an e-mail is part of
A.	pre-write
B.	writing
C.	re-writing
D.	writing desertion
Answer» B. writing

Discussion

26.	Audience belonging to multiple categories, called as:
A.	lay audience
B.	multiple audience
C.	high-tech audience
D.	general public
Answer» C. high-tech audience

Discussion

27.	Most concise communication medium is recognized as
A.	newsletters
B.	flyers
C.	brochures
D.	reports
Answer» C. brochures

Discussion

28.	Brainstorming' plays a vital role in pre-writing, making headway in
A.	gathering data
B.	examining the purpose
C.	considering audience
D.	linear reading
Answer» B. examining the purpose

Discussion

29.	A detailed outline technique, used in formal oral communication, classified as:
A.	manuscript speech
B.	memorized speech
C.	extemporaneous speech
D.	verbal speech
Answer» D. verbal speech

Discussion

30.	In technical writing, destination of memo is defined as
A.	outside company
B.	within a company
C.	outside city
D.	out of way
Answer» C. outside city

Discussion

31.	If a report is unsolicited, a writing style of data must be
A.	persuasive
B.	descriptive
C.	narrative
D.	precise
Answer» B. descriptive

Discussion

32.	What are alternatives of texting?
A.	video
B.	animation
C.	symbols
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Better word usage for factual technical description is
A.	photographic words
B.	syllable words
C.	impressionistic words
D.	Slang words
Answer» B. syllable words

Discussion

34.	Best word usage for objective technical description is
A.	syllable words
B.	photographic words
C.	impressionistic words
D.	Slang words
Answer» C. impressionistic words

Discussion

35.	Main goal of pop-up screen is preoccupied in
A.	getting focus on reader
B.	get attention of reader
C.	diverting reader
D.	entertaining reader
Answer» C. diverting reader

Discussion

36.	Challenge of time consumption more then e-mail messages, less formal, belongs to communication channel
A.	cell phone e-mail messages
B.	memos
C.	newsletter
D.	websites
Answer» C. newsletter

Discussion

37.	Most effective formal oral communication, known as:
A.	Commencement speech
B.	extemporaneous speech
C.	manuscript speech
D.	speech therapy
Answer» C. manuscript speech

Discussion

38.	A type of medium, used only in external communication, a company distributes to media outlet, known as:
A.	newsletters
B.	brochures
C.	emails
D.	reports
Answer» C. emails

Discussion

39.	For communication goal approaches, an innovative and creative workplace strategy, termed as:
A.	inform and instruct
B.	build trust and inform
C.	persuade and instruct
D.	inform and persuade
Answer» D. inform and persuade

Discussion

40.	Topic, reason and number of steps involved for writing an effective instruction is included in
A.	introduction
B.	title
C.	discussion
D.	conclusion
Answer» B. title

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41.	Determining focus of writer, involved in
A.	writing
B.	re-writing
C.	pre-writing
D.	writing essay
Answer» B. re-writing

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42.	Challenge of time consumption and cost belongs to communication channel
A.	letters
B.	websites
C.	cell phone e-mail messages
D.	reports
Answer» B. websites

Discussion

43.	Audience that is familiar with some of jargons, abbreviations and acronyms, known to be as:
A.	lay audience
B.	high-tech audience
C.	multiple audience
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	A type of letter used in triggering reader's interest, defined as:
A.	sales letter
B.	Inquiry letter
C.	cover letter
D.	official letter
Answer» B. Inquiry letter

Discussion

45.	A report based on creating a new website design for a company, regarded as an example of
A.	lab reports
B.	incident report
C.	feasibility/recommendation report
D.	participants report
Answer» D. participants report

Discussion

46.	Educational achievements are listed in order of
A.	reverse chronological order
B.	chronological order
C.	sequential order
D.	spontaneous order
Answer» B. chronological order

Discussion

47.	Most expensive type of visual aids used in oral communication is known as:
A.	chalk less whiteboards
B.	videotapes
C.	slides
D.	LED lights
Answer» C. slides

Discussion

48.	Speed or delivery time of memo, counted in
A.	seconds to minutes
B.	minutes to hours
C.	days to weeks
D.	All of above
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	Thermostat is a combination of ___ and ___
A.	therm, ostat
B.	thermo, stat
C.	therm, stat
D.	therms, tat
Answer» C. therm, stat

Discussion

50.	Which of these is not used in technical writing?
A.	Equations
B.	Abbreviations
C.	Poetic devices
D.	References
Answer» D. References

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Major advantage of 'ASCII' resume, characterized as:

In technical writing, effective memo style is meant to be

An example of sexist language, using him, he or his for an unknown reader, known as:

A business methodology that focuses on root cause analysis, known to be as:

In technical writing, an e-mail is not assumed to be as:

What is recommended to include for writing a long report?

Next step to chunking, included

Term, involved in violating rules of technical writing, known as:

More appropriate technical written document for demonstrating thousands of automobile's parts, regarded as

A technical writing forum, describing, declaring and make awareness, while using website based dropdown menus and pop-ups, recognized as:

Word limitation of problem statement, including section of introduction, containing

Section of purpose and problem is included in

"HTML" term used in internet and websites refers to

Good rule in writing a concise sentence, engrossed in

A term"tiff/tif", used in internet and websites refers to

'Six Sigma' methodology is abbreviated as:

In technical written, a practice involved in using a readers name in a file, known as:

Smallest section of report in technical writing, included

"mil" term used in internet and websites refers to

Which of these forms is not used to write a non-formal report?

A sentence begins with verbs in writing instructions, called as

Thumbs up' rule is regarded as delivering a presentation, in terms of

Reading is suppose to be quite harder for audience, if confronted

A report writing related to status of an work activity, known as:

Organizing ideas in writing memos, an e-mail is part of

Audience belonging to multiple categories, called as:

Most concise communication medium is recognized as

Brainstorming' plays a vital role in pre-writing, making headway in

A detailed outline technique, used in formal oral communication, classified as:

In technical writing, destination of memo is defined as

If a report is unsolicited, a writing style of data must be

What are alternatives of texting?

Better word usage for factual technical description is

Best word usage for objective technical description is

Main goal of pop-up screen is preoccupied in

Challenge of time consumption more then e-mail messages, less formal, belongs to communication channel

Most effective formal oral communication, known as:

A type of medium, used only in external communication, a company distributes to media outlet, known as:

For communication goal approaches, an innovative and creative workplace strategy, termed as:

Topic, reason and number of steps involved for writing an effective instruction is included in

Determining focus of writer, involved in

Challenge of time consumption and cost belongs to communication channel

Audience that is familiar with some of jargons, abbreviations and acronyms, known to be as:

A type of letter used in triggering reader's interest, defined as:

A report based on creating a new website design for a company, regarded as an example of

Educational achievements are listed in order of

Most expensive type of visual aids used in oral communication is known as:

Speed or delivery time of memo, counted in

Thermostat is a combination of ___ and ___

Which of these is not used in technical writing?

Thermostat is a combination of _ and _