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1Parenthetical definitions are often synonyms
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Circular definitions help clarify technical concepts
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Expanded definitions always belong in report appendices
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Abstract and general terms (condominium, loan, partnership) often call for
- Aa) parenthetical definition
- B(b) sentence definition,
- C(c) expanded definition,
- D(d) all of these
5Definitions should be
- A(a) judgmental,
- B (b) engaging,
- C(c) impressionistic,
- D(d) eclectic,
- E(e) precise.
6The specific strategies of expansion you choose will depend on
- A(a) the amount of space in your report,
- B(b) the needs of your audience,
- C(c) the information you have,
- D(d) the time you have,
- E (e) none of these
7Working definitions often are stated as
- A(a) parenthetical definitions,
- B(b) sentence definitions,
- C(c) expanded definitions,
- D(d) eclectic definitions,
- E (e) none of these
8If your report has many parenthetical or sentence definitions, place them
- A(a) in the introduction,
- B(b) in a glossary,
- Cc) at appropriate places throughout the discussion, (d) in an index, or (e) in the informative abstract.
9List the three parts of a sentence definition
- Aterm
- Bclass
- Cdistinguishing feature
10Besides etymology, history, and background, list three strategies for expanding
definitions.- Anegation,examples
- Bvisuals,analysis
- Ccompassion or contrast
- Doperating principle
- Especial conditions
11The main purpose of technical description is to stimulate consumer interest in products.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12 Words such as impressive, new, improved, large, and better often are seen in
technical descriptions- ATrue
- BFalse
13Specifications should be as complex as possible
- ATrue
- BFalse
14“Phlebotomy specimen” is a more precise and descriptive way of saying
“blood.”- ATrue
- BFalse
15Visual elements are used to reinforce prose definitions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Situations for technical marketing materials include
- A (a) on-site visits,
- B(b) Web
information, - C (c) cold calls,
- D(d) display booths,
- E(e) all of these.
17The most precise technical descriptions are
- A(a) creative, (b) vividly subjective,
- B(c) visionary, or (e) all of these
- C(d) objective,
18The details you select for a description will depend on all these elements
except- A(a) your purpose,
- B(b) the intended use of the description,
- C (c) your
personal preferences, - D(d) your user’s information needs,
- E(e) your writing situation.
19Besides “What is it?”, list three reader questions that typically are answered by a
technical description- AWhat does it do?
- BWhat does it look like
- CWhat is it made of?
- Dhow does it work?
20Besides a spatial sequence, list two possible sequences for describing an item
- AFunctional
- Band chronological
21The impromptu delivery is usually effective for a formal report
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Webinars are viewed at the attendee's convenience.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23You should use as many visuals as possible during your talk.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Presentation visuals are most effective when they are simple and relevant
- ATrue
- BFalse
25If necessary during your talk, liven things up with clever digressions
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Before giving your talk, you should carefully rehearse
- ATrue
- BFalse
27Generally, the most effective way of presenting an oral report is to
- A(a) read it
aloud, - B (b) use extemporaneous delivery,
- C(c) repeat it from memory,
- D (d) give
an oration, - E (e) none of these.
- A(a) read it
28To keep your audience’s attention, aim for a maximum delivery time of
- A(a) 20 minutes,
- B (b) 30 minutes,
- C (c) 40 minutes,
- D(d) 10 minutes, or (e) any of
these
29To be sure you stay on track during your presentation, prepare beforehand
- A(a) a topic outline,
- B(b) a sentence outline,
- C (c) a numbered list of key words,
- D(d) a verbatim script of the entire presentation,
- E(e) cue cards.
30A good strategy for connecting with your audience is
- A (a) an occasional
anecdote, - B(b) a rich array of jokes,
- C (c) an authoritarian tone,
- D(d) eye contact,
- E (e) well-timed digressions
- A (a) an occasional
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