Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
A technical document is based on…..
- Inspiration
- Intuition
- Usable Information
- Writer’s deepest impressions
A
usable information
2
Q
T/F
Raw data is a highly usable type of information.
A
False
3
Q
T/F
In the best technical documents, the writer “disappears.”
A
False
4
Q
T/F
Effective communicators “let the data speak for themselves.”
A
False
5
Q
T/F
As you advance in your profession, your ability to communicate is likely to become more important than your technical background.
A
True
6
Q
A technical document focuses on…..
- Writer’s feelings
- The subject
- Both subject and feelings
- Marketing
A
the subject
7
Q
A computer can transmit data, but it cannot give ______ to the information.
A
meaning
8
Q
The language of a technical document is……
- Prosaic
- Confidently judgemental
- Entertaining
- Efficient
A
Efficient
9
Q
Executives consistently rank ______ skills as the most vital of employee qualities.
A
communication
10
Q
T/F
Direct, straightforward communication is valued by all cultures.
A
False
