Lesson 10

Question 1

T/F

When in doubt about how much to include in a description, one should remember that too many details are better than too few.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

The details you select for a description will depend on all these elements except…….

1. intended use of the description
2. your writing situation
3. your purpose
4. your user’s information needs
5. your personal preferences

Answer 2

your personal preferences

Question 3

T/F

Users of any technical description need as much information as possible.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

T/F

Words such as impressive, new, improved, large, and better often are seen in technical descriptions.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

T/F

Any item can be described in many ways.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

T/F

The main purpose of technical description is to stimulate consumer interest in products.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

T/F

“Phlebotomy specimen” is a more precise and descriptive way of saying “blood.”

Answer 7

false

Question 8

Besides a spatial sequence, list two possible sequences for describing an item.

Answer 8

1. Functional

2. Chronological

Question 9

The most precise technical descriptions are……..

1. creative
2. objective
3. vividly subjective
4. visionary
5. all

Answer 9

objective

Question 10

Besides “what is it?” List three reader questions that are typically answered by a technical description.

Answer 10

What does it do?
What does it look like?
What is it made of?
How does it work?