Lesson 11: Certification

Question 1

Certification in technical writing is an excellent way to show a potential employer that you are _____.

Answer 1

Trained in the best practices of technical writing

Question 2

What is true about “Foundation” certification through the Society for Technical Communication (STC)?

Answer 2

It is the required first level of certification offered by the STC

Question 3

To prepare for the CPTC Foundation exam, consider doing which of the following?

Answer 3

Create and then follow a schedule for studying, try the 10 sample questions in the CPTC Study Guide, and study the chapters in Technical Communication Today that correspond to the exam

Question 4

Which of the following is among the time-management strategies for taking and passing the “Foundation” certification exam?

Answer 4

Answer the questions that you feel sure of first