EL 118-TECHNICAL WRITING
FINAL EXAMINATIONS (SY 2023-2024)
Name: Albert Christian Z. Lapore
Multiple Choice/ True or False. Write the letter of your answer.
1. According to the survey, college-educated employees spend about what percentage of their
time writing?
a. 20%.
b. 5%.
c. 50%.
d. 65%.
Answer : C
2. True or False: The ability to write is something you're born with, not something you learn.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
3. True or False: Networking is the number one way jobs are found.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
4. Which writing skill ranks highest in order of importance among surveyed workers?
a. grammar.
b. organization.
c. conciseness.
d. clarity.
e. None of the above.
Answer : A
5. When writing to your professional colleagues, your diction will be
a. accurate.
b. objective.
c. Both A and B.
d. None of the above
Answer : A
6. Three imperatives to good writing underlie this textbook: know your audience, know your
objective, and
a. be simple, direct, and concise.
b. be quick, even if you're vague.
c. be an authority.
d. be on the cutting edge of technology.
Answer : A
7. True or False: You should always define technical terms for your audience.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
8. Which of the following are final products of technical writing as a problem-solving process?
a. one-page memo.
b. 1,000-page recommendation report.
c. 10-page Web site.
d. All of the above.
Answer : D
9. Which of the following is not an attribute of technical writing?
a. Achieves job goals.
b. Teachers work diligently to understand your intended meaning.
c. Addresses a variety of readers.
d. Creates legal liability for the writer.
Answer : D
10. Which of the following is not a quality of good design?
a. Answers readers' questions as they arise in their minds.
b. Reads coherently and cumulatively from beginning to end.
c. Includes complicated tables and graphs.
d. Can stand alone.
Answer : D
11. Which one is not a basic component of the writing process?
a. Analyzing the situation that requires a written response
b. Choosing content, arranging content
c. Drafting and revising
d. Delivering the document
Answer : B
12. Which of the following is not a true statement?
a. Every technical or workplace document is written to respond to a specific situation.
b. Each document has a targeted audience.
c. Writing reflects the writer's mood.
d. Writing is NOT simply compiling information about a subject.
Answer : C
13. Editing is a critical writing requirement that involves reviewing for errors in all but which one
of the following areas?
a. Who will receive the document
b. Mechanics
c. Citing sources
d. Overall completeness of document
Answer : D
14. When analyzing your writing situation, which of the following should you consider?
a. What is your subject or topic?
b. What is the purpose of the document you will write?
c. Who are your readers?
d. All of the above.
Answer : A
15. Which of the following is not true? To begin writing, you consider:
a. why you are writing.
b. who told you to write.
c. what your readers need.
d. how your readers perceive the subject.
Answer : B
16. True or False: Drafting is a highly individualized activity.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
17. In the final revision, you should check all of the following except:
a. Logic and completeness
b. Style and design
c. Length and number of words
d. Visuals
Answer : C
18. What term refers to the general values and attitudes of an organization?
a. dress code
b. style manual
c. corporate culture
d. standard operating procedures
Answer : D
19. True or False: Editing is the final component of the writing process.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
20. Culture is
a. a shared system of meanings.
b. a mind-set.
c. a system of values, ideas, and behaviors.
d. All of the above.
Answer : D
21. True or False: When brainstorming, you should be careful to organize your ideas and not
consider those that are impractical.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
22. True or False: People only read what is useful to them, so you should try to relate your
message to the readers' jobs.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
23. As you strive to establish and maintain goodwill with your readers, all but which one of the
following should you consider?
a. Your credibility with your readers
b. Your relationship with the readers
c. Why other readers are on the distribution list
d. Your hobbies and interests in relationship to this situation
Answer : A
24. Which of the following statements is not true? To be able to select content, level of
language, and the amount of explanation needed in a business content, a writer must:
a. determine the needs of each reader.
b. consider the perspective of each reader.
c. know about each reader's family status.
d. consider the type of message needed.
Answer : D
25. Which of the following will your reader likely ask about your writing?
a. What is this?
b. Why should I read it?
c. How does it affect me?
d. What am I going to have to do?
e. All of the above.
Answer : E
26. True or False: There is no potential for unknown readers with technical documents.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
27. Which one of the following is not useful when considering the relationship between readers,
the purpose, and the context?
a. Your years of experience as a writer
b. Why you are writing
c. What your readers need
d. How your readers perceive the subject
Answer : A
28. Which of the following are true statements about technical writing?
a. You want your readers to understand your meaning exactly the way you intend.
b. You want your writing to achieve its goal with the designated readers.
c. You want to keep the goodwill of those with whom you communicate.
d. d. All of the above.
Answer : D
29. Which of the following is not important when analyzing your readers?
a. Your readers' educational levels
b. Your readers' favorite types of cuisine
c. Your readers' cultural backgrounds
d. Your relationship with the readers
Answer : C
30. True or False: Planning is the most important part of the writing process.
a. True
b. False
Answer : True
31. Your purpose in writing at work may be all except which one of the following:
a. Inform readers
b. Provide information
c. Provide entertainment
d. Prove that you have provided the information requested
Answer : C
32. Choose the correct answer. What style is most effective for all technical writing?
a. Simple and direct
b. One that uses professional jargon
Answer : B
33. True or false. To help keep sentences clear, easy to understand, the writer should keep
nouns and verbs close together.
a. True
b. False
Answer : False
34. The information gathering part of the job search process refers to what?
a. The salary ranges in your field
b. The geographic locations of jobs in your field
c. Types of positions and companies in your field
d. All of the above
Answer : C
35. Determining your purpose means defining...
a. who you are as author
b. why you are writing
c. what you want to achieve
d. b and c
e. all of the above
Answer : E
36. To write direct, easy to understand sentences, technical writers should do all but which one
of the following?
a. Use Active Voice for clarity.
b. Avoid excessive use of is/are verb forms.
c. Avoid using ponderous language.
d. Use complex terminology.
Answer : C
37. Which one is not an attribute of a well-constructed paragraph?
a. A topic sentence to introduce the paragraph
b. well-structured sentences of moderate length
c. careful use of highlighting
d. Lots of lists
Answer : D
38. True or False: At work, your readers will read your whole document, from start to finish.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
39. In choosing the appropriate writing style for a particular reader, all but which one of the
following applies?
a. You must ensure its appropriateness to your position in the organization
b. You must be an expert about your subject
c. You must define the context in which you are writing
d. Know your readers' positions and responsibilities in the organization
Answer : D
40. True or false. Even in complex, highly technical reports, readers value conciseness.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
41. Which statement is not true concerning technical writing within organizations?
a. Many professional societies have 'style sheets,' which provide standards for all reports and
articles published in that discipline.
b. Many organizations customize their own templates.
c. There is only one correct format for technical forms and reports.
d. Many organizations have their own style guide.
Answer : B
42. Which of the following is not a purpose for writing a document?
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to document
d. all of the above are reasons for writing
Answer : B
43. Various methods of unethical writing include all but which of the following:
a. Plagiarizing
b. Deliberately using imprecise or ambiguous language
c. Promoting peace
d. Using misleading visuals
Answer : A
44. Which one is not a character trait of one who practices good ethics?
a. Honest
b. Manipulative
c. Fair
d. Courageous
Answer : B
45. Choose the correct answer. What are ethics?
a. Rules of a religion
b. Standards that govern an organization
Answer : A
46. To help establish a professional code of conduct for yourself, you might ask yourself which
of the following questions?
a. What are my principles?
b. What am I willing and unwilling to do?
c. What do I expect of myself?
d. Who in my profession do I admire and would try to be like?
e. All of the above.
Answer : E
47. Which of the following letters is the most important to write?
a. application letter
b. acceptance letter
c. thank-you for interview letter
d. All of the above
Answer : D
48. Most professionals have obligations to which of the following?
a. Ourselves
b. Our academic institution
c. Our colleagues
d. All of the above
Answer : D
49. True or False: Copyright laws do not apply to the Internet or Web pages.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
50. Choose the correct sentence: Your organization will have a code of conduct or ethics to
ensure:
a. that there are guidelines specifying expectations regarding appropriate behavior.
b. that everyone follows the same writing style and format.
Answer : A
51. True or False: Trademark is a display of words or symbols communicated in text,
illustrations, or sounds that identify and distinguish the goods and services of a manufacturer or
supplier such as the name or logo of a company.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
52. True or False: A trade secret is a design, formula, list, method, pattern, or process that
offers a competitive advantage over parties who don't have the same information, such as a
special recipe.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
53. Which statement is not true concerning writing for an international audience?
a. Communicating successfully with people from other cultures requires you play by their
ground rules.
b. Some cultures are too different to be able to communicate effectively.
c. The U.S. culture differs dramatically from most cultures in the world.
d. Writers must respect the differences between cultures and the differing perspectives of
readers.
Answer : D
54. If you find that you will be communicating with people from other cultures in a business
context which of the following should you research for each country?
a. How to make introductions and greetings
b. How to be concise.
c. How business cards are used.
d. Appropriate dress
Answer : A
55. To write effectively for an international audience, technical writers should ask themselves all
but which one of the following questions?
a. To whom is this message directed?
b. What do you know about the reader(s)?
c. Have you met your reader in person?
d. When will you write your message?
Answer : A
56. In companies that dislike uncertainty, precisely written documents, forms, tables, graphs,
procedures, policies, and style sheets are valued because they create uniformity
a. Creative format
b. Graphs
c. Style sheets
d. Precisely written documents
Answer : D
57. Which of the following is not important when designing headings?
a. Use concrete language.
b. Use fancy, elegant type.
c. Use questions, verb phrases, and sentences instead of nouns alone.
d. Use standard keywords if readers expect them.
Answer : C
58. Which kind of resume highlights experiences to show your best advantages?
a. Functional Resume
b. Chronological Resume
c. Targeted Resume
d. Paper Resume
Answer : C
59. Which of the following concepts is not important to maintain when designing headings?
a. Create a pattern for the headings and stick to it.
b. Match size to importance.
c. There should be a repetitive keyword.
d. Put more space before a heading than after it.
Answer : C
60. As you strive to send effective e-mail, which one of the following guidelines do you want to
avoid?
a. There is no need to be brief.
b. Use the message line to specify the purpose of the message.
c. Keep paragraphs short.
d. Use headings when needed.
Answer : B
61. What is the first step in the job search process?
a. Prepare a resume
b. Contact potential employers
c. Perform a self-assessment concerning job goals
d. Mail application letters
Answer : A
62. True or False: The best time to discuss salary is during your first interview with a company.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
63. Which of the following should be considered when choosing a readable type?
a. Use a legible type size.
b. Choose a font that suits your document.
c. Use special typefaces sparingly.
d. All of the above.
Answer : B
64. Which of the following is not necessary to know before your interview?
a. The organization's history
b. Its chief locations
c. Who the interviewer will be
d. Key products and services
Answer : B
65. Which one of the following is not useful when helping readers locate information?
a. Write descriptive headings.
b. Design distinctive headings.
c. Use concise footnotes.
d. Use page numbers and headers or footers.
Answer : C
66. Your usability test should include all of the following cases except which one?
a. It will influence your promotion.
b. It is on a topic of great importance.
c. It is type of document you've never written before.
d. It will be used by a large number of readers.
Answer : A
67. How you design your report will not depend on:
a. the kind of report you write.
b. the season.
c. your readers' information needs.
d. the purpose of the report.
Answer : B
68. Which of the following should not be considered when planning content development?
a. Favorite styles that work well
b. Standard arrangement patterns
c. Topical arrangement
d. Specific reader needs
Answer : C
69. Technical writing explains, describes, and defines by using which different methods?
a. Definition of terms.
b. Description and background (history) of the concept.
c. Visual and verbal illustrations.
d. All of the above.
Answer : D
70. Which of the following choices is not a good example? Use various approaches to develop
reports. For example,
a. determine your purpose.
b. develop a list of questions that your readers will want answered.
c. plan your report around your needs.
d. draft an introduction and then develop the body of the report.
Answer : C
71. True or False: In the chronological arrangement, the order in which you present your ideas
should be logical and inclusive: the report should supply the information readers need in logical
order.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
72. Choose the answer that is inconsistent with the others. In developing a report, first know
the topic. Then think about how to organize the information:
a. How you will arrange the ideas.
b. Where you will place material within specific sections.
c. How you will decide 'what goes where.'
d. What your chances are of achieving the goals of the report.
Answer : D
73. True or False: Persuasive arrangement implies that you anticipate the perspective of
readers before you begin developing your content so you can overcome their objections
logically.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
74. True or False: Two basic formats of report design are 'Topical arrangement-logical and
inclusive,' 'Chronological arrangement-presents information sequentially.'
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
75. All but which one of the following needs to be avoided in technical presentations?
a. memorizing your speech word for word
b. using a catchy title
c. excessive detail
d. long sentences
Answer : B
76. True or False: There is only one correct way to develop and design a report.
a. true
b. False
Answer : A
77. Informal reports contain which of the following components?
a. summary/abstract,
b. introduction and conclusion
c. discussion
d. all of the above
Answer : D
78. True or False: Visibility, clarity, simplicity, and controllability are the most important design
concepts to consider when planning visuals.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
79. True or False: It is important to consider your audience as you plan your report.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
80. True or False: All reports do not carry legal responsibility.
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
81. True or false: Readers will approach reports with the following questions: What does it
cover? How long will it take me to read? How does it affect me? Will it be useful to me?
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
82. True or False: The only difference between formal reports and informal reports is the
length.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
83. True or False: Some reports are comprised solely of slide presentations.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
84. Which of the following is not true?
a. letters or memos are seldom more than five pages
b. reports need to contain complex format and design
c. Memos are for inside and outside the organization
d. Letter reports go outside the organization
Answer : D
85. Of the following elements, which one should be considered when choosing content,
organization, style, and tone suitable for your audience?
a. Your relationship with the audience
b. The context that prompted your report
c. The contexts in which it is being written and received
d. All of the above
Answer : C
86. Which of the following is not true about online reports?
a. readers may scroll through Table of Contents
b. are often thrown together quickly
c. usually begin with report title, with report abstract following
d. often a link leads reader to the body and rest of report
Answer : A
87. Many reports are prepared to analyze and inform. They include
a. analytical reports.
b. recommendation reports.
c. feasibility reports.
d. All of the above.
Answer : D
88. The introduction of all analytical reports should include:
a. the purpose of the report.
b. the final recommendation of the report.
c. the history of issue analyzed and rationale for analysis.
d. the scope and procedure of the report.
Answer : D
89. True or False: If the reader is interested in the conclusion, the following order is best:
Introduction, Conclusion-results of the analysis, Recommendation(s)-if required by the
investigation or if one or more has evolved from the analysis and conclusions, Criteria for
evaluation, Presentation of information
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
90.True or False: If the reader is interested in your analysis before making any decisions, the
following order is best: Introduction, Criteria for evaluation, Discussion/evaluation of
information, Conclusion-results of the analysis, Recommendation(s)-if required by the report
purpose
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
91. In recommendation reports:
a. The location of the recommendation depends on the focus of the report.
b. The recommendation always goes at the beginning of the report.
c. The recommendation always goes at the end of the report.
d. None of the above.
Answer : C
92. The feasibility study: analyzes a problem or situation, presents possible solutions, analyzes
each solution as it relates to the problem, d. recommends the one you think is best, places the
recommendation first if readers want a recommendation.
a. True
b. False
Answer : B
93. The recommendation report determines whether an organization should take a specific
action, considers several solutions to a problem, examines each one, determines the best
solution based on specific criteria, will provide the answer to the question: Is X feasible or not?
a. True
b. False
Answer : A
94. A city council wants to know whether building an additional airport on property the city
owns near a major waterway will cause flooding in residential areas downstream from the
proposed airport. Which of the following reports would they request? a. An analytical
report
b. A recommendation report
c. A feasibility report
d. All are good sources of discovery
Answer : C
95. For collaborative writing projects to work effectively, group members must do all but which
one of the following? a. meet deadlines
b. provide quality content developed with the main purpose of the document as the prime
consideration
c. use tact and respect both face-to-face and online while having the ability to accept
constructive criticism
d. be friends with all group members
Answers : B
96. Which of the following is important to consider when planning your report?
a. What format should you use for your report?
b. What graphics will you need to present information or data?
c. What arrangement will you use in presenting your report?
d. All of the above.
Answer : D
97. The Project Description of a technical proposal typically includes which of the following?
a. introduction and rationale and significance
b. plan of the work
c. facilities and equipment
d. All of the above
Answer : D
98. All of the following are important components of effective collaboration except:
a. deciding who will do what.
b. deciding the time line for completion.
c. deciding how many representatives of each area will be part of the group.
d. deciding how the group will communicate with one another.
Answer : A
99. Which one is not found in the main body of the proposal?
a. the proposal's objectives
b. how the objectives will be achieved
c. the author's name and position
d. the cost of the project
Answer : B
100. The researcher's background should include:
a. educational background and previous projects successfully undertaken
b. marital status
c. years spent with the company
d. hobbies
Answer : A
