Multiple choice

Question 1 

Common applications for technical descriptions include observation notes, training materials, and: 

A. editorial viewpoints.

B. proposals and reports.

C. newspaper articles.

D. e-mail communications.

Question 2 

Some characteristics that help to make technical descriptions accessible in technical manuals are run-in headings, serif font, and: 

A. accurate vocabulary.

B. lengthy explanations.

C. embedded figures.

D. short paragraphs.

Question 3 

Components which comprise the physical aspects of a device, without regard to purpose are: 

A. graphical components.

B. functional parts.

C. structural parts.

D. dimensions.

Question 4 

If the purpose of a specific visual is to describe individual parts in relation to the whole or to give an image of each individual component, then the selected visual should be: 

A. photographs, realistic drawings, or contour maps.

B. phantom views, schematics, or cross-section maps.

C. exploded views, cutaways, blueprints, or drawings of individual parts.

D. photographs, videos, or realistic drawings.