Multiple Questions Answers
Question 1
Expanded definitions commonly include history, examples, and:
A. etymology.
B. synonyms.
C. stipulations.
D. drawings and illustrations.
Question 2
A(n) __________ is a mini-dictionary usually located either at the beginning or end of a technical document.
A. sidebar
B. glossary
C. appendix
D. online help link
Question 3
When documents are lengthy and audience’s backgrounds are widely varied, __________ can be created and placed at the end of the document to provide operational and expanded definitions of critical concepts; they can be used by those who need additional information and ignored by readers who do not need the explanations.
A. appendices
B. sidebars
C. footnotes
D. information notes
Question 4
Which of the following statements is NOT true about technical descriptions?
A. Technical descriptions provide accurate information about physical features, but they rarely have any further impact.
B. Sometimes technical descriptions constitute an entire document.
C. Most of the time, technical descriptions are limited to a single segment of a longer document or presentation.
D. Technical descriptions provide verifiable information that corresponds to assumed questions, such as What is it? What does it look like?
