Deck 20: Writing for the Web

Question 1

How are Wikis important tools in the technical workplace?

Answer 1

Not A nswer

Question 2

Which is true of a node page?

A) It is an optional page that comes before the home page and acts as a cover to a book.
B) It is a page that helps readers find the information they are seeking.
C) It is the first page of the website.
D) It is a page that tends to be linked to the home page.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A template will give your website a predictable design so readers can quickly locate information.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the paper equivalent to linking?

A) turning a page
B) reading and scanning
C) connecting ideas
D) synthesizing

Question 5

Which principle of design helps readers identify different levels of information in the interface?

A) balance
B) grouping
C) alignment
D) consistency

Question 6

Which of the following guidelines for using style in a website is inaccurate?

A) Keep sentences short.
B) Keep paragraphs short.
C) Links should reflect titles.
D) Create a varied tone.

Question 7

Visit the following two websites: Compare and contrast the features and design of the two websites. What is good about each? What could be improved? Be prepared to share your opinions with the class.

Question 8

Which guideline is not appropriate for interfacing with the public through a corporate networking site?

A) Create a safe place to vent frustrations with clients.
B) Actively maintain the site.
C) Answer posts from fans.
D) Show fans how their comments are being used.

Question 9

Which of the following guidelines about levels in a website is accurate?

A) You should have a maximum of five links for 80 percent of all information.
B) You should have a maximum of seven links for all information.
C) You should have a maximum of three links for the most important information.
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following guidelines for international and cross-cultural readers is NOT accurate?

A) Use common words.
B) Use cultural icons.
C) Translate the website.
D) Avoid clichés and colloquialisms.

Question 11

Where users access your website is related to which of the following?

A) economic context
B) political context
C) physical context
D) ethical context

Question 12

A reader that is mostly interested in the accuracy of the site and whether it reflects the image and values the company wants to promote is a reader.

A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) gatekeeper

Question 13

What are some advantages of blogs and microblogs?

Question 14

FTP software programs allow whole websites to be copied to a server.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about drafting home pages is inaccurate?

A) Your site's subject should be clear as soon as readers access the home page.
B) The purpose of your site should be clear on the home page.
C) Websites must state a main point on the home page.
D) On most home pages, background information is limited.

Question 16

The interface of your website concerns how the pages look on the screen.

Question 17

In small groups of students with related majors, pick a topic of shared interest. Brainstorm and map out a plan for research about the topic and sub-topics. Do some research that will allow you to write an informative wiki article. Your instructor may ask you to use a specific wiki platform or he or she may allow you the freedom to choose your own (such as Wikipedia.) Everyone in the group should contribute information to the wiki and review the contributions of their peers.