Question 1

Examples of effective highlighting techniques for technical descriptions and process analyses are

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3-D drawings, headers, and callouts are all effective highlighting techniques for enhancing the clarity and understanding of technical descriptions and process analyses.

Question 2

Technical descriptions are important features of

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Technical descriptions are crucial in various documents, including study reports by consulting firms, sales literature, operations manuals, and product demand specifications, as they provide detailed information about products, processes, or systems.

Question 3

The conclusion of your technical description depends on your purpose in describing or analyzing the topic.

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The conclusion of a technical description will vary depending on the purpose of the description, whether it is to educate, inform, persuade, or analyze.

Question 4

Possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise, testimonies, and guarantees.

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The possible types of conclusions for technical descriptions do not include repetition of introductory comments, comparison/contrasts to competitor's merchandise, testimonies, or guarantees.

Question 5

Arranging a technical description "spatially" (as opposed to chronologically, geographically, in order of importance, etc.)means organizing the components as they exist in space.

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Arranging components spatially means organizing them based on their physical location or arrangement, rather than their sequence in time, level of importance, geographic location, etc.

Question 6

Technical and legal descriptions are used to obtain city approval and meet legal requirements.

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Technical and legal descriptions provide detailed information necessary for obtaining city approval and complying with legal requirements. They contain precise measurements, boundaries, and other specifications that are important for ensuring that a property is properly identified and legally recorded. These descriptions are especially important for real estate transactions, where accuracy and completeness are critical.

Question 7

Word usage is important for the purpose of your document. Impressionistic words are

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Impressionistic words are often subjective and open to interpretation, making them both vague and connotative. They are not typically quantifiable, as they relate more to emotions and perceptions than measurable quantities. Therefore, both choices A and B are correct, but choice C is not.

Question 8

"Impressionistic" word usage and "photographic" word usage are essentially the same thing.

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Impressionistic word usage focuses on conveying emotions, sensations, and impressions rather than precise details, while photographic word usage aims to describe things with accuracy and detail. They are therefore not the same thing.

Question 9

To describe the topic of your technical description clearly and accurately, you will often need to specify

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All of these answers are correct. Specifying identifying numbers, materials, weight, and size can all be necessary for accurately describing a technical topic.

Question 10

A(n)_______might explain how airbags save lives.

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A process analysis would explain the steps or processes involved in how airbags function to save lives during a car accident.

Question 11

Using headings is a good way to itemize components for reader ease.

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Headings provide a clear and organized structure to content, making it easier for readers to navigate and understand the information presented.

Question 12

An engineering firm is hired to do consulting work. They are asked to study a problem and provide a descriptive analysis. What type of document will they submit?

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A study report is the most appropriate type of document for a descriptive analysis of a problem. Product demand specifications, operations manuals, and sales literature are not relevant to descriptive analysis.

Question 13

According to your textbook, what is the three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description?

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The three-part writing process used in producing a summary or a technical description is prewriting, writing, and rewriting. Prewriting involves gathering information and organizing ideas, writing involves putting those ideas into a coherent and clear document, and rewriting involves revising and refining the document for clarity and conciseness. Researching and finalizing are not the specific steps in this process, and drafting and writing are essentially the same step.

Question 14

Technical descriptions are a part-by-part depiction of the components of a mechanism, tool, or piece of equipment to be operated by the user.

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Technical descriptions provide a detailed breakdown of the various parts and how they function together in a mechanism, tool, or machine.

Question 15

Callouts are the names or numbers that indicate or label particular parts of a line drawing or photograph.

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Callouts are indeed the names or numbers used to label specific parts of a line drawing or photograph.

Question 16

An operations manual is often included in the packaging materials for a new tool or piece of equipment. The manual helps the end user_______ the equipment.

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Operations manuals are designed to help the end user in various aspects including how to service, construct (if assembly is required), install, and operate the equipment.

Question 17

Process analysis focuses on

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The answer of Process analysis focuses on
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Question 18

It is important to reread your technical descriptions and process analysis report to ensure

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Rereading the technical descriptions and process analysis report can help ensure that all the details are precise, measurements and calculations are correct, and that the document has a clear title identifying the topic and any identifying numbers. Therefore, option D stating that all the answers are correct.

Question 19

In the introduction for a technical description or process analysis, you should

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In the introduction for a technical description or process analysis, it is important to define and specify the topic you are describing (A), list major components (B), and explain the mechanism's functions or capabilities (D). Providing a schematic (C) may also be helpful, but it is not always necessary or appropriate. Therefore, A, B, and D are the best choices for the introduction of a technical description or process analysis.

Question 20

Highlighting techniques allow the reader

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Highlighting techniques make it easier for the reader to access and understand the main points of the text. While the other options may also be benefits of highlighting, they are not the primary purpose.

Quiz 14: Technical Descriptions and Process Analyses