Question 1

Which of the following represents one of the two golden rules of communication for engineers?
A) Speak softly
B) Maintain eye contact with the audience
C) Begin with a humorous anecdote or story
D) Brevity is best

Accepted Answer

Engineers are often advised to be concise and clear in their communication, making brevity an important rule.

Question 2

Which of the following represents one of the two golden rules of communication for engineers?
A) Use a shorter, simpler word if possible
B) Use technical jargon extensively

Accepted Answer

Engineers are encouraged to use clear and simple language to ensure effective communication, especially with non-technical audiences.

Question 3

Which type of presentation will likely include many slides created in a program like Microsoft Powerpoint?
A) Formal
B) Informal

Accepted Answer

Formal presentations often require detailed information and structured content, which is typically organized using multiple slides in programs like Microsoft PowerPoint.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a recommendation to overcome nervousness while speaking?
A) Learn to control your breathing
B) Focus on talking to one member of the audience
C) Practice square breathing
D) Tailor the talk to your strengths.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on talking to one member of the audience can increase nervousness as it may feel more personal and intense, rather than distributing attention across the audience.

Question 5

An adage states "There are no boring subjects, only…" what?
A) Boring speakers
B) Boring audiences
C) Boring presentations
D) Boring venues

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following does not represent a way to connect with your audience in the first 15 to 30 seconds of your presentation?
A) Starting your talk by saying "Good Morning"
B) Drinking plenty of water before you begin
C) Establishing the level of formality
D) Interacting with the audience as a way to establish rapport with them

Accepted Answer

Drinking plenty of water before you begin is a personal preparation step and does not directly involve connecting with the audience during the presentation.

Question 7

The letters "RFP" represent what?
A) Request for Proposal
B) Relief from Punishment
C) Rapid Fire Protocol
D) Really Fine Professors

Accepted Answer

RFP stands for "Request for Proposal," which is a document used in procurement processes to invite suppliers to bid on providing goods or services.

Question 8

Every résumé should include all of the following except:
A) Your contact information
B) Your educational background
C) Your previous employment
D) Your salary requirements

Accepted Answer

Salary requirements are typically not included in a résumé, as they are usually discussed during the interview or negotiation stages.

Question 9

According to the chapter, what are the two main types of résumés?
A) Current and past résumés
B) Educational and working résumés
C) Skills and experience résumés
D) Short and embellished résumés

Accepted Answer

The two main types of résumés are skills-based (or functional) résumés, which focus on skills and abilities, and experience-based (or chronological) résumés, which focus on work history and experience.

Question 10

One of the biggest complaints of employers of entry-level engineers is lack of communication and teaming skills

Accepted Answer

Employers often report that entry-level engineers may have strong technical skills but lack soft skills such as communication and teamwork, which are crucial for effective collaboration and project success.

Question 11

The "ABC" format in technical writing refers to Abstract, Body, and Conclusion

Accepted Answer

The "ABC" format in technical writing is a common structure that stands for Abstract, Body, and Conclusion, which helps organize information clearly and logically.

Question 12

The best e-mails are sent quickly without excessive editing, so as to maintain the original thought

Accepted Answer

Excessive editing can help clarify the message, correct errors, and ensure the tone is appropriate, which is important for effective communication.

Quiz 13: Technical Communication

Which of the following represents one of the two golden rules of communication for engineers?

Which of the following represents one of the two golden rules of communication for engineers?

Which type of presentation will likely include many slides created in a program like Microsoft Powerpoint?

Which of the following is not a recommendation to overcome nervousness while speaking?

An adage states "There are no boring subjects, only…" what?

Which of the following does not represent a way to connect with your audience in the first 15 to 30 seconds of your presentation?

The letters "RFP" represent what?

Every résumé should include all of the following except:

According to the chapter, what are the two main types of résumés?

One of the biggest complaints of employers of entry-level engineers is lack of communication and teaming skills

The "ABC" format in technical writing refers to Abstract, Body, and Conclusion

The best e-mails are sent quickly without excessive editing, so as to maintain the original thought