UTA ENGL2338 2022 April Unit 1 Quiz 1.1 Latest

ENGL2338 Technical Writing

Unit 1 Quiz

1. 1. Quiz: What is Technical Communication?

Question 1What is technical communication?

   Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology, advance workplace goals, and solve complex problems."

  Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the focus on the writer communicating clear ideas to readers in an easy to read format."

  Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the persuasive writing of complex ideas into easy to understand documents."

  Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the exchange of complex ideas among multiple audiences, problem-solving, and writing in jargon-free language."

Review chapter 1 again to find the definition of the term.

Question 2What are the three main purposes of technical documents?

  To inform, instruct, and persuade 

  To inform, instruct, and define 

  To instruct, persuade, and document

  To persuade, document, and define 

Question 3What are some of the common types of technical documents?

  Memos, emails, instructions, manuals, and proposals 

  Memos, emails, instructions, essays, stories 

  Emails, essays, reports, websites, wikis 

  Essays, reports, instructions, proposals