Professional Communication Multiple Choice Questions on “Technical Descriptions”.
1. A technical description is used to describe an object.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. A technical description is used to describe an object or a process. Science and technology must convey facts.
2. Which of these is not used in technical writing?
a) Equations
b) Abbreviations
c) Poetic devices
d) References
Answer: c
Clarification: Any technical writing must have a distinct look. Technical writing may use equations, abbreviations, numerals, references, tables, illustrations etc..
3. While writing technical descriptions, the object must be defined first.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: The statement is true. While writing technical descriptions of objects , the object must be defined first. Next, the manner in which the object works must be described.
4. Which of these is not a step in the technical description of an object?
a) Definition of object
b) General description of object
c) Age of writer
d) Description of components of objects
Answer: c
Clarification: There are four steps in the technical description of an object : Definition of the object, manner in which the object works, general description of the object and a description of the important components of the object.
5. Telex is known as _________
a) Teleprinter Exchange Service
b) Telephone Exchange Service
c) Teleprinter Engine Service
d) Telephone Engine Service
Answer: a
Clarification: Telex is a Teleprinter Exchange Service furnished to subscribers locally and internationally. It is similar to a type writer but it functions over electric wires.
6. In which step is the general description of the object given?
a) Two
b) Three
c) One
d) Four
Answer: b
Clarification: There are four steps in the technical description of an object: Definition of the object, manner in which the object works, general description of the object and a description of the important components of the object.
7. _____ helps a reader to arrive at a conclusion whether the method of performing is efficient.
a) A process
b) An object
c) A trick
d) A description
Answer: a
Clarification: The correct statement is: A process helps a reader to arrive at a conclusion whether the method of performing is efficient and reliable or not.
8. Which of these is not a step in the technical description of a process?
a) Introduction
b) Conclusion
c) Complaining
d) Listing of main steps
Answer: c
Clarification: There are four steps in the technical description of a process. They are: Introduction, listing of main steps, explanation of each step and conclusion.
9. Which of these is not listed in the introduction of technical description of a process?
a) Statement of process
b) Reason to perform the process
c) Main steps
d) List of tools
Answer: c
Clarification: Begin the description of a process with an introduction. This must state the process and also state why the process must be performed. A list of tools required to perform the process may also be given.
10. In which step are the main steps of a process explained?
a) One
b) Three
c) Two
d) Four
Answer: b
Clarification: After listing the main steps, each step must be clearly explained. There may be a necessity to define each step and to explain the nature of the apparatus and the device used for the step.