A. Ambiguity. | ||
B. Functionality. | ||
C. Precision. | ||
D. Clarity. | ||
E. Objectivity. |
A. Ambiguity. | ||
B. Objectivity. | ||
C. Factuality. | ||
D. Seriousness. | ||
E. Precision. |
A. Purpose | ||
B. Tone | ||
C. Content | ||
D. Word choice | ||
E. Messsage |
A. Ethnicity. | ||
B. Education. | ||
C. Interests. | ||
D. Income. | ||
E. Mathematical ability. |
A. The report | ||
B. The memorandum | ||
C. The summary | ||
D. The manual | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. a, c, and d |
A. To allow one to persue a variety of job functions | ||
B. To work in areas other than technical engineering | ||
C. To work in managerial roles | ||
D. To work in sales roles | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. A and C only |
A. To surprise | ||
B. To inform | ||
C. To instruct | ||
D. To persuade | ||
E. To describe |
A. To punish | ||
B. To educate | ||
C. To inform | ||
D. To instruct | ||
E. To describe |
A. The pump ran smoothly for six months. | ||
B. The pump ran smooth for six months. |
A. The technical report advises several changes in maintenance procedures. | ||
B. The technical report advices several changes in maintenance procedures. |
A. The effect of temperature on conductivity is dramatic. | ||
B. The affect of temperature on conductivity is dramatic. |
A. Temperature, pressure, and density are related. | ||
B. Temperature relate density to pressure. | ||
C. Of temperature, pressure, and density, which do you know? | ||
D. What is the absolute temperature? | ||
E. Did you measure the flow rate? |
A. The committee on thermodynamics meet monthly. | ||
B. The committee on thermodynamics meets monthly. |
A. Although, the compressor failed it can be repaired. | ||
B. Although the compressor failed, it can be repaired. |
A. To provide the reader enough information to find the source document | ||
B. To give the author of the source document appropriate credit | ||
C. To identify the title of the source document | ||
D. To provide the page length of the source document | ||
E. To specify the country in which the source document was published | ||
F. A and B only | ||
G. C and D only |
A. The apparatus consisted of three parts: a thermocouple, a millivolt potentiometer, and a heating element. | ||
B. The apparatus consisted of: a thermocouple, a millivolt potentiometer, and a heating element. | ||
C. The apparatus consisted of three parts; a thermocouple, a millivolt potentiometer, and a heating element. | ||
D. The apparatus consisted of, three parts a thermocouple, a millivolt potentiometer, and a heating element. |
A. As temperature rises, the material expands and gains flexibility. | ||
B. The temperature rises, the material flexes and expands. | ||
C. Flexibility and density are functions of temperature. | ||
D. Temperature may influence density, compostion, and color. | ||
E. The temperature rose; the material failed. |
A. Collecting data all night, the experiment was a success. | ||
B. Collecting data all night, we completed the experiment. | ||
C. Collecting data all night, the pump never failed. | ||
D. Collecting data all night, the lab was completed. |
A. Temperature effects conductivity. | ||
B. Temperature affects conductivity. |
A. The limited reproduction of others' works for certain uses and with appropriate credit | ||
B. The unlimited reproduction of others' works for certain uses and with appropriate credit | ||
C. The limited reproduction of others' works for all uses | ||
D. The unlimited reproduction of others' works | ||
E. All of the above |
A. The beam, being deflected, 5 cm more than expected. | ||
B. The test mass that we purchased last year is missing. | ||
C. The strain gauge produced remarkable results. | ||
D. Although old, it still functions very well. | ||
E. The meter, running continuously for over 25 year, is a reliable piece of equipment. |
A. The noise implied bearing failure. | ||
B. The noise inferred bearing failure. |
A. As the materail warmed, it's density changed.. | ||
B. As the material warmed, its density changed. |
A. Any words not understood by most people | ||
B. Shorthand used in a specialized field | ||
C. Confusing language | ||
D. The use of abbreviations | ||
E. Technical language |
A. Pressure and temperature are both state variables. | ||
B. Pressure and temperature are nothing but state variables. |
a. The test mass weighed 1024.28 grams. | ||
b. The test mass weighed one thousand 24.28 grams. | ||
c. The test mass weighed one thousand twenty-four and 28/100 grams. | ||
d. The test mass weighed one thousand twenty-four and twenty-eight one hundreths grams. |
A. When introducing a new topic | ||
B. When the previous paragraph gets too long | ||
C. When beginning a new page | ||
D. When changing tone | ||
E. When quoting material |
A. Topic | ||
B. Concluding | ||
C. Primary | ||
D. Supervisory | ||
E. Overall |
A. Coordination and subordination | ||
B. Coordination and indoctrination | ||
C. Listing and outlining | ||
D. Expounding and clarification | ||
E. Discussion and listing |
A. When a direct quote would exceed three or four sentences | ||
B. When the language of the quote is arcane | ||
C. When one wishes to avoid citing the original work | ||
D. When the original quote is in another language | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. A, B, and D only | ||
G. b and d |
A. Both temperature and pressure were measured. | ||
B. The production rate was high. | ||
C. The temperature rose rapidly. | ||
D. The storm caused a power failure. | ||
E. All operations succeeded. |
A. Pressure detemines power output. | ||
B. Power output rose over the year. | ||
C. Production decreased sharply last month. | ||
D. The beam was deflected by radiation prressure. | ||
E. All operations stopped. |
A. The beam was weighed. | ||
B. We made progress. | ||
C. The beam weighed 110 kg. | ||
D. The rocket launched at 5:10 AM. | ||
E. The results agreed with prediction. |
A. The rocket was launched at 5:10 AM. | ||
B. The part failed at 5:12 AM. | ||
C. MSE replaced the part at 6:25 AM. | ||
D. The part functioned well until 9:18 AM. | ||
E. The part weighed 0.12 kg. |
A. When others' ideas are paraphrased | ||
B. Only when others' complete sentences are used verbatim | ||
C. When others' sentences or phrases are used verbatim | ||
D. Only when others' paragaphs or pages of text are used verbatim | ||
E. Both A and C |
A. Loss of a job | ||
B. A civil lawsuit | ||
C. Loss of academic credit | ||
D. Loss of money | ||
E. All of the above |
A. The temperature rose the material changed. | ||
B. Temperature and density are related. | ||
C. Pressure and temperature determine density. | ||
D. Temperature, density, and compositon determine flexibility. | ||
E. Temperature and pressure. |
A. The part was replaced at 5:10 AM; however, it failed again 2 hours later. | ||
B. The part was replaced at 5:10 AM, however, it failed again 2 hours later. | ||
C. The part was replaced at 5:10 AM, however it failed again 2 hours later. | ||
D. The part was replaced at 5:10 AM; however; it failed again 2 hours later. | ||
E. The part was replaced at 5:10 AM: however, it failed again 2 hours later. |
A. Diesel engines typically operate with higher compression ratios than spark-ignition engines. | ||
B. Diesel engines typically operate with higher compression ratios then spark-ignition engines. |
A. The pulley that failed is located at the rear of the apparatus. | ||
B. The pulley, that failed, is located at the rear of the apparatus |
A. Although the compressors overheated, their operating speed did not change. | ||
B. Although the compressors overheated, they're operating speed did not change. | ||
C. Although the compressors overheated, there operating speed did not change. |
A. The length of the piece | ||
B. The overall attitude of the writer towards the reader and the subject material | ||
C. The use of quotations | ||
D. The way that the words sound when spoken |
A. The temperature probe was too large for the receptacle. | ||
B. The temperature probe was to large for the receptacle. | ||
C. The temperature probe was two large for the receptacle. |
A. All belts were replaced last month. | ||
B. All belts we're replaced last month. | ||
C. All belts where replaced last month. |
A. Your thermocouple seems to be more sensitive than mine. | ||
B. Your thermocouple seems to be more sensitive then mine. | ||
C. You're thermocouple seems to be more sensitive than mine. | ||
D. You're thermocouple seems to be more sensitive then mine. |
A. Debating amongst group members about a particular topic | ||
B. Generating ideas by open group discussion | ||
C. Listing of ideas generated by free association | ||
D. Drafting of a project description | ||
E. A, B, and C only |
A. Collaborative pre-writing and discussion | ||
B. Collaborative editing | ||
C. Individual writing of specific sections | ||
D. Debate | ||
E. All of the above |
A. Collaborative objective identification | ||
B. Task division | ||
C. Progress tracking | ||
D. Conflict management | ||
E. All of the above |
A. A process by which documents are created with little cost | ||
B. The process of writing without topical constraints for a short time | ||
C. Structured writing on a specific topic | ||
D. Writing in competition with others for a short period | ||
E. Writing without the constraints of grammar or punctuation |
A. Checking a document for factual errors | ||
B. Editing a document for formatting, grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors | ||
C. Editing a document for clarity of thought | ||
D. Checking for omitted or repeated words in a document. | ||
E. Only correcting spelling errors |
A. Editing a document for content and style | ||
B. Deleting inappropriate parts of a document | ||
C. Changing the document's title information | ||
D. Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation | ||
E. Altering the primary focus of a document |
A. An executive summary is usually longer than the abstract. | ||
B. An executive summary is geared more towards conclusions or results than the abstract. | ||
C. An executive summary is intended for a different audience than the abstract. | ||
D. An executive summary uses more formal language than the abstract. | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. A, B, and C only |
A. Owners and managers | ||
B. Executives only | ||
C. Executives, managers, and investors | ||
D. Managers and customers | ||
E. Supervisors, technicians, and coworkers |
A. Informal and casual | ||
B. Formal and concise | ||
C. Conversational | ||
D. Stilted |
A. Memo | ||
B. Letter | ||
C. Report | ||
D. Proposal | ||
E. White paper |
A. Two-pages | ||
B. Multi-page | ||
C. 1/4 to 1/2 page | ||
D. 1/8 page |
A. Headings, bullets, lists, and indexes | ||
B. Theoretical descriptions | ||
C. Equations | ||
D. Summaries | ||
E. Detailed discussion of results |
A. Introduction, Methods, and Results | ||
B. Abstract, introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Appendices | ||
C. Table of Contents, Introduction, Results, and Conclusions | ||
D. Abstract, Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusions | ||
E. Abstract, Introduction, Methods, and Conclusions |
A. The heading of a letter includes complete address and position information concerning the author(s) and recipient(s). | ||
B. The heading of a letter includes the complete address of the recipient. | ||
C. The heading of a letter includes the title and position of the author. | ||
D. The heading of a letter includes the date and time. | ||
E. The heading of a letter provides a return address. |
A. Introduction, main body, and conclusion | ||
B. Introduction, main body, conclusion, and supporting documents | ||
C. Salutation, introduction, main body, and summary | ||
D. Salutation, introduction, main body, conclusion, and supporting documents | ||
E. Statement of purpose and conclusion |
A. Memos are shorter than letters. | ||
B. Memos address recipients within an organization. | ||
C. Memos address only contemporary issues. | ||
D. Memos are only valid for a short period. | ||
E. Memos are more casual than letters. |
A. Date, recipient, author, and subject | ||
B. Date, recipient, and subject | ||
C. Date and subject | ||
D. Date, author, address, and subject | ||
E. Date, author, recipient, subject, and expected action |
A. Heading and body | ||
B. Heading, salutation, and body | ||
C. Heading, introduction, body, and summary | ||
D. Date, address, introduction, and summary | ||
E. Heading, introduction, body, and conclusion |
A. To speak off-the-cuff | ||
B. To perform a memorized speach | ||
C. To read a prepared speach | ||
D. To read from a script | ||
E. To speak from prepared thoughts |
A. Title | ||
B. Abstract | ||
C. Authors | ||
D. Results |
A. To request an item or urge an action | ||
B. To request funding | ||
C. To ask for permission | ||
D. To ask for a purchase | ||
E. To request sponsorship |
A. Formal and concise | ||
B. Tailored to the audience | ||
C. Informal and casual | ||
D. Technical |
A. Contact information, experience and educational information, and ancillary information | ||
B. Name, date, address, postions applied for, education, and experience | ||
C. Name, date, address, nationality, family information, education, and experience | ||
D. Name, date, address, experience, and religious affiliation |
A. A headline followed by a bulleted list | ||
B. A hypothesis followed by conclusions | ||
C. A full sentence headline followed by graphical evidence | ||
D. An assertion headline followed by bulleted evidence |
A. APA, MLA, and Chicago | ||
B. Pittsburg, Chicago, and Detroit | ||
C. APA, MLA, and ONO | ||
D. CSE, ANSI, and Detroit |
A. Grammar, punctuation, and format. | ||
B. Citation style and report format. | ||
C. Subject areas and content. | ||
D. Title and heading format. |
A. To advocate for a particular position or solution | ||
B. To sell a product | ||
C. To propose new solutions | ||
D. To analyze existing knowledge | ||
E. To propose a new idea |
A. Promotion or advertising | ||
B. Theoretical analysis | ||
C. Summary of existing knowledge | ||
D. Reporting new results |
A. It should be understandable only after reading the full report. | ||
B. It should refer to sections of the report for detail. | ||
C. It should be self-contained. | ||
D. It should use abbreviations where possible. |
A. Make conjectures | ||
B. Review previous work | ||
C. Summarize the results and conclusions of the report | ||
D. Provide recommendations for future work |
A. One page | ||
B. Two pages | ||
C. One paragraph | ||
D. Three paragraphs |
A. 50 | ||
B. 200 | ||
C. 500 | ||
D. 1000 |
A. Information that is too detailed for inclusion in the body | ||
B. Information of interest only to the authors | ||
C. Information that is tangential to the main thrust of the work | ||
D. Information that requires complicated analysis | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. A and C only |
A. To examine results in light of the objectives | ||
B. To summarize the results | ||
C. To emphasize differences between results and expectations | ||
D. To discuss results in the context of the entire work | ||
E. All of the above | ||
F. C and D only |
A. To review previous work | ||
B. To identify objectives, importance, and background | ||
C. To speculate upon possible results | ||
D. To review methods used | ||
E. To provide background about the authors |
A. Introduce the authors | ||
B. State the objectives of the work | ||
C. Summarize the results and conclusions of the report | ||
D. Refer to appendices for additional detail | ||
E. Speculate on future work |
A. Summarize the overall background of the objectives | ||
B. Summarize the methods and materials used | ||
C. Summarize the results and conclusions of the report | ||
D. Summarize the theoretical backround of the report |
A. Methods | ||
B. Apparatus | ||
C. Recipe | ||
D. Equipment |
A. Narrative | ||
B. Argument | ||
C. Description | ||
D. Exposition | ||
E. Summation |
A. Provide as little detail as possible | ||
B. Provide sufficient detail for replication | ||
C. Not rely upon previous reports | ||
D. Extensively rely upon previous reports | ||
E. Report the date and time of each step |
A. Include no data | ||
B. Include no theory | ||
C. Justify new methods used | ||
D. Report results of new methods | ||
E. Describe no new equipment |
A. Details which might differ from the expectations of the audience | ||
B. Commonalities with the expectations of the audience | ||
C. Model and serial numbers of equipment | ||
D. Manufacturers of equipment | ||
E. Dates and times of each step |
A. Introduction | ||
B. Procedures | ||
C. Results and Discussion | ||
D. Conclusions | ||
E. Abstract |