Polytechnic Technical Communication 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a memo and a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A memo is a brief internal communication; a report is a detailed formal document

Answer

Memos are short, informal documents for internal communication, while reports are comprehensive, structured documents for formal analysis.

Question 2

What does a flowchart represent in technical documentation?

Accepted Answer

A step-by-step process or decision sequence using symbols and arrows

Answer

Flowcharts use standardized symbols (ovals for start/end, rectangles for processes, diamonds for decisions) to map a process or algorithm.

Question 3

What is plagiarism in academic and technical writing?

Accepted Answer

Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution

Answer

Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's work, ideas, or expressions as one's own without giving credit.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a technical document?

Accepted Answer

To help readers navigate to specific sections quickly

Answer

A table of contents lists all sections with page numbers so readers can locate specific information efficiently.

Question 5

What is the difference between precision and accuracy in technical measurements?

Accepted Answer

Precision is repeatability; accuracy is closeness to the true value

Answer

Accuracy describes how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision describes how repeatable measurements are.

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