DIRECTIONS: Blacken the letter of the best answer. Use separate answer sheet
. From the type of technical definition, give what is asked.
1. When should a definition be used in technical writing?
A To give all possible meanings for various technical terms.
B. To provide examples of how a term is used in the workplace.
C. To answer any questions the reader might have about a subject.
D. To explain the meaning of a word as it relates to the subject being discussed.
2 While reading a piece of technical writing, you come across a sentence that defines a
term. How can you tell whether this is a sentence definition or part of an extended
definition?
A. If it's in the glossary, then it's part of an extended definition
B. A sentence definition cannot be a part of an extended definition.
C. If it's followed by more sentences, then it's part of an extended definition
D. If the next few sentences continue to expand on the word's meaning, then it's part
an extended definition
3. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate place to include a definition of a
technical term?
A. In a footnote
C. In the introduction
B. In a glossary
D. On the title page