1. Answer all questions
Q1 (i) What do you understand from the term Technical Writing?
(2 marks)
(ii) List 3 examples of technical writing documents.
(3 marks)
Q2 Match the following terms with the correct purposes. Rewrite your answers in the
answer booklet.
(i) Progress report (a) To persuade readers to improve conditions, to
authorise a job and to accept services
(ii) Accident report (b) To inform the supervisor about the results of
site inspection
(iii) Proposal (c) To explain the characteristics and functions of
an object
(iv) Description (d) To discuss status of present work
(v) Inspection report (e) To inform the authority about the tragedy that
occurred in the machinery lab
(5 marks)
Q3 In not more than 30 words, write an extended definition for ONE of the following
terms:
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(i) optical mouse
(ii) mobile phone
(iii) laser printer
(30 marks)
Q4 Based on the objectives stated below, write ONE question for each of the
followings:
(i) Multiple choice
(ii) Ranking
(iii) Yes/No
(iv) Scale/rating
(v) Open-ended
Objectives:
1. to investigate the effectiveness of the wireless internet
services in the residential colleges
2. to find out what students do with the wireless internet
services
(30 marks)
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Q5 Below is a diagram of a mechanical pencil. Write a10 technical description of the
object and include physical and functional aspects in the description. You should
write not more than 250 words.
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Diagram for Q3
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Notes:
1. Tip - metal
2. Sleeve - see through the spring
3. Lower tube (2.5cm) - plastic
4. Centre band
5. Upper tube (2.5cm) – holder
6. Cap
7. Lead – graphite, no sharpening
8. Pencil mechanism – (8cm) push lead through tip
9. Eraser – rubber, extendable
10. Clip
11. Spring - elastic, store mechanical energy
(30 marks)
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