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Technical Writer Practice Test

Check what you know about the technical writer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on technical writer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Active voice is:
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Answer: Clearer and more direct. It’s direct.

Question 2 of 15Single sourcing means:
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Answer: Reusing content across outputs. It reduces duplication.

Question 3 of 15Procedures should have:
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Answer: One action per step. One action per step.

Question 4 of 15An SME is:
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Answer: A subject matter expert. They provide expertise.

Question 5 of 15Docs as code uses:
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Answer: Version control and markup. Treats docs like software.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Managing docs like software.”
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Answer: Docs as code. Docs as code: Managing docs like software.

Question 7 of 15What does “Release notes” mean?
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Answer: Notes on product changes.. Release notes: Notes on product changes.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rules for writing consistency.”
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Answer: Style guide. Style guide: Rules for writing consistency.

Question 9 of 15What does “Localization” mean?
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Answer: Adapting content for languages.. Localization: Adapting content for languages.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An XML standard for documentation.”
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Answer: DITA. DITA: An XML standard for documentation.

Question 11 of 15What does “User persona” mean?
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Answer: A profile of the reader.. User persona: A profile of the reader.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Step-by-step instructions.”
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Answer: Procedure. Procedure: Step-by-step instructions.

Question 13 of 15What does “Readability” mean?
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Answer: How easy text is to read.. Readability: How easy text is to read.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Written material explaining a product.”
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Answer: Documentation. Documentation: Written material explaining a product.

Question 15 of 15What does “Single sourcing” mean?
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Answer: Reusing content across outputs.. Single sourcing: Reusing content across outputs.

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