Chapter 1 States That Effective Technical Communication Is Honest

question 11

Multiple Choice

Chapter 1 states that effective technical communication is honest. The chapter then presents three reasons it is important to be honest when communicating. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons listed in Chapter 1?

• A) Dishonest documents are unethical.
• B) If readers bring your dishonesty to the attention of your supervisor, your career may be negatively affected.
• C) Readers can get hurt if you are dishonest.
• D) You and your organization could face serious legal repercussions if you are dishonest.

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Definitions:

Actual Costs

The real expenses that a company incurs in producing goods or services.

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs assigned to goods and services, used as a benchmark for evaluating actual production costs.

Efficiency

The degree to which a process uses resources optimally to achieve a desired outcome.

Standards

Established norms or criteria in various fields that act as a basis for comparison or compliance.