1. Choose the option that expresses the proper examination habit. A: Simple and direct English
expression is preferred in writing examinations successfully B: Language that should make the
examiner think twice should be adopted in writing examination papers C: Language of your
discipline should be adopted in writing GST examinations

2. One of these is NOT a component of technical reporting. A: Abstract B: Imagination and
creativity C: Literature Review

3. Data collection methods include all BUT ONE of the following. A: Interviews B: Library C: Orally

4. Identify the ODD option from the options. A: Questionnaire B: Discussion C: Illustration

5. Every good Abstract in a research study comprises. A: Outlines context, background and review
of literature B: Name of author, title of research project and summary C: Purpose of research,
research methods, findings and recommendations

6. A very salient fact in answering examination questions successfully is. A: Reading the questions
thoroughly [/b] B: Concentrating on the questions C: Understanding the actions demanded by the
questions.

7. One of these statements DOES NOT define a journal. A: They are publications made at regular
intervals B: They contain most current discoveries C: They reveal inadequacies in academic
pursuit

8. One of these factors can make a student fail an examination after being prepared for it. A:
Inappropriate time allocations to questions B: Class lecture attendance irregularity C:
Inconclusive field trips

9. The main purpose of excursion in school is. A: To explore the outside environment B: To
experience and practice all that has been learnt in theory C: To extend all classroom lectures

10. Any student who desires success in examinations must participate in all BUT ONE of these
activities. A: Read textbooks and extract information from them B: Seek information from the
internet C: Understand definition of terminology

11. When you are asked to CLASSIFY, you are expected to. A: Arrange items into groups according
to a guideline B: Name many items in succession C: Answer fully with reasons

12. When you give both sides of an argument and then your own opinion, you are said to have . A:
Discussed B: Elaborated C: Concluded

13. In making an OUTLINE, you focus on. A: Naming many items in succession B: Showing the major
points in summary C: Making a sketchy account of something

14. One of these options is NOT a characteristic of a SIMPLE definition. A: The term defined must be
identifiable B: The definition must identify the family of the object defined C: The object defined
must not be too common comparatively

15. Which of these options is NOT TRUE of discussion questions? A: It demands independence of
thought B: It is a debate C: You present essential parts of the question topic 16. In the communication process, ONE of these options is not necessary. A: Message B: Receiver C:
Interpreter

17. When there is communication breakdown, it could be a result of. A: Tone of the discussants B:
Noise C: Health challenge

18. When a communicator uses bad grammar in expression, it is called. A: Language failure B:
Linguistic noise C: Language confusion

19. All the facts listed in the following options are essential for effective communication EXCEPT
ONE. Identify it. A: Assume the role of the communication initiator B: Be clear of what you
want to say C: Be a good listener

20. An essay ceases to be expository when it. A: Engages in imaginative details of an activity B:
Describes how to process soya milk C: Defines basic concepts of an operation

21. Students are given examinations to write in order to assess. A: How regular they are in class B:
To find out if they are obedient students C: To find out if they understand what was taught in
class

22. Which of these is NOT a source of information for answering examination questions? A:
Textbooks B: Electronic Media C: Social Media

23. The rules guiding an examination are contained in which part of the examination question
paper? A: The questions part B: The instructions part C: The introduction part

24. What is the name of reading materials that are based on specialized area of learning and are
the commonest point of reference for students? A: Journals B: Lectures C: Textbooks

25. What is the most important activity in the school system and most important source of
information? A: Studying B: Lectures C: Seminars

26. What is the name of the publication that contains results of latest researches and
developments in particular disciplines? A: Journals B: Magazines C: Handouts

27. The knowledge of how much information is required to answer an examination question has to
do with. A: Scope of the answer B: Language/Style C: Temperament of the student

28. : Questions asking you to list or itemize or mention require you to. A: Discuss extensively B:
Write all you know on a subject C: Simply name things

29. A definition in which the term defined, the family it belongs to, and the characteristics that
distinguish it from other members of the family, are clearly stated, is called. A: Simple definition
B: Complex definition C: Descriptive definition

30. The kind of question that requires you to give details of the major characteristics or aspects of
something is called. A: Description question B: Complex question C: Analysis question

31. What kind of description gives the characteristics of an object you can see and also touch? A:
Function description B: Physical description C: Mental description

32. A step by step description of an activity is called. A: Gradual description B: Process description
C: Physical description

33. A description stating what something is used for or what it does is called. A: Doing description
B: Social description C: Function description

34. A Technical report is. A: Written report based on imagination, on issues that may occur in the
future B: An account of what has been learned based on experience, observation or
investigation C: A report that seeks to entertain, create suspense or stimulate emotions

35. The research method that involves a detailed look at the behavior of a small group, one
individual or one particular population is called. A: Experiment B: Survey C: Case Study

36. In which part of your Technical Report do you give details of the sources you consulted? A:
Bibliography B: Methodology C: Literature Review

37. Which research type requires the researcher to choose a sample of respondents from a large
population and then administer a questionnaire? A: Survey B: Empirical research C: Experiment

38. In which part of the research report do you give details of the steps and processes you went
through, including instruments used? A: Charts, Tables and Graphs B: Hypothesis C:
Methodology

39. The detailed bibliography description of a document is called …. A: Cataloguing B:
Classification C: Preservation

40. Damage or mutilated books are usually repaired in the …… unit. A: Developmen t B: Bindery
C: Reprographic

41. DDC scheme was developed in the year------------- A: 1876 B: 1786 C: 1896
42. LC scheme has ------- active classes. A: 20 B: 21 C: 26

43. The highest management unit responsible for the coordination of the general activities of the
library is ……... unit. A: Collection development B: Reserve C: Administrative

44. Serials information sources are … A: Text books B: Encyclopedias C: Journals

45. …….. is gained from strategic use of information to achieve targeted objective. A: Knowledge B:
Reading C: Population

46. Part of the presentation to your reader which is done in the form of citation, is known as -------
A: References B: Inferences C: Deterrence

47. ------- denotes failure to acknowledge a source of substantial information or popular phrase
which the writer has “borrowed� from another person or group of persons. A:
Obscurantism B: Plagiarism C: Appropriation

48. --------- Denotes a full list of all books and related materials consulted in the course of research.
A: Bibliography B: Discography C: Lexicography

49. Two major tools used in the organization of knowledge in a library are …… A: Reference and
bibliography B: Catalogue and classification C: Reserve and circulation

50. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) was published by ……... A: Raganathan in 1884 B: Melvil
Dewey in 1876 C: L. O. Aina in 1941

51. The term Periodicals, Serials, Journals are used interchangeably to refer to the group of library
materials which appear in series at regular intervals such as. A: Weekly B: Monthly C: Quarterly

52. Federal University of Technology Minna Library was established in t he year …. A: 1983 B: 1984
C: 1986

53. The following are functions of the University Library except. A: To acquire information materials
B: To organize and arrange information resources C: To entertain dancers

54. Under library of congress classification scheme T represents ……. A: Fine Art B: Geography C:
Technology [/b]

55. The type of information resources available in FUT Minna library are …. A: Local materials B:
Historical resources C: Prints and non-prints

56. The followings are reference sources except. A: Dictionary B: Directory C: Newspapers

57. The software used by Federal University of Technology to dictate plagiarism in student
assignments, projects, thesis and dissertations is called. A: Citation B: Summarizing C: Turn-it-in

58. The acronym OPAC stands for. A: On-line of Public Administration Congress B: On-line Public
Access Catalog C: On-line Peoples Access to Catalogue59. Communication as a process is not one of these. A: Dynamic B: Cyclical C: Recursive

60. Writing is all but one of these . A: Vocalization B: Communication in print C: Language in print

61. All, EXCEPT ONE of these strategies, are employed to present materials in expository writing. A:
Definition B: Classification C: Suspense

62. One of these does not belong to formal reports. A: Field trips B: Minutes of meeting C: Progress
reports

63. Pick out the odd item from these options. A: List B: Explain C: Discuss

64. Both man and beast can verbalize. A: True B: False

65. Two examples of written communication are books and letters. A: True B: False

66. The response of the receiver sent to the source is called feedback. A: True B: False

67. Writing is an offshoot of non-verbal communication. A: True B: False

68. Pick the odd item from among these options. A: textbooks B: class lectures C: recharge cards

69. Tick the item that does not belong to this group of options. A: interviews B: games C: library

70. Tick the odd item from these option items. A: topic B: review of examination questions C:
hypothesis

71. Empirical research and normative research are research methodologies. A: True B: False

72. A clearly structured document that presents informative account as clearly and succinctly as
possible is called a report. A: True B: False

73. There are broadly ..............types of reports. A: Three B: One C: Two

74. One of the purposes of writing technical report is to.......... A: Entertain B: Amuse C: Inform

75. The language skill from which writing is derived is......... A: Speaking B: Voicing C:
Communication

76. The vocabulary of technical report tends to be.......................................................... A: Loose B:
Common C: Specialised

77. Laboratory report writing is a communication form used in. A: Humanity B: Science and
technology C: Arts

78. One of the following attributes are necessary for a good report writing. A: Proper research B:
Personal opinion C: Loose expression

79. Empirical research is preferred in Science and Technology because it............. A: Cannot be
verified B: Can be verified C: Is easily used

80. In making use of observation, the researcher must be .............. A: Frank B: Subjective C:
Objective

81. Experimental research usually has.........................group. A: Play B: Control C: Investigative

82. Case study research is a(n) ...................study of a particular situation. A: Survey B: Short C: Indepth

83. A concise summary of a research report is called. A: A paraphrase B: A sample C: An abstract

84. The hypothesis usually grows out of................... A: Observation B: Guess work C: Meditation

85. A research method that provides information on what actually happened is calleoption:
................... A: Questionnaire B: Case study C: Observation

86. The purpose of technical report writing is to. A: Explain a topic to other people B: Hide
information from readers C: Explain a variety of topics to other people

87. A research report is used in scientific study to. A: Present the minutes of a meeting B: Present
the results of a study C: Present the outcome of a debate88. The most important of all sections in writing the report of an experiment is. A: Procedure of
study B: Discussion of results C: Conclusion

89. Communication is the key word around which life. A: Resolves B: Stays C: Begins

90. Communication is................to all human activities. A: Dangerous B: Everything C: Crucial

91. Stimulus is what .................the communication exchange. A: Permits B: Delays C: Triggers

92. The pathway through which the message travels between the sender and the receiver is the. A:
Source B: Channel C: Medium

93. The situation where a message is not well received and well understood is calleoption: ..............
A: Negative feedback B: Incomplete communication C: Undecided feedback

94. Basically, there are ......................major types of communication. A: Five B: Three C: Two

95. Verbal communication can be................. A: Oral or written B: Oral only C: Oral and written

96. Writing is ......................of oral communication. A: Opposite B: An off shot C: A basic

97. Communication without the use of words is known. A: Negative message B: Body language C:
Verbal message
Choose the option that expresses the proper examination habit. A: Simple and direct English
expression is preferred in writing examinations successfully B: Language that should make the
examiner think twice should be adopted in writing examination papers C: Language of your
discipline should be adopted in writing GST examinations

98. The encoder's inability to use the language of communication appropriately is referred to
as................ A: Interference B: Negative feedback C: Linguistic Noise

99. One of the causes of failure in examinations is................... A: Failure to understand areas where
questions are set B: Not partaking in group reading C: Inability to familiarize with how to
attend to questions

100. In order to attend to issues of time in answering examination questions, you should. A:
Time each question to be answered B: Put a watch beside you and watch it constantly C: Give
priority to questions that attract heavier marks

101. A good approach to answering examination questions is to begin with.................. A:
Reading the questions B: Reading the instructions C: Locating the difficult questions

102. A data collection method in which the researcher samples the opinions of
knowledgeable persons on issues under consideration is called. A: Data analysis B: Observation
C: Interview

103. Technical writing is the same as other kinds of writing. A: True B: False

104. Technical writing involves putting down your thoughts and opinions on scientific topics.
A: True B: False

105. Technical writing requires the use of ...... language. A: poetic B: factual C: dramatic

106. Which of these do not deal with precise information? A: Engineer B: Scientist C: Fiction
writer

107. How is good technical writing achieved? A: Naturally B: By practice C: Listening

108. Which of the following is not an example of technical writing? A: Medical articles B:
Field reports C : Sports and games magazines

109. Which of these is not a basis of a technical report? A: Facts B: Tests C: Personal
prejudices

110. The largest section in a technical report as listed in the following options is..... A:
Recommendation B: Conclusion C: Discussion

111. Reports that provide data and findings are...... A: Informational reports B: Progress
reports C: Experimental reports

112. What is the key difference between technical language and everyday language? A:
Technical language is more opinionated B: Technical language is more abstract C: Technical
language is more exact

113. Which of these is not an important characteristic of a technical report? A: Compatibility
B: Conciseness C: Clarity

114. When writing a technical report, the following should be considereoption. A: Topic B:
Purpose C: All of the above

115. What are the two main research methodologies? A: Questions and answers B:
Documentations and citations C: Qualitative and quantitative

116. Which of the following is true of qualitative research? A: It is concerned with
understanding an event or phenomenon B: It is used mainly in social sciences C: All of the above

117. Your research questions are really good when. A: they guide your literature review B:
they force you to narrow the scope of your research C: All of the above

118. What type of communication is talking? A: Verbal B: Non-verbal C: Written

119. Which of the following reaches a greater number of people? A: Writing B: Listening C:
Talking

120. What is communication? A: It is a method of talking to people B: It is speaking to other
people C: It is exchanging information with others

121. When communication is conducted face-to-face, that means. A: You chat up someone
on What Sapp B: You talk on Facebook to people C: You are communicating with person next to
you

122. An important part of communicating is..... A: Always knowing what to say next B: talking
as much as possible C: Listening to others
123. Which of the following is a communication channel? A: Informal B: Unofficial C: All of
the above

124. Why is eye contact an important factor in communication? A: It keeps you focused on
the topic B: It confirms that you are actively listening C: All of these

125. You know that effective communication has taken place when there is….. A: encoding
B: feedback C: effective listening

126. A report is an account of something .......................or investigated. A: Borrowed B:
Observed C: Realized

127. A report is written to................... A: give an account of a future action B: offer solutions
to a problem C: settle a conflict

128. There are ....................types of reports. A: three B: six C: two

129. Which type of writing gives ann account of what is based on imagination and emotions?
A: formal writing B: non-technical writing C: expository writing

130. Technical report is a type of report based on ................ A: account of information from
imagination B: account of facts based on emotions C: reliable facts based on experience

131. An effective report should be based on. A: hearsay B: personal opinions C: research

132. A research that seeks precise measurements and analysis of oncepts to answer
questions is known as................. A: qualitative research B: subjective research C: quantitative
research

133. Empirical research is the same as. A: normative research B: quantitative researc h C:
subjective research

134. A research that is based on information that can be collected and verifiedis known as.
A: empirical research B: experimental research C: observation research

135. To establish a link between the subject taught and the libraryresources available is one
of the objectives of....... A: charging system B: resoueces sharing C: user education

136. One characteristics of technical report writing is that it is. A: subjective B: reliable C:
informative

137. Expository writing is used to. A: tell a story or tale B: provide information C: argue on a
subject matter

138. An orderly arrangement of information for easy reading and comprehension is called. A:
exemplification and explanation B: definition and description C: topical arrangement

139. Data collection method carried out by sampling opinions of people is known as. A:
library source B: observation C: interview

140. To keep record of all reading materials in the library and assisst the user in the choice of
a book are some functions of. A: library classification scheme B: library catalogue C:
bibliographies

141. Definition is crucial in reserach because it makes. A: information symbolic B: items to
stand out clearly C: writing easy

142. Communication means sharing information between............ A: man and other species
B: receiver and the decorde r C: sender and decorder

143. The three main types of library catalogue are. A: author/title, subject and classifies
catalogue B: sheaf, subject and card catalogue C: computer, sheaf and book catalogue

144. channel and medium in communication are synonymous. A: correct statement B:
incorrect statement C: partially correct

145. Oral communication means. A: communication by means of writing B: Communication
by words of mouth C: communication by the use of the hands

146. Communication through non-use of words is called. A: written communication B: oral
communication C: non-verbal communication

147. inability to use the verbal communication effectively results in. A: physical noise B:
psychological noise C : linguistics noise

148. For effective communication to take place, one of the following must be considered. A:
be rigid B: be clear about what is intended C: be expressive

149. A strategy in which similarities and differences between two things are examined is
known as............ A: classification B: comparision/ contrast C: summary

150. .................is an intellectual work designed to check for specific information meant to
be read and has an array of disjointed enteries generally arranged in alphebetical order. A:
textbook B: reference book C: journals

151. There are three stages in writing a research paper. Which of the following combination
of such stages is correct? A: introduction, writing, re-writing B: pre-writing, writing, re-writing
C: WRITING, re-writing, summary

152. The basic aspect of a research report that summarizes the whole report in a logical
manner is called. A: methodology B: introduction C: abstract

153. ........................type of essay includes every aspect of human life. A: Argumentative B:
Descriptive C: Narrative

154. In one of the following essay types, the writer can be subjective or objective. A:
Argumentative B: Descriptive C: Expository

155. When a writer relates a sequence of events in a piece of writing, that kind writing is
likely a/an................ A: Argumentative essay B: Expository essay C: Narrative essay

156. Effective writing is a skill acquired through................ A: constant reading B: constant
practice C: constant discussions with colleagues

157. Effective writing also means. A: being conscious of your readers B: having good
handwriting C: being good at note- taking

158. Effective writing also entails practising the art of writing for. A: entertainment B:
different purposes C: different presentations

159. Writing is a ........................skill. A: non- verbal and acquired B: verbal and learned C:
verbal and acquired

160. ......................is the section that describes the steps that are followed in carrying out an
experiment. A: Results B: Discussion C: Procedure

161. There is tremendous use of ....................in narrative essay. A: Conditional tenses B: if
constructions C: reported speech

162. One of the following acts should be avoided in argumentative essay. A: numerous
supporting points B: over stating a point C: discussing with colleagues

163. One of the following essay types are written based on things that................... A: are
imagined B: are convincing C: exist

164. All of the expressions below, except one, are irrelavant in a wrte-up. A: it is known to
everybody that. B: the most important point is . C: everybody knows without doubt that.

165. The essay type used for scholarly works is............. A: Argumentative B: Descriptive C:
Expository

166. All the sentences below, except one of them, are ambigous. Identify the unambigous
sentence from the list. A: The shooting of the hunters was good B: They are counting machines
C: Nemesis has cut up with him

167. An essay type that requires visualization of what is being talked about is called. A:
Argumentative B: Descriptive C: Term paper

168. An autobiography is an example of .................essay. A: Argumentative B: Expository C:
Narrative

169. Pick the odd option from the list of vocabulary questions given below. A: elucidate B:
name C: mention

170. It is one thing to read for information and another to have. A: knowledge of how to
read it very well B: the needed tecchnics of using the information C: a proper understanding of
the questions

171. A research carried out to serve as future guidance is called. A: empirical research B:
lNumeric research C: Normative research

172. Pick the odd item from the list below. A: field trips B: scanning C: public talks

173. An account of a body of facts on a situation or an event that will occur in the future is
called.............. A: exposition B: report C: research

174. There are basically....................ways of using languahe to communicate. A: 4 B: 3 C: 2

175. Formal report includes all but one option. A: Labouratory report B: progress report C:
plenary session

176. Pick the odd option from the given list. A: experiments B: surveys C: profess

177. For a report to be logical, avoid all except option. A: stings of choppy sentences B:
hanging sentences C: auambigous expressions

178. The doctor must make sure that she attends to the patient properly. This is an example
of ............... A: choppy sentence B: sexist language C: first language interference

179. "Due to the fact that" is an examople of..................... A: noun clusters B: redundant
phrase C: sexist language.

180. Pick the odd option from the list below. A: psychological desposition B: temperament C:
public address system

181. From the skills of technical report writing , choose the odd option. A: topical
arrangement B: literature review C: use of examples

182. "All things being equal" is a wrong expression, because. A: the speaker and the listener
are not equal B: the encorder and the feedback are not equal C: all things will never be equal

183. Bibliography and refernces are the same. A: true B: false

184. Channel and medium of communication are the same. A: false B: true

185. To outline and summarize similar activities. A: yes B: no C: not sure

186. The assignment was properly submitted. This sentence is in passive voice. The active
voice of it is. A: i want to submit the assignment properly B: we properly submitted the
assignment C: we were submitting the assignment properly

187. One important role of the passive voice is that it can be used to .......................a certain
word. A: repeat B: pronounce C: emphasize

188. In writing technical report, the over use of the indefinite phrases such as 'there are'. A:
weaken sentences B: emphasize sentences C: clarify sentences

189. Nominalization means conversion of. A: nouns to verbs B: verbs to nouns C: verbs to
adjective

190. Nominalizations are facilitated by the addition of. A: prefixes B: infixes C: suffixes

191. When one makes a compound sentence ie combination of clauses, the main idea is
expressed in the...................clause. A: subordinate B: independent C: dependent

192. In order to avoid redundancy in verbal communication, the words "due to the fact
that", should be replaced by. A: that B: because C: reason

193. The phrase,<u> individual input variance of data process entry</u> is an example of. A:
dependent phrase B: noun cluster C: adjectival clause

194. In formal reports such as technical reports, it is not advisable to use. A: personal forms
B: impersonal forms C: friendly terms

195. The committe .......... writing................reports. A: are..............its B: is..............its C:
is.....................there

196. Each of the costs .....................below the limit. A: are B: is C: were not

197. The manager or the assistants ..................the proposal. A: evaluates B: evaluate C:
evaluating

198. technical report is supposed to be written in the language the audience............. A:
understand B: understanding C: understands

199. The purpose of technical report is to ...................the reader about a specific practical
matter. All the options below can complete the space provided except one of them. Identify the
wrong option. A: inform B: cordinate C: convince

200. Specialized vocabulary means ..................... A: words/terms used in special way B:
words/terms used in science and technology C: words / terms based on a paticular field

201. What should you first read in an examination paper? A: time limit B: exam questions C:
exam instructions

202. The extent and limit of your answer to a question is called.... A: limitation B: range C:
scope

203. To name many items in succession is to. A: list B: mention C: arrange

204. To describe ways in which two things differ, is to.... A: compare B: convey C: contrast

205. To change the shade of your idea is to. A: conclude B: convey C: contradict

206. Synonyms are example of..........definition. A: complex B: simple C: systematic

207. A description that begins with visualization of what to describe is called.......description.
A: complex B: simple C: physical

208. A description of a clock as a piece of machinery for giving information about time is
called..........description. A: Physical B: useful C: functional

209. A description of a graduate as someone who has successfully completed primary,
secondary and university education is called...........description. A: compound B: functional C:
process

210. A kind of writing with a continous flow of narrative with little or no subheadings is
called............... A: Technical report B: Narrative C: essay

211. The unit that deals with computers and online information resources in the library is
called. A: serial unit B: circulation unit C: systems unit

212. The section where you write on other people's works cited or consulted is
called............... A: reference B: literature review C: bibliography

213. The unit that deals with the acquisition of library materials is. A: cataloguing and
classification unit B: collection and development unit C: serial unit

214. Using another person's intellectual work without acknowledgement is theft and in
research is called .................. A: citation B: plagiarism C: copy and paste

215. A presentation of books, journals and other sources used in the course of your research
work is called ............ A: appendices B: reference C: indices

216. The method that makes an indepth study of one object/ phenomenon as a
representative of the others. A: case study B: indepth study C: observation

217. In which of the following unit of the library is registration of library users, borrowing of
books and other loan activities taking place? A: circulation unit B: reference unit C: reserve unit

218. Communication through the use of words is called....................communication. A: oral
B: written C: verbal

219. In communication studies, the urge or need to communicate is called................. A:
stimulation B: feeling C: simulation

220. Communication is broadly divided into.............. A: two B: three C: four

221. The greater part of our lives is engaged in.......................communication. A: verbal B:
vertical C: non- verbal

222. ..............................communication cuts across all humanbeings in a society. A: verbal B:
non-verbal C: group

223. All the following options are examples of non-verbal communication except an option
below . A: gesture B: lecture C: paralanguage

224. The information contained in communication is called............... A: content B: channel C:
raw data

225. Fatique or boredom in communication process can cause.......... A: distraction B:
interference C: stress

226. All the options below except one are non-verbal communication. Identify the odd
option. A: Clapping of hands B: delivered sermon C: kicking a ball

227. Communication is a ......................process. A: static B: continous C: conscious

228. By understanding the scope of the answer, it means that the students should
................... A: determine how much information is required by a given question B: choose
appropriate style and language of expression to answer the question C: identify the required
technique of answering a particular question

229. When an examination question requires you to "outline", you are expected to. A:
answer the question fully with examples and reasons B: show that something is true, accurate or
justified C: show the major points or components of something

230. One of the following is<u> not</u> a type of decription. A: process description B:
physical description C: extended description

231. An examination question that requires you to discuss an issue demands that
you............................ A: mention the ways in which two or more things are different B: give the
meaning of that thing to make it clearer C: present the main points of a very wide subject.

232. One of the following is NOT an appropriate vocabulary item to link one idea to another
in a compare and contrast question. A: therefore B: then C: in addition

233. One of these os NOT an activity in preparing to answer examination question. A:
consultation of textbooks B: group discussion C: understanding the question

234. Many students fail examinations because they lack. A: understanding B: adequate
information to answer the questions C: knowledge of key words

235. The major reason why students answer questions wrongly in examination is. A: failure
to allocate time appropriately to questions B: failure to interprete the vocabulary of questions
correctly C: failure to organize ideas logically

236. The language skill from which writing is derived is......... A: Writing B: Speaking C: Voicing

237. The vocabulary of technical report tends to be........... A: Loose B: specialised C:
sophiscated

238. One of the following attributes except ONE are NOT necessary for a good report
writing. Identify the odd option. A: Proper research B: Personal opinion C: Loose expression

239. Empirical research is preferred in Science and Technology because it............. A: Cannot
be verified B: Is easily used C: Can be verified

240. In making use of observation, the researcher must be .............. A: Frank B: Objective C:
Skillful

241. Experimental research usually has.........................group. A: Play B: Control C:
Investigative

242. Case study research is a/an ...................study of a particular situation. A: Survey B: Indepth C: Surface

243. The hypothesis usually grows out of ................... A: Observation B: Guess work C:
Discussion

244. The situation where a message is not well received and well understood is
called............... A: Negative feedback B: Incomplete communication C: Wrong feedback

245. One purpose of a bibliographic citation is to............... A: express image of words in
dirrerent contexts B: check spelling syllabication C: pay homage of pioneers in one's subject
area

246. One of the underlisted is NOT a strategy for writing effetive technical reports. A:
reports should be declaratory B: reports should be informative C: reports should be based on
research

247. A non-technical report is charactised by. A: intensity B: subjectivity C: non-technical
method of analysis

248. In technical report writing, the language often used is..................... A: figures of speech
decorated with odioms B: jocular and graphical discipline registers C: highly tecnical and packed
with meaning

249. which one of the underlisted is true of technical report writing? A: In reporting findings,
numbers and dimensions are exact when appropriate B: Graphs and tables are also used to
clarify results C: A and B

250. The chief aim of writing technical report is to ....................... A: inform and persuade
the readers on an issue by providing facts from verifiable evidence. B: create and persuade the
readers through creating suspense C: inform and persuade the readers on an issue by giving
logical opinons to convince them.

251. Which one of the underlisted is odd among others? A: empirical research B: case study

research C: hypothesis research
252. In a survey research report writing, the researcher collects information using. A:
observation B: questionnaire C: visitations

253. In research report writing, literature review contains............... A: summary, evaluation,
critique of related research topics B: review of related research materials previously done C: A
and B

254. Writing a research report involves all the skills listed below except one. Tick that one. A:
Critical thinking and accurate reading B: Use of library and proper judgement of sources C:
appropriate motivation by language initiative

255. The type of library set up for the use of restricted audience within an organization is
known as. A: private library B: academic library C: school library

256. Any interface that keeps a message from being understood or accurately interpreted is
known as. A: obstruction B: noise C: sound

257. The section of research report writing which explains the techniques employed,
variables controlled sampling and research procedure adopted is called............. A: methodology
B: hypothesis C: discussion

258. An information seeking method where the opinions of knowledgeable and dependable
persons are sampled on issues under consideration is called............... A: questionnaire B:
discussion C: interview

259. Language items mostly used in reporting procedure sections of experiments are in
................... A: active voice forms B: norminal forms C: passive voice.

260. Retrieval devices are carried out in the following two ways. A: shelving and processing
B: filing and searching C: cataloguing and classification D: accessing and controlling261. The elements of communication include all but One of the following........... A: the
source B: the message C: the action

262. The stage in the communication process when an encoder initiates communication is
the ................ A: transmission stage B: simulation stage C: interraction stage

263. The communication process is incomplte without............... A: a feedback B: the
elements C: a source

264. Interference in communication that results from depression or poor mental attitude to
communication is known as. A: physical barrier B: psychological C: linguistic barrier.

265. One major advantage of oral communication is that............. A: it is applicable to the
literature and illiterature B: it benefits the illiterature more C: it helps the literature in writing

266. The type of essay writing that tells a story in a sequence of events, telling what
happened, when, how and possibly where, is called a...... A: descriptive essay B: declarative
essay C: narrative essay

267. A major advantage of ...................method of enquiry is that the tone of voice, facial
expression, body language, hesitation can provide more information to the information seeker.
A: analysis B: questionnaire C: interview

268. In organising public lectures.................are invited and requested to talk on issues of
general interest for the benefit of society. A: distinguished intellectuals, professionals and
experts B: secretaries of various schools C: touts from agencies

269. Only one of the underlisted options is true of excursions and fields trips. A: students
interact with one another to witness the practical aspects of theories B: students witness a
change of environment with new gadgets C: students interract with one another

270. The hypothesis usually grows out of ................... A: Observation B: Guess work C:
Discussion

271. A research report is used in scientific study to. A: Present the summary of the study B:
Present the minutes of a meeting C: Present the results of a study

272. The most important of all sections in writing the report of an experiment is. A: Abstract
of the study B: Discussion of results C: Conclusion

273. Communication is the key word around which life. A: Resolves B: Stays C: Begins

274. Communication is................to all human activities. A: Dangerous B: Crucial C: Irrelevant

275. In a questionnaire, open-ended questions are….. A: Are questions that are easy to
answer B: The questions are open completely C: The questions are open to interpretation..

276. Communication is … A: The process of sending and manipulating messages B: The
process of receiving and registering messages C: The process of sending and receiving messages

277. Communication skills are required in. A: Teaching B: Asking questions C: All of the
above

278. Types of non-verbal communication include….. A: Eye contact, clothing, facial
expressions, and body language B: Facial expressions, eye contact, gestures and singing C: Hand
gestures and facial expressions only

279. A continued dialogue between the sender and receiver is called….. A: Decoding B:
Encoding C: Effective listening

280. Which element of the communication process gives meaning to the message? A:
Speaker B: Listener C: Channel281. What role does encoding play in the communication process? A: It is the method by
which a message is sent B: It is the process of interpreting a message sent C: It is the process of
transforming a thought into a message

282. What is the best explanation of a communication channel? A: A radio station B: The
process of encoding C: The verbal communication process
283. What is noise? A: Sound B: Unknown high sound that hinders transmission of a message
C: Anything that hinders understanding of a message

284. In which of these two sentences is a verb used as a noun? A: Students population is
increasing rapidly and the university needs to provide more accommodation in order carter for
every student. B: There is rapid increase in the population of students and the university
needs to provide more accommodation in order to carter for every student.


285. In which of the following sentences is a noun used as a verb? A: The temperature of
the planet is rising as a result of global warming. B: The rise of the planet’s temperature is a
result of global warming. B

286. Technical reports present conclusions based on…. A: Impression B: Investigation C:
Belief

287. A population census is an example of …..research. A: Empirical B: Clinical C: Survey

288. The final stage of the research process is ….. A: Problem formulations B: Data collection
C: Report writing

289. Research by observation is a physical and……activity. A: Social B: Mental C:
Psychological

290. Research is ….. A: Searching again and again B: Finding solutions to any problem C: All
of the above

291. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? A: Searching
sources of information to locate problems B: Survey of related literature C: Identification of
problem

292. In the process of conducting research, formulation of hypothesis is followed by. A:
Statement of objectives B: Analysis of data C: Selection of research tools

293. A journal is a collection of. A: Stories B: Description C: Articles

294. A magazine can be described as a collection of………… A: Academic and scholarly
references B: Historical national events C: Diverse material

295. When evaluating a source of information, you should consider. A: the purpose of the
source B: how current is the source C: all of the above

296. What Kind of information is usually presented in the limitation section of a research
report? A: Influences that may have prevented a more thorough research. B: An outline of the
extent of the research study C: An outline of the limit of historical background of the research
study

297. In a questionnaire, close-ended questions are those where ….. A: The questions and
answers are close to each other B: The answers are given as options C: Short answers are
required

298. The qualities of a researcher are. A: Sprit of enquiry B: Reliance on observation and
evidence C: All of the above299. The method of collecting data through observation, experimentation, formulation and
testing of hypothesis is known as…. A: Empirical method B: Scientific method C: Scientific
information

300. Information acquired by experience or by experimentation is called. A: Facts B:
Scientific C: Empiricallt

301. What is the main job of the title of a research? A: The title is a clever page B: The title
characterizes the report C: The title gives a quick version of the results
302. What is the benefit of subheadings? A: They relate the material to theme of the report
B: They keep the material in a meaningful order C: All of the above
303. Which of the following presents the sections of a research report in correct order? A:
Title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion, references B: c. Title
page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion, references, appendices.
C: Title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion, appendices.
304. When would you write the abstract? A: Once you are aware of the results B: After the
main sections of the experiment has been drafted C: Before the introduction and after the title
305. In what tense should the introduction of a research be written? A: Future B: Past C:
Present
306. What does the results section highlight? A: Psychological interpretation of findings B:
Outcome of data analysis C: The success of the study
307. Writing a research report is best regarded as… A: Something most students find easy B:
An unnecessary chore C: A skill
308. As an undergraduate student of this University, how would you explain the concept of
oral communication to your younger ones in secondary school? A: Oral communication means
talking to yourself B: Oral communication means reading aloud only C: Oral communication
means communicationg by words of mouth
309. Which of the following is not an advantage of oral communication? A: It gives room to
warmth and interpersol relationship. B: It lacks performance C: It combines sight and sound
310. Written communication could be a disadvantage if. A: It serves as a record B: It reduces
the chance of distortion C: It may be laborious
311. All the options below are the requirements of verbal communication,except. A: Use of
words, oral or written B: Use of body language C: Use of numbers
312. Which of the options lettered A to D is Not an example of written communication? A:
Letters B: Lecture notes C: Mimming
313. Effective communication involves all, except one of the options listed A to D below.
Identify the wrong option. A: Being a bi-lingual B: Being clear about what to say C: Avoiding
vague expressions
314. Noise in communication could be caterised in all these areas, except one. Identify the
odd category. A: Physical noise B: Linguitic noise C: Loud music or market noise
315. Which of the following is the most recommended and most available source of
information to students? A: Library B: Textbooks and journals C: Lectures
316. An examination question that asks you to 'Analyse' expects you to. A: Give the meaning
of something B: Answer fully with reasons C: Devide into parts and decsribe each
317. "Distillation is a process which is used to separate substances from a mixture". This
sentence is an example of. A: Explanation B: Elaboration C: Definition318. Breakdown in communication can occur at these levels except one. A: grammatical B:
semantic C: geometrical
319. When a lecturer increases his/her tone of voice while delivering lectures, this is an
example of. A: Verbal communication B: Paralanguage C: Body language
320. One of the advantages of written communication is that. A: it is tasking and hazardous
B: materials can be read C: the writer is literate
321. One of these is not a variety of research. A: experimental research B: case study C:
interview research
322. A ‘’report’’ can also be referred to as. A: A summary B: A record C: past action
323. The most important skill needed in Technical Report is- A: Description B: Exposition C:
Argumentation
324. Activities such as information, classification, Explanation, instruction etc. are needed in.
A: Description B: Narration C: Exposition
325. Exemplification mode begins with. A: Generalization followed by main points B: Main
points followed by generalization C: Generalization followed by examples
326. In writing technical report, there is emphasis on. A: Functional words B: Content words
C: Synonymous words
327. The objectivity in Technical report writing is expressed through the use of- A: Complex
phrases B: Impersonal forms C: Special vocabulary
328. Students should beware of deceptive questions such as questions……….. A: without
instructions B: with double negatives C: with difficult questions
329. In answering questions each word in the question should be. :A Studied carefully B:
Interpreted fully C: Written out correctly
330. Technical Report is based on –(used). A: Facts and opinion B: Facts and evidence C:
Facts and examples
331. Technical Report means report based on. A: Reading and writing B: Experience and
observation C: Information and communication
332. Girl education is better than the boy education’’ Agree or disagree with this assertion.
The student is expected to. A: Juxtapose B: Assume C: Predict
333. Pick the odd item. A: Classify B: Criticise C: Discuss
334. One of them does not belong to this group. A: Tittle B: Review of Literature C: Aim
335. Select the odd item. A: Analyse B: Appropriate C: Temperament
336. The major essence of language to humans is to convey. A: Message B: Signs C:
Meanings
337. Which of the following does NOT describe the theory of technical writing? A: The
subject matter is famous and entertaining B: Technical writing is the accumulative process of
researching, organizing and presenting information for a specific audience. C: Technical writing
is a process of creating unique content to help an audience rethink an idea or action.
338. Which of the following would provide an appropriate definition for a non-technical <br
/> Audience? A: A neoplasm is a type of tumour. B: Axonal arboration is a treelike formation of
a nerve cell. C: Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever).
339. Which of the following consideration is NOT part of the process of report development?
A: The value the product has for the user. B: Whether the use of the product is intuitive for the
target user. C: What prior knowledge or user experience can be assumed340. Laboratory reports usually contain all the following sections except. A: Results B:
Discussions C: Recommendations
341. When analyzing your audience which of the following is NOT an important
consideration? A: The education or professional level of the target audience. B: How many
other similar reports describe the end result C: Reading conditions such as how the document
will be used.
342. What is language? This kind of question demands. A: Description B: Summary C:
Extended definition
343. A magazine can be described as a collection of………… A: Academic and scholarly
references B: Humorous articles C: Diverse material
344. When evaluating a source of information you should consider. A: The currency of the
source B: The scope of the source C: All of the above
345. Which words best describe the writing style that should be used in research reports? A:
Subjective and detached B: Personal and critical C: Objective and detached
346. Which type of library is usually refered to as people's university? A: Private library B:
School library C: Puplic library
347. One of the objectives of the use of library course is................... A: to know the total
number of newly admitted students B: to teach the students how to use library resources C:
none of the above
348. Which among the following reference materials will refer a user to another source of
information? A: Gazzetter B: Bibliography C: Geographical sources
349. To get information on either the author or the title which library tool will you consult.
A: classification scheme B: list of information materials C: catalogue
350. The hypothesis usually involves................... A: observation B: guess work C: experiment
351. In a questionnaire, open-ended questions are .................questions that. A: are easy to
answer B: require long answer C: are open to interpretation
352. The method of data collection in research writing which involves on the spot
assessment of the situation is known as. A: interview B: survey C: case study
353. Communication can be described as ........... A: a process that involves the trasmission
of messages between a sender and a receiver B: a psychological interraction within a person C:
appropriate sending of messages through the right channels
354. One major advantage of oral communication is that..................it. A: is applicable to the
literates and illiterates B: benefits the illiterate more than the literate C: cannot be used for
official communication
355. What role does encoding play in communication process. A: it is a method by which a
message is sent B: it is the process of transforming thought into a message C: none of the
options is correct
356. When evaluating a source of information, you should consider. A: the purpose of the
source B: the scope of the source C: all of the above
357. Labouratory reports usually contain all the following sections except................ A:
materials methods B: discussions C: recommendations
358. What is language? this kind of question demands............... A: descrption B: simple
definition C: extended definition359. Which of the following is the most recommended and most available source of
information to students? A: library B: textbooks and journals C: lectures
360. One of the advantages of written communication is that, A: it is tasking and hazadous B:
materials can be read C: the writer is literate
361. Everybody must bring ....................identity card to the examination hall. A: his B:
his/her C: his and her
362. The following activities are expository modes in essay writing, except. A: definition B:
narration C: cause and effect
363. Exemplification is an element of expository writing which begins with............followed
by ................. A: examples/ conclusion B: generalization/examples C: none of the above
364. Hypothesis refers to. A: assuptions to be tested B: detailed explanation of methods C:
discussion of results
365. A series of tests relevant to the information required in writing a report is called. A:
facts B: questions C: questionnaires
366. The process through which a message is passed to the intended audience is called. A:
sender B: channel C: distributing
367. A research study is supposed to be. A: an original work B: a reviewed C: a photocopied
368. Which of these is not a component of research work? A: methodology B: literature
review C: summay
369. Which of the following is a formal report ? A: report on social club B: progress report C:
normative report
370. Only one of the underlisted options is true of excursions and field trips. A: Students
experience/witness the practical aspects of classroom theories B: Students witness C: Students
spend a lot of time travelling to new areas
371. Mathematics...............his favourite subject when he was in secondary school. A: is B:
are C: was
372. If either John or Marry...............please take a message. A: phone B: phoned C: phones
373. It would be more manageable if there were .............guests. A: less B: fewer C: several
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