Technical communication

Question 1

Technical communication is a broad field and includes any form of
communication that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

Answer 1

• Communicating about technical or specialized topics, such as
  computer applications, medical procedures, or environmental
  regulations.
• Communicating by using technology, such as web pages, help
  files, or social media sites.
• Providing instructions about how to do something, regardless of
  how technical the task is or even if technology is used to create or
  distribute that communication.

Question 2

Difference between General communication and Technical Communication

Answer 2

General communication
Technical Communication

• Contains a general message Contains a technical message
• Informal in style and approach. Mostly formal
• No set pattern of communication. Follows a set pattern
• Mostly oral. Both oral and written
• Not always for a specific audience. Always for a specific audience
• Does not involve the use of technical vocabulary or Usually involve graphics

graphics, etc.

Question 3

Synchronous Communication:-

Answer 3

scheduled real time interactions by phone, video, or in
person.

Eg: video conferencing, web conferencing, live chats,white boarding etc

Question 4

Asynchronous communication:-

Answer 4

interaction without real time conversations, replies
may be delayed

Eg: E-mail, Video recording, Cloud collaborations

Question 5

FEATURES OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Answer 5

Technical communication takes place when professionals discuss a topic with a
specific purpose with a well-defined audience.

Question 6

Technical communication usually
has the following objectives:

Answer 6

To provide organized information that aids in quick decision-making

• To invite corporate joint ventures
• To disseminate knowledge in oral or written form

Question 7

Requisites of Technical Communication

Answer 7

• As the professional world becomes more diverse,
  competitive, and result-oriented, the importance of technical communication skills continues to
  increase. In fact, technical communication skills are crucial to professional success today
  because success in communicating in the technical environment will depend not just on an
  effective style but on the ability to analyse, organise, and present essential information
  effectively.
• Revolution in information technology is having a profound impact on technical communication
  tasks, and new kinds of communications tasks or skills will be required in the changed
  technological environment.
• These skills include knowledge of high-tech communication
  capabilities, ability to present and explain complex technical information in a simple and
  familiar style, ability to understand and explain quantitative data, cultural awareness
  capability, and ability to analyse and prioritise information.
• The changes that have taken place
  in the field of science and technology reflect several developments in the way technical
  communication skills are viewed.

Question 8

Organizational Communication

Answer 8

• Upward
• Downward
• Diagonal
• Horizontal

Question 9

Purpose of technical communication

Question 10

ABC OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Answer 10

Accuracy, Brevity, and Clarity.