Chat with AIExam 20: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions
H&G Garden Supplies is revising its instruction booklet for assembling and installing its redwood garden arbor. The set contains two 6-foot trellises, two planter boxes, and a pair of adjustable arches. Which of the following should you NOT include in the back matter of the instruction booklet?
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How is the following definition flawed: "Booting a computer is when you turn it on"?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThe definition "Booting a computer is when you turn it on" is an oversimplification and does not capture the full complexity of the booting process. Here's why the definition is flawed:
1. Incomplete Description: The definition reduces the booting process to merely the act of powering on the computer. However, booting is not just about turning on the hardware; it involves a series of steps that the computer's firmware and operating system take to initialize the system's hardware and software.
2. Ignoring the Boot Sequence: When a computer is turned on, it goes through a boot sequence or startup routine. This includes the Power-On Self-Test (POST), where the system checks the hardware components to ensure they are working correctly. Then, the firmware (such as BIOS or UEFI) looks for a bootable device (like a hard drive, SSD, or USB drive) from which to load the operating system. Only after these steps are successfully completed can the operating system start and the computer be ready for use.
3. Confusion with Power States: Modern computers have different power states, such as hibernation or sleep mode. Waking a computer from these states is not the same as a full boot sequence, even though the computer is being "turned on" from a user perspective. The definition does not distinguish between these different states and the processes involved in resuming from them versus a cold boot (starting from a fully powered-off state).
4. Exclusion of Rebooting: The definition does not account for rebooting, which is the process of restarting a computer that is already on. Rebooting also involves the boot sequence but does not start with the computer being off.
5. Overlooking Network Booting: In some network environments, computers can be booted from a network location using technologies like Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). This process is also part of booting but does not necessarily involve turning on a computer in the traditional sense, as the computer might be set to automatically boot from the network when powered on.
6. Software Aspect: The definition does not mention the role of the operating system and other software components that are loaded and initialized during the boot process. These are crucial for the computer to become functional and usable.
A more accurate definition of booting a computer would be: "Booting a computer is the process that starts when you power on the computer and involves a series of steps performed by the computer's firmware and operating system to initialize the hardware components, perform system checks, and load the necessary software so that the system is ready for use."
According to Chapter 20, many companies are uneasy about using instructional videos and so prefer to rely on printed documentation instead.
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According to Chapter 20, what is the primary way to indicate the nature and the scope of a description?
(34) Which of the following is the most effective title for a section in a set of instructions on bicycle maintenance and repair?
(36) A conventions section explains to readers how a manual uses typography to signify different kinds of information. One example is using the Courier typeface for text the reader is supposed to type.
(35) A writer wants to describe how screen printing works. Which of the following is NOT likely to appear in the process description?
(41) Several organizations have guidelines and standards for communicating information about safety. Which of the following is NOT one of these organizations?
(34) How is the following definition flawed: "In a bankruptcy action, a nonsecured debt is a debt that is not secured"?
(35) Which of the critiques listed below applies to the following description of a process? "Getting a College Degree"
First, you must apply to schools you want to attend. Pick good schools to apply to.
Next, you must enroll at a college.
After you have enrolled, you must pick a degree program. Take every course you need.
After you take all of your courses, you will have a degree. Congratulations!
(39) What is one common way of concluding a set of instructions?
(45) It is important to revise, edit, and proofread instructions to ensure that readers will be able to complete the task described safely.
(29) According to Chapter 20, there is no absolute distinction between a set of instructions and a manual.
(31) What are the four signal words commonly used to indicate the levels of seriousness in comments?
(23) According to Chapter 20, what is an effective way to conclude a description?
(38) Placing definitions directly in the text is a common practice. According to Chapter 20, what are two other logical locations for definitions?
(43) The partitioning technique for creating an extended definition often appears in tandem with one or more other techniques.
(33) You are a technical writer for Landson Toy Company. Landson has just designed a new, more durable swing set for 6- to 10-year-olds. Which of the following should you include in the Introduction to the assembly guide for the swing set?
(33) Read the following instruction steps for creating an automated index of web files. Then indicate which instruction steps are NOT effectively written. 1) Open Windows Explorer to c:\ program files\autoindex\
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2) Copy the folders containing your web files to the folder named "indexer." If autoindex does not contain an indexer folder, you must reinstall the software. See the installation booklet.
3) Type the appropriate path-for instance, c:\ program files\autoindex\ indexer\ indexer.exe webfolder1, webfolder2, etc.
4) Indexer now has a folder called IndexSearch. The executable file, index.exe, may be run to view the searchable index of your web files.
(37) What are the three types of descriptions discussed in Chapter 20?
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