Question 1

Explanations

Accepted Answer

A)  are always given in great detail. 
B)  are discouraged in a set of instructions. 
C)  guide and motivate the reader. 
A)  are always given in great detail. 
B)  are discouraged in a set of instructions. 
C)  guide and motivate the reader. C

Question 2

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to complete a questionnaire or answer questions about a task after they have performed the task.

Accepted Answer

Retrospective testing

Question 3

In instructions, bullet points are preferred to numbered lists when defining steps that must be completed in a certain order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In a set of instructions, a symbol or graphic that represents danger often accompanies the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a set of instructions, a symbol...

Question 5

Precise measurements in instructions help ensure that the reader has clear instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a set of instructions,

Accepted Answer

A)  omit the articles a, an, and the. 
B)  place explanations of steps after the steps. 
C)  place explanations of steps before the steps. 
A)  omit the articles a, an, and the. 
B)  place explanations of steps after the steps. 
C)  place explanations of steps before the steps.

Question 7

In a set of instructions,

Accepted Answer

A)  list as many steps as possible at one time so the reader has an overview of the process. 
B)  begin each step with a noun. 
C)  write one instruction for each step. 
A)  list as many steps as possible at one time so the reader has an overview of the process. 
B)  begin each step with a noun. 
C)  write one instruction for each step.

Question 8

The three steps of planning instructions are creating a flowchart, working the process backward, and ____.

Accepted Answer

watching someone fro

Question 9

A help menu is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A help menu is an example of...

Question 10

A caution

Accepted Answer

A)  tells the reader if an action might harm the mechanism. 
B)  tells the reader to read all instructions before beginning the task at hand. 
C)  tells the reader if an action might injure a person. 
A)  tells the reader if an action might harm the mechanism. 
B)  tells the reader to read all instructions before beginning the task at hand. 
C)  tells the reader if an action might injure a person.

Question 11

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to use a product or perform an activity while following the instructions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to...

Question 12

The use of substeps is never a part of written instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is important to make instructions

Accepted Answer

A)  precise. 
B)  clear. 
C)  both A and B. 
A)  precise. 
B)  clear. 
C)  both A and B.

Question 14

The steps of instructions

Accepted Answer

A)  use short commands to tell a person how to perform a task. 
B)  use long sentences for clarification. 
C)  are written in third person and can be present or past tense. 
A)  use short commands to tell a person how to perform a task. 
B)  use long sentences for clarification. 
C)  are written in third person and can be present or past tense.

Question 15

The following step is an example of the use of imperative mood: The head of the drum will fit snugly around the outside of the shell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sets of instructions

Accepted Answer

A)  use priority order (from most important to least important). 
B)  are organized from the least important step to the most important step. 
C)  are organized chronologically (forward in time). 
A)  use priority order (from most important to least important). 
B)  are organized from the least important step to the most important step. 
C)  are organized chronologically (forward in time).

Question 17

A graphic accompanying a set of instructions should appear after all of the instructions have been presented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Notes and tips are optional elements of a set of instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In instructions, some readers rely more on graphics than on words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A list of materials or tools needed for instructions should appear first, before the steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explanations

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to complete a questionnaire or answer questions about a task after they have performed the task.

In instructions, bullet points are preferred to numbered lists when defining steps that must be completed in a certain order.

In a set of instructions, a symbol or graphic that represents danger often accompanies the _____.

Precise measurements in instructions help ensure that the reader has clear instructions.

In a set of instructions,

In a set of instructions,

The three steps of planning instructions are creating a flowchart, working the process backward, and ____.

A help menu is an example of _____.

A caution

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to use a product or perform an activity while following the instructions.

The use of substeps is never a part of written instructions.

It is important to make instructions

The steps of instructions

The following step is an example of the use of imperative mood: The head of the drum will fit snugly around the outside of the shell.

Sets of instructions

A graphic accompanying a set of instructions should appear after all of the instructions have been presented.

Notes and tips are optional elements of a set of instructions.

In instructions, some readers rely more on graphics than on words.

A list of materials or tools needed for instructions should appear first, before the steps.

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Exam 10: Instructions

Explanations

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to complete a questionnaire or answer questions about a task after they have performed the task.

In instructions, bullet points are preferred to numbered lists when defining steps that must be completed in a certain order.

In a set of instructions, a symbol or graphic that represents danger often accompanies the _____.

Precise measurements in instructions help ensure that the reader has clear instructions.

In a set of instructions,

In a set of instructions,

The three steps of planning instructions are creating a flowchart, working the process backward, and ____.

A help menu is an example of _____.

A caution

_____ evaluates instructions by asking subjects to use a product or perform an activity while following the instructions.

The use of substeps is never a part of written instructions.

It is important to make instructions

The steps of instructions

The following step is an example of the use of imperative mood: The head of the drum will fit snugly around the outside of the shell.

Sets of instructions

A graphic accompanying a set of instructions should appear after all of the instructions have been presented.

Notes and tips are optional elements of a set of instructions.

In instructions, some readers rely more on graphics than on words.

A list of materials or tools needed for instructions should appear first, before the steps.

What Is Technical Writing

Audience and Purpose

Technical Research

Writing Process

Brief Correspondence

Document Design and Graphics

Writing for the Web

Informative Reports

Investigative Reports

Employment Communication

Presentations

Recommendation Reports

Proposals

Ethics in the Workplace

Technical Reading

Filters