When creating a technical document, you often have to make compromises. Which of these is an example of a compromise related to communication?
A) Your boss tells you to create the document in English and Spanish, so you do.
B) You would prefer to create separate instruction sheets in English and Spanish, but you create one sheet giving instructions in both languages to save on printing costs.
C) Your audience is not made up of technical experts, so you use common words in place of technical vocabulary.
D) You place paper copies of your document in the boxes carrying your products, and you post electronic copies online.

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The compromise in this scenario is to create a single instruction sheet in both English and Spanish, instead of separate sheets, in order to save on printing costs. This compromises on the preference for separate sheets in favor of reducing expenses.

When Creating a Technical Document, You Often Have to Make