When creating a technical document, you often have to make compromises. Which of these is an example of a compromise related to technical 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 involves choosing to create one instruction sheet in both English and Spanish to save on printing costs, instead of creating separate sheets for each language. This compromise balances the need to provide instructions in both languages with the cost considerations of printing and distributing the document.

When Creating a Technical Document, You Often Have to Make