Question 1

A caution
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.

Accepted Answer

A caution tells the reader if an action might harm the mechanism.

Question 2

Formatting of instructions
A) does not vary.
B) may use graphics.
C) does not consider white space.

Accepted Answer

Instructions may incorporate graphics to aid understanding, enhance visual appeal, or clarify complex steps, making them more user-friendly and effective.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Substeps are often used in written instructions to break down complex tasks into more manageable parts, making the instructions clearer and easier to follow.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Listing materials or tools needed at the beginning helps the reader ensure they have everything necessary before starting the steps, making the process smoother and more efficient.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Notes and tips are often included in a set of instructions to provide additional information, clarify steps, or offer helpful advice, but they are not mandatory components.

Question 6

The steps of instructions
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.

Accepted Answer

Instruction steps typically use short, direct commands to clearly and efficiently guide a person through a task.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Many readers find visual aids such as diagrams, charts, and illustrations more intuitive and easier to understand than textual instructions, leading them to rely more on these graphics for information.

Question 8

All instructions begin with an introduction.

Accepted Answer

Instructions can start with various elements such as a title, a list of materials needed, or directly with the steps, and do not necessarily require an introduction.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Numbered lists are preferred for steps that need to be completed in a specific order, while bullet points are used for items that do not require a particular sequence.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Precise measurements provide clarity and accuracy, ensuring that the reader can follow the instructions correctly and achieve the intended result.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three steps of planning instructions are...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Placing explanations of steps after the steps allows the reader to first see what action needs to be taken and then understand the reasoning or details behind it, facilitating a smoother instructional flow.

Question 13

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

The given sentence is descriptive, explaining how the drum head fits, rather than giving a command or instruction, which would be characteristic of the imperative mood.

Question 14

It is important to make instructions
A) precise.
B) clear.
C) both A and B.

Accepted Answer

Instructions need to be both precise and clear to ensure they are understood and followed correctly.

Question 15

Warnings
A) are provided if an action could harm the reader.
B) are included at the writer's discretion.
C) are provided when a step is especially important.

Accepted Answer

Warnings are provided if an action could harm the reader.

Question 16

Sets of instructions
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).

Accepted Answer

Sets of instructions are typically organized chronologically, meaning they are arranged in the order that the steps need to be completed, moving forward in time.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Explanations are meant to guide and motivate the reader by providing clarity and understanding, not necessarily in great detail or discouraged in instructions.

Question 18

Field testing instructions means
A) asking a few people to try the instructions to see if the instructions are clear before they are sent to the intended audience.
B) giving the writers a test to make sure they understand the instructions.
C) testing the intended audience with a survey to make sure they understand what they are doing.

Accepted Answer

Field testing instructions typically involve having a sample of the intended audience or users try out the instructions to ensure clarity and effectiveness before they are widely distributed. This helps identify any areas of confusion or misunderstanding.

Question 19

In a set of instructions,
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.

Accepted Answer

Writing one instruction for each step helps in making the instructions clear and easy to follow, ensuring that the reader can focus on completing one task at a time without confusion.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A graphic should be placed close to the relevant text or instructions it is meant to illustrate, to aid in understanding and reduce the need for back-and-forth navigation.

Quiz 10: Instructions

A caution

Formatting of instructions

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

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

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

The steps of instructions

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

All instructions begin with an introduction.

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

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

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

In a set 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.

It is important to make instructions

Warnings

Sets of instructions

Explanations

Field testing instructions means

In a set of instructions,

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