Question 1

In what way is the definition "In a bankruptcy action, a nonsecured debt is a debt that is not secured" flawed?

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Question 2

What technique is used in the definition "RADAR originally stood for 'radio detection and ranging,' but these days it is rarely used as an acronym and instead appears as the noun radar"?

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Question 3

Placing definitions directly in the text is a common practice. what are two other logical locations for definitions?

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Question 4

The introduction to a set of instructions should answer six questions, one of which is "Why should the reader carry out this task?" what is one other question?

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Question 5

What are the three types of descriptions discussed in Chapter 20?

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Question 6

What are the four signal words commonly used to indicate the levels of seriousness in comments?

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Question 7

A set of instructions is a type of definition.

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Question 8

Step-by-step instructions should be written in the imperative mood.

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Step-by-step instructions are typically written in the imperative mood, as it gives clear and direct commands for the reader to follow.

Question 9

It is important to revise, edit, and proofread instructions to ensure that readers can complete the task described safely.

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Revising, editing, and proofreading instructions can help to eliminate potentially misleading or unclear information and ensure that essential safety precautions are included. This can reduce the risk of accidents or injuries and help readers to successfully complete the task at hand.

Question 10

many companies are uneasy about using instructional videos and rely on printed documentation instead.

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Many companies are increasingly using instructional videos as they can be more engaging and easier to understand than printed documentation.

Question 11

Descriptions are rarely incorporated into longer documents; instead, they usually appear as separate documents.

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Descriptions are often incorporated into longer documents as part of the overall content, providing detailed information about specific aspects, items, or processes relevant to the document's purpose.

Question 12

A conventions section explains to readers how a manual uses typography to signify different kinds of information. One example is using Courier typeface to represent text the reader is supposed to type.

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The statement accurately describes the purpose and usage of a conventions section in a manual, which includes explaining the typography used to convey specific types of information, such as using Courier typeface for text that the reader is expected to type.

Question 13

What is the function of a conventions section?

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Question 14

the safety of your company's products (and the effectiveness of your company's instructions) is a matter of contract law.

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Contract law governs agreements between parties, while product safety and instructions are typically governed by tort law and regulatory standards.

Question 15

The partitioning technique for creating an extended definition often appears in tandem with another technique.

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The partitioning technique is often used in conjunction with the process of enumeration, in which specific examples or instances are provided to further illuminate the meaning of a term or concept. Together, these techniques can help to create a more detailed and comprehensive definition that clarifies all aspects of the term or concept in question.

Question 16

Chapter 20 lists three steps in writing definitions. One is analyzing the writing situation. What are the other two steps?

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Question 17

What technique is used to clarify the term inflammable in the definition "An inflammable substance is not a substance that cannot catch fire. To the contrary, an inflammable substance catches fire quite easily"?

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Question 18

In what way is the definition "Booting a computer is when you turn it on" flawed?

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Question 19

there is no absolute distinction between a set of instructions and a manual.

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Instructions can be part of a manual, and a manual can contain sets of instructions, so there is no one-to-one correspondence between the two terms.

Question 20

Part of the challenge of deciding where to put a definition lies in the fact that several places are viable options.

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This statement is true, as there is often not just one correct place to put a definition, and different options may be equally valid.

Quiz 20: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions