Before writing a set of instructions to a specific audience, the writer/designer must conduct research to know what the audience’s knowledge of the task.

ENGL2338 Technical Writing

Unit 4 Quiz

4.1 Quiz: Instructions

Question 1Before writing a set of instructions to a specific audience, the writer/designer must conduct research to know what the audience’s knowledge of the task.

  True

  False

Question 2The elements of effective instructions include (select one):

  Title, a brief overview, a body, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals)

  Title, a brief overview, a body, methods, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals) 

  Title, a brief overview, a body (and must always include visuals) 

  Title, a body, conclusion (and must always include visuals) 

Question 3It is important to explain the relevance of the instructions before moving into the step-by-step tasks because readers need to know what to expect before undergoing a task, including how long the task will take and where the task should be performed.

  True

  False

Question 4Primary research means getting information from sources in books and articles or through websites.

  True

  False

Question 5Plagiarizing the work of others, including copying someone else’s instructions, is an ethical abuse.

  True

  False

Question 6 Failure to provide safety and legal obligations on a set of instructions can result in injury, death, and legal litigation.

  True

 False