Quiz: Content Reuse

This quiz assesses your understanding of content reuse concepts in DITA.

1. What is a major benefit of content reuse in DITA?

  • a) Makes topics shorter
  • b) Reduces the need for XML editors
  • c) Centralizes content maintenance
  • d) Improves visual layout

2. Which DITA attribute would be most appropriate for filtering content between "Basic" and "Professional" software editions?

  • a) audience
  • b) platform
  • c) product
  • d) otherprops

3. Which DITA feature allows reuse of specific elements like steps or notes with automatic synchronization?

  • a) conref
  • b) href
  • c) idref
  • d) shortdesc

4. When should you use the copy-to attribute instead of conref?

  • a) When you want automatic content synchronization
  • b) When you need the same content to appear with different navigation contexts or URLs
  • c) When you want to translate content into multiple languages
  • d) When you need to filter content for different audiences

5. How does reuse benefit translation workflows?

  • a) Requires translating all content separately
  • b) Reused elements only need to be translated once
  • c) Prevents translation
  • d) Combines multiple languages into one topic