Quiz: Topic Types

This quiz assesses understanding of the different DITA topic types and their appropriate usage.

1. When should you use a concept topic?

  • a) To define a glossary term
  • b) To explain a feature or idea before a task
  • c) To display numeric data
  • d) To provide troubleshooting steps

2. Which tag is typically used for the root of a task topic?

  • a) <reference>
  • b) <concept>
  • c) <task>
  • d) <section>

3. Which topic type is best for tabular technical specifications?

  • a) Concept
  • b) Task
  • c) Reference
  • d) Glossary

4. What is the primary organizational principle for reference topics?

  • a) Sequential narrative flow from simple to complex
  • b) Chronological order of when features were developed
  • c) Logical grouping optimized for quick lookup (alphabetical, by importance, etc.)
  • d) Random organization since users will search anyway

5. Troubleshooting topics usually include which two tags to explain the problem and its fix?

  • a) <task> and <conbody>
  • b) <cause> and <solution>
  • c) <steps> and <result>
  • d) <glossdef> and <glossterm>