Appendix C: Glossary cont'd

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conditions of

The actual conditions under which the procedural

performance

activities are performed, including actual equipment location,

lighting, ventilation, protective gear required, and temperature.

content

Subjects, topics, and technical information in a procedure.

contents

A listing of sections, subsections, appendixes that helps in locating

those portions of the procedure.

continuous action steps

Action steps that apply for a period of time while the procedure is

being executed.

coversheet

The first page of the procedure, which includes, as a minimum, the

procedure title and page header.

data point

A discrete item of information. A data point is often quantitative

but may be qualitative as well.

data recording

Writing down data points to obtain a written record of particular

conditions at a given time. Data may be recorded for QA

purposes or for use in further calculations or verifications.

decision tables

A format for presenting algorithms in tables.

equally acceptable

Action steps that specify a number of equally acceptable

action steps

alternative actions.

facing page

Either side of a two page spread of a procedure.

format

A plan or layout for the organization of pages in a document,

including the size, style, typeface, margins, etc.

headings

Words or short phrases that introduce a section.

hold point

Hold points require users to wait until certain conditions exist or

specific approvals or notifications have been made before

continuing on in the procedure.

independent verification

Verification by someone other than the person who performed the

task.

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