Step 3: Determine Sequencing and
Timing & Step 4: Determine Object,
Space and Social Demands
Essential steps - correct answer ✔✔steps that are necessary for successful performance in an
activity
methods for determining key steps - correct answer ✔✔-mentally process the steps
-engage in the activity yourself
-talk to your client
-talk to someone who performs the activity
-watch someone perform the activity
Each step in a procedural task analysis should include - correct answer ✔✔-an action verb
-how the action takes place
-objects used or interacted with
-time elements
-amounts used
sequencing and timing guidelines - correct answer ✔✔1. determine what activity you will be
analyzing
2. preparatory and cleanup tasks should be included only if absolutely necessary
3. in writing out a step, begin the statement with an action verb that describes what the person
in the activity must do
4. the next part of the direction statement should include what the objects or environmental
aspects are being acted upon.
, 5. describe how the action should be completed
6. include time elements
7. list the steps in the correct sequence as they normally appear
8. keep the steps simple and concise
9. be specific as to the amount of a certain material that is needed or used during a step
10. be succinct and specific in directions
11. some tasks are not as simple as following a logical sequence (if/then statements)
12. do not indicate to use the right or left unless absolutely necessary
13. do not the list the physical or mental requirement of the task
14. include precautions and warnings in parenthesis
15. do not include proper nouns or specifics in regard to objects or properties unless absolutely
necessary
16. stick to social norms
tools - correct answer ✔✔-something that helps you complete an activity
-objects that are not disposable and are reusable
supplies - correct answer ✔✔-the physical articles needed to make or do something and
become depleted during the process
-substances that are consumed or expended during the course of the activity and need to be
replenished at the end of the activity
equipment - correct answer ✔✔-instruments or appliances that serve to equip someone to
complete an activity
-often physically larger than tools
differences between tools and equipment (generally) - correct answer ✔✔tools are
manipulated or used by hand and equipment is larger or mechanical in nature
Timing & Step 4: Determine Object,
Space and Social Demands
Essential steps - correct answer ✔✔steps that are necessary for successful performance in an
activity
methods for determining key steps - correct answer ✔✔-mentally process the steps
-engage in the activity yourself
-talk to your client
-talk to someone who performs the activity
-watch someone perform the activity
Each step in a procedural task analysis should include - correct answer ✔✔-an action verb
-how the action takes place
-objects used or interacted with
-time elements
-amounts used
sequencing and timing guidelines - correct answer ✔✔1. determine what activity you will be
analyzing
2. preparatory and cleanup tasks should be included only if absolutely necessary
3. in writing out a step, begin the statement with an action verb that describes what the person
in the activity must do
4. the next part of the direction statement should include what the objects or environmental
aspects are being acted upon.
, 5. describe how the action should be completed
6. include time elements
7. list the steps in the correct sequence as they normally appear
8. keep the steps simple and concise
9. be specific as to the amount of a certain material that is needed or used during a step
10. be succinct and specific in directions
11. some tasks are not as simple as following a logical sequence (if/then statements)
12. do not indicate to use the right or left unless absolutely necessary
13. do not the list the physical or mental requirement of the task
14. include precautions and warnings in parenthesis
15. do not include proper nouns or specifics in regard to objects or properties unless absolutely
necessary
16. stick to social norms
tools - correct answer ✔✔-something that helps you complete an activity
-objects that are not disposable and are reusable
supplies - correct answer ✔✔-the physical articles needed to make or do something and
become depleted during the process
-substances that are consumed or expended during the course of the activity and need to be
replenished at the end of the activity
equipment - correct answer ✔✔-instruments or appliances that serve to equip someone to
complete an activity
-often physically larger than tools
differences between tools and equipment (generally) - correct answer ✔✔tools are
manipulated or used by hand and equipment is larger or mechanical in nature
