Instructions say: “Steps must be completed in order. Skipping steps may cause failure.” What is the correct interpretation?

A. Steps can be rearranged if needed

B. Steps may be skipped under time pressure

C. Steps must be followed in sequence

D. Only critical steps matter

Instructions include this note: “If data is missing, return to the previous step before continuing.” Data is missing at Step 4. What is the correct action?

A. Skip Step 4

B. Guess the missing data

C. Return to the previous step

D. Continue to Step 5

A policy states: “Reports must be submitted by Friday. Late reports are accepted only with prior approval.” A report is submitted late without prior approval. What is the correct interpretation?

A. The report is accepted

B. The report is accepted with warning

C. The report is automatically escalated

D. The report does not meet requirements

You are given these instructions:

“Complete Steps 1–5 in order.”
“If an error occurs, return to the last verified step.”
“If an exception is documented, do not repeat completed steps.”
“If safety is affected, stop immediately.”

During Step 4:

An error occurs
The error is documented as an exception
Safety is not affected

What is the correct action?

A. Stop immediately

B. Return to Step 1

C. Return to the last verified step

D. Continue without repeating completed steps