Question

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

There is inherent risk associated with the use of Rip Gym facilities. Although all Rip Gym customers sign a Risk Acknowledgment and Consent Form before gaining access to our grounds and equipment, litigation remains a possibility if customers suffer injuries due to negligence. Negligence complaints may include either staff mistakes or avoidable problems with equipment and facilities. It is therefore imperative that all Rip Gym employees follow the Safety Protocol in the event of a customer complaint.
Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environs
Rip Gym employees must always respond promptly and seriously to any customer report of a hazard in our equipment or facilities, even if the employee judges the complaint frivolous. Customers may not use rooms or equipment that have been reported unsafe until the following steps have been taken, in order, to confirm and/or resolve the problem.
1. Place "Warning. "Out of Order," or "Off Limits" signs in the affected area or on the affected equipment, as appropriate. Always follow this step first, before handling paperwork or attempting to resolve the reported problem.
2. Fill out a Hazard Complaint Form. Include the name of the customer making the complaint and the exact wording of the problems being reported.
3. Visually check the area or equipment in question to verify the problem.
a) If the report appears to be accurate and a resolution is necessary, proceed to step 4.
b) If the report appears to be inaccurate, consult the manager on duty.
4. Determine whether you are qualified to correct the problem. Problems all employees are qualified to correct are listed on page 12 of the Employee Handbook.
a. Employees who have not undergone training for equipment repair and maintenance must...

Which term best describes the structure of the section under the subheading "Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environs"?
a. Sequence
b. Description
c. Cause/effect
d. Compare/contrast

Answer 1

The best term to describe the structure of the section under “Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environs” is 'sequence', as it lists steps in a specific order.

Step-by-step explanation:

The structure of the section under the subheading “Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environs” can be best described using the term sequence. The passage outlines a series of steps that Rip Gym employees must follow when handling customer complaints about the safety of equipment or facilities. The procedure is presented in chronological order, beginning with the placement of warning signs, continuing with the completion of a Hazard Complaint Form, and followed by an inspection of the reported issue. If necessary, additional steps involving consultation with a manager and determination of qualification to resolve the problem are included.

The structure of the section under the subheading 'Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environs' can be best described as sequence. This is because the section provides a step-by-step process for how Rip Gym employees should respond to customer reports of unsafe equipment or hazards in the facilities. The passage outlines a series of actions that employees should take in a specific order to address and resolve the reported problem.