IA Documentation and Blueprints Flashcards

Which blueprint artifact is specifically used to document the relationships between content types and their metadata attributes?

Answer: Content matrix

A content matrix maps content types to their associated metadata fields, making relationships explicit and auditable.

In IA documentation, a 'node map' is best described as:

Answer: A visual showing navigation paths between pages or screens

A node map illustrates how individual pages or screens connect via navigation links, revealing path structures.

When documenting a controlled vocabulary, which element distinguishes a thesaurus from a simple word list?

Answer: Synonym rings and broader/narrower term relationships

A thesaurus adds semantic relationships—synonyms, broader terms (BT), narrower terms (NT), and related terms (RT)—beyond a flat word list.

A 'content model' in IA blueprints primarily specifies:

Answer: The structured attributes and fields that define each content type

A content model defines what properties (fields, attributes, relationships) make up each content type, independent of presentation.

Which IA document is most appropriate for communicating navigation structure to a development team implementing a CMS menu system?

Answer: Hierarchical site map with labeled nav zones

A hierarchical site map annotated with navigation zones gives developers the structure needed to configure CMS menus.

In blueprint documentation, 'global navigation,' 'local navigation,' and 'contextual navigation' are typically differentiated in which artifact?

Answer: Navigation system diagram

A navigation system diagram visually separates and labels the different navigation types and their scope within the site.

When an IA blueprint includes a 'template inventory,' its primary purpose is to:

Answer: Catalog all unique page layout templates and their intended use cases

A template inventory catalogs each distinct layout template, specifying which content types and page contexts each template serves.