How AI-ready Is your technical documentation workflow?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you currently use AI in your documentation workflow?

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  • A.
    I don’t use AI at all
  • B.
    Occasionally, for idea generation or phrasing
  • C.
    Regularly, for drafting or rewriting content
  • D.
    Extensively, AI is embedded into my publishing process
• 2.
  When creating technical content, which of these best describes your process?

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  • A.
    100% human-written, no AI tools involved
  • B.
    Human-written first drafts, AI helps polish/edit
  • C.
    AI-assisted drafts that I refine manually
  • D.
    Mostly AI-generated, with minimal human edits
• 3.
  How do you handle repetitive documentation tasks (e.g. formatting, summaries, version updates)?

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  • A.
    All done manually
  • B.
    I use basic automation (macros, templates)
  • C.
    AI helps generate summaries or restructure text
  • D.
    These tasks are fully automated with AI tools
• 4.
  How confident are you in the accuracy of AI-generated technical content?

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  • A.
    Not confident at all; I wouldn’t trust it
  • B.
    Cautious; I always fact-check heavily
  • C.
    Reasonably confident; I fact-check selectively
  • D.
    Very confident; AI outputs are reliable in my workflow
• 5.
  How “AI-friendly” is the content you publish?

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  • A.
    Not at all
  • B.
    Somewhat, but it's not optimised for AI use
  • C.
    Mostly; our content is in structured formats (DITA, Markdown, HTML) and partly exposed to AI tools
  • D.
    Fully; we publish content through an MCP/CCMS or APIs, designed for AI consumption and reuse
• 6.
  How is AI integrated into your documentation toolset?

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  • A.
    It’s not - my tools are AI-free
  • B.
    I use standalone AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
  • C.
    Some of my doc tools (CMS, help authoring tools) have AI features
  • D.
    AI is fully integrated into my content management and publishing pipeline
• 7.
  What role do you see AI playing in your documentation in the next 2-3 years?

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  • A.
    Minimal role; it won’t affect my work much
  • B.
    Support role; AI will assist writers but not replace them
  • C.
    Significant role; AI will drive efficiency and automation
  • D.
    Central role; AI will be the primary content creator
• 8.
  How do you ensure quality and compliance in AI-assisted documentation?

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  • A.
    I don’t use AI, so not applicable
  • B.
    I manually review everything AI produces
  • C.
    I use review guidelines and style-checkers alongside AI
  • D.
    I have automated QA checks (AI fact-checking, compliance tools)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Traditionalist

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  You rely on proven, human-led methods. AI hasn’t entered your workflow yet, but you value control and accuracy. You may benefit from small experiments with AI for editing or routine tasks.👉 Get in touch with Cherryleaf for advice on safe first steps, or join our introductory course on AI in technical writing.
• 2.
  The Experimenter

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  You’re dabbling with AI but cautiously. You use AI in side tasks (editing, summarizing) but not in core authoring. The next step? Test AI in structured authoring or publishing workflows.You’ve dipped your toes in - now it’s time to deepen your practice.👉 Talk to Cherryleaf about pilot projects, or take our AI in Technical Writing course to move from experimentation to confidence.
• 3.
  The Adopter

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  You’ve embraced AI in meaningful ways - from drafting to structured publishing. You’re building efficiency while keeping human oversight. With stronger AI-friendly infrastructure, you’ll be ready for scale.You’re already gaining efficiency with AI. The next stage is scaling smartly.👉 Contact Cherryleaf for guidance on workflows and governance, or join our course on AI in technical writing to strengthen your strategy.
• 4.
  The Trailblazer

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  You’re at the frontier of AI in technical documentation. With MCP servers, API-driven publishing, and automated QA, your workflow is built for the AI era. The challenge now is governance and strategic leadership.You’re at the forefront — but leadership means staying ahead.👉 Work with Cherryleaf on advanced governance and strategy, or explore our course on AI in technical writing to benchmark your practices.