What best describes the difference between minor and major faults?

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What best describes the difference between minor and major faults?

Severity of faults determines the penalties and eligibility: minor faults are small deviations that incur small point deductions, while major faults are serious deviations that carry heavier penalties or can lead to disqualification. This distinction matters because it directly affects the final score and whether the run remains in contention. In practice, judges categorize faults by how much they detract from the performance and by safety or rule violations; the greater the severity, the bigger the penalty or the more likely disqualification. Some choices incorrectly suggest there’s no difference, or that minor faults are disqualifications, or that major faults can be ignored—none of which align with how scoring and eligibility are determined.

Severity of faults determines the penalties and eligibility: minor faults are small deviations that incur small point deductions, while major faults are serious deviations that carry heavier penalties or can lead to disqualification. This distinction matters because it directly affects the final score and whether the run remains in contention. In practice, judges categorize faults by how much they detract from the performance and by safety or rule violations; the greater the severity, the bigger the penalty or the more likely disqualification. Some choices incorrectly suggest there’s no difference, or that minor faults are disqualifications, or that major faults can be ignored—none of which align with how scoring and eligibility are determined.

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