Question 1

Why is it important to take care in creating graphics for multicultural audiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture affects how people read images and what they see in them. 
B)  Differences between cultural interpretations of graphics tend to be slight. 
C)  Multicultural audiences are happy if at least a short caption for the image is in their native language. 
D)  Depictions of common objects should be as detailed as possible. 
A)  Culture affects how people read images and what they see in them. 
B)  Differences between cultural interpretations of graphics tend to be slight. 
C)  Multicultural audiences are happy if at least a short caption for the image is in their native language. 
D)  Depictions of common objects should be as detailed as possible.

Question 2

According to Chapter 12, what is an infographic?

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 12, an infographic

Question 3

You are writing a report on the two candidates competing to represent your district in the U.S. House of Representatives. You create a pie chart for each candidate to show where the candidate's campaign money comes from. In each pie chart, you use purple for small individual donations, orange for large individual donations, blue for corporate donations, yellow for contributions by political action committees, red for political-party donations, and gray for other money. Which principle of using color effectively have you followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  using color to create contrast between the text and the background 
B)  using color to emphasize particular items 
C)  using symbolic meanings of colors 
D)  using color to create patterns 
A)  using color to create contrast between the text and the background 
B)  using color to emphasize particular items 
C)  using symbolic meanings of colors 
D)  using color to create patterns

Question 4

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing logical relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  table 
B)  checklist 
C)  line drawing 
D)  organization chart 
A)  table 
B)  checklist 
C)  line drawing 
D)  organization chart

Question 5

Chapter 12 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is "Don't overdo it." Which of the following principles is also mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use color to create patterns. 
B)  Use as many colors as possible. 
C)  Use dark colors to make objects look smaller. 
D)  Be creative by inventing symbolic meanings for colors. 
A)  Use color to create patterns. 
B)  Use as many colors as possible. 
C)  Use dark colors to make objects look smaller. 
D)  Be creative by inventing symbolic meanings for colors.

Question 6

Saving space is not an ideal reason for cropping a photo to be used in technical communication. What is a better reason?

Accepted Answer

A better reason for cropping a photo to

Question 7

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to procuring graphics, according to Chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

Without access to the specific content o

Question 8

If a graphic is on the Internet, you may assume that you are free to republish it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

Accepted Answer

A)  by separating clip art from charts and graphs 
B)  by choosing two-dimensional charts and graphs over three-dimensional ones 
C)  by placing charts on pages separate from graphs 
D)  by presenting as much information as possible in a single graph 
A)  by separating clip art from charts and graphs 
B)  by choosing two-dimensional charts and graphs over three-dimensional ones 
C)  by placing charts on pages separate from graphs 
D)  by presenting as much information as possible in a single graph

Question 10

Which of the following graphics would be best suited for showing the relative sizes of parts that make up a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  photograph 
B)  table 
C)  pie chart 
D)  organization chart 
A)  photograph 
B)  table 
C)  pie chart 
D)  organization chart

Question 11

Which of these graphics would be effective for illustrating visual and spatial characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  organization chart 
B)  screen shot 
C)  pictograph 
D)  table 
A)  organization chart 
B)  screen shot 
C)  pictograph 
D)  table

Question 12

A technical writer wants to create a graphic showing the proportion of hurricanes that have hit each of the five Gulf Coast states between 1900 and 2005. The graphic will be included in a safety brochure to be distributed to the public by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Which graphic would best display the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  infographic 
B)  line graph 
C)  pie chart 
D)  map 
A)  infographic 
B)  line graph 
C)  pie chart 
D)  map

Question 13

Chapter 12 explains five benefits offered by graphics. One benefit is that they can save space. Which is NOT one of the other four benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graphics can demonstrate logical and numerical relationships better than words alone. 
B)  Graphics can communicate spatial information more effectively than words alone. 
C)  Graphics can communicate steps in a process more effectively than words alone. 
D)  Graphics are always more persuasive than words. 
A)  Graphics can demonstrate logical and numerical relationships better than words alone. 
B)  Graphics can communicate spatial information more effectively than words alone. 
C)  Graphics can communicate steps in a process more effectively than words alone. 
D)  Graphics are always more persuasive than words.

Question 14

According to Chapter 12, one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why might you include a common, familiar item in a photograph of an item being discussed?

Accepted Answer

A)  to give readers a sense of scale 
B)  to eliminate background clutter 
C)  to prevent manipulation of the photograph 
D)  to save space in your document 
A)  to give readers a sense of scale 
B)  to eliminate background clutter 
C)  to prevent manipulation of the photograph 
D)  to save space in your document

Question 16

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing the stages of a procedure or a process?

Accepted Answer

A)  checklist 
B)  drawing 
C)  organization chart 
D)  flowchart 
A)  checklist 
B)  drawing 
C)  organization chart 
D)  flowchart

Question 17

Graphics typically increase the costs of translating documents intended for international readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Chapter 12, why must you cite the source of a graphic?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is part of your ethical responsibilities. 
B)  It is necessary for papers submitted to industry conventions and conferences. 
C)  It increases the prestige of your bibliography. 
D)  It ensures that your organization will own the copyright. 
A)  It is part of your ethical responsibilities. 
B)  It is necessary for papers submitted to industry conventions and conferences. 
C)  It increases the prestige of your bibliography. 
D)  It ensures that your organization will own the copyright.

Question 19

Many Western hand gestures, such as the "okay" sign, are considered obscene in other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You work in the recruiting office of a large state university. You need to give your boss precise numerical data-including numbers of applicants, numbers of enrollees, percentages, and statistical measurements-about recruiting efforts in five different regions. Which type of graphic would best suit your needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  bar graph 
B)  table 
C)  line graph 
D)  pictograph 
A)  bar graph 
B)  table 
C)  line graph 
D)  pictograph

Why is it important to take care in creating graphics for multicultural audiences?

According to Chapter 12, what is an infographic?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing logical relationships?

Chapter 12 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is "Don't overdo it." Which of the following principles is also mentioned in the chapter?

Saving space is not an ideal reason for cropping a photo to be used in technical communication. What is a better reason?

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to procuring graphics, according to Chapter 12?

If a graphic is on the Internet, you may assume that you are free to republish it.

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited for showing the relative sizes of parts that make up a whole?

Which of these graphics would be effective for illustrating visual and spatial characteristics?

Chapter 12 explains five benefits offered by graphics. One benefit is that they can save space. Which is NOT one of the other four benefits?

According to Chapter 12, one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

Why might you include a common, familiar item in a photograph of an item being discussed?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing the stages of a procedure or a process?

Graphics typically increase the costs of translating documents intended for international readers.

According to Chapter 12, why must you cite the source of a graphic?

Many Western hand gestures, such as the "okay" sign, are considered obscene in other cultures.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Applying for a Job

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 12: Creating Graphics

Why is it important to take care in creating graphics for multicultural audiences?

According to Chapter 12, what is an infographic?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing logical relationships?

Chapter 12 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is "Don't overdo it." Which of the following principles is also mentioned in the chapter?

Saving space is not an ideal reason for cropping a photo to be used in technical communication. What is a better reason?

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to procuring graphics, according to Chapter 12?

If a graphic is on the Internet, you may assume that you are free to republish it.

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited for showing the relative sizes of parts that make up a whole?

Which of these graphics would be effective for illustrating visual and spatial characteristics?

Chapter 12 explains five benefits offered by graphics. One benefit is that they can save space. Which is NOT one of the other four benefits?

According to Chapter 12, one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

Why might you include a common, familiar item in a photograph of an item being discussed?

Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing the stages of a procedure or a process?

Graphics typically increase the costs of translating documents intended for international readers.

According to Chapter 12, why must you cite the source of a graphic?

Many Western hand gestures, such as the "okay" sign, are considered obscene in other cultures.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Applying for a Job

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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