Question 1

Whereas illustrations show what something looks like, ________show how parts of an object fit together.

Accepted Answer

diagrams

Question 2

Photographs are helpful for showing realistic views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Nonexpert audiences tend to prefer numerical tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A line graph can display more data points than a bar graph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

YouTube and similar online video sharing sites are appropriate for company use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statements below accurately describes flowcharts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flowcharts trace the flow of thoughts while constructing a document. 
B)  Flowcharts only move from left to right. 
C)  Flowcharts trace processes or procedures. 
D)  Flowcharts only move from top to bottom. 
E)  b and c. 
A)  Flowcharts trace the flow of thoughts while constructing a document. 
B)  Flowcharts only move from left to right. 
C)  Flowcharts trace processes or procedures. 
D)  Flowcharts only move from top to bottom. 
E)  b and c.

Question 7

When constructing bar graphs,

Accepted Answer

A)  vary widths of the bars for emphasis. 
B)  avoid tick marks. 
C)  use numbers or gradations that are evenly divided. 
D)  use the same colors or shades for multiple bar graphs. 
E)  do not include a title. 
A)  vary widths of the bars for emphasis. 
B)  avoid tick marks. 
C)  use numbers or gradations that are evenly divided. 
D)  use the same colors or shades for multiple bar graphs. 
E)  do not include a title.

Question 8

Visuals should always stand alone, without any accompanying text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tables are appropriate for qualitative information, not quantitative information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________charts are circular diagrams that show percentages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________charts are circular diagrams that show percentages....

Question 11

To provide additional information for a table, add a ________or a _______at the bottom of the table.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To provide additional information for a table,...

Question 12

To be readable, tables should

Accepted Answer

A)  include footnotes, as necessary, to clarify information. 
B)  use ample white space between items. 
C)  abbreviate numbers of more than three digits. 
D)  a, b, and c. 
E)  a and b. 
A)  include footnotes, as necessary, to clarify information. 
B)  use ample white space between items. 
C)  abbreviate numbers of more than three digits. 
D)  a, b, and c. 
E)  a and b.

Question 13

Icons resemble the items they represent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A chart is the same type of visual as a graph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a sense of scale in videos. 
B)  Use simplified clip art liberally. 
C)  Label the important parts of illustrations. 
D)  Use directional markers in diagrams when necessary. 
E)  In photographs, simulate the viewer's angle of vision. 
A)  Provide a sense of scale in videos. 
B)  Use simplified clip art liberally. 
C)  Label the important parts of illustrations. 
D)  Use directional markers in diagrams when necessary. 
E)  In photographs, simulate the viewer's angle of vision.

Question 16

For depicting changes over time, the appropriate figure is typically a

Accepted Answer

A)  table. 
B)  pie chart. 
C)  photograph. 
D)  block diagram. 
E)  bar graph. 
A)  table. 
B)  pie chart. 
C)  photograph. 
D)  block diagram. 
E)  bar graph.

Question 17

Which of the statements below is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand-alone visuals are appropriate when they make the point more clearly than text can. 
B)  Visual elements can appear anywhere in the text, not necessarily near the text they support. 
C)  The right kind of visual can replace essential discussion in the text. 
D)  Figures do not need to be referred to in the text. 
E)  a and c 
A)  Stand-alone visuals are appropriate when they make the point more clearly than text can. 
B)  Visual elements can appear anywhere in the text, not necessarily near the text they support. 
C)  The right kind of visual can replace essential discussion in the text. 
D)  Figures do not need to be referred to in the text. 
E)  a and c

Question 18

Flowcharts are used to show proportions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Whereas illustrations show what something looks like, ________show how parts of an object fit together.

Photographs are helpful for showing realistic views.

Nonexpert audiences tend to prefer numerical tables.

A line graph can display more data points than a bar graph.

YouTube and similar online video sharing sites are appropriate for company use.

Which statements below accurately describes flowcharts?

When constructing bar graphs,

Visuals should always stand alone, without any accompanying text.

Tables are appropriate for qualitative information, not quantitative information.

__________charts are circular diagrams that show percentages.

To provide additional information for a table, add a __or a _at the bottom of the table.

To be readable, tables should

Icons resemble the items they represent.

A chart is the same type of visual as a graph.

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

For depicting changes over time, the appropriate figure is typically a

Which of the statements below is most accurate?

Flowcharts are used to show proportions.

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Writing With a Readable Style

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

Exam 7: Using Audience-Centered Visuals

Whereas illustrations show what something looks like, ________show how parts of an object fit together.

Photographs are helpful for showing realistic views.

Nonexpert audiences tend to prefer numerical tables.

A line graph can display more data points than a bar graph.

YouTube and similar online video sharing sites are appropriate for company use.

Which statements below accurately describes flowcharts?

When constructing bar graphs,

Visuals should always stand alone, without any accompanying text.

Tables are appropriate for qualitative information, not quantitative information.

__________charts are circular diagrams that show percentages.

To provide additional information for a table, add a ________or a _______at the bottom of the table.

To be readable, tables should

Icons resemble the items they represent.

A chart is the same type of visual as a graph.

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

For depicting changes over time, the appropriate figure is typically a

Which of the statements below is most accurate?

Flowcharts are used to show proportions.

Technical Communication: Global, Collaborative, and Digital

The Research Process in Technical Communication

Providing Audiences With Usable Information

Recognizing Ethical Issues in Technical Communication

Structuring Information for Your Readers

Writing With a Readable Style

Designing User-Friendly Documents

Résumés and Other Employment Materials

Memos and Letters

Definitions

Descriptions

Instructions and Procedures

Summaries

Informal Reports

Formal Reports

Proposals

Email

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Filters

To provide additional information for a table, add a __or a _at the bottom of the table.