Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyright law determines who may modify a graphic. 
B)  Copyright law determines who has the ability to read a graphic. 
C)  Copyright law determines who has the right to publish or republish a graphic. 
D)  Copyright law determines the medium of a graphic. 
A)  Copyright law determines who may modify a graphic. 
B)  Copyright law determines who has the ability to read a graphic. 
C)  Copyright law determines who has the right to publish or republish a graphic. 
D)  Copyright law determines the medium of a graphic.

Question 3

Which of these graphics would be most 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 4

one potential drawback of photographs is that they can provide too much information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chapter 8 provides seven guidelines for creating effective infographics. One is "Don't go on forever." Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The other six guidelines are make a clai

Question 6

If you want to publish a graphic that your organization paid to have produced, you do not need written permission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A technical writer wants to create a graphic showing the proportion of hurricanes that have hit each of the 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 best displays these data?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D)

Question 8

Chapter 8 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two others mentioned in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The other five principles are to not ove

Question 9

In a table, the stub is the right-hand column.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

graphics are important in technical communication because they can help writers communicate information that is difficult to communicate in words. What is another reason graphics are important?

Accepted Answer

The other four reasons graphics are impo

Question 11

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 12

A screen shot is a graphic showing what appears on a computer monitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Chapter 8 discusses five characteristics that make a graphic clear and understandable. One characteristic is that the graphic meets readers' format expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chapter 8 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is your audience. What else should you consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  the physical conditions in which readers will view the graphic 
B)  the kind of information you want to communicate 
C)  your purpose 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  the physical conditions in which readers will view the graphic 
B)  the kind of information you want to communicate 
C)  your purpose 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 15

Why is it important to either begin graph axes at zero or mark them clearly?

Accepted Answer

Doing so will ensure

Question 16

which of these is NOT an important benefit of graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graphics are indispensable in demonstrating logical and numerical relationships. 
B)  Graphics can communicate spatial information more effectively than words alone. 
C)  Graphics can efficiently fill unused space. 
D)  Graphics can communicate steps in a process more effectively than words alone. 
A)  Graphics are indispensable in demonstrating logical and numerical relationships. 
B)  Graphics can communicate spatial information more effectively than words alone. 
C)  Graphics can efficiently fill unused space. 
D)  Graphics can communicate steps in a process more effectively than words alone.

Question 17

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to producing graphics, according to Chapter 8?

Accepted Answer

The other three approaches to

Question 18

Chapter 8 presents five principles for making a graphic clear and understandable. One principle is that the graphic should have a purpose. What is another principle for making an effective graphic?

Accepted Answer

The other four principles are that a gra

Question 19

A writing team has the six-month sales figures for its company's 14 sales representatives. Because managers must make comparative analyses, the graphic presenting these data must group representatives by region, as well as show each representative's monthly sales total. Which is the best graphic for displaying this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  table 
B)  logic tree 
C)  organization chart 
D)  bar graph 
A)  table 
B)  logic tree 
C)  organization chart 
D)  bar graph

Question 20

You are making a graphic for automotive technicians that illustrates the procedure for performing a computerized vehicle inspection. Which of the following is the best graphic for displaying this information?

Accepted Answer

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

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

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

one potential drawback of photographs is that they can provide too much information.

Chapter 8 provides seven guidelines for creating effective infographics. One is "Don't go on forever." Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

If you want to publish a graphic that your organization paid to have produced, you do not need written permission.

Chapter 8 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two others mentioned in the chapter.

In a table, the stub is the right-hand column.

graphics are important in technical communication because they can help writers communicate information that is difficult to communicate in words. What is another reason graphics are important?

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

A screen shot is a graphic showing what appears on a computer monitor.

Chapter 8 discusses five characteristics that make a graphic clear and understandable. One characteristic is that the graphic meets readers' format expectations.

Chapter 8 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is your audience. What else should you consider?

Why is it important to either begin graph axes at zero or mark them clearly?

which of these is NOT an important benefit of graphics?

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to producing graphics, according to Chapter 8?

Chapter 8 presents five principles for making a graphic clear and understandable. One principle is that the graphic should have a purpose. What is another principle for making an effective graphic?

You are making a graphic for automotive technicians that illustrates the procedure for performing a computerized vehicle inspection. Which of the following is the best graphic for displaying this information?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Filters

Exam 8: Creating Graphics

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

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

one potential drawback of photographs is that they can provide too much information.

Chapter 8 provides seven guidelines for creating effective infographics. One is "Don't go on forever." Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

If you want to publish a graphic that your organization paid to have produced, you do not need written permission.

Chapter 8 offers six principles for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two others mentioned in the chapter.

In a table, the stub is the right-hand column.

graphics are important in technical communication because they can help writers communicate information that is difficult to communicate in words. What is another reason graphics are important?

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

A screen shot is a graphic showing what appears on a computer monitor.

Chapter 8 discusses five characteristics that make a graphic clear and understandable. One characteristic is that the graphic meets readers' format expectations.

Chapter 8 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is your audience. What else should you consider?

Why is it important to either begin graph axes at zero or mark them clearly?

which of these is NOT an important benefit of graphics?

Besides using existing graphics, what is one other approach to producing graphics, according to Chapter 8?

Chapter 8 presents five principles for making a graphic clear and understandable. One principle is that the graphic should have a purpose. What is another principle for making an effective graphic?

You are making a graphic for automotive technicians that illustrates the procedure for performing a computerized vehicle inspection. Which of the following is the best graphic for displaying this information?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Designing Print and Online Documents

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Filters