Question 1

Chapter 12 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 to make a claim, use accurate data, follow the guidelines for the type of graphic you are creating, write concisely, not present too much information, and test the infographic.

Question 2

A writing team has the six-month sales figures for its company's 14 sales representatives. Because managers must make comparative analyses, the graphic for 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 A

Question 3

why do you need to 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)  None of the responses are correct. 
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)  None of the responses are correct. A

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Where is the stub located in a table?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Where is the stub located in a...

Question 7

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

Question 8

To achieve the most effective contrast between colors, pair dark and light shades of a deep color together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Chapter 12 offers six guidelines for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The other five guidelines are to not ove

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Chapter 12 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is audience. Name two other factors you should consider.

Accepted Answer

The other three factors are th

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Chapter 12 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 16

Chapter 12 discusses 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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

graphics are important in technical communication because they can help you 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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Chapter 12 identifies four stages in the process of creating graphics. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  trademarking 
B)  planning 
C)  revising 
D)  producing 
A)  trademarking 
B)  planning 
C)  revising 
D)  producing

Chapter 12 provides seven guidelines for creating effective infographics. One is "Don't go on forever." Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

why do you need to cite the source of a graphic?

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 for showing the relative size of parts that make up a whole?

Where is the stub located in a table?

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?

To achieve the most effective contrast between colors, pair dark and light shades of a deep color together.

Chapter 12 offers six guidelines for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

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

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

Chapter 12 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is audience. Name two other factors you should consider.

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

Chapter 12 discusses five characteristics that make a graphic clear and understandable. One characteristic is that the graphic meets readers' format expectations.

Chapter 12 discusses 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?

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

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

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

Chapter 12 identifies four stages in the process of creating graphics. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the chapter?

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

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

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

Chapter 12 provides seven guidelines for creating effective infographics. One is "Don't go on forever." Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

why do you need to cite the source of a graphic?

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 for showing the relative size of parts that make up a whole?

Where is the stub located in a table?

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?

To achieve the most effective contrast between colors, pair dark and light shades of a deep color together.

Chapter 12 offers six guidelines for using color in graphics. One is to use contrast effectively. Name two other guidelines mentioned in the chapter.

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

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

Chapter 12 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is audience. Name two other factors you should consider.

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

Chapter 12 discusses five characteristics that make a graphic clear and understandable. One characteristic is that the graphic meets readers' format expectations.

Chapter 12 discusses 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?

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

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

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

Chapter 12 identifies four stages in the process of creating graphics. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the chapter?

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

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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