Question 1

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 2

Chapter 12 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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Doing so h

Question 4

A writer is creating a table that has 22 rows and 6 columns of data, all of which must appear on one page. To prevent readers from misinterpreting the data, which of the following techniques should the writer apply to the table?

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing a horizontal rule after each row of data 
B)  using thick grid lines to help readers distinguish information in adjoining cells 
C)  grouping rows together in a logical order to help readers make comparisons 
D)  italicizing column heads 
A)  drawing a horizontal rule after each row of data 
B)  using thick grid lines to help readers distinguish information in adjoining cells 
C)  grouping rows together in a logical order to help readers make comparisons 
D)  italicizing column heads

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Doing so will ensure

Question 8

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. You use purple for small individual donations, orange for large individual donations, blue for corporate donations, yellow for political action committee (PAC) contributions, 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 9

Which of the following is structured to emphasize the person or group with responsibility for certain tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  deployment flowchart 
B)  deployment organization chart 
C)  logic tree 
D)  diagram 
A)  deployment flowchart 
B)  deployment organization chart 
C)  logic tree 
D)  diagram

Question 10

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

Accepted Answer

The answer of what is the most important characteristic of...

Question 11

Which type of graphic does NOT use metaphor to convey information?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The other three approaches to

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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)  All responses are correct. 
A)  Use color to create patterns. 
B)  Use as many colors as possible. 
C)  Use dark colors to make objects look smaller. 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 16

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Question 18

Why is it important to use 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)  All responses are correct. 
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)  All responses are correct.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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)  None of the responses are correct. 
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)  None of the responses are correct.

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

Chapter 12 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is your audience. What else should you consider?

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

A writer is creating a table that has 22 rows and 6 columns of data, all of which must appear on one page. To prevent readers from misinterpreting the data, which of the following techniques should the writer apply to the table?

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

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

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

Which of the following is structured to emphasize the person or group with responsibility for certain tasks?

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

Which type of graphic does NOT use metaphor to convey information?

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

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

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?

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

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

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

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

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

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

Chapter 12 suggests that you consider four factors when planning a graphic. One is your audience. What else should you consider?

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

A writer is creating a table that has 22 rows and 6 columns of data, all of which must appear on one page. To prevent readers from misinterpreting the data, which of the following techniques should the writer apply to the table?

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

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

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

Which of the following is structured to emphasize the person or group with responsibility for certain tasks?

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

Which type of graphic does NOT use metaphor to convey information?

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

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

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?

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

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

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

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

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

Filters