Question 1

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 helps you make your point.

Question 2

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) 
  B

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

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 5

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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 c

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

The other three approaches to

Question 20

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

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

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

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?

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

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

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?

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

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?

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

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

one way to create graphics is to modify existing graphics.

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

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?

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

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?

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

How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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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