Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Where is the stub located in a table?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

Doing so will ensure

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

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

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

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

Where is the stub located in a table?

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

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

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?

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

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

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

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

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

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

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 the stages of a procedure or a process?

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

Why might you include a common, familiar item in a photograph of an item being discussed?

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

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

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

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

Where is the stub located in a table?

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

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

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?

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

what is the most important characteristic of an infographic?

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

What does copyright law have to do with graphics?

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

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

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

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 the stages of a procedure or a process?

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

Why might you include a common, familiar item in a photograph of an item being discussed?

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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