Question 1

If your purpose is to show a trend, which graphic is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  table 
D)  Gantt chart 
A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  table 
D)  Gantt chart B

Question 2

Illustrations are often better than photographs at depicting buildings, equipment, and schematic designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following uses of graphics is unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  cropping a photo to show the portion that supports your position 
B)  leaving out data points for a smoother line on a graph 
C)  changing a scale to make the information seem more significant 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  cropping a photo to show the portion that supports your position 
B)  leaving out data points for a smoother line on a graph 
C)  changing a scale to make the information seem more significant 
D)  All of the above are correct. D

Question 4

What is a line drawing or diagram?

Accepted Answer

A line drawing or diagram is a simplifie

Question 5

Which of the following guidelines applies to graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)  A graphic should be labeled and placed properly. 
B)  A graphic should be ethical. 
C)  A graphic should reinforce the written text. 
D)  All of the above are appropriate guidelines for graphics. 
A)  A graphic should be labeled and placed properly. 
B)  A graphic should be ethical. 
C)  A graphic should reinforce the written text. 
D)  All of the above are appropriate guidelines for graphics.

Question 6

In a line graph, the x- and y-axes do not need to start at zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the guidelines for photographing for your technical document?

Accepted Answer

When photographing for a technical docum

Question 8

Which of the following guidelines is helpful when using symbols transculturally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand signals are universal across most cultures. 
B)  Animal symbols are generally considered safe for use in symbols. 
C)  Keep human icons simple. 
D)  Religious symbols should be used to show appreciation for diversity. 
A)  Hand signals are universal across most cultures. 
B)  Animal symbols are generally considered safe for use in symbols. 
C)  Keep human icons simple. 
D)  Religious symbols should be used to show appreciation for diversity.

Question 9

What file type is normally used for a low-resolution image?

Accepted Answer

A)  . png 
B)  .gif 
C)  .tiff 
D)  .bmp 
A)  . png 
B)  .gif 
C)  .tiff 
D)  .bmp

Question 10

A flowchart is the best graphic to represent

Accepted Answer

A)  data or facts for analysis and comparison. 
B)  how things, people, or steps are linked together. 
C)  a visual guide to a series of steps. 
D)  how a whole is divided into parts. 
A)  data or facts for analysis and comparison. 
B)  how things, people, or steps are linked together. 
C)  a visual guide to a series of steps. 
D)  how a whole is divided into parts.

Question 11

Which of these statements is NOT true of tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tables are the most efficient way to display data or facts in a small amount of space. 
B)  Tables are composed of rows and columns. 
C)  Tables can be used to present verbal information rather than numerical data. 
D)  In tables, both x- and y-axes must start at zero. 
A)  Tables are the most efficient way to display data or facts in a small amount of space. 
B)  Tables are composed of rows and columns. 
C)  Tables can be used to present verbal information rather than numerical data. 
D)  In tables, both x- and y-axes must start at zero.

Question 12

What is the "Rule of Thirds?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The Rule of Thirds requires that all data have at least three points. 
B)  The Rule of Thirds means the focal point of a picture will appear where the top third of the picture begins. 
C)  The Rule of Thirds means that a pie chart should contain at least three sections. 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  The Rule of Thirds requires that all data have at least three points. 
B)  The Rule of Thirds means the focal point of a picture will appear where the top third of the picture begins. 
C)  The Rule of Thirds means that a pie chart should contain at least three sections. 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 13

It can be a daunting task to try to drive in another country. Not only might you find yourself on what seems to be the wrong side of the road, but the signs have different meanings as well. You have decided to go on vacation with a friend. Pick another country that you would like to visit and use a search engine to find road signs and meanings for that country. (Hint: If you are unable to find information for your chosen country, try a more popular destination such as the UK.) Write an email to your friend explaining how well the road signs communicate their intended message to you. Were any of them unclear? If so, how? Were any of the meanings unexpected?

Accepted Answer

Hey there,

I hope you're doing well! I'

Question 14

Find four technical documents with symbols intended for international audiences. Write your instructor a memo discussing how well the symbols convey the meaning intended. Could there be any misunderstandings or other interpretations of any of the symbols? Include the symbol or a link to the document with the symbol in the memo.

Accepted Answer

To: [Instructor's Name]
From: [Your Name

Question 15

Which type of graphic is best for comparing two or more quantities?

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  bar chart 
D)  flowchart 
A)  pie chart 
B)  line graph 
C)  bar chart 
D)  flowchart

Question 16

Find a data set. Create three different graphs to illustrate it. Describe what each type of graph illustrates best.

Accepted Answer

One data set that can be used for this e

Question 17

What usually represents the "independent variable" on a line graph?

Accepted Answer

A)  y-axis 
B)  darkest color 
C)  most dominant line 
D)  x-axis 
A)  y-axis 
B)  darkest color 
C)  most dominant line 
D)  x-axis

Question 18

The width of the bars on a bar chart varies according to the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If your purpose is to show a trend, which graphic is most appropriate?

Illustrations are often better than photographs at depicting buildings, equipment, and schematic designs.

Which of the following uses of graphics is unethical?

What is a line drawing or diagram?

Which of the following guidelines applies to graphics?

In a line graph, the x- and y-axes do not need to start at zero.

What are the guidelines for photographing for your technical document?

Which of the following guidelines is helpful when using symbols transculturally?

What file type is normally used for a low-resolution image?

A flowchart is the best graphic to represent

Which of these statements is NOT true of tables?

What is the "Rule of Thirds?"

Which type of graphic is best for comparing two or more quantities?

Find a data set. Create three different graphs to illustrate it. Describe what each type of graph illustrates best.

What usually represents the "independent variable" on a line graph?

The width of the bars on a bar chart varies according to the data.

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

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Exam 17: Creating and Using Graphics

If your purpose is to show a trend, which graphic is most appropriate?

Illustrations are often better than photographs at depicting buildings, equipment, and schematic designs.

Which of the following uses of graphics is unethical?

What is a line drawing or diagram?

Which of the following guidelines applies to graphics?

In a line graph, the x- and y-axes do not need to start at zero.

What are the guidelines for photographing for your technical document?

Which of the following guidelines is helpful when using symbols transculturally?

What file type is normally used for a low-resolution image?

A flowchart is the best graphic to represent

Which of these statements is NOT true of tables?

What is the "Rule of Thirds?"

Which type of graphic is best for comparing two or more quantities?

Find a data set. Create three different graphs to illustrate it. Describe what each type of graph illustrates best.

What usually represents the "independent variable" on a line graph?

The width of the bars on a bar chart varies according to the data.

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

Filters