Question 1

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  For variety, switch between serif and sans serif fonts in document. 
B)  A 2-inch inside margin is appropriate for a bound document. 
C)  For consistency, font size in headings and text should be the same. 
D)  Use as little white space as possible. 
E)  Orphans and widows add interest to a document's design. 
A)  For variety, switch between serif and sans serif fonts in document. 
B)  A 2-inch inside margin is appropriate for a bound document. 
C)  For consistency, font size in headings and text should be the same. 
D)  Use as little white space as possible. 
E)  Orphans and widows add interest to a document's design. B

Question 2

PDF files typically cannot be altered or manipulated by readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Usually, readers scan a page quickly to get a sense of the overall readability of a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

_________text has even right margins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________text has even right margins....

Question 5

Serif fonts are appropriate for formal reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When adding headings, be sure to

Accepted Answer

A)  use no more than two levels of headings. 
B)  make each higher-level heading yield at least three lower-level headings. 
C)  avoid using all capital letters. 
D)  include orphans periodically to show consistency. 
E)  None of the answers is true. 
A)  use no more than two levels of headings. 
B)  make each higher-level heading yield at least three lower-level headings. 
C)  avoid using all capital letters. 
D)  include orphans periodically to show consistency. 
E)  None of the answers is true.

Question 7

Unjustified text

Accepted Answer

A)  has uneven spacing between words. 
B)  is common for formal materials. 
C)  is appropriate for letters and memos. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  has uneven spacing between words. 
B)  is common for formal materials. 
C)  is appropriate for letters and memos. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 8

Headings that abut the left margin are designated as "flush left."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bulleted lists are appropriate for

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing similar items. 
B)  enumerating a sequence of steps. 
C)  drawing attention to headings. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  None of the answers is true. 
A)  organizing similar items. 
B)  enumerating a sequence of steps. 
C)  drawing attention to headings. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  None of the answers is true.

Question 10

Paragraphs in a document should

Accepted Answer

A)  all be about the same length. 
B)  be consistently short. 
C)  be consistently long. 
D)  be at least 15 lines long. 
E)  vary in length. 
A)  all be about the same length. 
B)  be consistently short. 
C)  be consistently long. 
D)  be at least 15 lines long. 
E)  vary in length.

Question 11

Margins of half an inch or smaller are desirable for most documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Page design and document organization are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a long document, the front matter should not have page numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A sans serif font may be used for

Accepted Answer

A)  the main text of a formal report. 
B)  captions. 
C)  tables. 
D)  b and c. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  the main text of a formal report. 
B)  captions. 
C)  tables. 
D)  b and c. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Color can be used for headings. 
B)  Color helps readers focus on essential information. 
C)  Use very bright colors to draw attention to text. 
D)  Bold or shading can be used instead of color. 
E)  All of these statements are accurate. 
A)  Color can be used for headings. 
B)  Color helps readers focus on essential information. 
C)  Use very bright colors to draw attention to text. 
D)  Bold or shading can be used instead of color. 
E)  All of these statements are accurate.

Question 16

Justified text is best used for personal documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The budget for a document has no bearing on its design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The three types of grid patterns for documents are_________ ,_________, and _________.

Accepted Answer

horizontal

Question 19

Memos or letters follow a single-column grid pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Any area of a page that is not filled with visual elements, graphics, or text is called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any area of a page that is...

Exam 13: Designing Pages and Documents

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

PDF files typically cannot be altered or manipulated by readers.

Usually, readers scan a page quickly to get a sense of the overall readability of a document.

_________text has even right margins.

Serif fonts are appropriate for formal reports.

When adding headings, be sure to

Unjustified text

Headings that abut the left margin are designated as "flush left."

Bulleted lists are appropriate for

Paragraphs in a document should

Margins of half an inch or smaller are desirable for most documents.

Page design and document organization are synonymous.

In a long document, the front matter should not have page numbers.

A sans serif font may be used for

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Justified text is best used for personal documents.

The budget for a document has no bearing on its design.

The three types of grid patterns for documents are_________ ,_________, and _________.

Memos or letters follow a single-column grid pattern.

Any area of a page that is not filled with visual elements, graphics, or text is called _________.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Email and Text Messages

Workplace Memos and Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, Specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Video Conferencing

Blogs, Wikis, and Web Pages

Social Media

Filters

The three types of grid patterns for documents are_____ ,_, and _____.