Question 1

Which document-design practice will most effectively convey the hierarchy within a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  queuing 
B)  chunking 
C)  underlining 
D)  binding 
A)  queuing 
B)  chunking 
C)  underlining 
D)  binding

Question 2

Which aspects of typography affect the white space of a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  line length, sentence length, and word length 
B)  leading, color, and sentence length 
C)  line spacing, line length, and justification 
D)  line spacing, headings, and footers 
A)  line length, sentence length, and word length 
B)  leading, color, and sentence length 
C)  line spacing, line length, and justification 
D)  line spacing, headings, and footers

Question 3

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective print and online documents. One is contrast. What are the other three basic design principles discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The other three prin

Question 4

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective documents. One is proximity. What are two other basic principles discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  alignment 
B)  consistency 
C)  variety 
D)  contrast 
A)  alignment 
B)  consistency 
C)  variety 
D)  contrast

Question 5

Headers and footers provide ways to symbolize actions and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which design principle states that the human eye is drawn to-and the brain interprets-differences in appearance between two items?

Accepted Answer

The princi

Question 7

An idiom is a phrase identified by linguists as universally understandable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating readable web pages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use thumbnail graphics. 
B)  Use complex background images with fine details. 
C)  Choose conservative color combinations. 
D)  Avoid decorative graphics. 
A)  Use thumbnail graphics. 
B)  Use complex background images with fine details. 
C)  Choose conservative color combinations. 
D)  Avoid decorative graphics.

Question 9

What is the difference between a serif typeface and a sans-serif typeface?

Accepted Answer

A serif typeface includes seri

Question 10

Chunking is the practice of using visual patterns to distinguish types of information so that readers can decide what they want to read.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An inappropriate choice in which of following areas has the highest potential to confuse an international audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  the thickness of the paper 
B)  the type of binding used 
C)  the graphics used as icons 
D)  the typeface chosen for body text 
A)  the thickness of the paper 
B)  the type of binding used 
C)  the graphics used as icons 
D)  the typeface chosen for body text

Question 12

What is the design term for a straight line on a page or screen?

Accepted Answer

Such a lin

Question 13

Chapter 7 identifies five goals of document design. One goal is to make a good impression on readers. What are two other goals mentioned in Chapter 7?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help readers find the information they need 
B)  to use several different colors 
C)  to help readers remember the information 
D)  to help readers get through the document quickly 
E)  to prevent readers from becoming bored or distracted 
A)  to help readers find the information they need 
B)  to use several different colors 
C)  to help readers remember the information 
D)  to help readers get through the document quickly 
E)  to prevent readers from becoming bored or distracted

Question 14

In typography, what is leading?

Accepted Answer

Leading is line spacing, or th

Question 15

Helvetica Regular, Helvetica Light, Helvetica Italic, and Helvetica Bold all belong to what group?

Accepted Answer

A)  a typeface 
B)  a type family 
C)  a type case 
D)  a type setting 
A)  a typeface 
B)  a type family 
C)  a type case 
D)  a type setting

Question 16

margins serve four main purposes within a document. Identify two.

Accepted Answer

Margins reduce the amount of information

Question 17

what can you do to make a website easy to navigate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use "Back to top" links on long pages. 
B)  Include a site map. 
C)  Use a table of contents at the top of long pages. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  Use "Back to top" links on long pages. 
B)  Include a site map. 
C)  Use a table of contents at the top of long pages. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 18

well-designed online documents are simple, with only a few colors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You are writing a report using a template provided by your supervisor. If you increase the margins around your pages by 30 percent and do not change anything else, which aspect of the overall design will change the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  alignment 
C)  contrast 
D)  repetition 
A)  proximity 
B)  alignment 
C)  contrast 
D)  repetition

Question 20

The most effective way to distinguish one level of heading from another is to use different sizes of type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which document-design practice will most effectively convey the hierarchy within a document?

Which aspects of typography affect the white space of a document?

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective print and online documents. One is contrast. What are the other three basic design principles discussed in the chapter?

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective documents. One is proximity. What are two other basic principles discussed in the chapter?

Headers and footers provide ways to symbolize actions and ideas.

Which design principle states that the human eye is drawn to-and the brain interprets-differences in appearance between two items?

An idiom is a phrase identified by linguists as universally understandable.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating readable web pages?

What is the difference between a serif typeface and a sans-serif typeface?

Chunking is the practice of using visual patterns to distinguish types of information so that readers can decide what they want to read.

An inappropriate choice in which of following areas has the highest potential to confuse an international audience?

What is the design term for a straight line on a page or screen?

Chapter 7 identifies five goals of document design. One goal is to make a good impression on readers. What are two other goals mentioned in Chapter 7?

In typography, what is leading?

Helvetica Regular, Helvetica Light, Helvetica Italic, and Helvetica Bold all belong to what group?

margins serve four main purposes within a document. Identify two.

what can you do to make a website easy to navigate?

well-designed online documents are simple, with only a few colors.

You are writing a report using a template provided by your supervisor. If you increase the margins around your pages by 30 percent and do not change anything else, which aspect of the overall design will change the most?

The most effective way to distinguish one level of heading from another is to use different sizes of type.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 7: Designing Print and Online Documents

Which document-design practice will most effectively convey the hierarchy within a document?

Which aspects of typography affect the white space of a document?

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective print and online documents. One is contrast. What are the other three basic design principles discussed in the chapter?

Chapter 7 discusses four basic principles for designing effective documents. One is proximity. What are two other basic principles discussed in the chapter?

Headers and footers provide ways to symbolize actions and ideas.

Which design principle states that the human eye is drawn to-and the brain interprets-differences in appearance between two items?

An idiom is a phrase identified by linguists as universally understandable.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating readable web pages?

What is the difference between a serif typeface and a sans-serif typeface?

Chunking is the practice of using visual patterns to distinguish types of information so that readers can decide what they want to read.

An inappropriate choice in which of following areas has the highest potential to confuse an international audience?

What is the design term for a straight line on a page or screen?

Chapter 7 identifies five goals of document design. One goal is to make a good impression on readers. What are two other goals mentioned in Chapter 7?

In typography, what is leading?

Helvetica Regular, Helvetica Light, Helvetica Italic, and Helvetica Bold all belong to what group?

margins serve four main purposes within a document. Identify two.

what can you do to make a website easy to navigate?

well-designed online documents are simple, with only a few colors.

You are writing a report using a template provided by your supervisor. If you increase the margins around your pages by 30 percent and do not change anything else, which aspect of the overall design will change the most?

The most effective way to distinguish one level of heading from another is to use different sizes of type.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Writing for Your Readers

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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