Question 1

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide a sense of scale in videos. 
B) Use simplified clip art liberally. 
C) Label the important parts of illustrations. 
D) Use directional markers in diagrams when necessary. 
E) In photographs,simulate the viewer's angle of vision. 
A) Provide a sense of scale in videos. 
B) Use simplified clip art liberally. 
C) Label the important parts of illustrations. 
D) Use directional markers in diagrams when necessary. 
E) In photographs,simulate the viewer's angle of vision. B

Question 2

When constructing bar graphs,

Accepted Answer

A) vary widths of the bars for emphasis. 
B) avoid tick marks. 
C) use numbers or gradations that are evenly divided. 
D) use the same colors or shades for . 
E) do not include a title. 
A) vary widths of the bars for emphasis. 
B) avoid tick marks. 
C) use numbers or gradations that are evenly divided. 
D) use the same colors or shades for . 
E) do not include a title. C

Question 3

Organization charts

Accepted Answer

A) depict the breakdown of a project. 
B) use lines and graphs to show the economic trend of a company. 
C) show processes within an organization. 
D) show a hierarchy of relationships among departments. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) depict the breakdown of a project. 
B) use lines and graphs to show the economic trend of a company. 
C) show processes within an organization. 
D) show a hierarchy of relationships among departments. 
E) All of these answers are correct. D

Question 4

In a well-formed line graph,

Accepted Answer

A) each line is labeled. 
B) each line is visually the same as all other lines. 
C) grid lines are used. 
D) up to 10 lines are included. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) each line is labeled. 
B) each line is visually the same as all other lines. 
C) grid lines are used. 
D) up to 10 lines are included. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Icons resemble the items they represent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tables are appropriate for quantitative information,not qualitative information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Photographs

Accepted Answer

A) are always preferable to illustrations. 
B) can provide too much detail,confusing the user. 
C) no longer need professionals to create them since digital photography and photo editing are so readily available. 
D) should never be supplemented with diagrams. 
E) rarely require captions. 
A) are always preferable to illustrations. 
B) can provide too much detail,confusing the user. 
C) no longer need professionals to create them since digital photography and photo editing are so readily available. 
D) should never be supplemented with diagrams. 
E) rarely require captions.

Question 8

charts are circular diagrams that show percentages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of charts are circular diagrams that show percentages....

Question 9

For illustrating a trend over time,the appropriate figure is typically a

Accepted Answer

A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) photograph. 
D) Gantt chart. 
E) line graph. 
A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) photograph. 
D) Gantt chart. 
E) line graph.

Question 10

YouTube and similar Web-based video sharing sites are not useful for organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

translate numbers into shapes,shades,and patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of translate numbers into shapes,shades,and patterns....

Question 12

A multi-line graph displays several relationships simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Visuals should be able to stand alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Flowcharts move from bottom to top,showing how the process moves up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distortion for the sake of emphasis is often justified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A chart depicts relationships that are plotted on vertical and horizontal axes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To create a readable table,

Accepted Answer

A) include footnotes,as necessary,to clarify information. 
B) use ample white space between items. 
C) abbreviate numbers of more than three digits. 
D) a,b,and c. 
E) only a and c. 
A) include footnotes,as necessary,to clarify information. 
B) use ample white space between items. 
C) abbreviate numbers of more than three digits. 
D) a,b,and c. 
E) only a and c.

Question 18

Photographs you find on the Web can be used freely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

tables organize verbal information..

Accepted Answer

The answer of tables organize verbal information.....

Exam 12: Designing Visual Information

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

When constructing bar graphs,

Organization charts

In a well-formed line graph,

Icons resemble the items they represent.

Tables are appropriate for quantitative information,not qualitative information.

Photographs

charts are circular diagrams that show percentages.

For illustrating a trend over time,the appropriate figure is typically a

YouTube and similar Web-based video sharing sites are not useful for organizations.

translate numbers into shapes,shades,and patterns.

A multi-line graph displays several relationships simultaneously.

Visuals should be able to stand alone.

Flowcharts move from bottom to top,showing how the process moves up.

Distortion for the sake of emphasis is often justified.

A chart depicts relationships that are plotted on vertical and horizontal axes.

To create a readable table,

Photographs you find on the Web can be used freely.

tables organize verbal information..

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 Pages and Documents

Memos

Email and Text Messaging

Workplace 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 Webinars

Web Pages

Social Media

Filters