Type: MA
1.
Which are reasons to use a visual in a document (check all that apply)
*a. To emphasize a point
*b. To emphasize material that might be skipped
c. To break up the page
*d. Present material more compactly
e. All of the above
Type: MT
2.
Match the graphs with their best use
a. Pie=Parts of a whole
b. Bar=Discrete data
c. Line=Continuous data
d. Scatter plot=Distribution of data
d. Table=Exact values are important
3.
Decorative design on a graph make it more impressive and more effective.
a. True
*b. False
Designers tell us they use ornamental graphics to break up the page, reducing the density of the
text. This is a noble goal, as we know large blocks of text can be difficult to work from.
However, random images don't help with the problem.
http://www.uie.com/articles/deciding_when_graphics_help
4.
The choice of visual changes how a person interprets the numbers on the visual
*a. True
b. False
5.
The in-text information can be kept general (e.g., “Listed in figure 4 are the
figures.”) since the reader will be able to tell from the visual what you are trying to
communicate.
a. True
*b. False
6.
Numbers are more objective than words.
a. True
*b. False
7.
3D graphs have a stronger impression on the reader and are just as easy to read as
2D graphs.
a. True
*b. False
8.
A summary statement explaining the visual should come before the visual.
*a. True
b. False
9.
a. True
A visual can be considered unethical only if it is illegal.
*b. False
10.
A figure’s title should summarize the story which the data is telling.
*a. True
b. False
11.
In a statistical analysis, Excel gives 8 decimal points of accuracy (23.63539843). How
should you display this in a report?
a. 23
*b. 24
*c. 23.6
d. 23.635
e. 23.63539843
12.
Which is a good guideline for using color in graphics?
a. Avoid glossy paper
b. Use blue to convey reliability
c. Use black and white visuals and avoid using color
*d. Use no more than 5 colors when the colors have meaning
13.
Which is not a principle for determining whether to use a photograph or a drawing
as a figure.
a. Drawings are more effective than photographs for focusing on details
b. Drawings are better than photographs for showing structures underground the surface of an
object.
*c. Photographs are more persuasive than drawings, because the existence of a photo constitutes
proof.
d. Photographs are better than drawings for conveying a sense of authenticity.
14.
Which graphic would best display the various ethnic percentages of students
attending ECU 10 years ago, 5 years ago, last year, and this year?
a. Table
b. Pie chart
*c. Grouped bar graph
d. Stacked bar graph
e. Line graph
15.
Which is not an appropriate use for a bar graph?
a. To compare one department sales to another
b. To compare sales over time
c. To show correlations of sales with advertising
*d. To compare department sales against overall corporate sales
16.
Which is not a good figure caption.
a. Figure 1. Total sales for 2012
b. Fig 1. Changes in revenue. Revenue changes shown on an annualized basis for each region.
*c. Figure 1. This data of total revenue was collected by summing department sales from 2008 to
the present.
d. Fig 1. Sales versus marketing expenses by month
17.
Which describes the placement of figure and table captions
a. Figure and table captions go below
b. Figure and table captions go above
c. Figure captions go above and table captions so below
*d. Figure captions go below and table captions go above
18.
Which statement gives the best advice for integrating visuals into a text
a. Only spot visuals need to be explained in the text.
b. Visuals should be summarized after they are presented in the test, so reader will understand
what you’re talking about.
c. Visuals should be explained only when you anticipate that readers will disagree with your
conclusions.
*d. How much discussion a visual needs depends on the audience, the complexity of the visual,
and the importance of the point it makes.
Type: F
19.
Use a ____ as a visual only when you want the readers to focus on specific values.
a. table
20.
The y-axis of a graph should be always start at zero.
*a. True
b. False
21. Photographs are the best visual to show dimensions or emphasize detail.
a. True
*b. False
22. The in-text reference to a figure should be placed
*a. before the figure
b. after the figure
c. before or after, it doesn’t matter
d. no need to reference every figure
23.
A graph that contains the correct data can be misleading
*a. True
b. False
Type: MA
24.
Which of the following would best with line art (versus a photograph).
*a. Showing the four layer construction of the exterior case of suitcase.
b. Assembling a bookcase
*c. Showing the exterior of an office building
*d. Showing the circuit board in a cell phone.