10 Questions
If a graphic is on the Internet, you may assume that you are free to republish it.
False
Which of the following graphics would be best suited to showing the stages of a procedure or a process?
flowchart
A writing team wants to present the six-month sales figures for its company's 14 sales representatives in a report. Because managers must make comparative analyses, the graphic for these data must group representatives by region, as well as show each representative's monthly sales total. Which is the best graphic for displaying this information?
table
A writer is creating a table that will have 22 rows and 6 columns of data, all of which must appear on one page. To prevent readers from misinterpreting the data, which of the following techniques should the writer apply to the table?
grouping rows together in a logical order to help readers make comparisons
Which of the following is structured to emphasize the person or group responsible for carrying out certain tasks?
deployment flowchart
How can a writer avoid creating chartjunk?
by choosing two-dimensional charts and graphs over three-dimensional ones
Chapter 8 explains five benefits offered by graphics. One benefit is that they can save space. Which is NOT one of the other four benefits?
Graphics are always more persuasive than words.
To achieve the most effective contrast between colors, pair dark and light shades of a deep color together.
False
In a table, the stub is the right-hand column.
False
Chapter 8 identifies four stages in the process of creating graphics. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the chapter?
trademarking
Test your knowledge of online copyright laws and regulations. Learn what you can and can't republish from the internet. Understand the rules and avoid copyright infringement.
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