Final Test

Question 1

What is the primary function of a visual?

Answer 1

clarify complex difficult information & to help supplement and compliment information

Question 2

What is a visual?

Answer 2

illustrations for example charts, maps, graphs, diagrams, tables or photos

Question 3

How do you select visuals to be used?

Answer 3

based on context and content; what is the purpose of your presentaiton and what are the readers needs

Question 4

Writers are ethically bound to do what?

Answer 4

To present data and visuals accurately, to help readers interpret the data

Question 5

What is the first step in constructing a graphic?

Answer 5

determine size; needs to be biased on need; simple graphic should be small, complex graphics must be large enough to see clearly

Question 6

What needs to be considered when choosing graphic?

Answer 6

layout type and size; type style and font for consistency

Question 7

What is a rule?

Answer 7

line to separate one section to another

Question 8

What are borders used for?

Answer 8

all small pictures and some big pictures

Question 9

What is the purpose of color and cross-hatching?

Answer 9

• Helps the reader see comparisons and distinctions
• improve comprehension, retention, and the ease & speed of extracting information
• Makes a graphic more visually appealing

Question 10

What are some things to remember when using clip art?

Answer 10

• use it to add interest
• avoid overusing clip art
• select clip art with a purpose in mind (don’t take up space)
• keep its nature & size appropriate
• select clip art that is appropriate for the audience
• Get permission to use copyrighted art

Question 11

What should you consider with your background?

Answer 11

• choose contrasting color to avoid distracting from the main message & easier to read
• use the background to draw the reader into the graphic
• be aware of the emotional associations of color
• be aware of cultural associations of color

Question 12

What should you consider when numbering graphics?

Answer 12

• number graphics consecutively by type

- group graphics into two categories (tables & Figures) when a document has several of each type

Question 13

What should graphics have with them?

Answer 13

Title (place title on to or bottom but be constant)

Question 14

What should be considered when giving a title to a graphic?

Answer 14

Using the 5 W & 1 H

Question 15

What do you do when you format a table?

Answer 15

Title at top and

Question 16

When are foot notes are used?

Answer 16

to explain or elaborate