Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about graphics?
A) They are easier to process than words.
B) They are easier to remember than words.
C) They are capable of illustrating complex information.
D) They force us to interpret text visually.

Accepted Answer

Graphics do not necessarily force us to interpret text visually. It is possible to use graphics to illustrate data without including text.

Question 2

A ________ is an excellent tool for showing proportions.
A) pie chart
B) bar graph
C) line graph
D) share graph

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is specifically designed to display proportions, as different sections of the pie represent different percentages or parts of a whole.

Question 3

A type of graphic that provides a quick visual comparison of quantity is a ________.
A) pie chart
B) column graph
C) cumulative chart
D) plot graph

Accepted Answer

A column graph, also known as a bar graph, is the best choice for providing a quick visual comparison of quantity. This type of graphic allows for easy comparison of different categories or groups by displaying the quantities as bars of varying lengths. A pie chart is better suited for displaying proportional data, while cumulative charts and plot graphs are more specialized types of graphics used for tracking trends over time.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a place to put numbers in a bar graph?
A) legend
B) call-outs
C) axes
D) within the bar itself

Accepted Answer

The legend in a bar graph is used to identify the different categories or variables being represented by the bars, but it is not a place to put actual numerical data. The other choices - call-outs, axes, and within the bar itself - are all appropriate places to include numerical values in a bar graph.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about 3-D graphics?
A) They make your information more accessible.
B) They make your information more credible.
C) They work best when reproduced in black and white.
D) They add depth and technical sophistication.

Accepted Answer

3-D graphics add depth and technical sophistication to information, making it more visually compelling and engaging. They are not necessarily better for accessibility or credibility and may not reproduce well in black and white.

Question 6

In a ________ the bars originate on the y-axis.
A) column graph
B) row graph
C) bar graph
D) plot graph

Accepted Answer

In a bar graph, the bars can originate on the y-axis, especially when representing categorical data horizontally.

Question 7

A graphic in which images of coins are stacked on top of one another to represent costs is a type of ________.
A) pictograph
B) pictogram
C) infographic
D) exploded illustration

Accepted Answer

The answer of A graphic in which images of coins...

Question 8

A graphic that tracks the relationship between dependent and independent values is a ________.
A) line graph
B) plot graph
C) evaluation chart
D) bar graph

Accepted Answer

A line graph is specifically designed to track the relationship between dependent and independent values, while the other options do not necessarily have this specific purpose.

Question 9

Which of the following graphics may contain unnecessary, distracting detail?
A) line drawings
B) diagrams
C) exploded illustrations
D) photos

Accepted Answer

Photos can contain unnecessary or distracting elements in the background or in the foreground that take away from the main focus of the image.

Question 10

A graphic that shows long-term Canadian GHG emissions by industrial sector is most likely a ________.
A) line graph
B) column graph
C) pie chart
D) infographic

Accepted Answer

Line graphs are typically used to show trends over time, making them suitable for displaying long-term data such as GHG emissions by sector.

Question 11

Which of the following graphics does NOT contain an x- and y-axis?
A) line graph
B) bar graph
C) column graph
D) pie chart

Accepted Answer

A pie chart typically only shows wedge-like sections of a whole and does not have an x- and y-axis.

Question 12

Which of the following graphics contains shading to show surfaces?
A) pie chart
B) flowchart
C) diagram
D) cutaway

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following graphics contains shading...

Question 13

Assembly sequences and component layering can be shown using which type of graphic?
A) exploded illustration
B) cutaway
C) deconstructed visual
D) flowchart

Accepted Answer

Exploded illustrations are commonly used to show assembly sequences and component layering by showing how the parts fit together and where they are located in relation to each other. Cutaways can also be used in some cases, but they typically only show the interior of a component rather than the full assembly process. Deconstructed visuals and flowcharts may be useful for other purposes, but are not as effective for showing assembly sequences and component layering.

Question 14

A graphic that allows you to see trends over time is a ________.
A) line graph
B) column graph
C) pie chart
D) bar graph

Accepted Answer

A line graph is best for showing trends over time as it displays changes in data over a continuous period of time. The other graph types listed are better suited for other types of data, such as comparing different categories or parts of a whole.

Question 15

Visual representations of complex interrelationships and processes that may or may not exist physically are known as ________.
A) schematics
B) abstractions
C) infographics
D) cutaways

Accepted Answer

Schematics are visual representations used to illustrate complex interrelationships and processes, often in a simplified or symbolic manner, which can represent both physical and non-physical systems.

Question 16

The most common problem with graphical misrepresentation involves ________.
A) labelling
B) numbering
C) scaling
D) sourcing

Accepted Answer

The most common problem with graphical misrepresentation involves scaling. This refers to incorrectly sizing and proportioning the visual elements on a graph or chart, leading to inaccurate interpretation of data. Labelling, numbering, and sourcing can also be issues, but they are not as common or as significant as scaling.

Question 17

In Microsoft Word, tools to create graphics can be found in the ________ ribbon.
A) page layout
B) design
C) home
D) insert

Accepted Answer

The "Insert" ribbon in Microsoft Word contains tools to add various types of graphics, including pictures, shapes, charts, and SmartArt.

Question 18

Decision trees, circuit diagrams, and control systems are all examples of ________.
A) flowcharts
B) schematics
C) process descriptions
D) organizational charts

Accepted Answer

All three examples are visual representations of complex systems or processes, and schematics are the best term to describe them as they provide a detailed and technical visualization of components and connections. Flowcharts, process descriptions, and organizational charts are also types of diagrams, but they are not as specific to technical systems as schematics.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about captions?
A) Tables don't need them.
B) They are placed below figures.
C) They help those who only look at graphics.
D) They can be automated with Microsoft Word.

Accepted Answer

Tables do need captions, just like figures, to provide context and information for the reader.

Question 20

Microsoft Word can NOT be used to create ________.
A) diagrams
B) captions
C) bar graphs
D) tables

Accepted Answer

While Word has some tools for creating basic diagrams, it is not a program designed specifically for designing complex diagrams. It is better suited for creating documents with text, tables, and simple graphics such as charts, bar graphs, and captions.

Quiz 10: Technical Graphics

Which of the following is NOT true about graphics?

A ________ is an excellent tool for showing proportions.

A type of graphic that provides a quick visual comparison of quantity is a ________.

Which of the following is NOT a place to put numbers in a bar graph?

Which of the following is true about 3-D graphics?

In a ________ the bars originate on the y-axis.

A graphic in which images of coins are stacked on top of one another to represent costs is a type of ________.

A graphic that tracks the relationship between dependent and independent values is a ________.

Which of the following graphics may contain unnecessary, distracting detail?

A graphic that shows long-term Canadian GHG emissions by industrial sector is most likely a ________.

Which of the following graphics does NOT contain an x- and y-axis?

Which of the following graphics contains shading to show surfaces?

Assembly sequences and component layering can be shown using which type of graphic?

A graphic that allows you to see trends over time is a ________.

Visual representations of complex interrelationships and processes that may or may not exist physically are known as ________.

The most common problem with graphical misrepresentation involves ________.

In Microsoft Word, tools to create graphics can be found in the ________ ribbon.

Decision trees, circuit diagrams, and control systems are all examples of ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about captions?

Microsoft Word can NOT be used to create ________.