Question 1

Which of the following are aspects of the rhetorical situation that should be analyzed prior to researching or drafting content?

Accepted Answer

The rhetorical situation involves understanding the purpose (why the content is being created), the medium (how the content will be delivered), and the audience (who the content is intended for). These aspects help in tailoring the message effectively.

Question 2

Angie is designing a brochure for an upcoming career fair that she hopes will help attract a more diverse set of job candidates to her company, which currently employs only 20% women and 10% people of color. When selecting visuals for the brochure, which of the following strategies should she use?

Accepted Answer

Using a photo that includes 40% women and people of color can help maintain authenticity while also reflecting the company's hiring goals, making it a balanced and realistic representation.

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to the act of making a document inviting and usable for all users, without treating people who need special accommodations differently from other users?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following terms refers to...

Question 4

Kai has just finished writing a draft of the instructions that will be included with the new electronic device produced by his company. Which of the following processes is likely to reveal the most flaws in the document's design?

Accepted Answer

Observing and interviewing a diverse group of users while they read the document allows for real-world testing of the instructions' clarity, usability, and effectiveness across a broad audience, likely revealing the most flaws.

Question 5

Which of the following guidelines should be followed to create white space?

Accepted Answer

Using a mix of paragraph lengths, with most not exceeding seven typed lines, helps in creating effective white space in a document. This approach makes the text more approachable and easier to read by breaking up large blocks of text.

Question 6

Headings should

Accepted Answer

Headings should facilitate easy navigation through a document, allowing readers to quickly find, compare, and contrast the information they need. This enhances readability and comprehension. Options A, B, C, and D would likely confuse readers or make the document more difficult to navigate.

Question 7

From a design perspective, when drafting text for a business communication, it is important to consider how the text is tethered to

Accepted Answer

Accompanying graphic content is crucial in design for ensuring that text and visuals complement each other, enhancing the overall communication effectiveness.

Question 8

Lola is a sales manager at a bank. She recently received an email from a team member, Dario, requesting leave during Christmas. Though the mail was framed well, she felt as though Dario was shouting at her. Which of the following is most likely the reason for Lola's reaction?

Accepted Answer

Using all capitals in written communication is often interpreted as shouting or yelling, which could explain why Lola felt that way upon reading Dario's email.

Question 9

Which of the following printing options will look best but also incur the highest cost?

Accepted Answer

Four-color printing on glossy paper will look the best due to the high-quality reproduction of images and colors that four-color process allows, combined with the sheen and vibrancy that glossy paper provides. This option also incurs the highest cost because of the use of multiple inks and the higher cost of glossy paper compared to matte or colored papers.

Question 10

The best way to capture an audience's attention with a brochure is to

Accepted Answer

The best way to capture an audience's attention with a brochure is to speak to their needs. This means understanding what they want and need, and then providing them with information that is relevant and helpful.

Question 11

Kayla needs to write a report for a class assignment, and she has already finished planning and gathering all the necessary information for the report. Which of the following fonts should Kayla use if she wants all letters to take an equal amount of space?

Accepted Answer

Courier is a monospaced font, meaning each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space, which is what Kayla needs if she wants all letters to take an equal amount of space.

Question 12

Aniyah has designed a brochure and is not happy with the alignment of the graphics and the text. She feels that the headings, graphics, and the text are not unified. Which of the following is the best way to align them?

Accepted Answer

Using a grid is the best way to align elements such as headings, graphics, and text in a design. It helps create a cohesive, organized layout that enhances the visual appeal and readability of the brochure.

Question 13

Who is most likely to be able to identify design flaws in a document?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who is most likely to be able...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of inclusive design?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 15

Full justification should be used when

Accepted Answer

Full justification adjusts the spacing of words and characters so that both the left and right sides of the text block align vertically, which can help in using page space more efficiently, potentially reducing the number of pages needed.

Question 16

The design of a document should be used to control and optimize

Accepted Answer

The design of a document primarily aims to enhance the audience's experience by making information accessible, understandable, and engaging.

Question 17

Which of the following is a guideline that should be followed when using colors and decorative devices?

Accepted Answer

Colors have different meanings and associations in different cultures and contexts, so understanding the audience's background and perceptions is crucial in making effective color choices. This ensures that the colors used in a document convey the intended message and do not offend or confuse the audience.

Question 18

How many people need to test a document to reveal 85% of its flaws?

Accepted Answer

According to the Pareto principle, or the 80/20 rule, about 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In usability testing, it's often found that around 5 testers can uncover approximately 85% of a product's usability problems, aligning closely with this principle.

Question 19

Tina works at a On a Roll Tires. Her manager asks her to design a promotional item to increase sales of the company's new flagship line of all-weather tires. After some thought, Tina decides to create a brochure featuring several pictures of vehicles using the tires in a variety of extreme weather situations, since photographs are more likely to excite customers than complex charts and statistics. Which aspect of the rhetorical situation has Tina analyzed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tina works at a On a Roll...

Question 20

Rachel is writing a report on "Impacts of Deforestation in the Amazon." Among the many impacts, she wants to emphasize global warming as the most critical one. She wants to place this information in the most important part of the page. In which section of her report should Rachel place this information?

Accepted Answer

In Western cultures, where English is the primary language, readers typically start reading from the top left of a page. Therefore, placing critical information in the top left ensures it is among the first things a reader will see, making it a strategic location for emphasizing the importance of global warming due to deforestation in the Amazon in Rachel's report.

Quiz 5: Designing Documents