Chapter 6 Self-Quiz B

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. There are two types of illustrations, one is a table, what are all others?

Charts and Graphs correct incorrect

Graphs and Figures correct incorrect

Tables and Figures correct incorrect

Shapes and Figures correct incorrect

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. What type of illustration would you use to visually display the amount of physical activity of adults by education level?

Pie chart correct incorrect

Line graph correct incorrect

Bar graph correct incorrect

Column chart correct incorrect

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. When would it be necessary to use a legend or key on a bar or column graph?

When you create an unclear graph. correct incorrect

When you cannot use labels. correct incorrect

When your audience is visually impaired. correct incorrect

It is never appropriate to use legends on a bar graph. correct incorrect

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. Why is it important that you clearly label your axes on a graph and begin the scale at zero (0)?

Readers will catch this and you will tarnish your reputation. correct incorrect

Starting an x or y axis at a different point than zero may distort the visual appearance of the data and cause readers to misinterpret the data; this is considered unethical. . correct incorrect

It can damage the data. correct incorrect

It doesn't matter, as long as you use the correct data. correct incorrect

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. When creating an effective table, to improve readability and clarity…

Include all possible data on the table. correct incorrect

Always use abbreviations to shorten the text needed. correct incorrect

Use a box or borders around your table, if possible. correct incorrect

Spell out thousands and millions in every cell for numerical data. correct incorrect

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. The following pie chart would be more effective…

Only using shades of grey to distinguish different segments. correct incorrect

In black and white. correct incorrect

As a bar graph. correct incorrect

With a paragraph of text to explain it. correct incorrect

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. When creating an effective table, to improve readability and clarity…

Include all possible data on the table. correct incorrect

Always use abbreviations to shorten the text needed. correct incorrect

Use a box or borders around your table, if possible. correct incorrect

Spell out thousands and millions in every cell for numerical data. correct incorrect

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. Why is important for you to test your illustrations with representative users?

To discover if they speak your same language. correct incorrect

To make sure your illustrations are usable—or—to ensure that users are able to interpret and make meaning from the illustrations in the way you intended. correct incorrect

To discover how many you should include in your document. correct incorrect

To make more money as you get paid an hourly wage. correct incorrect