Chapter 6 Self-Quiz B

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

Charts and Graphs

Graphs and Figures

Tables and Figures

Shapes and Figures

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

Pie chart

Line graph

Bar graph

Column chart

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

When you create an unclear graph.

When you cannot use labels.

When your audience is visually impaired.

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

. 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.

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. .

It can damage the data.

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

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

Include all possible data on the table.

Always use abbreviations to shorten the text needed.

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

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

. The following pie chart would be more effective…

Image of a pie chart used to show what would make this a more impactful design.

Only using shades of grey to distinguish different segments.

In black and white.

As a bar graph.

With a paragraph of text to explain it.

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

Include all possible data on the table.

Always use abbreviations to shorten the text needed.

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

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

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

To discover if they speak your same language.

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.

To discover how many you should include in your document.

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