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HW-1251 Exam Set-1
Question 1 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following statements is true about referring to visuals in the text of a document?
A. In general, you should refer to visuals in the text of the document.
B. In general, the audience will check the visual whether you refer to it in the text or not.
C. Textual references should never be placed in parenthetical references.
D. If you embed a textual reference in a sentence, the reader will not pay attention to it.
Question 2 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following statements about the placement of visuals is true?
A. Visuals that readers need to refer to repeatedly should be placed at the front of the document.
B. Always place visuals on the right side of the page; people tend not to look at visuals placed on the left side of a page.
C. If a visual requires an entire page in a document printed only on one side of the paper, place the visual on the page following the text reference.
D. If a formal report has more than two visuals, include a list of figures or a list of tables at the beginning of the document.
Question 3 of 20 5.0 Points
Symbols used by most countries in which there is a yellow triangle with a black band and a black graphic on it:
A. are used to give directions to travelers.
B. prohibit whatever is written on the sign.
C. signal a safety precaution, such as "ear protection necessary."
D. warn about whatever is displayed in the triangle.
Question 4 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following statements is true about scatter graphs?
A. Because scatter graphs are relatively easy to interpret, their statistical relevance does not have to be discussed in the text.
B. If the dots are randomly scattered, they have a high degree of correlation.
C. If the diagonal runs from the upper left to the lower right, the correlation is positive.
D. Because interpreting scatter graphs is often difficult, their use is generally limited to professional and expert audiences.
Question 5 of 20 5.0 Points
The type of graph which is used to emphasize the proportionate distribution of something is a:
A. bar graph.
B. pie graph.
C. scatter graph.
D. subdivided bar graph.
Question 6 of 20 5.0 Points
In identifying and distinguishing between insects, __________ is the most helpful aspect of a visual.
A. color
B. font size
C. chart design
D. organization
Question 7 of 20 5.0 Points
A(n) __________ portrays the hierarchy of a corporation by putting each position in a separate block.
A. organizational chart
B. flowchart
C. block chart
D. free-form chart
Question 8 of 20 5.0 Points
As visuals, photographs often provide too much detail; therefore, _______ is/are often placed on the photograph to draw attention to the main features.
A. dots
B. text
C. callout arrows
D. grid lines
Question 9 of 20 5.0 Points
Color can be misused when there are too many colors, too much color, inappropriate colors, or when:
A. colors are used as symbols, such as when neon orange is used to signify warnings.
B. the intensity differs according to purpose.
C. colors attract attention to a topic.
D. color is used simply as decoration, contradicting the basic premise that color in technical documents should be functional.
Question 10 of 20 5.0 Points
According to the OSHA and APWA Safety Colors chart, which of the following is a correct match?
A. Red = WARNING
B. Yellow = CAUTION
C. Blue = SAFETY
D. Green = NOTICE
Question 11 of 20 5.0 Points
The seven important uses of color are: signaling safety, attracting attention, enabling accurate identification, showing structure and organization, highlighting components and their function or movement, aiding comprehension, and:
A. decorating documents.
B. guiding reading.
C. influencing interpretation.
D. organizing information.
Question 12 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following is the most common way to collect information about visitors to Web sites?
A. Hit counters
B. Adware
C. Spyware
D. Cookies
Question 13 of 20 5.0 Points
The protocol that allows computers to locate and communicate with each other is called:
A. TCP/IP.
B. ISP.
C. PPP.
D. URL.
Question 14 of 20 5.0 Points
Of the factors that have been identified as particularly important to online reading, which relates to how easily readers can move through and locate places on the Web?
A. Responsiveness
B. Navigation
C. Legibility
D. Equipment and service
Question 15 of 20 5.0 Points
When Web site designers consider the framework that structures the information in such a way that that it meets the goals and expectations of the user, they are considering:
A. online video presentations.
B. content.
C. page/screen design.
D. information architecture.
Question 16 of 20 5.0 Points
Which link's primary function is to authenticate the site and its content by describing the organization's legal status, its formal policies, contact information, and so on?
A. Authorizing
B. Commenting
C. Referencing/Citing
D. Exemplifying
Question 17 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following ways to navigate Web sites are sequential lists of pages that let users know where they are on the site and where they have been in relation to either the site's home page or their entry point onto the site?
A. Menus
B. Embedded links
C. Breadcrumb trails
D. Dialogue boxes
Question 18 of 20 5.0 Points
Web site designers should work to prevent (or keep from having):
A. vertical scrolling.
B. horizontal scrolling.
C. white space.
D. more content than navigation on a page
Question 19 of 20 5.0 Points
As discussed in the textbook, which of the following is not supported by older browsers?
A. PNG images
B. JPG images
C. GIF images
D. According to the textbook, all of the above image types are completely supported by all browsers.
Question 20 of 20 5.0 Points
When writing for electronic communication:
A. use a pyramid structure for organizing information (details first, followed by the main point in summation).
B. provide extensive in-text links to other sites.
C. use at least 150-250 words in each information chunk.
D. use headings and bulleted lists.
Answer will be sent by email as attachment.
Which of the following statements is true about referring to visuals in the text of a document?
A. In general, you should refer to visuals in the text of the document.
B. In general, the audience will check the visual whether you refer to it in the text or not.
C. Textual references should never be placed in parenthetical references.
D. If you embed a textual reference in a sentence, the reader will not pay attention to it.
Question 2 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following statements about the placement of visuals is true?
A. Visuals that readers need to refer to repeatedly should be placed at the front of the document.
B. Always place visuals on the right side of the page; people tend not to look at visuals placed on the left side of a page.
C. If a visual requires an entire page in a document printed only on one side of the paper, place the visual on the page following the text reference.
D. If a formal report has more than two visuals, include a list of figures or a list of tables at the beginning of the document.
Question 3 of 20 5.0 Points
Symbols used by most countries in which there is a yellow triangle with a black band and a black graphic on it:
A. are used to give directions to travelers.
B. prohibit whatever is written on the sign.
C. signal a safety precaution, such as "ear protection necessary."
D. warn about whatever is displayed in the triangle.
Question 4 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following statements is true about scatter graphs?
A. Because scatter graphs are relatively easy to interpret, their statistical relevance does not have to be discussed in the text.
B. If the dots are randomly scattered, they have a high degree of correlation.
C. If the diagonal runs from the upper left to the lower right, the correlation is positive.
D. Because interpreting scatter graphs is often difficult, their use is generally limited to professional and expert audiences.
Question 5 of 20 5.0 Points
The type of graph which is used to emphasize the proportionate distribution of something is a:
A. bar graph.
B. pie graph.
C. scatter graph.
D. subdivided bar graph.
Question 6 of 20 5.0 Points
In identifying and distinguishing between insects, __________ is the most helpful aspect of a visual.
A. color
B. font size
C. chart design
D. organization
Question 7 of 20 5.0 Points
A(n) __________ portrays the hierarchy of a corporation by putting each position in a separate block.
A. organizational chart
B. flowchart
C. block chart
D. free-form chart
Question 8 of 20 5.0 Points
As visuals, photographs often provide too much detail; therefore, _______ is/are often placed on the photograph to draw attention to the main features.
A. dots
B. text
C. callout arrows
D. grid lines
Question 9 of 20 5.0 Points
Color can be misused when there are too many colors, too much color, inappropriate colors, or when:
A. colors are used as symbols, such as when neon orange is used to signify warnings.
B. the intensity differs according to purpose.
C. colors attract attention to a topic.
D. color is used simply as decoration, contradicting the basic premise that color in technical documents should be functional.
Question 10 of 20 5.0 Points
According to the OSHA and APWA Safety Colors chart, which of the following is a correct match?
A. Red = WARNING
B. Yellow = CAUTION
C. Blue = SAFETY
D. Green = NOTICE
Question 11 of 20 5.0 Points
The seven important uses of color are: signaling safety, attracting attention, enabling accurate identification, showing structure and organization, highlighting components and their function or movement, aiding comprehension, and:
A. decorating documents.
B. guiding reading.
C. influencing interpretation.
D. organizing information.
Question 12 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following is the most common way to collect information about visitors to Web sites?
A. Hit counters
B. Adware
C. Spyware
D. Cookies
Question 13 of 20 5.0 Points
The protocol that allows computers to locate and communicate with each other is called:
A. TCP/IP.
B. ISP.
C. PPP.
D. URL.
Question 14 of 20 5.0 Points
Of the factors that have been identified as particularly important to online reading, which relates to how easily readers can move through and locate places on the Web?
A. Responsiveness
B. Navigation
C. Legibility
D. Equipment and service
Question 15 of 20 5.0 Points
When Web site designers consider the framework that structures the information in such a way that that it meets the goals and expectations of the user, they are considering:
A. online video presentations.
B. content.
C. page/screen design.
D. information architecture.
Question 16 of 20 5.0 Points
Which link's primary function is to authenticate the site and its content by describing the organization's legal status, its formal policies, contact information, and so on?
A. Authorizing
B. Commenting
C. Referencing/Citing
D. Exemplifying
Question 17 of 20 5.0 Points
Which of the following ways to navigate Web sites are sequential lists of pages that let users know where they are on the site and where they have been in relation to either the site's home page or their entry point onto the site?
A. Menus
B. Embedded links
C. Breadcrumb trails
D. Dialogue boxes
Question 18 of 20 5.0 Points
Web site designers should work to prevent (or keep from having):
A. vertical scrolling.
B. horizontal scrolling.
C. white space.
D. more content than navigation on a page
Question 19 of 20 5.0 Points
As discussed in the textbook, which of the following is not supported by older browsers?
A. PNG images
B. JPG images
C. GIF images
D. According to the textbook, all of the above image types are completely supported by all browsers.
Question 20 of 20 5.0 Points
When writing for electronic communication:
A. use a pyramid structure for organizing information (details first, followed by the main point in summation).
B. provide extensive in-text links to other sites.
C. use at least 150-250 words in each information chunk.
D. use headings and bulleted lists.
Answer will be sent by email as attachment.
