Question 1

To make map displays more accurate and ethical, you should
A) use the common Mercator projection.
B) consider how to reduce distortion.
C) use a cartogram to substitute information for area.
D) label all features on the map.
E) leave data sources off of the map to reduce visual clutter.

Accepted Answer

Reducing distortion is crucial for accuracy and ethical representation in maps, as it ensures that the map reflects true proportions and relationships between areas.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about colors and their common connotations in the United States is true?
A) Red is used to suggest danger.
B) Orange suggests courage and love.
C) Black is associated with luck.
D) Blue is associated with royalty and honor.
E) Purple is the color of mourning and death.

Accepted Answer

Red is commonly associated with danger, as well as passion and love, in the United States. This is evident in signs and signals (like stop signs and warning lights), where red is used to catch attention and signal caution.

Question 3

Ysabela works for firm that analyzes global rainfall and drought patterns. Her manager asks her to develop a graphic for their internal website that will be easy to update and will allow analysts to view a variety of data based on their needs. What kind of visual should Ysabela add to the website?
A) map
B) infographic
C) series of photographs
D) table
E) dynamic display

Accepted Answer

A dynamic display is the best choice because it can be easily updated and customized to show various data types, making it ideal for viewing different rainfall and drought patterns as needed.

Question 4

Which of the following actions helps to make visuals more accurate?
A) using truncated scales on graphs to highlight the information of interest to the reader
B) using three-dimensional (3D) graphs to include more data
C) altering images so that they more closely relate to the story you wish to tell
D) differentiating between actual and estimated or projected values
E) using photographs to convey a sense of authenticity

Accepted Answer

Differentiating between actual and estimated or projected values helps in making visuals more accurate by clearly indicating which data is based on real figures and which is speculative or forecasted. This transparency enhances the credibility and accuracy of the visual representation.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about pie charts as visuals or data displays is true?
A) The data in a pie chart can be put in a bar chart.
B) The data should be limited to 10 segments.
C) The labels should appear inside the circle.
D) They should be used to compare one segment to another segment.
E) Using three-dimensional (3D) circles will avoid the distortion of data.

Accepted Answer

Pie chart data can indeed be represented in a bar chart format, offering an alternative way to visualize the same information. This flexibility allows data to be presented in the format that best suits the audience's understanding or the presenter's objectives.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the use of color in visuals is true?
A) Color should be used with restraint.
B) The use of color does not change the way data is interpreted.
C) Color makes visuals easier to understand.
D) Color is always interpreted positively.
E) Colors have the same meaning across different professions.

Accepted Answer

Color should be used with restraint to avoid overwhelming the viewer and making the visual difficult to understand.

Question 7

When preparing a document with visuals or data displays, you should
A) use short and simple explanations for complex visuals.
B) spell out numbers that fall at the beginning of a sentence.
C) avoid referring to every visual in your text.
D) present the visual before summarizing the main point it conveys.
E) avoid using parentheses, as they make the text hard to read.

Accepted Answer

Numbers at the beginning of a sentence should be spelled out to maintain grammatical correctness and readability.

Question 8

Which of the following is a common component of visuals and data displays?
A) edited photographs
B) the source of the data if you obtained it yourself
C) three-dimensional graphs
D) a paragraph explaining the visual
E) a title telling the story that the visual or data display shows

Accepted Answer

A title is a common component of visuals and data displays as it provides a clear indication of what the visual or data display is about, helping viewers understand the context and focus of the information presented.

Question 9

Which of the following software programs is most appropriate for creating a pie chart?
A) Photoshop
B) Publisher
C) Excel
D) Illustrator
E) Google Drawing

Accepted Answer

Excel is specifically designed for handling and analyzing data, which includes the capability to create various types of charts, including pie charts, to visually represent data.

Question 10

________ are numbers or words arrayed in rows and columns.
A) Drawings
B) Gantt charts
C) Dynamic displays
D) Tables
E) Figures

Accepted Answer

Tables are the correct answer because they are specifically designed to organize and display information in rows and columns, making it easier to read and understand the data.

Question 11

When using visuals, you should
A) use red and green for high contrast.
B) use as little shading as possible.
C) include as much color as possible.
D) add clip art to make your document more artistic.
E) use stripes and wavy lines to indicate different segments in black-and-white graphs.

Accepted Answer

Using as little shading as possible helps to maintain clarity and readability in visuals, especially in black-and-white formats.

Question 12

Ghoti, a design executive, is preparing a design report for the industrial cooler to be manufactured by her department. In her report, she combines a few graphs with different scales but avoids all three-dimensional (3D) graphs. She includes breaks in the bars while using truncated scales and ensures that she differentiates between estimated and actual values. She also uses as little color as possible and limits the use of chartjunk in the visuals. Which of the following will make Ghoti's report misleading?
A) the lack of 3D graphs
B) the limited use of color
C) the combination of graphs with different scales
D) the use of breaks in the bars while using truncated scales
E) the differentiation between the estimated and actual values

Accepted Answer

The combination of graphs with different scales can make the report misleading because it can make it difficult to compare the data in the graphs.

Question 13

Photoshop, Publisher, and Illustrator are best used for creating
A) maps.
B) bar charts.
C) Gantt charts.
D) line graphs.
E) tables.

Accepted Answer

Photoshop, Publisher, and Illustrator are graphic design and desktop publishing software best suited for creating visual content like maps. They offer extensive tools for designing, editing, and formatting complex visual elements, making them ideal for map creation.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the connotations of colors according to professions is true?
A) Red suggests "death" to healthcare professionals.
B) Blue suggests "unreliability" to financial managers.
C) Green suggests "healthy" to healthcare professionals.
D) Red suggests "losing money" to financial managers.
E) Green suggests "danger" to engineers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Truncated graphs are most acceptable when
A) material is new to the audience.
B) used in a rough draft.
C) audiences expect presentations to use lots of visuals.
D) the values are not actual values, only estimates.
E) audiences know the basic data set well.

Accepted Answer

Truncated graphs are most acceptable when the audience is already familiar with the basic data set, as they can interpret the graph accurately without being misled by the truncation.

Question 16

Keeping in mind the cultural differences between audiences, the most effective visual is likely to be a visual that
A) organizes information according to the reading customs of the audience.
B) uses punctuation marks consistently.
C) always organizes information from left to right and top to bottom.
D) uses periods to indicate decimal points.
E) uses symbols consistently.

Accepted Answer

Organizing information according to the reading customs of the audience ensures that the visual is accessible and understandable to them, taking into account cultural differences in how information is processed visually.

Question 17

When integrating visuals and data displays into your text, a fuller explanation of a visual is necessary when
A) similar material is presented to the audience quite frequently.
B) the visual is simple and well designed.
C) the visual is designed in black and white.
D) the audience has little interest in the topic and the data.
E) the material is new to the audience.

Accepted Answer

When the material is new to the audience, a fuller explanation of a visual is necessary to ensure understanding, as the audience may not have the background knowledge to interpret the visual on their own.

Question 18

Alexei needs a dramatic visual to convey qualitative and quantitative data from two related research studies. He needs to make a big impact on an audience that will not be concerned with specific numbers and minute details. Which kind of graphic is the best choice for his presentation?
A) infographic
B) pie chart
C) series of drawings
D) table
E) bar chart

Accepted Answer

Infographics are designed to present both qualitative and quantitative information in a visually engaging way, making complex data easily understandable at a glance. This makes them ideal for conveying important points to an audience that may not be interested in detailed statistics.

Question 19

For the visual presentation of data to be effective, a table should
A) always provide column and row totals or averages.
B) be used primarily when you want to convey general correlations.
C) have rows arranged closely together and no shading.
D) contain numbers that show several decimal places for precision.
E) place items that readers are to compare in columns rather than in rows.

Accepted Answer

Placing items that readers are to compare in columns rather than in rows makes it easier for readers to visually compare the data, enhancing the effectiveness of the table.

Question 20

Bernardo creates a written presentation in which he depicts most of his numerical data in black-and-white graphs. He uses as few lines as necessary and stripes and wavy lines to indicate different segments. He does not add any clip art to the graph. He strictly avoids using chartjunk. Which of the following should Bernardo do to improve the quality of his graphs further?
A) He should use more colors to decorate the graph.
B) He should use more lines because they increase clarity.
C) He should add clip art to the graph to make it more visually appealing.
D) He should use shades of grey instead of stripes and wavy lines.
E) He should convert the graph into a picture to make it more artistic.

Accepted Answer

Bernardo should use shades of grey instead of stripes and wavy lines to improve the quality of his graphs. This approach enhances readability and clarity, especially in black-and-white printouts, by providing a cleaner and more distinguishable differentiation between segments without adding unnecessary visual complexity.

Quiz 13: Creating Visuals and Data Displays

To make map displays more accurate and ethical, you should

Which of the following statements about colors and their common connotations in the United States is true?

Ysabela works for firm that analyzes global rainfall and drought patterns. Her manager asks her to develop a graphic for their internal website that will be easy to update and will allow analysts to view a variety of data based on their needs. What kind of visual should Ysabela add to the website?

Which of the following actions helps to make visuals more accurate?

Which of the following statements about pie charts as visuals or data displays is true?

Which of the following statements about the use of color in visuals is true?

When preparing a document with visuals or data displays, you should

Which of the following is a common component of visuals and data displays?

Which of the following software programs is most appropriate for creating a pie chart?

________ are numbers or words arrayed in rows and columns.

When using visuals, you should

Photoshop, Publisher, and Illustrator are best used for creating

Which of the following statements about the connotations of colors according to professions is true?

Truncated graphs are most acceptable when

Keeping in mind the cultural differences between audiences, the most effective visual is likely to be a visual that

When integrating visuals and data displays into your text, a fuller explanation of a visual is necessary when

Alexei needs a dramatic visual to convey qualitative and quantitative data from two related research studies. He needs to make a big impact on an audience that will not be concerned with specific numbers and minute details. Which kind of graphic is the best choice for his presentation?

For the visual presentation of data to be effective, a table should