Technical Graphics Chapter 10 Verified Test Bank

Chapter 10

Technical Graphics

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about graphics?
   1. They are easier to process than words.
   2. They are easier to remember than words.
   3. They are capable of illustrating complex information.
   4. They force us to interpret text visually.
2. A ________ is an excellent tool for showing proportions.
   1. pie chart
   2. bar graph
   3. line graph
   4. share graph
3. A type of graphic that provides a quick visual comparison of quantity is a ________.
   1. pie chart
   2. column graph
   3. cumulative chart
   4. plot graph
4. Which of the following is NOT a place to put numbers in a bar graph?
   1. legend
   2. call-outs
   3. axes
   4. within the bar itself
5. Which of the following is true about 3-D graphics?
   1. They make your information more accessible.
   2. They make your information more credible.
   3. They work best when reproduced in black and white.
   4. They add depth and technical sophistication.
6. In a ________ the bars originate on the y-axis.
   1. column graph
   2. row graph
   3. bar graph
   4. plot graph
7. A graphic in which images of coins are stacked on top of one another to represent costs is a type of ________.
   1. pictograph
   2. pictogram
   3. infographic
   4. exploded illustration
8. A graphic that tracks the relationship between dependent and independent values is a ________.
   1. line graph
   2. plot graph
   3. evaluation chart
   4. bar graph
9. Which of the following graphics may contain unnecessary, distracting detail?
   1. line drawings
   2. diagrams
   3. exploded illustrations
   4. photos
10. A graphic that shows long-term Canadian GHG emissions by industrial sector is most likely a ________.
    1. line graph
    2. column graph
    3. pie chart
    4. infographic
11. Which of the following graphics does NOT contain an x- and y-axis?
    1. line graph
    2. bar graph
    3. column graph
    4. pie chart
12. Which of the following graphics contains shading to show surfaces?
    1. pie chart
    2. flowchart
    3. diagram
    4. cutaway
13. Assembly sequences and component layering can be shown using which type of graphic?
    1. exploded illustration
    2. cutaway
    3. deconstructed visual
    4. flowchart
14. A graphic that allows you to see trends over time is a ________.
    1. line graph
    2. column graph
    3. pie chart
    4. bar graph
15. Visual representations of complex interrelationships and processes that may or may not exist physically are known as ________.
    1. schematics
    2. abstractions
    3. infographics
    4. cutaways
16. The most common problem with graphical misrepresentation involves ________.
    1. labelling
    2. numbering
    3. scaling
    4. sourcing
17. In Microsoft Word, tools to create graphics can be found in the ________ ribbon.
    1. page layout
    2. design
    3. home
    4. insert
18. Decision trees, circuit diagrams, and control systems are all examples of ________.
    1. flowcharts
    2. schematics
    3. process descriptions
    4. organizational charts
19. Which of the following is NOT true about captions?
    1. Tables don’t need them.
    2. They are placed below figures.
    3. They help those who only look at graphics.
    4. They can be automated with Microsoft Word.
20. Microsoft Word can NOT be used to create ________.
    1. diagrams
    2. captions
    3. bar graphs
    4. tables
21. Which two types of graphic can be used to illustrate cumulative data?
    1. schematic and column graph
    2. bar graph and pie chart
    3. column graph and line graph
    4. line graph and pictogram
22. Detailed and plentiful information, such as statistical data, is best illustrated through a ________.
    1. photo
    2. line graph
    3. bar graph
    4. table
23. Which of the following is NOT an item you might find on a table?
    1. x-axis
    2. row header
    3. source
    4. last modified date
24. Which of the following is NOT an item you might find on a bar graph?
    1. x-axis
    2. y-axis
    3. decision gate
    4. source
25. Which type of graphic depicts objects very accurately and has an excellent sense of scale and detail?
    1. exploded line drawing
    2. cutaway diagram
    3. photo
    4. schematic

True or False Questions

1. The vertical axis is also known as the y-axis.
2. Table titles go below the table.
3. Figure captions go below the figure.
4. A graph in which the bars originate on the x-axis is called a column graph.
5. Information that is entirely conceptual does not belong in a diagram.
6. Bar graphs and column graphs show proportions of a whole.
7. Graphics that accurately plot values cannot mislead.
8. Tables are not truly graphics.
9. Some graphics do not need to be mentioned in the text.
10. 3D graphics should be reproduced in colour.
11. Pie charts, though visually interesting, are unnecessary in technical writing.
12. Colour graphics are always more effective than black and white.
13. Schematics must resemble the physical objects with which they correlate.
14. To show trends at a glance, one should use a line graph.
15. Most errors with graphs are caused by numerical miscalculations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the proper way of acknowledging the source of a graphic.
2. What are pie charts used for?
3. What are bar graphs and column graphs used for?
4. What are line graphs used for?
5. What is the relative advantage and disadvantage of using a photo compared to using a line drawing?
6. What is a diagram?
7. What is an exploded illustration? What is a cutaway?
8. What is a schematic?
9. How should graphics be referenced in the body text?
10. Which type of graph is the least effective in technical writing? Why?

Long Answer Questions

1. Describe the role that graphics play in data visualization. What are some of the problems that may arise when trying to visualize data using charts and graphs?
2. Think of an example when a set of instructions would be best represented visually. Now, think of an example of when a set of instructions would be best represented verbally. Describe both and explain your reasoning.
3. Based on what you have learned in this chapter as well as from your own experiences, summarize the value of graphics as a communication tool and the role they play in creating effective reports.