Chapter 4A Quiz: Visual Design Elements

What is the purpose of data visualization?

• To present large quantities of information

• To create long-form reports

• To confuse the audience

• To use narrative explanation

Which chart type is useful for displaying patterns or change over time?

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Line chart

• Scatter chart

What should be considered when choosing chart colors?

• Using red for positive numbers and green for negative numbers

• Using more than six colors in a single layout

• Using complementary hues for backgrounds

• Using intuitive colors that readers will associate with the data

How can chart readability be improved?

• Adding borders and gridlines

• Using legends to label data

• Labeling lines directly

• Using small text for better visual appeal

What is the recommended contrast ratio between background and foreground for small text?

• 1.5

• 2.5

• 3.5

• 4.5

Why is it important to order data consistently in a visualization?

• To make the visualization more colorful

• To create random patterns for visual appeal

• To make the data representation difficult to interpret

• To help make sense of the data

What is the most reliable and versatile color option in data visualization?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Grey

How can data comparison be made easier in a visualization?

• Placing two charts side by side

• Using different colors for each data category

• Including a zero baseline

• Using random patterns to represent data

What should be considered when choosing chart size?

• Size should be similar for all elements

• Size should be based on the importance of the data

• Size should be randomly assigned

• Size should be small for better readability

Which visual design element is used to show correlation and distribution?

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Line chart

• Scatter chart