A)

Which of the following is a problem many designers have to deal with? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
cognitive overload
ergonomics
limitations on design tools
visual Literacy

only 2

The correct answers are:

1) cognitive overload
2) limitations on design tools

A)

Which of the following might be ways to reduce cognitive overload? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Present information in a simple and straightforward way.
Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.
Use multiple strategies to present information in a variety of ways.
Use as many visual elements as possible to enhance communication.

only 2

The correct answers are:

1) Present information in a simple and straightforward way.
2) Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.

A)

Choose the two main capabilities involved in visual literacy. Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Communicate through the use of visual elements.
Interpret meaning from visual elements.
Suggest multiple solutions to visual problems.
Use visual elements to enhance visual appeal.

only 2

The correct answers are:

1) Communicate through the use of visual elements.
2) Interpret meaning from visual elements.

Last semester's geology class worked together to

create a review sheet for the final exam. The
review sheet contains information that covers 13
chapters worth of content along with tables,
graphs, and illustrations. The students in this
semester's geology class don't find the review
sheet useful because they can't seem to make
sense of it. There are no headers or section titles.
Plus, there is too much information on it for the
students to concentrate on one thing at a time.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Identify the major problem(s) in the
scenario. Select all that apply.
(1 point)
The review sheet doesn't provide
visual cues to help students find
particular information.
The review sheet doesn't provide
enough information to study
adequately for the final exam.
The review sheet focuses too much
on aesthetics and functionality but
doesn't address communication.
The review sheet provides too much
information at once, causing cognitive
overload.
only 2

The correct answers are:

1) The review sheet doesn't provide visual cues to help students find particular information.
2) The review sheet provides too much information at once, causing cognitive overload.

A)

Greg can't seem to concentrate on his studies. His roommate is watching TV in the other
room. The radio plays in Greg's bedroom, and the phone is ringing off the hook. Why do you
think Greg is having trouble concentrating?
(1 point)
Greg is experiencing cognitive overload.
Greg is not visually literate.
Greg's communication skills are lacking.
Greg's textbooks are not ergonomically designed.

The correct answer is: Greg is experiencing cognitive overload.