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1. Why would an engineer employing graphics in documents?
Graphics can help the engineer display complex data, explain the relationships and meanings among the data, and convey design, processes, and ideas. When combined with text, graphics can be a powerful communication tool. (pp. 125-128)
2. What are some commonly used types of graphics in engineering documents?
Examples of commonly used graphics are tables, x-y graphs, line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, flow charts, and Gantt charts. (pp. 129-134)
3. What are some reasons for designing graphics in engineering documents to be viewed in both coloured and monochrome?
Black and white printing is still the default for many workplaces. You reader may not be able to print the document in colour, and sometimes, a coloured printing device cannot reproduce the colour of your choice accurately. Also, some readers in the audience may have trouble seeing colours. (p. 131)