Graph is divided into four quadrants .The axes of a two-dimensional Cartesian system divide the plane into four infinite regions, called quadrants, each bounded by two half-axes . These are often numbered from 1st to 4th and denoted by Roman numerals
The question is asking us to find the sign of cot in quadrant II.
In quadrant II the Trigonometry functions sine and cosecant are positive other that is cos ,tan ,secant and cot are negative.
The function cot is negative in Quadrant II.