Question 1

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  errors of scale 
B)  errors of processes 
C)  errors of integrity 
D)  errors of font 
E)  errors of interpretation 
A)  errors of scale 
B)  errors of processes 
C)  errors of integrity 
D)  errors of font 
E)  errors of interpretation A

Question 2

How can business writers preserve visual integrity?

Accepted Answer

In writing a business document,you are ethically bound to present data and visuals in ways that enable readers to interpret them easily and accurately.By being aware of some of the common errors made in presenting visuals,you learn how to avoid them and how to spot them in other documents.Keep in mind that any errors-deliberate or not-compromise your credibility,casting doubt on the document as well as on other work you have completed.Therefore,writers need to ensure that visuals accurately and honestly represent the data they contain.

Question 3

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When information is presented using a visual,it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Where should the row heads be repeated if the rows in a table are long?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the center 
B)  on the bottom 
C)  at the top 
D)  on the left 
E)  on the right 
A)  in the center 
B)  on the bottom 
C)  at the top 
D)  on the left 
E)  on the right

Question 6

Juan's company owns and operates a chain of fast food restaurants.The company is looking to open a store in a new state and is trying to determine which county in that state would be most appropriate for the new store.They will look at many factors,including population.Juan wants to create a visual to show the population of different counties in the state by clearly outlining each area and using formatting techniques to indicate the differences.Which of the following types of visual would best suit his purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  a pie chart 
B)  a bilateral bar chart 
C)  a scatter diagram 
D)  a statistical map 
E)  a line chart 
A)  a pie chart 
B)  a bilateral bar chart 
C)  a scatter diagram 
D)  a statistical map 
E)  a line chart

Question 7

Visuals for communicating report information fall into two general categories: those that communicate primarily through visual elements (charts and graphs)and those that communicate primarily through

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols and figures. 
B)  textual content. 
C)  color and shading. 
D)  clip art. 
E)  diagrams and pictures. 
A)  symbols and figures. 
B)  textual content. 
C)  color and shading. 
D)  clip art. 
E)  diagrams and pictures.

Question 8

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

Accepted Answer

A)  A flowchart is a chart that shows the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization. 
B)  A flowchart is a chart that shows the sequence of activities in a process. 
C)  A flowchart is a visual presentation that shows planning and scheduling activities. 
D)  A flowchart is a chart that is used to show comparisons of qualities at a moment in time. 
E)  A flowchart is a chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages. 
A)  A flowchart is a chart that shows the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization. 
B)  A flowchart is a chart that shows the sequence of activities in a process. 
C)  A flowchart is a visual presentation that shows planning and scheduling activities. 
D)  A flowchart is a chart that is used to show comparisons of qualities at a moment in time. 
E)  A flowchart is a chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Question 9

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Accepted Answer

A)  @ 
B)  N.A. 
C)  Missing data 
D)  * 
E)  0 
A)  @ 
B)  N.A. 
C)  Missing data 
D)  * 
E)  0

Question 10

Discuss how to use maps as visuals in a document.

Accepted Answer

Maps can be used to communicate quantita

Question 11

Explain how type (font,style,and size)should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

Accepted Answer

The type used in visuals throughout a re

Question 12

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to show parts of a series

Question 13

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Accepted Answer

A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple line graph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  bilateral column chart 
E)  pie chart 
A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple line graph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  bilateral column chart 
E)  pie chart

Question 15

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*),or a similar symbol,instead of numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are some basic guidelines you should follow when deciding whether you should use a visual?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but students should no

Question 17

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Accepted Answer

A flowchart,as the word implies,shows th

Question 18

Which type of chart shows the hierarchy of levels and positions within a business or group?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decision tree 
B)  a flowchart 
C)  an organizational chart 
D)  a pull quote chart 
E)  a text tabulation 
A)  a decision tree 
B)  a flowchart 
C)  an organizational chart 
D)  a pull quote chart 
E)  a text tabulation

Question 19

Which of the following is true of the construction of visuals in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visuals that are created to present extremely complex and involved information are typically displayed using half a page. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  Research has found that color in visuals makes it more difficult to comprehend,retain,and extract information. 
D)  It is mandatory to number pull quotes,clip art,and other decorative visuals in a document. 
E)  Color in reports can improve reader comprehension,retention,and extraction of information. 
A)  Visuals that are created to present extremely complex and involved information are typically displayed using half a page. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  Research has found that color in visuals makes it more difficult to comprehend,retain,and extract information. 
D)  It is mandatory to number pull quotes,clip art,and other decorative visuals in a document. 
E)  Color in reports can improve reader comprehension,retention,and extraction of information.

Question 20

A scatter diagram can be used to understand the strength of the relationship between the variables on its X- and Y-axes by examining the position of the points on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

How can business writers preserve visual integrity?

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

When information is presented using a visual,it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

Where should the row heads be repeated if the rows in a table are long?

Visuals for communicating report information fall into two general categories: those that communicate primarily through visual elements (charts and graphs)and those that communicate primarily through

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Discuss how to use maps as visuals in a document.

Explain how type (font,style,and size)should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*),or a similar symbol,instead of numbers.

What are some basic guidelines you should follow when deciding whether you should use a visual?

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Which type of chart shows the hierarchy of levels and positions within a business or group?

Which of the following is true of the construction of visuals in a document?

A scatter diagram can be used to understand the strength of the relationship between the variables on its X- and Y-axes by examining the position of the points on the diagram.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

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Exam 4: Communicating With Visuals

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

How can business writers preserve visual integrity?

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

When information is presented using a visual,it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

Where should the row heads be repeated if the rows in a table are long?

Visuals for communicating report information fall into two general categories: those that communicate primarily through visual elements (charts and graphs)and those that communicate primarily through

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Discuss how to use maps as visuals in a document.

Explain how type (font,style,and size)should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*),or a similar symbol,instead of numbers.

What are some basic guidelines you should follow when deciding whether you should use a visual?

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Which type of chart shows the hierarchy of levels and positions within a business or group?

Which of the following is true of the construction of visuals in a document?

A scatter diagram can be used to understand the strength of the relationship between the variables on its X- and Y-axes by examining the position of the points on the diagram.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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