Question 1

A(n)________ chart specializes in showing how a variable changes over time.

Accepted Answer

line
Explanation:Typically, th

Question 2

In the text of a report, only the most important visuals should be referred to by number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For determining numerical values, pie charts are generally ________ than bar charts or line charts.

Accepted Answer

A) much better 
B) worse 
C) about the same 
D) slightly better 
A) much better 
B) worse 
C) about the same 
D) slightly better

Question 4

In a line chart, what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The vertical axis normally sho

Question 5

In preparing a presentation for a local community group, you need to describe the process your plant uses to manufacture home appliances. What type of visual should you use to describe the process, and why?

Accepted Answer

A flowchart would be best in t

Question 6

Unlike words, visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Legends should be included with

Accepted Answer

A) controversial reports. 
B) all visuals in business reports. 
C) complex graphs. 
D) all of the above. 
A) controversial reports. 
B) all visuals in business reports. 
C) complex graphs. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

A special class of diagrams called ________ can feature stylized versions of charts and graphs or offer structured narratives.

Accepted Answer

A) informatics 
B) pictograms 
C) infographics 
D) monograms 
A) informatics 
B) pictograms 
C) infographics 
D) monograms

Question 9

________ refers to decorative elements that clutter documents without adding any relevant information.

Accepted Answer

Chartjunk
Explanation:Any visu

Question 10

A(n)________ title calls attention to the conclusion that ought to be drawn from the data.

Accepted Answer

informative
Explanation:An example of an

Question 11

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is

Accepted Answer

A) that they can show too much detail. 
B) that they are difficult to change or manipulate. 
C) that appropriate photos are difficult to find. 
D) all of the above. 
A) that they can show too much detail. 
B) that they are difficult to change or manipulate. 
C) that appropriate photos are difficult to find. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Briefly describe one way that visuals can be designed to emphasize or deemphasize certain aspects of the data they present.

Accepted Answer

You can emphasize or deemphasize certain

Question 13

A(n)________ is a type of chart that uses symbols instead of words or numbers to portray data.

Accepted Answer

pictogram
Explanation:The symb

Question 14

The style and quality that you choose for your visuals depends mostly on

Accepted Answer

A) the gender of your audience. 
B) whether or not your topic is controversial. 
C) the subject matter and the situation at hand. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the gender of your audience. 
B) whether or not your topic is controversial. 
C) the subject matter and the situation at hand. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

On a flowchart, diamonds indicate decision points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Including visuals in your report or presentation is a particularly powerful way to communicate with a culturally diverse audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Best practices during the production stage of a business video do not include

Accepted Answer

A) keeping your camera still. 
B) capturing B-roll footage. 
C) framing each shot carefully. 
D) using special effects on your camera. 
A) keeping your camera still. 
B) capturing B-roll footage. 
C) framing each shot carefully. 
D) using special effects on your camera.

Question 18

Consider the statements below. Which one of them is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Contemporary audiences don't expect messages to contain visual elements. 
B) Today's video and graphic technology is so complex that only professionals can use it. 
C) Visuals can help you communicate your messages to audiences with lower reading skills. 
D) Your ability to create and interpret visuals will have little to do with your success in business. 
A) Contemporary audiences don't expect messages to contain visual elements. 
B) Today's video and graphic technology is so complex that only professionals can use it. 
C) Visuals can help you communicate your messages to audiences with lower reading skills. 
D) Your ability to create and interpret visuals will have little to do with your success in business.

Question 19

In designing visuals for business reports, what tasks are best suited for bar charts? List at least two.

Accepted Answer

Bar charts are particularly useful for c

Question 20

Bar charts can be used to compare more than one set of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Visual Media

A(n)________ chart specializes in showing how a variable changes over time.

In the text of a report, only the most important visuals should be referred to by number.

For determining numerical values, pie charts are generally ________ than bar charts or line charts.

In a line chart, what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

In preparing a presentation for a local community group, you need to describe the process your plant uses to manufacture home appliances. What type of visual should you use to describe the process, and why?

Unlike words, visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Legends should be included with

A special class of diagrams called ________ can feature stylized versions of charts and graphs or offer structured narratives.

________ refers to decorative elements that clutter documents without adding any relevant information.

A(n)________ title calls attention to the conclusion that ought to be drawn from the data.

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is

Briefly describe one way that visuals can be designed to emphasize or deemphasize certain aspects of the data they present.

A(n)________ is a type of chart that uses symbols instead of words or numbers to portray data.

The style and quality that you choose for your visuals depends mostly on

On a flowchart, diamonds indicate decision points.

Including visuals in your report or presentation is a particularly powerful way to communicate with a culturally diverse audience.

Best practices during the production stage of a business video do not include

Consider the statements below. Which one of them is true?

In designing visuals for business reports, what tasks are best suited for bar charts? List at least two.

Bar charts can be used to compare more than one set of data.

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