Question 1

Poorly planned visuals are often more noticeable than grammatical errors in the text of your report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ charts are a form of line chart with a cumulative effect; all the lines add up to the top line.

Accepted Answer

Surface
Explanation:At any poi

Question 3

Altering the horizontal or vertical scale on a line graph can profoundly influence your audience's perception of the data you present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To track your team's progress toward completing an important project, you should use

Accepted Answer

A) an organizational chart. 
B) a Gantt chart. 
C) a pie chart. 
D) a pictogram. 
A) an organizational chart. 
B) a Gantt chart. 
C) a pie chart. 
D) a pictogram.

Question 5

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic, the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n)________ title on a graphic simply identifies the topic.

Accepted Answer

descriptive
Explanation:An exa

Question 7

Generally speaking, a line chart should not contain more than 2-3 lines for comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To use photographs successfully in workplace documents or online publications, do not

Accepted Answer

A) replace all diagrams with photographs. 
B) master basic image-processing functions. 
C) determine the communication value of each photograph. 
D) observe copyrights and model permissions. 
A) replace all diagrams with photographs. 
B) master basic image-processing functions. 
C) determine the communication value of each photograph. 
D) observe copyrights and model permissions.

Question 9

Using an informative title for a visual, such as "Demand Grows Exponentially," will make it easier for your audience to understand the main idea depicted in that visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A bar chart would be particularly useful for

Accepted Answer

A) illustrating what percentages of a company's monthly budget are spent on utilities and other expenses. 
B) comparing sales totals of three breakfast cereals from 2007 to 2009. 
C) showing the stages in production of a jet engine. 
D) depicting links between employees at a large firm. 
A) illustrating what percentages of a company's monthly budget are spent on utilities and other expenses. 
B) comparing sales totals of three breakfast cereals from 2007 to 2009. 
C) showing the stages in production of a jet engine. 
D) depicting links between employees at a large firm.

Question 11

List at least five types of visuals commonly used to present data in business documents. Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

Accepted Answer

(1)Tables, (2)line charts, (3)surface ch

Question 12

Along with the title of a visual, the ________ offers additional discussion of the visual's content and can be several sentences long.

Accepted Answer

caption
Explanation:Captions may point o

Question 13

If you have a great deal of detailed, specific information to present to allow users to find specific data point values in decimal form, the best visual to use would be a

Accepted Answer

A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) diagram. 
D) Gantt chart. 
A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) diagram. 
D) Gantt chart.

Question 14

The best place to put a visual is right next to or immediately following the paragraph it illustrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using video to enhance business messages

Accepted Answer

A) has become difficult and expensive, since audiences now have such high expectations. 
B) is generally a bad idea, since it takes away from the main idea. 
C) is easier than ever, thanks to low-cost video cameras and video sharing sites such as YouTube. 
D) is effective for tech-savvy audiences, but a turn-off for most others. 
A) has become difficult and expensive, since audiences now have such high expectations. 
B) is generally a bad idea, since it takes away from the main idea. 
C) is easier than ever, thanks to low-cost video cameras and video sharing sites such as YouTube. 
D) is effective for tech-savvy audiences, but a turn-off for most others.

Question 16

If you want to illustrate a process or procedure, the best type of visual to use is a flowchart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When designing important visuals in business,

Accepted Answer

A) include as little text and as many photographs as possible. 
B) use online clipart to apply a decorative flair to your corporate communications. 
C) plan on using every color in the rainbow to reach out to the global community. 
D) consider hiring a professional to design a template for the visuals that represent your company. 
A) include as little text and as many photographs as possible. 
B) use online clipart to apply a decorative flair to your corporate communications. 
C) plan on using every color in the rainbow to reach out to the global community. 
D) consider hiring a professional to design a template for the visuals that represent your company.

Question 18

List two ways that including too many visuals can distract your audience from the main points of your message.

Accepted Answer

(1)Along with constantly referring to ta

Question 19

Bars in a bar chart should always be aligned horizontally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Microsoft Visio is one example of specialized software used to create

Accepted Answer

A) professional-quality illustrations. 
B) complex spreadsheets. 
C) cash flow tracking systems. 
D) none of the above. 
A) professional-quality illustrations. 
B) complex spreadsheets. 
C) cash flow tracking systems. 
D) none of the above.

Exam 9: Visual Media

Poorly planned visuals are often more noticeable than grammatical errors in the text of your report.

________ charts are a form of line chart with a cumulative effect; all the lines add up to the top line.

Altering the horizontal or vertical scale on a line graph can profoundly influence your audience's perception of the data you present.

To track your team's progress toward completing an important project, you should use

The more decorative elements you can add to a graphic, the more interesting and useful it will be to the audience.

A(n)________ title on a graphic simply identifies the topic.

Generally speaking, a line chart should not contain more than 2-3 lines for comparison.

To use photographs successfully in workplace documents or online publications, do not

Using an informative title for a visual, such as "Demand Grows Exponentially," will make it easier for your audience to understand the main idea depicted in that visual.

A bar chart would be particularly useful for

List at least five types of visuals commonly used to present data in business documents. Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

Along with the title of a visual, the ________ offers additional discussion of the visual's content and can be several sentences long.

If you have a great deal of detailed, specific information to present to allow users to find specific data point values in decimal form, the best visual to use would be a

The best place to put a visual is right next to or immediately following the paragraph it illustrates.

Using video to enhance business messages

If you want to illustrate a process or procedure, the best type of visual to use is a flowchart.

When designing important visuals in business,

List two ways that including too many visuals can distract your audience from the main points of your message.

Bars in a bar chart should always be aligned horizontally.

Microsoft Visio is one example of specialized software used to create

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