Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual?

Accepted Answer

A) How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B) CamCo Cost Reductions Are Increasing Each Year 
C) Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D) Whither Camco: Is the Rollercoaster Ride Over? 
A) How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B) CamCo Cost Reductions Are Increasing Each Year 
C) Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D) Whither Camco: Is the Rollercoaster Ride Over?

Question 2

A basic principle of design is to maintain ________ or visual parallelism among all the visuals in a document.

Accepted Answer

consistency
Explanation:An example of vi

Question 3

In computer graphics, a template

Accepted Answer

A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B) helps ensure an effective design, saves time, and makes decision making easier. 
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet or illustration program. 
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views. 
A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes. 
B) helps ensure an effective design, saves time, and makes decision making easier. 
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet or illustration program. 
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views.

Question 4

The most difficult chart to use to collect numerical data from is the ________ chart.

Accepted Answer

pie
Explanation:It is almost impossible

Question 5

Compared to poorly written text, badly designed visuals are ________ to be noticed by your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) less likely 
B) more likely 
C) just as likely 
D) not eligible 
A) less likely 
B) more likely 
C) just as likely 
D) not eligible

Question 6

Use a table to summarize information that would be difficult or tedious to handle in the main text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best graphic element to identify the communication channels of an entire business organization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) organization chart. 
B) bar chart. 
C) scatter diagram. 
D) Gantt chart. 
A) organization chart. 
B) bar chart. 
C) scatter diagram. 
D) Gantt chart.

Question 8

Discuss six principles to keep in mind when designing visuals regarding the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of graphic art.

Accepted Answer

(1)Consistency: Readers view a series of

Question 9

When creating visuals, it is highly unethical to

Accepted Answer

A) leave out important information. 
B) "airbrush" the photos of company executives to make them look more attractive. 
C) overload your report with unnecessary tables and charts. 
D) simplify data from other sources. 
A) leave out important information. 
B) "airbrush" the photos of company executives to make them look more attractive. 
C) overload your report with unnecessary tables and charts. 
D) simplify data from other sources.

Question 10

The best way to illustrate what percentage of your firm's annual budget is spent on what would be a

Accepted Answer

A) pie chart. 
B) line chart. 
C) organizational chart. 
D) flowchart. 
A) pie chart. 
B) line chart. 
C) organizational chart. 
D) flowchart.

Question 11

Use a ________ to show frequency or distribution of parts in a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) bar chart 
B) histogram 
C) flowchart 
D) pie chart 
A) bar chart 
B) histogram 
C) flowchart 
D) pie chart

Question 12

The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal depends on

Accepted Answer

A) the nature of your audience. 
B) the length of the report/presentation. 
C) the amount of money available for underwriting the costs of graphics. 
D) internal company guidelines. 
A) the nature of your audience. 
B) the length of the report/presentation. 
C) the amount of money available for underwriting the costs of graphics. 
D) internal company guidelines.

Question 13

The process for producing business videos includes the following three stages:

Accepted Answer

A) planning, writing, and completing. 
B) casting, filming, and broadcasting. 
C) visualization, production, and dissemination. 
D) preproduction, production, and postproduction. 
A) planning, writing, and completing. 
B) casting, filming, and broadcasting. 
C) visualization, production, and dissemination. 
D) preproduction, production, and postproduction.

Question 14

Use the concept of ________ to help you design visuals that are consistent from one page of a document to the next.

Accepted Answer

A) data visualization 
B) visual parallelism 
C) graphical enrichment 
D) visual enhancement 
A) data visualization 
B) visual parallelism 
C) graphical enrichment 
D) visual enhancement

Question 15

Explain "data visualization" and give at least one example to support your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Data visualization refers to a diverse c

Question 16

How are Gantt charts used in business documents?

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts are use

Question 17

The deviation bar chart shows variation for a variable over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is "chartjunk"?

Accepted Answer

"Chartjunk" refers to any deco

Question 19

Data visualization is focused on extracting broad meaning from data (rather than on clarifying individual data points).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n)________ chart is a type of time line chart used to track progress toward completing a project.

Accepted Answer

Gantt
Explanation:A Gantt char

Exam 9: Visual Media

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual?

A basic principle of design is to maintain ________ or visual parallelism among all the visuals in a document.

In computer graphics, a template

The most difficult chart to use to collect numerical data from is the ________ chart.

Compared to poorly written text, badly designed visuals are ________ to be noticed by your audience.

Use a table to summarize information that would be difficult or tedious to handle in the main text.

The best graphic element to identify the communication channels of an entire business organization is a(n)

Discuss six principles to keep in mind when designing visuals regarding the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of graphic art.

When creating visuals, it is highly unethical to

The best way to illustrate what percentage of your firm's annual budget is spent on what would be a

Use a ________ to show frequency or distribution of parts in a whole.

The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal depends on

The process for producing business videos includes the following three stages:

Use the concept of ________ to help you design visuals that are consistent from one page of a document to the next.

Explain "data visualization" and give at least one example to support your explanation.

How are Gantt charts used in business documents?

The deviation bar chart shows variation for a variable over time.

What is "chartjunk"?

Data visualization is focused on extracting broad meaning from data (rather than on clarifying individual data points).

A(n)________ chart is a type of time line chart used to track progress toward completing a project.

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