Question 1

Legends should be included with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

CAD stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  complete audiovisual display. 
B)  computer adaptable display. 
C)  computer-aided design. 
D)  charts automatically designed. 
A)  complete audiovisual display. 
B)  computer adaptable display. 
C)  computer-aided design. 
D)  charts automatically designed.

Question 3

If you find a photograph online that you want to use in a document,

Accepted Answer

A)  you don't need permission unless you are using it in marketing materials. 
B)  you don't need permission-you are protected by fair use doctrine. 
C)  if it is not specifically offered for free, you should assume that you will need to obtain permission to use it. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  you don't need permission unless you are using it in marketing materials. 
B)  you don't need permission-you are protected by fair use doctrine. 
C)  if it is not specifically offered for free, you should assume that you will need to obtain permission to use it. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 4

A(n) ________ chart can take several forms including singular, deviation, segmented, combination, or paired.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ chart can take several forms...

Question 5

The edge of the bottom section of a surface chart shows the cumulative total for all of the categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Short titles such as "Improvements" intrigue audiences and encourage them to pay careful attention to your visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

On a flowchart, diamonds indicate decision points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it shows too much detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Because of the costs of reproduction, photographs are usually not used in business reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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 t

Exam 12: Designing Visual Communication

Legends should be included with

CAD stands for

If you find a photograph online that you want to use in a document,

A(n) ________ chart can take several forms including singular, deviation, segmented, combination, or paired.

The edge of the bottom section of a surface chart shows the cumulative total for all of the categories.

Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables presented online.

Short titles such as "Improvements" intrigue audiences and encourage them to pay careful attention to your visuals.

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

On a flowchart, diamonds indicate decision points.

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

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

One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it shows too much detail.

Because of the costs of reproduction, photographs are usually not used in business reports.

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

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

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is

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

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

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

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

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