Question 1

Which of the following is true concerning the use of graphics in business documents?

Accepted Answer

A) Understanding and retention are enhanced by the use of graphics. 
B) Graphics should be selected that are appropriate for the data and audience. 
C) Visually presented data can be easily distorted leading the reader to form incorrect assumptions about the information. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) Understanding and retention are enhanced by the use of graphics. 
B) Graphics should be selected that are appropriate for the data and audience. 
C) Visually presented data can be easily distorted leading the reader to form incorrect assumptions about the information. 
D) All of the above are true. D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the reporting of quantitative data?

Accepted Answer

A) People are not usually interested in proportions or ratios, because they are confusing. 
B) When tabulating research results of opinions and preferences, reporting exact statistics to the most accurate decimal point is necessary to avoid distortion in interpretation. 
C) Common language reduces difficult figures to the "common denominators" of language and ideas. 
D) Because of their absolute and understood value; dollars are a good measure of comparison from one year to another. 
A) People are not usually interested in proportions or ratios, because they are confusing. 
B) When tabulating research results of opinions and preferences, reporting exact statistics to the most accurate decimal point is necessary to avoid distortion in interpretation. 
C) Common language reduces difficult figures to the "common denominators" of language and ideas. 
D) Because of their absolute and understood value; dollars are a good measure of comparison from one year to another. C

Question 3

Interpretation and analysis of a graphic should appear before the graphic is shown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

While text can be given an unethical slant,graphic aids eliminate that risk because of their quantitative nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following techniques would reduce the possibility that a reader or listener would be misled by a bar chart?

Accepted Answer

A) Begin the y-axis intervals at the lowest score or value to be reported. 
B) Vary the intervals of the vertical scale (y-axis). 
C) Use varying widths for the bars. 
D) Use a break line to show that intervals have been omitted on the y-axis. 
A) Begin the y-axis intervals at the lowest score or value to be reported. 
B) Vary the intervals of the vertical scale (y-axis). 
C) Use varying widths for the bars. 
D) Use a break line to show that intervals have been omitted on the y-axis.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of graphics makes text discussion unnecessary. 
B) Three or four pages of graphics can effectively convey several hundred pages of text. 
C) Graphics should be reserved for communicating ideas that are highly quantitative. 
D) The term "graphics" in business reports refers only to the use of bar charts, line charts, and pie charts. 
A) The use of graphics makes text discussion unnecessary. 
B) Three or four pages of graphics can effectively convey several hundred pages of text. 
C) Graphics should be reserved for communicating ideas that are highly quantitative. 
D) The term "graphics" in business reports refers only to the use of bar charts, line charts, and pie charts.

Question 7

People who want to understand the interpretation of data are generally more interested in reading about proportions and ratios than about specific numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Labeling each piece of a pie chart is not required,as long as the most important pieces are explained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A Gantt chart is

Accepted Answer

A) a specific type of pie chart that places the most important information at the twelve o'clock position. 
B) a flow chart that can track more than one process simultaneously. 
C) a specific type of bar chart that is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time. 
D) a line chart that depicts changes in quantitative data and illustrates trends. 
A) a specific type of pie chart that places the most important information at the twelve o'clock position. 
B) a flow chart that can track more than one process simultaneously. 
C) a specific type of bar chart that is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time. 
D) a line chart that depicts changes in quantitative data and illustrates trends.

Question 11

Placing graphic material in the appendix is

Accepted Answer

A) recommended when the graphics would make the discussion complicated to follow. 
B) recommended the majority of the time to simplify text preparation. 
C) not recommended if the information is quantitative. 
D) never recommended. 
A) recommended when the graphics would make the discussion complicated to follow. 
B) recommended the majority of the time to simplify text preparation. 
C) not recommended if the information is quantitative. 
D) never recommended.

Question 12

You want to show actual and budgeted expenses over the last five years for your company.The BEST graphic to use is a

Accepted Answer

A) line chart. 
B) bar chart. 
C) broken-bar chart. 
D) table. 
A) line chart. 
B) bar chart. 
C) broken-bar chart. 
D) table.

Question 13

Fractions,percentages,and the Dow Jones industrial averages are examples of the common language used in communicating difficult or complex numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You want to show total U.S.auto sales in each year since 2005; the data could be illustrated using either a pictogram or a bar chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years,with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

Accepted Answer

A) segmented bar chart. 
B) table. 
C) line chart. 
D) horizontal bar chart. 
A) segmented bar chart. 
B) table. 
C) line chart. 
D) horizontal bar chart.

Question 16

Fraction,ratios,and percentages are examples of which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) common language 
B) data distortion 
C) diverse language 
D) qualitative interpretation 
A) common language 
B) data distortion 
C) diverse language 
D) qualitative interpretation

Question 17

In formatting a report,you discover that an entire table will not fit on the bottom of a page.You should

Accepted Answer

A) continue the graphic interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with the table. 
B) begin the table, allow an adequate margin at the bottom of the page, and complete the table at the top of the next page. 
C) end the page with the introduction to the table, regardless of space left on the page. 
D) place the table prior to the text reference to it if that placement will allow the entire table to appear on that page. 
A) continue the graphic interpretation to the bottom of the page and begin the next page with the table. 
B) begin the table, allow an adequate margin at the bottom of the page, and complete the table at the top of the next page. 
C) end the page with the introduction to the table, regardless of space left on the page. 
D) place the table prior to the text reference to it if that placement will allow the entire table to appear on that page.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Accepted Answer

A) Interest Rates in the U.S. 
B) U.S.Rates of Interest from January-April 
C) U.S.Interest Rates Declined January-April 
D) News on Interest Rates 
A) Interest Rates in the U.S. 
B) U.S.Rates of Interest from January-April 
C) U.S.Interest Rates Declined January-April 
D) News on Interest Rates

Question 19

Flip charts and white boards are obsolete and have been replaced by electronic presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic presented within the text,

Accepted Answer

A) restate what the graphic obviously shows to facilitate deeper level understanding. 
B) emphasize the main point with a summary, comparisons to other sources, and speculations on outcomes. 
C) restate all data presented in a text format. 
D) do none of the above since the graphic speaks for itself. 
A) restate what the graphic obviously shows to facilitate deeper level understanding. 
B) emphasize the main point with a summary, comparisons to other sources, and speculations on outcomes. 
C) restate all data presented in a text format. 
D) do none of the above since the graphic speaks for itself.

Which of the following is true concerning the use of graphics in business documents?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the reporting of quantitative data?

Interpretation and analysis of a graphic should appear before the graphic is shown.

While text can be given an unethical slant,graphic aids eliminate that risk because of their quantitative nature.

Which of the following techniques would reduce the possibility that a reader or listener would be misled by a bar chart?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

People who want to understand the interpretation of data are generally more interested in reading about proportions and ratios than about specific numbers.

Labeling each piece of a pie chart is not required,as long as the most important pieces are explained.

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

A Gantt chart is

Placing graphic material in the appendix is

You want to show actual and budgeted expenses over the last five years for your company.The BEST graphic to use is a

Fractions,percentages,and the Dow Jones industrial averages are examples of the common language used in communicating difficult or complex numbers.

You want to show total U.S.auto sales in each year since 2005; the data could be illustrated using either a pictogram or a bar chart.

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years,with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

Fraction,ratios,and percentages are examples of which of the following:

In formatting a report,you discover that an entire table will not fit on the bottom of a page.You should

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Flip charts and white boards are obsolete and have been replaced by electronic presentations.

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic presented within the text,

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Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 10: Managing Data and Using Graphics

Which of the following is true concerning the use of graphics in business documents?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the reporting of quantitative data?

Interpretation and analysis of a graphic should appear before the graphic is shown.

While text can be given an unethical slant,graphic aids eliminate that risk because of their quantitative nature.

Which of the following techniques would reduce the possibility that a reader or listener would be misled by a bar chart?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

People who want to understand the interpretation of data are generally more interested in reading about proportions and ratios than about specific numbers.

Labeling each piece of a pie chart is not required,as long as the most important pieces are explained.

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

A Gantt chart is

Placing graphic material in the appendix is

You want to show actual and budgeted expenses over the last five years for your company.The BEST graphic to use is a

Fractions,percentages,and the Dow Jones industrial averages are examples of the common language used in communicating difficult or complex numbers.

You want to show total U.S.auto sales in each year since 2005; the data could be illustrated using either a pictogram or a bar chart.

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years,with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

Fraction,ratios,and percentages are examples of which of the following:

In formatting a report,you discover that an entire table will not fit on the bottom of a page.You should

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Flip charts and white boards are obsolete and have been replaced by electronic presentations.

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic presented within the text,

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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