Question 1

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Footnotes are placed above the captions if the visuals contain captions. 
B)  Footnotes are detailed explanations placed below the visual by means of a subscript number or symbol. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tables or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the parts that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual. 
A)  Footnotes are placed above the captions if the visuals contain captions. 
B)  Footnotes are detailed explanations placed below the visual by means of a subscript number or symbol. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tables or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the parts that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual.

Question 2

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the visuals in a document should be of the same size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A company that manufactures and sells three different types of tires wants to compare its yearly sales of each type of tire for the last four years. What type of graph or chart would best suit this purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple column chart 
B)  a pie chart 
C)  a component part line chart 
D)  an organizational chart 
E)  a clustered bar chart 
A)  a simple column chart 
B)  a pie chart 
C)  a component part line chart 
D)  an organizational chart 
E)  a clustered bar chart

Question 5

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are bar or column charts that use bars made of pictures. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text and enhancing them via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data as part of the text of a document. 
A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are bar or column charts that use bars made of pictures. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text and enhancing them via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data as part of the text of a document.

Question 6

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Accepted Answer

A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple line graph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  bilateral column chart 
E)  pie chart 
A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple line graph 
C)  pictograph 
D)  bilateral column chart 
E)  pie chart

Question 7

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual is independent of its contents and importance. 
B)  Visuals that occupy a full page must be given borders. 
C)  Some visuals can stand alone, but others only supplement the writing or speaking. 
D)  Visuals depicting detailed information should be presented using a quarter of the page. 
E)  Color and cross-hatching tend to make complex visuals too busy and hinder comprehension. 
A)  The size of a visual is independent of its contents and importance. 
B)  Visuals that occupy a full page must be given borders. 
C)  Some visuals can stand alone, but others only supplement the writing or speaking. 
D)  Visuals depicting detailed information should be presented using a quarter of the page. 
E)  Color and cross-hatching tend to make complex visuals too busy and hinder comprehension.

Question 8

Explain how type (font, style, and size) should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

Accepted Answer

The type used in visuals throughout a re

Question 9

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When constructing visuals in a document, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  always place borders around visuals that occupy less than a full page. 
B)  use a quarter page to display visuals presenting complex or detailed information. 
C)  determine the size of visuals primarily based on their importance. 
D)  use borders to distinguish one section of a visual from another. 
E)  use background colors that provide high contrast with the data in the document. 
A)  always place borders around visuals that occupy less than a full page. 
B)  use a quarter page to display visuals presenting complex or detailed information. 
C)  determine the size of visuals primarily based on their importance. 
D)  use borders to distinguish one section of a visual from another. 
E)  use background colors that provide high contrast with the data in the document.

Question 11

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Accepted Answer

A flowchart, as the word implies, shows

Question 12

Which of the following statements about color and cross-hatching is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help readers see comparisons and distinctions. 
B)  They are more likely to harm than help your professional image. 
C)  They have no place in a professional business document. 
D)  They add interest, but can hinder comprehension and retention because they are distracting. 
E)  They should be reserved for logos and photographs. 
A)  They help readers see comparisons and distinctions. 
B)  They are more likely to harm than help your professional image. 
C)  They have no place in a professional business document. 
D)  They add interest, but can hinder comprehension and retention because they are distracting. 
E)  They should be reserved for logos and photographs.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the picture units in a pictograph should be made equal in size. 
B)  A pictograph is a pie chart whose slices are made of picture units. 
C)  A pictograph is intended to show trends or changes in information over time. 
D)  A pictograph does not need a title or a caption. 
E)  Varying the size of the picture units in a pictograph helps compare differences effectively. 
A)  All the picture units in a pictograph should be made equal in size. 
B)  A pictograph is a pie chart whose slices are made of picture units. 
C)  A pictograph is intended to show trends or changes in information over time. 
D)  A pictograph does not need a title or a caption. 
E)  Varying the size of the picture units in a pictograph helps compare differences effectively.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  It compares the quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering points together. 
B)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It is the most frequently used chart in comparing the subdivisions of wholes. 
E)  It is used for any series in which plus and minus quantities are present. 
A)  It compares the quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering points together. 
B)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It is the most frequently used chart in comparing the subdivisions of wholes. 
E)  It is used for any series in which plus and minus quantities are present.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about numbering visuals in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even when you have a single table or figure in a document, it has to be numbered. 
B)  Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals have to be numbered. 
C)  All visuals have to be numbered according to the order in which they appear in a document. 
D)  If your visuals comprise a wide mixture of types, you may number them in two groups: tables and figures. 
E)  Irrespective of the types of visuals you have, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers. 
A)  Even when you have a single table or figure in a document, it has to be numbered. 
B)  Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals have to be numbered. 
C)  All visuals have to be numbered according to the order in which they appear in a document. 
D)  If your visuals comprise a wide mixture of types, you may number them in two groups: tables and figures. 
E)  Irrespective of the types of visuals you have, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers.

Question 16

Angelique is writing a report in which she discusses, in detail, how the company's capital expenses have changed over the past 10 years. What type of visual would be most helpful to her readers as part of this discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  a visual with summarizing data 
B)  a visual designed to persuade 
C)  a visual to provide interest 
D)  no visual 
E)  a visual to entertain 
A)  a visual with summarizing data 
B)  a visual designed to persuade 
C)  a visual to provide interest 
D)  no visual 
E)  a visual to entertain

Question 17

Juan's company owns and operates a chain of fast food restaurants. The company is looking to open a store in a new state and is trying to determine which county in that state would be most appropriate for the new store. They will look at many factors, including population. Juan wants to create a visual to show the population of different counties in the state by clearly outlining each area and using formatting techniques to indicate the differences. Which of the following types of visual would best suit his purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  a pie chart 
B)  a bilateral bar chart 
C)  a scatter diagram 
D)  a statistical map 
E)  a line chart 
A)  a pie chart 
B)  a bilateral bar chart 
C)  a scatter diagram 
D)  a statistical map 
E)  a line chart

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the visuals in a document should be included in an appendix or attachment to improve readability. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally be consistent in terms of style and font. 
C)  If a document contains visuals that fall into two or three categories, one must avoid numbering each of these categories consecutively. 
D)  The borders of visuals should be extended beyond the normal page margins. 
E)  The orientation of a visual in a document is not determined by its size or contents. 
A)  All the visuals in a document should be included in an appendix or attachment to improve readability. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally be consistent in terms of style and font. 
C)  If a document contains visuals that fall into two or three categories, one must avoid numbering each of these categories consecutively. 
D)  The borders of visuals should be extended beyond the normal page margins. 
E)  The orientation of a visual in a document is not determined by its size or contents.

Question 19

Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals in a document need to be numbered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

All of the visuals in a document should be of the same size.

A company that manufactures and sells three different types of tires wants to compare its yearly sales of each type of tire for the last four years. What type of graph or chart would best suit this purpose?

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Explain how type (font, style, and size) should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

When constructing visuals in a document, you should

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Which of the following statements about color and cross-hatching is true?

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Which of the following is true about numbering visuals in a document?

Angelique is writing a report in which she discusses, in detail, how the company's capital expenses have changed over the past 10 years. What type of visual would be most helpful to her readers as part of this discussion?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?

Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals in a document need to be numbered.

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

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Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

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Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

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Creating the Right Type of Report

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Exam 4: Communicating With Visuals

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

All of the visuals in a document should be of the same size.

A company that manufactures and sells three different types of tires wants to compare its yearly sales of each type of tire for the last four years. What type of graph or chart would best suit this purpose?

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Explain how type (font, style, and size) should be used in the effective presentation of visuals.

The title of a visual needs to contain all of the information necessary to answer the five Ws.

When constructing visuals in a document, you should

Give a brief account of flowcharts and decision trees.

Which of the following statements about color and cross-hatching is true?

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Which of the following is true about numbering visuals in a document?

Angelique is writing a report in which she discusses, in detail, how the company's capital expenses have changed over the past 10 years. What type of visual would be most helpful to her readers as part of this discussion?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?

Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals in a document need to be numbered.

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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