Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A lone table or figure in a document has to be numbered. 
B)  It is essential to number the decorative visuals in a document. 
C)  Visuals should be numbered based on their importance to the document's topic, with the most important having the lowest number. 
D)  By convention, tables are numbered separately from figures, which includes all other types of visuals in a document. 
E)  Irrespective of the types of visuals you have, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers. 
A)  A lone table or figure in a document has to be numbered. 
B)  It is essential to number the decorative visuals in a document. 
C)  Visuals should be numbered based on their importance to the document's topic, with the most important having the lowest number. 
D)  By convention, tables are numbered separately from figures, which includes all other types of visuals in a document. 
E)  Irrespective of the types of visuals you have, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers.

Question 2

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When you have created a visual based on data that you or your staff gathered

Accepted Answer

A)  you may omit a source acknowledgment. 
B)  you must specify this in a source acknowledgment. 
C)  you must specify this in a subtitle. 
D)  you must specify this in a caption. 
E)  you must specify this as part of the title. 
A)  you may omit a source acknowledgment. 
B)  you must specify this in a source acknowledgment. 
C)  you must specify this in a subtitle. 
D)  you must specify this in a caption. 
E)  you must specify this as part of the title.

Question 4

Visuals should never be placed in an appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should look for complex information that visual presentation can make clear. 
B)  You should place all the visuals in an appendix to improve readability. 
C)  You should avoid using visuals to cover information that is too detailed. 
D)  You should plan the visuals for your document before you organize your findings. 
E)  You should use visuals to convey the main points in your message instead of words. 
A)  You should look for complex information that visual presentation can make clear. 
B)  You should place all the visuals in an appendix to improve readability. 
C)  You should avoid using visuals to cover information that is too detailed. 
D)  You should plan the visuals for your document before you organize your findings. 
E)  You should use visuals to convey the main points in your message instead of words.

Question 6

Kali is pitching her company's streamlined data management service to a company. It is important for Kali's presentation that her listeners see that the costs of traditional data management systems have risen over the last five years, so she stretches the vertical axis of her line graph so that it looks like the costs have skyrocketed, even though they have only gone up by a small percentage. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the missing zero beginning. 
B)  varied scale size. 
C)  scale distortion. 
D)  a format error. 
E)  grid misplacement. 
A)  the missing zero beginning. 
B)  varied scale size. 
C)  scale distortion. 
D)  a format error. 
E)  grid misplacement.

Question 7

When using a stacked column chart to compare the percentages of subdivisions across different variables, the bars can vary in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  placing the piece at the 12 o'clock position 
B)  deleting the piece from the pie 
C)  deleting other pieces from the pie 
D)  pulling it out from the pie or enlarging it 
E)  placing the piece at the 6 o'clock position 
A)  placing the piece at the 12 o'clock position 
B)  deleting the piece from the pie 
C)  deleting other pieces from the pie 
D)  pulling it out from the pie or enlarging it 
E)  placing the piece at the 6 o'clock position

Question 10

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Myron has written a report discussing his company's latest project, and he has several visuals that he mentions and wants to include. Ideally, where should he place these visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the end of the document in an appendix 
B)  near the places where they are discussed in the document 
C)  at the beginning of the document 
D)  in a separate document devoted to extra material 
E)  in a special section in the middle of the document 
A)  at the end of the document in an appendix 
B)  near the places where they are discussed in the document 
C)  at the beginning of the document 
D)  in a separate document devoted to extra material 
E)  in a special section in the middle of the document

Question 12

Which of the following is an error of format?

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to use zero at the beginning of a series 
B)  excessive expansion of a visual, either horizontally or vertically 
C)  distracting use of grids and shading 
D)  inconsistent intervals between data points on the X- and Y-axes 
E)  unethical or inappropriate use of visual elements 
A)  failure to use zero at the beginning of a series 
B)  excessive expansion of a visual, either horizontally or vertically 
C)  distracting use of grids and shading 
D)  inconsistent intervals between data points on the X- and Y-axes 
E)  unethical or inappropriate use of visual elements

Question 13

Roberta works for a company that manufactures furniture. Over the last year, a couple of the company's plants have ramped up production, while others have slowed production. Roberta wants to compare the increase or reduction in production as a percentage of last year's production numbers for each plant. Which type of chart would be fit her purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple bar or column chart 
B)  an organizational chart 
C)  a bilateral column chart 
D)  a clustered bar chart 
E)  a flowchart 
A)  a simple bar or column chart 
B)  an organizational chart 
C)  a bilateral column chart 
D)  a clustered bar chart 
E)  a flowchart

Question 14

If a chart is supposed to show store sales over a period of three years, but the Y-axis is labeled Sales (US dollars) and the X-axis is labeled Store Locations, an error of format was made in creating the chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scale distortion occurs when the scale begins at some number other than zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of bulleted lists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulleted lists should always be presented with titles. 
B)  Bulleted lists are used to list points and sub-points within the text. 
C)  The secondary bullets should have the same color, size, shape, and weight as the primary bullets. 
D)  Bulleted points should do not need to be grammatically parallel. 
E)  Bulleted lists are textual visuals that should be set off from the main body of the documents in which they appear. 
A)  Bulleted lists should always be presented with titles. 
B)  Bulleted lists are used to list points and sub-points within the text. 
C)  The secondary bullets should have the same color, size, shape, and weight as the primary bullets. 
D)  Bulleted points should do not need to be grammatically parallel. 
E)  Bulleted lists are textual visuals that should be set off from the main body of the documents in which they appear.

Question 17

You are planning to use a one-quarter page bar chart in your business report. If possible, you should place it

Accepted Answer

A)  on the page before where it is discussed in the text. 
B)  on the page following where it is discussed in the text. 
C)  in a special section at the beginning of the document. 
D)  on the same page as the text to which it is related. 
E)  in an appendix. 
A)  on the page before where it is discussed in the text. 
B)  on the page following where it is discussed in the text. 
C)  in a special section at the beginning of the document. 
D)  on the same page as the text to which it is related. 
E)  in an appendix.

Question 18

Which of the following needs to be numbered?

Accepted Answer

A)  pull quotes 
B)  a lone table in a document 
C)  clip art 
D)  a series of graphs 
E)  a series of decorative visuals 
A)  pull quotes 
B)  a lone table in a document 
C)  clip art 
D)  a series of graphs 
E)  a series of decorative visuals

Question 19

Why is placing visuals in an appendix less than ideal?

Accepted Answer

Placing all visuals at the end of a docu

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

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

When you have created a visual based on data that you or your staff gathered

Visuals should never be placed in an appendix.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

When using a stacked column chart to compare the percentages of subdivisions across different variables, the bars can vary in length.

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

Myron has written a report discussing his company's latest project, and he has several visuals that he mentions and wants to include. Ideally, where should he place these visuals?

Which of the following is an error of format?

If a chart is supposed to show store sales over a period of three years, but the Y-axis is labeled Sales (US dollars) and the X-axis is labeled Store Locations, an error of format was made in creating the chart.

Scale distortion occurs when the scale begins at some number other than zero.

Which of the following is true of bulleted lists?

You are planning to use a one-quarter page bar chart in your business report. If possible, you should place it

Which of the following needs to be numbered?

Why is placing visuals in an appendix less than ideal?

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

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Exam 4: Communicating With Visuals

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

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

When you have created a visual based on data that you or your staff gathered

Visuals should never be placed in an appendix.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

When using a stacked column chart to compare the percentages of subdivisions across different variables, the bars can vary in length.

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

Myron has written a report discussing his company's latest project, and he has several visuals that he mentions and wants to include. Ideally, where should he place these visuals?

Which of the following is an error of format?

If a chart is supposed to show store sales over a period of three years, but the Y-axis is labeled Sales (US dollars) and the X-axis is labeled Store Locations, an error of format was made in creating the chart.

Scale distortion occurs when the scale begins at some number other than zero.

Which of the following is true of bulleted lists?

You are planning to use a one-quarter page bar chart in your business report. If possible, you should place it

Which of the following needs to be numbered?

Why is placing visuals in an appendix less than ideal?

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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