Question 1

A report's close should

Accepted Answer

A) provide hints on what the audience should do so that you don't sound like you're giving orders. 
B) instruct your audience to contact you about what they should do next. 
C) make sure your readers understand exactly what's expected of them and when it's expected. 
D) imply dire consequences if the goals are not achieved. 
E) minimize the impact of the main points of the message. 
A) provide hints on what the audience should do so that you don't sound like you're giving orders. 
B) instruct your audience to contact you about what they should do next. 
C) make sure your readers understand exactly what's expected of them and when it's expected. 
D) imply dire consequences if the goals are not achieved. 
E) minimize the impact of the main points of the message.

Question 2

To ensure that the visual is ________,look for mistakes such as undocumented symbols and misaligned elements,and check to be sure that the message is accurately delivered.

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A) accurate 
B) honest 
C) properly documented 
D) parallel 
E) needed 
A) accurate 
B) honest 
C) properly documented 
D) parallel 
E) needed

Question 3

If you have a great deal of detailed,specific information to present,the best visual to use would be a

Accepted Answer

A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) diagram. 
D) flow chart. 
E) bar chart. 
A) table. 
B) pie chart. 
C) diagram. 
D) flow chart. 
E) bar chart.

Question 4

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

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Even if you have no formal training,keep

Question 5

To gain credibility with your audience in business reports,verifying facts and references will help to ensure

Accepted Answer

A) completeness. 
B) accuracy. 
C) the report is well balanced. 
D) the report is clear and logical. 
E) proper documentation. 
A) completeness. 
B) accuracy. 
C) the report is well balanced. 
D) the report is clear and logical. 
E) proper documentation.

Question 6

When integrating a visual into the text,

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A) place all visuals at the end of the text in an appendix. 
B) avoid the use of titles or other descriptors. 
C) switch back and forth between visuals and words. 
D) refer to the visuals in the text. 
E) use sidebars. 
A) place all visuals at the end of the text in an appendix. 
B) avoid the use of titles or other descriptors. 
C) switch back and forth between visuals and words. 
D) refer to the visuals in the text. 
E) use sidebars.

Question 7

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

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A) How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B) CamCo Cost Reductions 
C) Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D) CamCo 
E) Figure 1 
A) How CamCo Reduces Costs 
B) CamCo Cost Reductions 
C) Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo 
D) CamCo 
E) Figure 1

Question 8

When you're responding to a solicited proposal,ignore any stipulations in the RFP that could diminish your chances of winning the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Accepted Answer

Six strategies for making proposals more

Question 11

Which section of the introduction identifies what is,and isn't,covered in the report?

Accepted Answer

A) background 
B) report organization 
C) scope 
D) sources and methods 
E) problem/opportunity/purpose 
A) background 
B) report organization 
C) scope 
D) sources and methods 
E) problem/opportunity/purpose

Question 12

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

Accepted Answer

A) a table. 
B) a pie chart. 
C) a line chart. 
D) an organization chart. 
E) a flowchart. 
A) a table. 
B) a pie chart. 
C) a line chart. 
D) an organization chart. 
E) a flowchart.

Question 13

When you need to show processes,transformations,and other activities,the most effective visual choice would be

Accepted Answer

A) infographics. 
B) flowcharts and diagrams. 
C) animations and videos. 
D) data visualizations. 
E) word clouds. 
A) infographics. 
B) flowcharts and diagrams. 
C) animations and videos. 
D) data visualizations. 
E) word clouds.

Question 14

Linking a spreadsheet to your report will help ensure that readers are always seeing the most up-to-date information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

When you're writing a report,you can adapt to your intended audience by

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding the "you" attitude. 
B) using technical jargon. 
C) using a format consistent with all other communications. 
D) using an informal style and tone. 
E) being sensitive to the audience's needs. 
A) avoiding the "you" attitude. 
B) using technical jargon. 
C) using a format consistent with all other communications. 
D) using an informal style and tone. 
E) being sensitive to the audience's needs.

Question 17

In a workplace report,refer to each visual before readers see it in a document or onscreen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

Accepted Answer

A) Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted. 
B) First,let me begin by introducing our team. 
C) The next section discusses the advantages of advertising on the Internet. 
D) Okay,now for the mundane part. 
E) You probably won't like this,but here it comes. 
A) Our sales in the eastern region have plummeted. 
B) First,let me begin by introducing our team. 
C) The next section discusses the advantages of advertising on the Internet. 
D) Okay,now for the mundane part. 
E) You probably won't like this,but here it comes.

Question 19

The term visual literacy refers to a person's abilities to create effective images and interpret visual messages correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A report's close should

To ensure that the visual is ________,look for mistakes such as undocumented symbols and misaligned elements,and check to be sure that the message is accurately delivered.

If you have a great deal of detailed,specific information to present,the best visual to use would be a

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

To gain credibility with your audience in business reports,verifying facts and references will help to ensure

When integrating a visual into the text,

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

When you're responding to a solicited proposal,ignore any stipulations in the RFP that could diminish your chances of winning the contract.

Visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Which section of the introduction identifies what is,and isn't,covered in the report?

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

When you need to show processes,transformations,and other activities,the most effective visual choice would be

Linking a spreadsheet to your report will help ensure that readers are always seeing the most up-to-date information.

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

When you're writing a report,you can adapt to your intended audience by

In a workplace report,refer to each visual before readers see it in a document or onscreen.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

The term visual literacy refers to a person's abilities to create effective images and interpret visual messages correctly.

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

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A report's close should

To ensure that the visual is ________,look for mistakes such as undocumented symbols and misaligned elements,and check to be sure that the message is accurately delivered.

If you have a great deal of detailed,specific information to present,the best visual to use would be a

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

To gain credibility with your audience in business reports,verifying facts and references will help to ensure

When integrating a visual into the text,

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

When you're responding to a solicited proposal,ignore any stipulations in the RFP that could diminish your chances of winning the contract.

Visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Describe six strategies (in addition to using the AIDA format)for strengthening your argument in business proposals.

Which section of the introduction identifies what is,and isn't,covered in the report?

The best type of visual aid for showing that annual consumer spending has decreased over the past ten years would be

When you need to show processes,transformations,and other activities,the most effective visual choice would be

Linking a spreadsheet to your report will help ensure that readers are always seeing the most up-to-date information.

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

When you're writing a report,you can adapt to your intended audience by

In a workplace report,refer to each visual before readers see it in a document or onscreen.

Which of the following would be the most effective preview in a formal report?

The term visual literacy refers to a person's abilities to create effective images and interpret visual messages correctly.

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

Professional Communication in a Digital, social, mobile World

Collaboration, interpersonal Communication, and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse, global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Handbook of Grammar, mechanics, and Usage

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