Question 1

Three-dimensional graphics are best used in science rather than in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Errors of scale 
B)  Errors of processes 
C)  Errors of size 
D)  Errors of font 
E)  Errors of interpretation 
A)  Errors of scale 
B)  Errors of processes 
C)  Errors of size 
D)  Errors of font 
E)  Errors of interpretation

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The layout of a visual in a document should be independent of its size. 
B)  The size of a visual should neither be arbitrary nor be based on convenience. 
C)  The visuals in a document should constantly vary in terms of style and font. 
D)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page do not need borders. 
E)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped together into maps and figures. 
A)  The layout of a visual in a document should be independent of its size. 
B)  The size of a visual should neither be arbitrary nor be based on convenience. 
C)  The visuals in a document should constantly vary in terms of style and font. 
D)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page do not need borders. 
E)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped together into maps and figures.

Question 4

Where should visuals be placed for effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Visuals communicate most effec

Question 5

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when constructing tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  The question mark sign is used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
B)  Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with superscript numbers. 
C)  The zero (0) is used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
D)  Totals and subtotals should always appear either at the right or at the bottom of a table. 
E)  The units in which the data are recorded must be explicitly mentioned in the table. 
A)  The question mark sign is used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
B)  Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with superscript numbers. 
C)  The zero (0) is used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
D)  Totals and subtotals should always appear either at the right or at the bottom of a table. 
E)  The units in which the data are recorded must be explicitly mentioned in the table.

Question 6

A clustered bar chart logically could be used to effectively compare five or more variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  The zero symbol is typically used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
B)  Column totals are typically placed at the side of each column in a table. 
C)  Unlike graphs and charts, which are actually textual visuals, tables are true visuals. 
D)  It is an orderly arrangement of information in rows and columns. 
E)  Tables that contain both rows and columns must either use row heads or column heads but never both. 
A)  The zero symbol is typically used to indicate unavailable data in a table. 
B)  Column totals are typically placed at the side of each column in a table. 
C)  Unlike graphs and charts, which are actually textual visuals, tables are true visuals. 
D)  It is an orderly arrangement of information in rows and columns. 
E)  Tables that contain both rows and columns must either use row heads or column heads but never both.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  stacked column 
B)  simple bar 
C)  simple column 
D)  bilateral column 
E)  clustered bar 
A)  stacked column 
B)  simple bar 
C)  simple column 
D)  bilateral column 
E)  clustered bar

Question 9

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Footnotes must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
B)  Footnotes are similar to talking headings which give a reader the main message of the visual. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tabular displays or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual. 
A)  Footnotes must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
B)  Footnotes are similar to talking headings which give a reader the main message of the visual. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tabular displays or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is typically used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is typically used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  By convention, the title of a tabular display appears above it. 
A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is typically used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is typically used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  By convention, the title of a tabular display appears above it.

Question 11

Which of the following should typically be included in visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inaccurate data collected online 
B)  Information that stems from unknown sources and hence cannot be acknowledged in text 
C)  Negative contents that need to be de-emphasized 
D)  Information that is too detailed to be covered in words 
E)  Neutral messages that do not need to be emphasized 
A)  Inaccurate data collected online 
B)  Information that stems from unknown sources and hence cannot be acknowledged in text 
C)  Negative contents that need to be de-emphasized 
D)  Information that is too detailed to be covered in words 
E)  Neutral messages that do not need to be emphasized

Question 12

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a stacked column chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
B)  It compares quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering bars together. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It contains columns that are divided into parts and distinguished by different colors or cross-hatching. 
E)  It is especially good for showing percentage changes and any series in which plus and minus quantities are present. 
A)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
B)  It compares quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering bars together. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It contains columns that are divided into parts and distinguished by different colors or cross-hatching. 
E)  It is especially good for showing percentage changes and any series in which plus and minus quantities are present.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
B)  It compares quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering bars together. 
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 especially good for showing percentage changes and any series in which plus and minus quantities are present. 
A)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
B)  It compares quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering bars together. 
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 especially good for showing percentage changes and any series in which plus and minus quantities are present.

Question 14

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)  Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals need to be numbered. 
C)  All visuals need to be numbered according to the order that 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 type of visual, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers. 
A)  A lone table or figure in a document has to be numbered. 
B)  Pull quotes, clip art, and other decorative visuals need to be numbered. 
C)  All visuals need to be numbered according to the order that 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 type of visual, there is only one scheme of numbering available for writers.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are invariably the same as histograms. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text that are enhanced via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data that can be presented more effectively as parts of the text. 
A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are invariably the same as histograms. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text that are enhanced via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data that can be presented more effectively as parts of the text.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Borders help distinguish one section or visual from another, while rules help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  Every visual should have a title or caption that adequately describes its contents. 
A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Borders help distinguish one section or visual from another, while rules help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  Every visual should have a title or caption that adequately describes its contents.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Rules help distinguish one section or visual from another, while borders help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  The layout of visuals in a document should be independent of its size. 
A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Rules help distinguish one section or visual from another, while borders help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  The layout of visuals in a document should be independent of its size.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is typically used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is typically used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  The title or caption of the visual has the objective of concisely covering the contents. 
A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is typically used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is typically used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  The title or caption of the visual has the objective of concisely covering the contents.

Question 19

Which of the following is an error of format?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distracting use of grids and shading 
B)  Excessive expansion of the visual, either horizontally or vertically 
C)  Violation of the zero beginning in a series 
D)  Beginning the scale at a high number 
E)  Beginning the scale at a low number 
A)  Distracting use of grids and shading 
B)  Excessive expansion of the visual, either horizontally or vertically 
C)  Violation of the zero beginning in a series 
D)  Beginning the scale at a high number 
E)  Beginning the scale at a low number

Question 20

_____ is the presentation of tabular material in the text without titles or rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Pull quote 
C)  General-purpose table 
D)  Special-purpose table 
E)  Text-tabulation 
A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Pull quote 
C)  General-purpose table 
D)  Special-purpose table 
E)  Text-tabulation

Three-dimensional graphics are best used in science rather than in business.

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

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

Where should visuals be placed for effective communication?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when constructing tables?

A clustered bar chart logically could be used to effectively compare five or more variables.

Which of the following is true of tables?

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

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Which of the following should typically be included in visuals?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a stacked column chart?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

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

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

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

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

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Which of the following is an error of format?

_____ is the presentation of tabular material in the text without titles or rules.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 14: Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Three-dimensional graphics are best used in science rather than in business.

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

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

Where should visuals be placed for effective communication?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when constructing tables?

A clustered bar chart logically could be used to effectively compare five or more variables.

Which of the following is true of tables?

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

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Which of the following should typically be included in visuals?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a stacked column chart?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

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

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

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

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

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions in visuals?

Which of the following is an error of format?

_____ is the presentation of tabular material in the text without titles or rules.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

Filters