Question 1

A Gantt chart is a type of

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A) pictogram. 
B) line chart. 
C) time line chart. 
D) pie chart. 
A) pictogram. 
B) line chart. 
C) time line chart. 
D) pie chart.

Question 2

List at least five types of visuals commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

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(1)Tables,(2)line charts,(3)surface char

Question 3

A bar chart would be particularly useful for

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A) illustrating what percentages of a company's monthly budget are spent on utilities and other expenses. 
B) comparing sales totals of three breakfast cereals from 2012 to 2016. 
C) showing the stages in production of a jet engine. 
D) depicting links between employees at a large firm. 
E) illustrating by age group which cereals are preferred. 
A) illustrating what percentages of a company's monthly budget are spent on utilities and other expenses. 
B) comparing sales totals of three breakfast cereals from 2012 to 2016. 
C) showing the stages in production of a jet engine. 
D) depicting links between employees at a large firm. 
E) illustrating by age group which cereals are preferred.

Question 4

Match the style and quality of the visuals you use in a business message with

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A) whatever is available to you on the Internet. 
B) your personal communication preferences. 
C) the subject matter and the situation at hand. 
D) the cost of finding or creating the visual. 
E) the ease of creation. 
A) whatever is available to you on the Internet. 
B) your personal communication preferences. 
C) the subject matter and the situation at hand. 
D) the cost of finding or creating the visual. 
E) the ease of creation.

Question 5

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is that

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A) they can show too much detail. 
B) they are difficult to change or manipulate. 
C) appropriate photos are difficult to find. 
D) they are expensive. 
E) they are often retouched to improve the look. 
A) they can show too much detail. 
B) they are difficult to change or manipulate. 
C) appropriate photos are difficult to find. 
D) they are expensive. 
E) they are often retouched to improve the look.

Question 6

A special class of diagrams called ________ can feature stylized versions of charts and graphs or offer structured narratives.

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A) informatics 
B) pictograms 
C) infographics 
D) monograms 
E) tag clouds 
A) informatics 
B) pictograms 
C) infographics 
D) monograms 
E) tag clouds

Question 7

When creating visuals,it is highly unethical to

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A) leave out important information. 
B) airbrush the photos of company executives to make them look more attractive. 
C) overload your report with unnecessary tables and charts. 
D) simplify data from other sources. 
A) leave out important information. 
B) airbrush the photos of company executives to make them look more attractive. 
C) overload your report with unnecessary tables and charts. 
D) simplify data from other sources.

Question 8

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

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The vertical axis normally sho

Question 9

Generally speaking,a line chart should not contain more than 2-3 lines for comparison.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the post-production stage of a business video,you can

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A) remove transitions between video segments. 
B) retake shots you are unhappy with 
C) record the main audio track and record narration. 
D) replace sections of dialogue. 
E) determine a list of B-roll shots 
A) remove transitions between video segments. 
B) retake shots you are unhappy with 
C) record the main audio track and record narration. 
D) replace sections of dialogue. 
E) determine a list of B-roll shots

Question 11

A chart that uses symbols or graphic images instead of words or numbers to portray data is called a

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A) Gantt chart. 
B) surface chart. 
C) combination chart. 
D) pictogram. 
E) table. 
A) Gantt chart. 
B) surface chart. 
C) combination chart. 
D) pictogram. 
E) table.

Question 12

When should legends be used in a visual?

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A) When there is at least one series of data 
B) When there is a discussion about the visual before the placement of it 
C) When graphics are complex 
D) When descriptive titles are used 
E) When informative titles are used 
A) When there is at least one series of data 
B) When there is a discussion about the visual before the placement of it 
C) When graphics are complex 
D) When descriptive titles are used 
E) When informative titles are used

Question 13

A(n)________ title on a graphic simply identifies the topic.

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A) descriptive 
B) informative 
C) illustrative 
D) prescriptive 
A) descriptive 
B) informative 
C) illustrative 
D) prescriptive

Question 14

When preparing numerical tables,you should express all items in a column in the same unit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A segmented or stacked bar chart

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A) shows how individual components contribute to a total number. 
B) shows the correlation between two items. 
C) compares quantities that require different intervals. 
D) identifies positive and negative values. 
A) shows how individual components contribute to a total number. 
B) shows the correlation between two items. 
C) compares quantities that require different intervals. 
D) identifies positive and negative values.

Question 16

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term framing refers to gathering secondary camera footage that you can use when you're editing a video.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When determining how to compose a scene,how can you be sure the background is tasteful and appropriate for the message?

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A) Increase the optical zoom 
B) Verify the quality of the sound recording 
C) Prepare a shot list 
D) Block off time to edit and combine footage 
E) Try to visualize what the camera will see 
A) Increase the optical zoom 
B) Verify the quality of the sound recording 
C) Prepare a shot list 
D) Block off time to edit and combine footage 
E) Try to visualize what the camera will see

Question 19

Which of the following makes framing decisions particularly important when videos are watched on mobile devices?

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A) The viewer can scroll through uninteresting sections 
B) B-roll footage cannot be included 
C) The need for balance is increased 
D) Small screens limit the amount of detail viewers can see 
E) Filming at angles will distort the picture 
A) The viewer can scroll through uninteresting sections 
B) B-roll footage cannot be included 
C) The need for balance is increased 
D) Small screens limit the amount of detail viewers can see 
E) Filming at angles will distort the picture

Question 20

Unlike words,visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A Gantt chart is a type of

List at least five types of visuals commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

A bar chart would be particularly useful for

Match the style and quality of the visuals you use in a business message with

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is that

A special class of diagrams called ________ can feature stylized versions of charts and graphs or offer structured narratives.

When creating visuals,it is highly unethical to

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

Generally speaking,a line chart should not contain more than 2-3 lines for comparison.

During the post-production stage of a business video,you can

A chart that uses symbols or graphic images instead of words or numbers to portray data is called a

When should legends be used in a visual?

A(n)________ title on a graphic simply identifies the topic.

When preparing numerical tables,you should express all items in a column in the same unit.

A segmented or stacked bar chart

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

The term framing refers to gathering secondary camera footage that you can use when you're editing a video.

When determining how to compose a scene,how can you be sure the background is tasteful and appropriate for the message?

Which of the following makes framing decisions particularly important when videos are watched on mobile devices?

Unlike words,visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 9: Visual Media

A Gantt chart is a type of

List at least five types of visuals commonly used to present data in business documents.Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.

A bar chart would be particularly useful for

Match the style and quality of the visuals you use in a business message with

A potential drawback of using photographs in reports is that

A special class of diagrams called ________ can feature stylized versions of charts and graphs or offer structured narratives.

When creating visuals,it is highly unethical to

In a line chart,what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?

Generally speaking,a line chart should not contain more than 2-3 lines for comparison.

During the post-production stage of a business video,you can

A chart that uses symbols or graphic images instead of words or numbers to portray data is called a

When should legends be used in a visual?

A(n)________ title on a graphic simply identifies the topic.

When preparing numerical tables,you should express all items in a column in the same unit.

A segmented or stacked bar chart

In line charts showing trends,the vertical axis indicates time or quantity,and the horizontal axis indicates amount.

The term framing refers to gathering secondary camera footage that you can use when you're editing a video.

When determining how to compose a scene,how can you be sure the background is tasteful and appropriate for the message?

Which of the following makes framing decisions particularly important when videos are watched on mobile devices?

Unlike words,visual images have connotative meanings that are consistent across cultures.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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