Question 1

When tabulating research results, exact statistics rather than rounded off fractions and percentages help paint a clear picture for readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The use of photographs in annual reports makes it difficult for the general audience to understand complex concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

To avoid visual distortion in a bar chart, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) keep the labeling elaborate 
B) begin the quantitative axis at one or more than one 
C)  use bars of equal width 
D)  divide the bars into increasing increments 
A) keep the labeling elaborate 
B) begin the quantitative axis at one or more than one 
C)  use bars of equal width 
D)  divide the bars into increasing increments C

Question 4

Discuss some of the important design principles that need to be followed while creating a graphic.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The following design

Question 5

Which of the following is true of a talking title?

Accepted Answer

A) It often leads to misinterpretation of information. 
B) It should be avoided as it takes up too much space and gives a graphic a cluttered look. 
C)  It helps save a manager time in understanding the data in a graphic. 
D)  It includes the same amount of information as a descriptive title. 
A) It often leads to misinterpretation of information. 
B) It should be avoided as it takes up too much space and gives a graphic a cluttered look. 
C)  It helps save a manager time in understanding the data in a graphic. 
D)  It includes the same amount of information as a descriptive title.

Question 6

Which of the following is a variation of the bar chart?

Accepted Answer

A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  A pie chart 
A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  A pie chart

Question 7

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular region with housing prices in another region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Including a flowchart with written instructions:

Accepted Answer

A) helps illustrate the trends in quantitative data. 
B) is effective for showing geographic relationships of data. 
C)  minimizes the chance of errors in work tasks. 
D)  helps show quantitative totals or comparisons. 
A) helps illustrate the trends in quantitative data. 
B) is effective for showing geographic relationships of data. 
C)  minimizes the chance of errors in work tasks. 
D)  helps show quantitative totals or comparisons.

Question 9

Logan is compiling data on the sales of video game consoles for four age categories over the last five years. He wants to use a graphic to depict how the four age categories contribute to the total sales every year. In this scenario, _____ will best represent the data.

Accepted Answer

A) a segmented bar chart 
B) a flow chart 
C)  the Gantt chart 
D)  a scatter plot chart 
A) a segmented bar chart 
B) a flow chart 
C)  the Gantt chart 
D)  a scatter plot chart

Question 10

Visual data can be distorted easily, leading the reader to form incorrect opinions about the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A graphic that will not fit on the page where it is introduced should be placed in the appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Julius, a manager in a data analytics company, has assigned five of his team members to a particular project. At the end of every week, he is required to submit a progress report to his supervisor. For this, he needs to create a chart that will allow him to efficiently track his team members' progress by scheduling different activities and plotting the planned and actual hours put into those tasks. In this case, which of the following charts would best fulfill Julius's requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  The Pournelle chart 
A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  The Pournelle chart

Question 13

_____, a variation of the bar chart, is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time.

Accepted Answer

A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  A pie chart 
A) An area chart 
B) The Gantt chart 
C)  A flowchart 
D)  A pie chart

Question 14

Identify a true statement about maps.

Accepted Answer

A) They are less concise than written messages. 
B) They are less confusing than written messages. 
C)  They are less interesting than written messages. 
D)  They are less visual than written messages. 
A) They are less concise than written messages. 
B) They are less confusing than written messages. 
C)  They are less interesting than written messages. 
D)  They are less visual than written messages.

Question 15

Rancorps Inc. conducts a survey of its employees to determine their interest in learning about financial planning. The given table shows the data of the responses. The results of this survey will be reported to the director of human resources and will be used to develop a financial planning training seminar for the employees.
​
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Personal } \
\text { Development Need }
\end{array} & \text { Number } & \text { Percentage } \
\hline \text { Retirement Annuity } & 128 & 32 \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Traditional and Roth } \
\text { IRA }
\end{array} & 104 & 26 \
\hline \text { Mutual Funds } & 80 & 20 \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Internet Stock } \
\text { Trading }
\end{array} & 52 & 13 \
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Effective Charitable } \
\text { Giving }
\end{array} & 36 & 9 \
\hline \text { Total } & \mathbf { 4 0 0 } & \mathbf { 1 0 0 } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Write an analysis of this data, and explain the results of the survey. The analysis will be included in the written report that will be sent to the director of human resources.
​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The employees of the

Question 16

Which of the following is a guideline you should follow when constructing pie charts?

Accepted Answer

A) Position the smallest slice or the slice that needs less emphasis at the 12 o'clock position. 
B) Avoid labeling all the slices. 
C)  While labeling the slices, exclude information about the quantitative size, such as percentage, dollars, of each slice. 
D)  A legend should be used if it is not possible to place the appropriate labeling information beside each slice. 
A) Position the smallest slice or the slice that needs less emphasis at the 12 o'clock position. 
B) Avoid labeling all the slices. 
C)  While labeling the slices, exclude information about the quantitative size, such as percentage, dollars, of each slice. 
D)  A legend should be used if it is not possible to place the appropriate labeling information beside each slice.

Question 17

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid placing the graphic after its introduction 
B) ensure that the graphic follows a dual numbering system in the text 
C)  avoid a mere restatement of what the graphic obviously shows 
D)  use fancy formatting such as 3D 
A) avoid placing the graphic after its introduction 
B) ensure that the graphic follows a dual numbering system in the text 
C)  avoid a mere restatement of what the graphic obviously shows 
D)  use fancy formatting such as 3D

Question 18

In a written report, if graphics appear before readers have been informed, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the graphics will reduce clutter and increase readability 
B) the readers will begin to study the graphics and draw their own inferences 
C)  the readers will take less time to accurately interpret the data 
D)  the graphics will lead to visual distortion 
A) the graphics will reduce clutter and increase readability 
B) the readers will begin to study the graphics and draw their own inferences 
C)  the readers will take less time to accurately interpret the data 
D)  the graphics will lead to visual distortion

Question 19

An introduction and a brief explanation of a graphic in a report should appear after the graphic is shown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify a true statement about communicating quantitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) Proportions or ratios paint a confusing picture for readers. 
B) When tabulating research results of people's opinions and preferences, statistics should be rounded off to the most accurate decimal point. 
C)  Common language reduces difficult figures to the common denominators of language and ideas. 
D)  The breakdown of quantitative information reduces the effectiveness of the information. 
A) Proportions or ratios paint a confusing picture for readers. 
B) When tabulating research results of people's opinions and preferences, statistics should be rounded off to the most accurate decimal point. 
C)  Common language reduces difficult figures to the common denominators of language and ideas. 
D)  The breakdown of quantitative information reduces the effectiveness of the information.

When tabulating research results, exact statistics rather than rounded off fractions and percentages help paint a clear picture for readers.

The use of photographs in annual reports makes it difficult for the general audience to understand complex concepts.

To avoid visual distortion in a bar chart, _____.

Discuss some of the important design principles that need to be followed while creating a graphic.

Which of the following is true of a talking title?

Which of the following is a variation of the bar chart?

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular region with housing prices in another region.

Including a flowchart with written instructions:

Logan is compiling data on the sales of video game consoles for four age categories over the last five years. He wants to use a graphic to depict how the four age categories contribute to the total sales every year. In this scenario, _____ will best represent the data.

Visual data can be distorted easily, leading the reader to form incorrect opinions about the data.

A graphic that will not fit on the page where it is introduced should be placed in the appendix.

_____, a variation of the bar chart, is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time.

Identify a true statement about maps.

Which of the following is a guideline you should follow when constructing pie charts?

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic, _____.

In a written report, if graphics appear before readers have been informed, _____.

An introduction and a brief explanation of a graphic in a report should appear after the graphic is shown.

Identify a true statement about communicating quantitative data.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 10: Managing Data and Using Graphics

When tabulating research results, exact statistics rather than rounded off fractions and percentages help paint a clear picture for readers.

The use of photographs in annual reports makes it difficult for the general audience to understand complex concepts.

To avoid visual distortion in a bar chart, _____.

Discuss some of the important design principles that need to be followed while creating a graphic.

Which of the following is true of a talking title?

Which of the following is a variation of the bar chart?

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular region with housing prices in another region.

Including a flowchart with written instructions:

Logan is compiling data on the sales of video game consoles for four age categories over the last five years. He wants to use a graphic to depict how the four age categories contribute to the total sales every year. In this scenario, _____ will best represent the data.

Visual data can be distorted easily, leading the reader to form incorrect opinions about the data.

A graphic that will not fit on the page where it is introduced should be placed in the appendix.

_____, a variation of the bar chart, is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time.

Identify a true statement about maps.

Which of the following is a guideline you should follow when constructing pie charts?

When interpreting and analyzing a graphic, _____.

In a written report, if graphics appear before readers have been informed, _____.

An introduction and a brief explanation of a graphic in a report should appear after the graphic is shown.

Identify a true statement about communicating quantitative data.

Establishing a Framework for Business

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Preparing Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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