Question 1

For preparing an effective table, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) give the table a title that forces the reader to review the table. 
B) place a superscript symbol beside an entry that requires additional explanation. 
C)  refer to the table as "the following table" or "the figure on the following page." 
D)  document the source of the data presented by adding source notes above the table. 
A) give the table a title that forces the reader to review the table. 
B) place a superscript symbol beside an entry that requires additional explanation. 
C)  refer to the table as "the following table" or "the figure on the following page." 
D)  document the source of the data presented by adding source notes above the table.

Question 2

When reorganization of units takes place in a business, the organizational charts must be revised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Graphics must be saved for data that are difficult to communicate in words alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Linda is preparing a report on the interest rates on loans charged by banks in the United States. In this case, which of the following is an effective talking title for her report?

Accepted Answer

A) Interest Rates on Loans Charged by Banks in the United States 
B) U.S. Rates of Interest on Loans Charged by Banks from January-April 
C)  U.S. Interest Rates Decreased on Loans Charged by Banks During January-April 
D)  News on Interest Rates on Loans Charged by Banks 
A) Interest Rates on Loans Charged by Banks in the United States 
B) U.S. Rates of Interest on Loans Charged by Banks from January-April 
C)  U.S. Interest Rates Decreased on Loans Charged by Banks During January-April 
D)  News on Interest Rates on Loans Charged by Banks

Question 5

A segmented bar chart is also called a_____.

Accepted Answer

A) surface chart 
B) stacked bar chart 
C)  clustered bar chart 
D)  cumulative chart 
A) surface chart 
B) stacked bar chart 
C)  clustered bar chart 
D)  cumulative chart

Question 6

As people tend to make comparisons during analysis from a tabulation, the totals are helpful in communicating quantitative information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a suggestion that you should follow for constructing effective bar charts?

Accepted Answer

A) Use gridlines to avoid visual distortion. 
B) Avoid frills such as 3D formatting. 
C)  Use elaborate labeling for better understanding. 
D)  Avoid positioning the bars chronologically. 
A) Use gridlines to avoid visual distortion. 
B) Avoid frills such as 3D formatting. 
C)  Use elaborate labeling for better understanding. 
D)  Avoid positioning the bars chronologically.

Question 8

Susan, an accounts manager at Westbrin Inc., has been asked to give a presentation on budgeting to help the employees of the company understand where and how they should spend their money. From the data gathered from her research, she has discovered that typical households spend their income in the following areas:
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35% Housing
20% Transportation
20% Food
10% Health care and health insurance
5% Clothing
5% Credit card debt and interest
5% Entertainment
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Select an appropriate visual that can help Susan represent this information in her presentation, and explain why the visual will be appropriate for the presentation.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The given data contai

Question 9

Madison is preparing a report on war fatalities in three different war zones. She has designed a bar chart that compares the number of fatalities in each war zone and wants to include the bar chart in her report. In this scenario, which of the following guidelines should Madison follow?

Accepted Answer

A) She should insert the bar chart in the report immediately after introducing it and then include an analysis after it. 
B) She should use more of color highlights and 3D formatting in the bar chart to reduce clutter and increase readability. 
C)  She should place the interpretation and analysis of the bar chart before it appears in the report. 
D)  She should place the analysis of the bar chart in the references section of the report. 
A) She should insert the bar chart in the report immediately after introducing it and then include an analysis after it. 
B) She should use more of color highlights and 3D formatting in the bar chart to reduce clutter and increase readability. 
C)  She should place the interpretation and analysis of the bar chart before it appears in the report. 
D)  She should place the analysis of the bar chart in the references section of the report.

Question 10

Explain the term graphics. Discuss the purpose of using graphics with a written discussion.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The term graphics is

Question 11

Selecting the graphic type that will depict data in the most effective manner is the first decision you must make when preparing presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following numbering systems is recommended when incorporating graphs, pictures, and tables in a written report?

Accepted Answer

A) Number the graphs as "Graph 1," and so on, the pictures as "Figure 1," and so on, and the tables as "Table 1," and so on. 
B) Number the graphs and the pictures as "Figure 1," and so on, and the tables as "Table 1," and so on. 
C)  Number all the graphs, pictures, and tables in a single numbering system-that is, "Figure 1," "Figure 2," and so on. 
D)  Use only Roman numerals while numbering the graphics. 
A) Number the graphs as "Graph 1," and so on, the pictures as "Figure 1," and so on, and the tables as "Table 1," and so on. 
B) Number the graphs and the pictures as "Figure 1," and so on, and the tables as "Table 1," and so on. 
C)  Number all the graphs, pictures, and tables in a single numbering system-that is, "Figure 1," "Figure 2," and so on. 
D)  Use only Roman numerals while numbering the graphics.

Question 13

Lumeria is a state in Karlinton. The Board of Education of Lumeria is compiling information on the number of high school graduates who attended the state's public universities the previous year. In this case, which of the following graphics will best represent the data?

Accepted Answer

A) A flowchart 
B) A blueprint 
C)  A table 
D)  A line chart 
A) A flowchart 
B) A blueprint 
C)  A table 
D)  A line chart

For preparing an effective table, you should:

When reorganization of units takes place in a business, the organizational charts must be revised.

Graphics must be saved for data that are difficult to communicate in words alone.

Linda is preparing a report on the interest rates on loans charged by banks in the United States. In this case, which of the following is an effective talking title for her report?

A segmented bar chart is also called a_____.

As people tend to make comparisons during analysis from a tabulation, the totals are helpful in communicating quantitative information.

Which of the following is a suggestion that you should follow for constructing effective bar charts?

Madison is preparing a report on war fatalities in three different war zones. She has designed a bar chart that compares the number of fatalities in each war zone and wants to include the bar chart in her report. In this scenario, which of the following guidelines should Madison follow?

Explain the term graphics. Discuss the purpose of using graphics with a written discussion.

Selecting the graphic type that will depict data in the most effective manner is the first decision you must make when preparing presentations.

Which of the following numbering systems is recommended when incorporating graphs, pictures, and tables in a written report?

Lumeria is a state in Karlinton. The Board of Education of Lumeria is compiling information on the number of high school graduates who attended the state's public universities the previous year. In this case, which of the following graphics will best represent the 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

For preparing an effective table, you should:

When reorganization of units takes place in a business, the organizational charts must be revised.

Graphics must be saved for data that are difficult to communicate in words alone.

Linda is preparing a report on the interest rates on loans charged by banks in the United States. In this case, which of the following is an effective talking title for her report?

A segmented bar chart is also called a_____.

As people tend to make comparisons during analysis from a tabulation, the totals are helpful in communicating quantitative information.

Which of the following is a suggestion that you should follow for constructing effective bar charts?

Madison is preparing a report on war fatalities in three different war zones. She has designed a bar chart that compares the number of fatalities in each war zone and wants to include the bar chart in her report. In this scenario, which of the following guidelines should Madison follow?

Explain the term graphics. Discuss the purpose of using graphics with a written discussion.

Selecting the graphic type that will depict data in the most effective manner is the first decision you must make when preparing presentations.

Which of the following numbering systems is recommended when incorporating graphs, pictures, and tables in a written report?

Lumeria is a state in Karlinton. The Board of Education of Lumeria is compiling information on the number of high school graduates who attended the state's public universities the previous year. In this case, which of the following graphics will best represent the 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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