Question 1

Visuals can be useful to a writer drafting a document even if no visual appears in the final document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Graphs are more memorable than tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following varieties of bar graphs show the correlation between two items?

Accepted Answer

A) Histograms 
B) Subdivided bars 
C) Paired bar graphs 
D) Grouped bar graphs 
A) Histograms 
B) Subdivided bars 
C) Paired bar graphs 
D) Grouped bar graphs C

Question 4

In a bar graph,always order the bars from smallest to highest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When creating tables:

Accepted Answer

A) with many rows,do not screen alternate entries or use double-space. 
B) round off to simplify the data. 
C) put the items you want readers to compare in rows rather than in columns. 
D) use perspective. 
A) with many rows,do not screen alternate entries or use double-space. 
B) round off to simplify the data. 
C) put the items you want readers to compare in rows rather than in columns. 
D) use perspective.

Question 6

Which of the following varieties of bar graphs identify positive and negative values,or winners and losers?

Accepted Answer

A) Grouped bar graphs 
B) Deviation bar graphs 
C) Stacked bars 
D) Histograms 
A) Grouped bar graphs 
B) Deviation bar graphs 
C) Stacked bars 
D) Histograms

Question 7

When you integrate visuals into your text,you should NOT:

Accepted Answer

A) help the reader find key data points in complex visuals. 
B) group all visuals together at the back of the report. 
C) summarize the main point of a visual. 
D) spell out numbers at the beginning of sentences. 
A) help the reader find key data points in complex visuals. 
B) group all visuals together at the back of the report. 
C) summarize the main point of a visual. 
D) spell out numbers at the beginning of sentences.

Question 8

The brain processes visuals more quickly than it processes words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ are BEST used when the reader needs to identify exact values.

Accepted Answer

A) Diagrams 
B) Graphs 
C) Tables 
D) Charts 
A) Diagrams 
B) Graphs 
C) Tables 
D) Charts

Question 10

In a pie chart,at which position should the largest percentage appear?

Accepted Answer

A) Twelve o'clock 
B) Three o'clock 
C) One o'clock 
D) Six o'clock 
A) Twelve o'clock 
B) Three o'clock 
C) One o'clock 
D) Six o'clock

Question 11

What are the guidelines suggested to make your visuals more accurate?

Accepted Answer

To make your visuals more accurate: -Dif

Question 12

Which of the following will make your visuals more accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Combine graphs with different scales. 
B) Use perspective and three-dimensional graphs. 
C) Differentiate between estimated and projected values. 
D) When you must truncate a scale,do so clearly with a break in the background. 
A) Combine graphs with different scales. 
B) Use perspective and three-dimensional graphs. 
C) Differentiate between estimated and projected values. 
D) When you must truncate a scale,do so clearly with a break in the background.

Question 13

In the final presentation or document,use visuals to:

Accepted Answer

A) present material with less repetition. 
B) find relationships. 
C) see that ideas are presented completely. 
D) de-emphasize material. 
A) present material with less repetition. 
B) find relationships. 
C) see that ideas are presented completely. 
D) de-emphasize material.

Question 14

Which of the following visuals will BEST allow a reader to compare the percentage of African Canadian,Chinese Canadian,Polish Canadian,and Aboriginal Canadian department heads within a company 10 years ago,five years ago,and this year?

Accepted Answer

A) Table 
B) Line graph 
C) Pie graph 
D) Grouped bar graph 
A) Table 
B) Line graph 
C) Pie graph 
D) Grouped bar graph

Question 15

Meanings assigned to colours in visuals can differ depending on the audience's profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ should be used to compare a part to the whole.

Accepted Answer

A) Line graphs 
B) Tables 
C) Bar graphs 
D) Pie graphs 
A) Line graphs 
B) Tables 
C) Bar graphs 
D) Pie graphs

Question 17

When you are comparing one segment to another,use a pie graph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List four guidelines to follow when creating a pie graph.

Accepted Answer

When creating a pie graph: 1.Start at 12

Question 19

When creating bar graphs:

Accepted Answer

A) use perspective. 
B) as a rule,use different colours for different bars. 
C) make all the bars the same width. 
D) place bars far away from each other. 
A) use perspective. 
B) as a rule,use different colours for different bars. 
C) make all the bars the same width. 
D) place bars far away from each other.

Question 20

In an oral presentation,titles should include numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Writing Formal Reports

Visuals can be useful to a writer drafting a document even if no visual appears in the final document.

Graphs are more memorable than tables.

Which of the following varieties of bar graphs show the correlation between two items?

In a bar graph,always order the bars from smallest to highest.

When creating tables:

Which of the following varieties of bar graphs identify positive and negative values,or winners and losers?

When you integrate visuals into your text,you should NOT:

The brain processes visuals more quickly than it processes words.

_____ are BEST used when the reader needs to identify exact values.

In a pie chart,at which position should the largest percentage appear?

What are the guidelines suggested to make your visuals more accurate?

Which of the following will make your visuals more accurate?

In the final presentation or document,use visuals to:

Which of the following visuals will BEST allow a reader to compare the percentage of African Canadian,Chinese Canadian,Polish Canadian,and Aboriginal Canadian department heads within a company 10 years ago,five years ago,and this year?

Meanings assigned to colours in visuals can differ depending on the audience's profession.

_____ should be used to compare a part to the whole.

When you are comparing one segment to another,use a pie graph.

List four guidelines to follow when creating a pie graph.

When creating bar graphs:

In an oral presentation,titles should include numbers.

Introducing Business Communications

Adapting Your Messages to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Planning, Writing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Formatting Hardcopy Letters and Memos

Writing Electronic Messages

Composing Informative and Positive Messages

Composing Negative Messages

Composing Persuasive Messages

Communicating Reader Benefits

Communicating With Positive Emphasis

Communicating You-Attitude

Researching Information

Synthesizing and Documenting Information

Writing Information Reports

Writing Proposals and Analytical Reports

Using Visuals

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Managing, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Researching Jobs

Creating Persuasive Résumés

Creating Persuasive Application Letters

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