Question 1

While visuals can take the place of discussion in your documents, the visual must be complex enough for the reader to get the equivalent amount of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Bars in a bar chart do not have to be the same width but they do need to be the same color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You can use a visual to make points vivid in a presentation but not to present material more compactly than words alone could.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ _________ _________ allow to compare either several aspects of each item or several items over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ _________ _________ allow to compare either...

Question 5

Predrawn images that you can import into your newsletter, sign, or graph are called _________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Predrawn images that you can import into...

Question 6

Visuals can't present numbers with more meaning-numbers are numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You determined that 54.28% of students surveyed think that the equipment in the campus computer labs needs to be upgraded. Which of the following would be the BEST percentage to use in a table?

Accepted Answer

A)  54. 
B)  55. 
C)  54.3. 
D)  54.28. 
E)  54.2. 
A)  54. 
B)  55. 
C)  54.3. 
D)  54.28. 
E)  54.2.

Question 8

List the two ways that visuals can help you as you write rough drafts.

Accepted Answer

Visuals can help you in the following tw

Question 9

Explain what chartjunk is and why it is bad for business documents.

Accepted Answer

Chartjunk refers to unnecessary or exces

Question 10

The data in any pie chart could be put in a line graph instead

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Unlike pie charts, there is only one type of bar chart, the grouped bar chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You do not have to tell a story with every visual-that would be impractical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_________ graphs are missing part of the scale, which can result in misleading the reader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ graphs are missing part of the...

Question 14

In the final version of a document, you can use visuals to focus on information that decision makers need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You can choose any visual you like to present numbers because the type of visual will not change the way those numbers are seen by the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A table can show whether you've included all the items you need to for a comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The number of visuals you need depends on your purposes, the kind of information, and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a good guideline to follow when planning color in visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid glossy paper. 
B)  Use blue to convey reliability. 
C)  In black and white visuals, use stripes, wavy lines, and checks to indicate different segments or items. 
D)  Use no more than five colors when colors have meanings. 
E)  All of the above are good guidelines. 
A)  Avoid glossy paper. 
B)  Use blue to convey reliability. 
C)  In black and white visuals, use stripes, wavy lines, and checks to indicate different segments or items. 
D)  Use no more than five colors when colors have meanings. 
E)  All of the above are good guidelines.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a component of a good visual?

Accepted Answer

A)  A title that tells the story the visual shows. 
B)  Clearly labeled units. 
C)  As much information in the visual as possible. 
D)  A clear indication of what the data is. 
E)  The source of the visual, if any. 
A)  A title that tells the story the visual shows. 
B)  Clearly labeled units. 
C)  As much information in the visual as possible. 
D)  A clear indication of what the data is. 
E)  The source of the visual, if any.

Question 20

In any visual, use a lot of shading to show distinctions between items in the visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Using Visuals

While visuals can take the place of discussion in your documents, the visual must be complex enough for the reader to get the equivalent amount of information.

Bars in a bar chart do not have to be the same width but they do need to be the same color.

You can use a visual to make points vivid in a presentation but not to present material more compactly than words alone could.

_________ _________ _________ allow to compare either several aspects of each item or several items over time.

Predrawn images that you can import into your newsletter, sign, or graph are called _________ _________.

Visuals can't present numbers with more meaning-numbers are numbers.

You determined that 54.28% of students surveyed think that the equipment in the campus computer labs needs to be upgraded. Which of the following would be the BEST percentage to use in a table?

List the two ways that visuals can help you as you write rough drafts.

Explain what chartjunk is and why it is bad for business documents.

The data in any pie chart could be put in a line graph instead

Unlike pie charts, there is only one type of bar chart, the grouped bar chart.

You do not have to tell a story with every visual-that would be impractical.

_________ graphs are missing part of the scale, which can result in misleading the reader.

In the final version of a document, you can use visuals to focus on information that decision makers need.

You can choose any visual you like to present numbers because the type of visual will not change the way those numbers are seen by the reader.

A table can show whether you've included all the items you need to for a comparison.

The number of visuals you need depends on your purposes, the kind of information, and the audience.

Which of the following is a good guideline to follow when planning color in visuals?

Which of the following is NOT a component of a good visual?

In any visual, use a lot of shading to show distinctions between items in the visual.

Business Communication, Management, and Success

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Planning, Writing, and Revising

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

You-Attitude

Positive Emphasis

Reader Benefits

Formats for Letters, Memos, and E-Mail Messages

Informative and Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

E-Mail Messages and Web Writing

Editing for Grammar and Punctuation

Choosing the Right Word

Revising Sentences and Paragraphs

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Conducting, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Making Oral Presentations

Finding, Analyzing, and Documenting Information

Short Reports

Long Reports

Researching Jobs

Résumés

Job Application Letters

Job Interviews

Follow-Up Letters and Calls and Job Offers

Filters

_____ _ _____ allow to compare either several aspects of each item or several items over time.

Predrawn images that you can import into your newsletter, sign, or graph are called _ _.