Question 1

To depict sales trends for the past five years,you would create a bar chart with the y-axis beginning at the lowest value reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate in regard to presentation software for the design of graphics?

Accepted Answer

A) Current presentation software packages have eliminated the need for users to have any previous knowledge or graphic or visual design. 
B) The latest presentation software packages try to guide users away from the worst errors of taste and judgment. 
C) Developers of presentation software continue to ignore rules for effective design of graphic aids in the default settings of their products. 
D) An effective writer can confidently rely on presentation software to design effective visuals. 
A) Current presentation software packages have eliminated the need for users to have any previous knowledge or graphic or visual design. 
B) The latest presentation software packages try to guide users away from the worst errors of taste and judgment. 
C) Developers of presentation software continue to ignore rules for effective design of graphic aids in the default settings of their products. 
D) An effective writer can confidently rely on presentation software to design effective visuals.

Question 3

Data on the growth of online business transactions over a five-year period would best be shown in a line chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The state board of education has asked for the number of last year's high school graduates attending each of the state's 19 public universities.Which of the following graphics would be MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Bar chart 
B) Pie chart 
C) Table 
D) Gantt chart 
A) Bar chart 
B) Pie chart 
C) Table 
D) Gantt chart

Question 5

YouTube removes videos that are posted by users without permission of the copyright owners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which graphic aid would be best to show Starbuck's quarterly sales over a 5-year period?

Accepted Answer

A) Line graph 
B) Bar chart 
C) Pie chart 
D) Pictogram 
E) None of the above are appropriate. 
A) Line graph 
B) Bar chart 
C) Pie chart 
D) Pictogram 
E) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 7

Which sentence BEST introduces a graphic that depicts the way people access an organization's information on a website?

Accepted Answer

A) The area chart in Figure 10 illustrates changes in the actions of visitors to the company's website. 
B) Figure 10 is shown on the following page. 
C) See Figure 10 for website data. 
D) Figure 10 shows website visits. 
A) The area chart in Figure 10 illustrates changes in the actions of visitors to the company's website. 
B) Figure 10 is shown on the following page. 
C) See Figure 10 for website data. 
D) Figure 10 shows website visits.

Question 8

The pattern for incorporating graphs in text is

Accepted Answer

A) introduce, interpret and analyze, and show. 
B) introduce, show, and interpret and analyze. 
C) show, explain, and interpret. 
D) explain, interpret, and show. 
A) introduce, interpret and analyze, and show. 
B) introduce, show, and interpret and analyze. 
C) show, explain, and interpret. 
D) explain, interpret, and show.

Question 9

Which of the following is BEST for comparing the total dollars spent among five fast food restaurants.

Accepted Answer

A) Diagram 
B) Flow chart 
C) Pie chart 
D) Table 
A) Diagram 
B) Flow chart 
C) Pie chart 
D) Table

Question 10

List seven graphic devices to use for data illustration and interpretation; include a major objective or purpose for each.

Accepted Answer

Any of the following are appropriate:
Ta

Question 11

Explain the pattern for incorporating graphics in a text and how this relates to the ideal positioning of a graphic.

Accepted Answer

Always give a text introduction to a gra

Question 12

Using the default settings in presentation software programs is recommended,since software manufacturers assure that they accurately reflect the rules for graphic aid design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When report writers present quantitative data,it is their ethical responsibility to provide all of the data rather than just a graphic representation of the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are preparing a graphic for the Empty Stocking Fund to show the proportionate low spending on administrative overhead as compared to services for children.Your pie chart should

Accepted Answer

A) begin with the smallest slice at the twelve o'clock position and position the remaining slices in ascending order of size. 
B) explode the administrative overhead slice. 
C) Label only the slices that reflect service programs. 
D) Use a legend to identify the color for each slice. 
A) begin with the smallest slice at the twelve o'clock position and position the remaining slices in ascending order of size. 
B) explode the administrative overhead slice. 
C) Label only the slices that reflect service programs. 
D) Use a legend to identify the color for each slice.

Question 15

What best determines if a graphic presentation is effective?

Accepted Answer

A) The graphic's ability to prove that the writer or speaker is competent with computer software. 
B) The graphic's contribution to the overall understanding of the idea under discussion. 
C) The graphic's success in reinterpreting facts that support the goal sought by the writer or speaker. 
D) The graphic's ability to attract visual attention. 
A) The graphic's ability to prove that the writer or speaker is competent with computer software. 
B) The graphic's contribution to the overall understanding of the idea under discussion. 
C) The graphic's success in reinterpreting facts that support the goal sought by the writer or speaker. 
D) The graphic's ability to attract visual attention.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable design guideline that will help a viewer understand a graphic?

Accepted Answer

A) Write meaningful titles. 
B) Develop a consistent design. 
C) Incorporate a wide selection of typefaces and colors. 
D) All of the above are acceptable design guidelines. 
A) Write meaningful titles. 
B) Develop a consistent design. 
C) Incorporate a wide selection of typefaces and colors. 
D) All of the above are acceptable design guidelines.

Question 17

When viewing tabulated research results,readers or listeners need exact statistics rather than rounded fractions and percentages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You need to produce a graphic for your employees that depicts the process of handling customer service complaints.Which would be your BEST choice?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational chart 
B) Flow chart 
C) Pictogram 
D) Blueprint 
A) Organizational chart 
B) Flow chart 
C) Pictogram 
D) Blueprint

Question 19

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning digital material on YouTube?

Accepted Answer

A) Video material is exempt from copyright requirements. 
B) Users can flag content they feel is inappropriate. 
C) A majority of employers use YouTube to view video resumes of applicants. 
D) YouTube is an effective but expensive method for businesses to promote their products. 
A) Video material is exempt from copyright requirements. 
B) Users can flag content they feel is inappropriate. 
C) A majority of employers use YouTube to view video resumes of applicants. 
D) YouTube is an effective but expensive method for businesses to promote their products.

Question 20

The board of directors of your organization will meet for a luncheon next month in a suburban hotel.Because of confusion in finding the location for the last meeting,your associate has asked you to provide better directions before the upcoming meeting.What type of graphic would best convey this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) Photograph 
B) Pictogram 
C) Map 
D) None; oral directions would be better. 
A) Photograph 
B) Pictogram 
C) Map 
D) None; oral directions would be better.

To depict sales trends for the past five years,you would create a bar chart with the y-axis beginning at the lowest value reported.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate in regard to presentation software for the design of graphics?

Data on the growth of online business transactions over a five-year period would best be shown in a line chart.

The state board of education has asked for the number of last year's high school graduates attending each of the state's 19 public universities.Which of the following graphics would be MOST effective?

YouTube removes videos that are posted by users without permission of the copyright owners.

Which graphic aid would be best to show Starbuck's quarterly sales over a 5-year period?

Which sentence BEST introduces a graphic that depicts the way people access an organization's information on a website?

The pattern for incorporating graphs in text is

Which of the following is BEST for comparing the total dollars spent among five fast food restaurants.

List seven graphic devices to use for data illustration and interpretation; include a major objective or purpose for each.

Explain the pattern for incorporating graphics in a text and how this relates to the ideal positioning of a graphic.

Using the default settings in presentation software programs is recommended,since software manufacturers assure that they accurately reflect the rules for graphic aid design.

When report writers present quantitative data,it is their ethical responsibility to provide all of the data rather than just a graphic representation of the data.

You are preparing a graphic for the Empty Stocking Fund to show the proportionate low spending on administrative overhead as compared to services for children.Your pie chart should

What best determines if a graphic presentation is effective?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable design guideline that will help a viewer understand a graphic?

When viewing tabulated research results,readers or listeners need exact statistics rather than rounded fractions and percentages.

You need to produce a graphic for your employees that depicts the process of handling customer service complaints.Which would be your BEST choice?

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning digital material on YouTube?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and 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 Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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Exam 10: Managing Data and Using Graphics

To depict sales trends for the past five years,you would create a bar chart with the y-axis beginning at the lowest value reported.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate in regard to presentation software for the design of graphics?

Data on the growth of online business transactions over a five-year period would best be shown in a line chart.

The state board of education has asked for the number of last year's high school graduates attending each of the state's 19 public universities.Which of the following graphics would be MOST effective?

YouTube removes videos that are posted by users without permission of the copyright owners.

Which graphic aid would be best to show Starbuck's quarterly sales over a 5-year period?

Which sentence BEST introduces a graphic that depicts the way people access an organization's information on a website?

The pattern for incorporating graphs in text is

Which of the following is BEST for comparing the total dollars spent among five fast food restaurants.

List seven graphic devices to use for data illustration and interpretation; include a major objective or purpose for each.

Explain the pattern for incorporating graphics in a text and how this relates to the ideal positioning of a graphic.

Using the default settings in presentation software programs is recommended,since software manufacturers assure that they accurately reflect the rules for graphic aid design.

When report writers present quantitative data,it is their ethical responsibility to provide all of the data rather than just a graphic representation of the data.

You are preparing a graphic for the Empty Stocking Fund to show the proportionate low spending on administrative overhead as compared to services for children.Your pie chart should

What best determines if a graphic presentation is effective?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable design guideline that will help a viewer understand a graphic?

When viewing tabulated research results,readers or listeners need exact statistics rather than rounded fractions and percentages.

You need to produce a graphic for your employees that depicts the process of handling customer service complaints.Which would be your BEST choice?

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning digital material on YouTube?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and 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 Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

Language Review and Exercises

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