Question 1

A Gantt chart is

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific type of pie chart that places the most important information at the twelve o'clock position. 
B)  a flow chart that can track more than one process simultaneously. 
C)  a specific type of bar chart that is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time. 
D)  a line chart that depicts changes in quantitative data and illustrates trends. 
A)  a specific type of pie chart that places the most important information at the twelve o'clock position. 
B)  a flow chart that can track more than one process simultaneously. 
C)  a specific type of bar chart that is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time. 
D)  a line chart that depicts changes in quantitative data and illustrates trends.

Question 2

Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bars are used to compare quantities. 
B)  Vertical axis begins at zero. 
C)  Increments on the quantitative axis should be equal. 
D)  Bar widths vary to show different quantities. 
A)  Bars are used to compare quantities. 
B)  Vertical axis begins at zero. 
C)  Increments on the quantitative axis should be equal. 
D)  Bar widths vary to show different quantities.

Question 3

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular state or region with housing prices in the United States over a five-year period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is meant by "common language?" How does common language help professionals manage quantities of data efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Common language is easily understood com

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years, with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

Accepted Answer

A)  segmented bar chart. 
B)  table. 
C)  line chart. 
D)  horizontal bar chart. 
A)  segmented bar chart. 
B)  table. 
C)  line chart. 
D)  horizontal bar chart.

Question 11

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 12

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

Question 13

Data that can be presented in a pie chart may also be presented in a bar chart, but the reverse is not always true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When an effective graphic is used in a report, there is no need for additional interpretation and analysis of the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest Rates in the U.S. 
B)  U.S. Rates of Interest from January-April 
C)  U.S. Interest Rates Declined January-April 
D)  News on Interest Rates 
A)  Interest Rates in the U.S. 
B)  U.S. Rates of Interest from January-April 
C)  U.S. Interest Rates Declined January-April 
D)  News on Interest Rates

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of graphics makes text discussion unnecessary. 
B)  Three or four pages of graphics can effectively convey several hundred pages of text. 
C)  Graphics should be reserved for communicating ideas that are highly quantitative. 
D)  The term "graphics" in business reports refers only to the use of bar charts, line charts, and pie charts. 
A)  The use of graphics makes text discussion unnecessary. 
B)  Three or four pages of graphics can effectively convey several hundred pages of text. 
C)  Graphics should be reserved for communicating ideas that are highly quantitative. 
D)  The term "graphics" in business reports refers only to the use of bar charts, line charts, and pie charts.

A Gantt chart is

Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular state or region with housing prices in the United States over a five-year period.

What is meant by "common language?" How does common language help professionals manage quantities of data efficiently?

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

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

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?

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

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years, with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

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

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

Data that can be presented in a pie chart may also be presented in a bar chart, but the reverse is not always true.

When an effective graphic is used in a report, there is no need for additional interpretation and analysis of the data.

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

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

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Exam 10: Managing Data and Using Graphics

A Gantt chart is

Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project.

A line chart is an effective graphic for comparing housing prices in a particular state or region with housing prices in the United States over a five-year period.

What is meant by "common language?" How does common language help professionals manage quantities of data efficiently?

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

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

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?

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

The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years, with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a

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

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

Data that can be presented in a pie chart may also be presented in a bar chart, but the reverse is not always true.

When an effective graphic is used in a report, there is no need for additional interpretation and analysis of the data.

Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of graphics?

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

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