Question 1

Which is a good design tip when preparing graphs and charts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use stripes and wavy lines to differentiate segments or items on black and white graphics. 
B)  Add a variety of clip art images as decorations to stimulate interest. 
C)  Use many different colors for multicultural audiences to ensure there is at least one that pleases everyone in the group. 
D)  Use as little shading and as few lines as are necessary for clarity. 
E)  Use stripes, wavy lines, and checks rather than shades of gray when you design black-and white graphs. 
A)  Use stripes and wavy lines to differentiate segments or items on black and white graphics. 
B)  Add a variety of clip art images as decorations to stimulate interest. 
C)  Use many different colors for multicultural audiences to ensure there is at least one that pleases everyone in the group. 
D)  Use as little shading and as few lines as are necessary for clarity. 
E)  Use stripes, wavy lines, and checks rather than shades of gray when you design black-and white graphs.

Question 2

Visuals are design elements that help make data meaningful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Photograph is a popular visual because it can be relied upon to be a true record of a real event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Grouped bar charts 
B)  Segmented bars 
C)  Subdivided bars 
D)  Stacked bars 
E)  Histograms 
A)  Grouped bar charts 
B)  Segmented bars 
C)  Subdivided bars 
D)  Stacked bars 
E)  Histograms

Question 5

If the reader has to study the labels to get the right picture,the visual is unethical even if the labels are accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of photographs and drawings?

Accepted Answer

A)  The richness of detail in photos makes them more effective than drawings for focusing on details. 
B)  Photos convey a sense of authenticity as they can never be edited or staged. 
C)  Photos are better for showing structures underground, undersea, or in the atmosphere. 
D)  Drawings can be used to insert creativity into the presentation of information. 
E)  A photo can provide as much or as little detail as is needed to make the point. 
A)  The richness of detail in photos makes them more effective than drawings for focusing on details. 
B)  Photos convey a sense of authenticity as they can never be edited or staged. 
C)  Photos are better for showing structures underground, undersea, or in the atmosphere. 
D)  Drawings can be used to insert creativity into the presentation of information. 
E)  A photo can provide as much or as little detail as is needed to make the point.

Question 7

Some data sets allow you to tell several stories.In this case,you should choose the story you wish to tell but include all of the available data in the data set so that readers have all possible information at their disposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: table,bar chart,pie chart,and line graph.

Accepted Answer

Use a table when the reader needs to be

Question 9

Even if you have created your own unique visuals for a document,you must cite the sources of the information used to create them if they were gathered and compiled by someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A visual that contains numbers and words arrayed in rows and columns is a figure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Since visuals can be created quickly and easily on a computer,there is no reason not to include at least one visual on every page of a written document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Visuals are highly interchangeable,so writers can choose those they prefer and are most comfortable designing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Think about the photos you see in the media every day.If you wanted to use an altered photo,what steps would you need to take to use it ethically?

Accepted Answer

They may consider that any change to the

Question 14

_____ are most acceptable when the audience knows the basic data set well,even though part of the scale is missing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt charts 
B)  Clip arts 
C)  Chartjunk 
D)  Drawings 
E)  Truncated graphs 
A)  Gantt charts 
B)  Clip arts 
C)  Chartjunk 
D)  Drawings 
E)  Truncated graphs

Question 15

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: photographs,drawings,maps and Gantt charts.

Accepted Answer

Use photographs to create a sense of aut

Question 16

List three tips for properly designing a Gantt chart as a visual in a document.

Accepted Answer

When using Gantt charts,
• Color-code ba

Question 17

To compare items over time,to show frequency or distribution,and to show possible correlations,use a:

Accepted Answer

A)  line graph. 
B)  dot chart. 
C)  Gantt chart. 
D)  pie chart. 
E)  table. 
A)  line graph. 
B)  dot chart. 
C)  Gantt chart. 
D)  pie chart. 
E)  table.

Question 18

The bars on a single bar chart should all be the same width.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is a good idea to combine graphs with different scales so that readers can make valid comparisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A good story that is told by a visual might include something that is personally relevant to you and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is a good design tip when preparing graphs and charts?

Visuals are design elements that help make data meaningful.

Photograph is a popular visual because it can be relied upon to be a true record of a real event.

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

If the reader has to study the labels to get the right picture,the visual is unethical even if the labels are accurate.

Which of the following is true of photographs and drawings?

Some data sets allow you to tell several stories.In this case,you should choose the story you wish to tell but include all of the available data in the data set so that readers have all possible information at their disposal.

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: table,bar chart,pie chart,and line graph.

Even if you have created your own unique visuals for a document,you must cite the sources of the information used to create them if they were gathered and compiled by someone else.

A visual that contains numbers and words arrayed in rows and columns is a figure.

Since visuals can be created quickly and easily on a computer,there is no reason not to include at least one visual on every page of a written document.

Visuals are highly interchangeable,so writers can choose those they prefer and are most comfortable designing.

Think about the photos you see in the media every day.If you wanted to use an altered photo,what steps would you need to take to use it ethically?

_____ are most acceptable when the audience knows the basic data set well,even though part of the scale is missing.

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: photographs,drawings,maps and Gantt charts.

List three tips for properly designing a Gantt chart as a visual in a document.

To compare items over time,to show frequency or distribution,and to show possible correlations,use a:

The bars on a single bar chart should all be the same width.

It is a good idea to combine graphs with different scales so that readers can make valid comparisons.

A good story that is told by a visual might include something that is personally relevant to you and the audience.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

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Exam 16: Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Which is a good design tip when preparing graphs and charts?

Visuals are design elements that help make data meaningful.

Photograph is a popular visual because it can be relied upon to be a true record of a real event.

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

If the reader has to study the labels to get the right picture,the visual is unethical even if the labels are accurate.

Which of the following is true of photographs and drawings?

Some data sets allow you to tell several stories.In this case,you should choose the story you wish to tell but include all of the available data in the data set so that readers have all possible information at their disposal.

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: table,bar chart,pie chart,and line graph.

Even if you have created your own unique visuals for a document,you must cite the sources of the information used to create them if they were gathered and compiled by someone else.

A visual that contains numbers and words arrayed in rows and columns is a figure.

Since visuals can be created quickly and easily on a computer,there is no reason not to include at least one visual on every page of a written document.

Visuals are highly interchangeable,so writers can choose those they prefer and are most comfortable designing.

Think about the photos you see in the media every day.If you wanted to use an altered photo,what steps would you need to take to use it ethically?

_____ are most acceptable when the audience knows the basic data set well,even though part of the scale is missing.

Explain when is it appropriate to use each of the following types of visuals: photographs,drawings,maps and Gantt charts.

List three tips for properly designing a Gantt chart as a visual in a document.

To compare items over time,to show frequency or distribution,and to show possible correlations,use a:

The bars on a single bar chart should all be the same width.

It is a good idea to combine graphs with different scales so that readers can make valid comparisons.

A good story that is told by a visual might include something that is personally relevant to you and the audience.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Planning, Composing, and Revising

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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