Question 1

Which item is NOT considered a purpose of visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarify data 
B)  Emphasize important points 
C)  Shorten the report 
D)  Simplify complex data 
A)  Clarify data 
B)  Emphasize important points 
C)  Shorten the report 
D)  Simplify complex data C

Question 2

Informal tables should be used only in reports in memo format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which statement best describes Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maps represent virtually every country. 
B)  Maps are transmitted to you by satellite. 
C)  You can view a city in relation to its country. 
D)  Maps are of the same/similar clarity or sharpness. 
A)  Maps represent virtually every country. 
B)  Maps are transmitted to you by satellite. 
C)  You can view a city in relation to its country. 
D)  Maps are of the same/similar clarity or sharpness. C

Question 4

"Figure 1 shows XYZ profits for each month of 2012" demonstrates the recommended way to introduce a visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main reason to use visual aids is to add interest to a report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Maps found on Google Maps are generally current as they are conveyed by satellite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Microsoft Excel 2010, tiny line charts inserted in a table are called SmartArt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about the principle of balance in visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance provides a sense of artistic appeal among parts of the visual. 
B)  Some situations may justify an asymmetrical arrangement of components. 
C)  Begin the largest segment of a pie chart at the "12 o'clock" position and arrange the remaining segments in descending order of size. 
D)  Asymmetrical balance is a contradiction of terms. 
A)  Balance provides a sense of artistic appeal among parts of the visual. 
B)  Some situations may justify an asymmetrical arrangement of components. 
C)  Begin the largest segment of a pie chart at the "12 o'clock" position and arrange the remaining segments in descending order of size. 
D)  Asymmetrical balance is a contradiction of terms.

Question 9

Select the BEST statement describing effective use of computer graphics.

Accepted Answer

A)  The report writer needs to do little editing of the computer graphic. 
B)  The writer cannot fine-tune the charts prepared by computer programs. 
C)  The writer should use many graphics because they are easy to produce. 
D)  The writer must evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of each computer-produced visual aid. 
A)  The report writer needs to do little editing of the computer graphic. 
B)  The writer cannot fine-tune the charts prepared by computer programs. 
C)  The writer should use many graphics because they are easy to produce. 
D)  The writer must evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of each computer-produced visual aid.

Question 10

A flowchart is an example of a relationship chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In current practice, writers use Roman numerals to label visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a line chart, only values on the horizontal axis need to be identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements describes the recommended way to place a visual in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place all visuals in an appendix at the back of the report. 
B)  Introduce a visual in the report body; display it as soon as possible; and discuss it. 
C)  Display a visual and refer to it by saying, "As shown above." 
D)  Display a visual only after fully discussing the data in it. 
A)  Place all visuals in an appendix at the back of the report. 
B)  Introduce a visual in the report body; display it as soon as possible; and discuss it. 
C)  Display a visual and refer to it by saying, "As shown above." 
D)  Display a visual only after fully discussing the data in it.

Question 14

Which action normally would NOT be considered ethically questionable when a writer designs and displays visual aids in a written report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The report writer assumes that the reader will examine each visual carefully. 
B)  The writer disregards the fact that visuals often have more impact than their accompanying text. 
C)  The writer avoids distortion of data. 
D)  The writer illustrates only the data he or she wants to emphasize and omits the data the writer wants to de-emphasize. 
A)  The report writer assumes that the reader will examine each visual carefully. 
B)  The writer disregards the fact that visuals often have more impact than their accompanying text. 
C)  The writer avoids distortion of data. 
D)  The writer illustrates only the data he or she wants to emphasize and omits the data the writer wants to de-emphasize.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is NOT a guideline for formatting tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Center headings and data in the cells. 
B)  Use a small (size 10), sans serif font, like Calibri. 
C)  Use Merge to create a top row for the number and title. 
D)  Change column width to fit contents of the longest row. 
A)  Center headings and data in the cells. 
B)  Use a small (size 10), sans serif font, like Calibri. 
C)  Use Merge to create a top row for the number and title. 
D)  Change column width to fit contents of the longest row.

Question 16

Line charts are more open to distortion than pie charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When numbering visuals, number tables separate from other visuals, such as charts, maps, and photographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In Micosoft Word 2010, which of the following is the most efficient way to insert table cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copy cells from Excel 2010. 
B)  Draw it using Draw Table on the Insert tab. 
C)  Choose a table from the gallery of preformatted ones. 
D)  In the Insert Table dialog, select the number of columns and rows. 
A)  Copy cells from Excel 2010. 
B)  Draw it using Draw Table on the Insert tab. 
C)  Choose a table from the gallery of preformatted ones. 
D)  In the Insert Table dialog, select the number of columns and rows.

Question 19

Visual aids improve a writer's credibility with readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Time civilian U.S. population over 15 spends in primary activities in a day (numbers rounded to nearest tenth). Source: U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Table 1 . . . 2010 Annual Averages at http://www.bls.gov/news.release/atus.t01.htm
 $\begin{array} { | c | l | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Group } &{ \text { Activity } } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Average } \
\text { Hrs./May }
\end{array} & \text { Percent } \
\hline 1 & \text { Sleepirg \& Personal Care } & 9.5 & 40 \% \
\hline 2 & \text { Eatirg d Drirkirg } & 1.3 & 5 \% \
\hline 3 & \text { Household \& Shoppirg } & 2.5 & 10 \% \
\hline 4 & \text { Workirg \& Work-Related } & 3.5 & 15 \% \
\hline 5 & \text { Educational, Civic \& Religious } & 0.8 & 3 \% \
\hline 6 & \text { Leisure \& Sports } & 5.2 & 22 \% \
\hline 7 & \text { Other } & 1.3 & 5 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$ Prepare the report in memo format to your instructor, a publisher of how-to and self-help books. Assume that the publisher plans to add four titles to its self-help line this year. Assume also that two or three how-to titles may be revised for use in entry-level vocational-technical (vo-tech) courses. Note that numbers represent time usage for the entire civilian population over 15, not just those who participate in these activities. For example, Group 4 numbers include unemployed persons in the average. You may add complementary information to the report.

Accepted Answer

To: [Publisher's Name]
From: [Your Name]

Which item is NOT considered a purpose of visuals?

Informal tables should be used only in reports in memo format.

Which statement best describes Google Maps?

"Figure 1 shows XYZ profits for each month of 2012" demonstrates the recommended way to introduce a visual.

The main reason to use visual aids is to add interest to a report.

Maps found on Google Maps are generally current as they are conveyed by satellite.

In Microsoft Excel 2010, tiny line charts inserted in a table are called SmartArt.

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about the principle of balance in visuals?

Select the BEST statement describing effective use of computer graphics.

A flowchart is an example of a relationship chart.

In current practice, writers use Roman numerals to label visuals.

In a line chart, only values on the horizontal axis need to be identified.

Which of the following statements describes the recommended way to place a visual in a report?

Which action normally would NOT be considered ethically questionable when a writer designs and displays visual aids in a written report?

Which of the following statements is NOT a guideline for formatting tables?

Line charts are more open to distortion than pie charts.

When numbering visuals, number tables separate from other visuals, such as charts, maps, and photographs.

In Micosoft Word 2010, which of the following is the most efficient way to insert table cells?

Visual aids improve a writer's credibility with readers.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Documenting Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

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Exam 5: Illustrating the Report

Which item is NOT considered a purpose of visuals?

Informal tables should be used only in reports in memo format.

Which statement best describes Google Maps?

"Figure 1 shows XYZ profits for each month of 2012" demonstrates the recommended way to introduce a visual.

The main reason to use visual aids is to add interest to a report.

Maps found on Google Maps are generally current as they are conveyed by satellite.

In Microsoft Excel 2010, tiny line charts inserted in a table are called SmartArt.

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about the principle of balance in visuals?

Select the BEST statement describing effective use of computer graphics.

A flowchart is an example of a relationship chart.

In current practice, writers use Roman numerals to label visuals.

In a line chart, only values on the horizontal axis need to be identified.

Which of the following statements describes the recommended way to place a visual in a report?

Which action normally would NOT be considered ethically questionable when a writer designs and displays visual aids in a written report?

Which of the following statements is NOT a guideline for formatting tables?

Line charts are more open to distortion than pie charts.

When numbering visuals, number tables separate from other visuals, such as charts, maps, and photographs.

In Micosoft Word 2010, which of the following is the most efficient way to insert table cells?

Visual aids improve a writer's credibility with readers.

Report Characteristics

Planning the Report

Producing the Report

Writing Style and Lapses

Formatting the Report

Writing Routine Reports

Writing Nonroutine Reports

Planning Delivering an Oral Report

Planning the Research

Selecting Data Sources

Locating Secondary Data

Using Primary Data Sources

Documenting Data Sources

Analyzing Data for Complex Reports

Writing Business Research Reports

Writing Policies, Procedures Instructions

Writing the Business Plan

Filters