Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions for visuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of captions is mandatory for all the visuals within a document. 
B)  Captions are generally placed above tables and other visuals. 
C)  The titles and brief captions for visuals should be typed using sentence case. 
D)  Titles must always specify the journalist's "five Ws": who, what, where, when, and why. 
E)  The title or caption of the visual should concisely describe the visual's contents. 
A)  The use of captions is mandatory for all the visuals within a document. 
B)  Captions are generally placed above tables and other visuals. 
C)  The titles and brief captions for visuals should be typed using sentence case. 
D)  Titles must always specify the journalist's "five Ws": who, what, where, when, and why. 
E)  The title or caption of the visual should concisely describe the visual's contents. E

Question 2

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are bulleted lists?

Accepted Answer

Bulleted lists are listings of points arranged with bullets (•) to set them off. These lists can have a title that covers all the points, or they can appear without titles. When this arrangement is used, the points should be grammatically parallel. If the points have subparts, sub-bullets should be used for them. The sub-bullets should differ by color, size, shape, or weight. Darts, check marks, squares, or triangles can be used for the secondary bullets.

Question 4

Malik is the sales manager at Miracle Inc. He wants to create a daily sales report displaying the difference between the average sales figures for the current month and the average sales figures for the previous month. As per his instructions, the resulting visual will show plus and minus differences. Which of the following charts should the report team use?

Accepted Answer

A)  A simple bar or column chart 
B)  An organization chart 
C)  A bilateral column chart 
D)  A Gantt chart 
E)  A flowchart 
A)  A simple bar or column chart 
B)  An organization chart 
C)  A bilateral column chart 
D)  A Gantt chart 
E)  A flowchart

Question 5

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  It compares the quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering points together. 
B)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It is the most frequently used chart in comparing the subdivisions of wholes. 
E)  It is used for any series in which plus and minus quantities are present. 
A)  It compares the quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering points together. 
B)  It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities. 
C)  It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down. 
D)  It is the most frequently used chart in comparing the subdivisions of wholes. 
E)  It is used for any series in which plus and minus quantities are present.

Question 6

Scale distortion occurs when intervals in data points on the X or Y axis are not consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ronaldo is a sales person at Vircom Inc. He wants to compare his monthly sales figures for the last six months using a visual representation. Which of the following charts best suits Ronaldo's purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  A simple bar chart 
B)  A flowchart 
C)  A Gantt chart 
D)  An organization chart 
E)  A decision tree 
A)  A simple bar chart 
B)  A flowchart 
C)  A Gantt chart 
D)  An organization chart 
E)  A decision tree

Question 8

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placing the piece at the 12 o'clock position 
B)  Deleting the piece from the pie 
C)  Deleting other pieces from the pie 
D)  Pulling it out from the pie or enlarging it 
E)  Placing the piece at the 6 o'clock position 
A)  Placing the piece at the 12 o'clock position 
B)  Deleting the piece from the pie 
C)  Deleting other pieces from the pie 
D)  Pulling it out from the pie or enlarging it 
E)  Placing the piece at the 6 o'clock position

Question 9

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*) instead of numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a textual visual that communicates primarily through textual content?

Accepted Answer

A)  Table 
B)  Pictograph 
C)  Map 
D)  Scatter diagram 
E)  Pie chart 
A)  Table 
B)  Pictograph 
C)  Map 
D)  Scatter diagram 
E)  Pie chart

Question 11

When constructing visuals in a document, you should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid placing borders around visuals that occupy less than a full page 
B)  use a quarter page to display visuals presenting complex or detailed information 
C)  avoid determining the sizes of visuals on the basis of their contents 
D)  use borders to distinguish one section or visual from another 
E)  use background colors that provide high contrast with the data in a report 
A)  avoid placing borders around visuals that occupy less than a full page 
B)  use a quarter page to display visuals presenting complex or detailed information 
C)  avoid determining the sizes of visuals on the basis of their contents 
D)  use borders to distinguish one section or visual from another 
E)  use background colors that provide high contrast with the data in a report

Question 12

When information is presented using a visual, it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ are useful when quantitative information is to be compared by geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line charts 
B)  Geo-statistical maps 
C)  Statistical maps 
D)  Combination charts 
E)  Three dimensional visuals 
A)  Line charts 
B)  Geo-statistical maps 
C)  Statistical maps 
D)  Combination charts 
E)  Three dimensional visuals

Question 14

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to show parts of a series

Question 15

Alan is a sales manager at Rosenco Inc. He wants to use a visual to help him track the sales of three different products over a period of five years. Which of the following charts best suits Alan's purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  A simple bar or column chart 
B)  A flowchart 
C)  A line chart 
D)  An organization chart 
E)  A Gantt chart 
A)  A simple bar or column chart 
B)  A flowchart 
C)  A line chart 
D)  An organization chart 
E)  A Gantt chart

Question 16

_____ are simple tables, usually with column heads and sometimes with rules and borders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders 
B)  Scatter diagrams 
C)  Matrices 
D)  Legends 
E)  Text tabulations 
A)  Leaders 
B)  Scatter diagrams 
C)  Matrices 
D)  Legends 
E)  Text tabulations

Question 17

Which of the following is the best position to place a visual in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the end of the document in an appendix 
B)  Near the place where it is discussed 
C)  At the beginning of a document 
D)  In a separate attachment with extra material 
E)  On a page preceding the one that references it 
A)  At the end of the document in an appendix 
B)  Near the place where it is discussed 
C)  At the beginning of a document 
D)  In a separate attachment with extra material 
E)  On a page preceding the one that references it

Question 18

Explain visual communication.

Accepted Answer

Visual communication is the intentional

Question 19

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Footnotes are placed above the captions if the visuals contain captions. 
B)  Footnotes are detailed explanations placed below the visual by means of a subscript number or alphabet. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tables or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a symbol such as an asterisk. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual. 
A)  Footnotes are placed above the captions if the visuals contain captions. 
B)  Footnotes are detailed explanations placed below the visual by means of a subscript number or alphabet. 
C)  Footnotes, by convention, appear above the tables or visuals that they refer to. 
D)  Footnotes are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a symbol such as an asterisk. 
E)  Footnotes are the top-most components of a visual.

Question 20

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should look for complex information that visual presentation can make clear. 
B)  You should place all the visuals in an appendix to improve readability. 
C)  You should avoid using visuals to cover information that is too detailed. 
D)  You should plan the visuals for your document before you organize your findings. 
E)  You should use visuals to convey the main points in your message instead of words. 
A)  You should look for complex information that visual presentation can make clear. 
B)  You should place all the visuals in an appendix to improve readability. 
C)  You should avoid using visuals to cover information that is too detailed. 
D)  You should plan the visuals for your document before you organize your findings. 
E)  You should use visuals to convey the main points in your message instead of words.

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions for visuals?

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

What are bulleted lists?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Scale distortion occurs when intervals in data points on the X or Y axis are not consistent.

Ronaldo is a sales person at Vircom Inc. He wants to compare his monthly sales figures for the last six months using a visual representation. Which of the following charts best suits Ronaldo's purpose?

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*) instead of numbers.

Which of the following is a textual visual that communicates primarily through textual content?

When constructing visuals in a document, you should _____.

When information is presented using a visual, it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

_____ are useful when quantitative information is to be compared by geographic areas.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Alan is a sales manager at Rosenco Inc. He wants to use a visual to help him track the sales of three different products over a period of five years. Which of the following charts best suits Alan's purpose?

_____ are simple tables, usually with column heads and sometimes with rules and borders.

Which of the following is the best position to place a visual in a document?

Explain visual communication.

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 3: Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of titles and captions for visuals?

Visuals are constructed to help the intended reader understand the information more quickly, easily, and completely.

What are bulleted lists?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

Scale distortion occurs when intervals in data points on the X or Y axis are not consistent.

Ronaldo is a sales person at Vircom Inc. He wants to compare his monthly sales figures for the last six months using a visual representation. Which of the following charts best suits Ronaldo's purpose?

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?

Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with asterisks (*) instead of numbers.

Which of the following is a textual visual that communicates primarily through textual content?

When constructing visuals in a document, you should _____.

When information is presented using a visual, it doesn't have to be supplemented with writing or speaking.

_____ are useful when quantitative information is to be compared by geographic areas.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Alan is a sales manager at Rosenco Inc. He wants to use a visual to help him track the sales of three different products over a period of five years. Which of the following charts best suits Alan's purpose?

_____ are simple tables, usually with column heads and sometimes with rules and borders.

Which of the following is the best position to place a visual in a document?

Explain visual communication.

Which of the following is true of footnotes?

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when selecting visuals for a document?

Communicating in the Workplace

Understanding the Writing Process and the Main Forms of Business Messages

Using an Appropriate Style

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Writing Short Reports

Communicating Orally

Communicating in the Job Search

Filters