Question 1

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carlos is the sales manager at a small firm. He wants to use a visual to compare the monthly sales figures of his subordinates, Sylvia and Mike, for the last six months. Which of the following charts best suits Carlos's purpose?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual is independent of its contents and importance. 
B)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page should not be given borders. 
C)  Some visuals can stand alone, but others will supplement the writing or speaking. 
D)  Visuals depicting detailed information should be presented using quarter of the page. 
E)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and based on convenience. 
A)  The size of a visual is independent of its contents and importance. 
B)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page should not be given borders. 
C)  Some visuals can stand alone, but others will supplement the writing or speaking. 
D)  Visuals depicting detailed information should be presented using quarter of the page. 
E)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and based on convenience.

Question 4

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Errors of scale 
B)  Errors of processes 
C)  Errors of size 
D)  Errors of font 
E)  Errors of interpretation 
A)  Errors of scale 
B)  Errors of processes 
C)  Errors of size 
D)  Errors of font 
E)  Errors of interpretation

Question 5

In the context of constructing text tables, if the rows in a table are long, the row heads may be repeated at the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  center 
B)  bottom 
C)  top 
D)  left 
E)  right 
A)  center 
B)  bottom 
C)  top 
D)  left 
E)  right

Question 6

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of visual integrity, which of the following is a common graphing error that occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero-point error 
B)  Varied scale size 
C)  Scale distortion 
D)  Format error 
E)  Grid misplacement 
A)  Zero-point error 
B)  Varied scale size 
C)  Scale distortion 
D)  Format error 
E)  Grid misplacement

Question 8

Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document should be placed in an appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the rules regarding totals and subtotals in the construction of text tables.

Accepted Answer

Totals and subtotals should appear whene

Question 10

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple bar chart 
C)  bilateral column chart 
D)  clustered bar chart 
E)  organization chart 
A)  stacked column chart 
B)  simple bar chart 
C)  bilateral column chart 
D)  clustered bar chart 
E)  organization chart

Question 11

Which of the following is true of source acknowledgments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Source acknowledgments can either be omitted or be specified as "Primary" in the case of primary research data. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are created for the purpose of giving the reader a brief description of the visual. 
C)  Source acknowledgments must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the "five Ws." 
D)  Source acknowledgments are the top-most components of a visual. 
E)  Source acknowledgments, by convention, are typed in title case. 
A)  Source acknowledgments can either be omitted or be specified as "Primary" in the case of primary research data. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are created for the purpose of giving the reader a brief description of the visual. 
C)  Source acknowledgments must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the "five Ws." 
D)  Source acknowledgments are the top-most components of a visual. 
E)  Source acknowledgments, by convention, are typed in title case.

Question 12

The bars in a stacked column chart that is used to compare the percentages of subdivisions are unequal in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unlike column charts, a line chart cannot be used to compare two or more series on the same grid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Source acknowledgements must always specify the journalist's "five Ws": who, what, where, when, and why. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are similar to talking headings which give the reader the main message of the visual. 
C)  Source acknowledgments, by convention, are typed in title case. 
D)  Source acknowledgments are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Source acknowledgments are the bottom-most components of a visual. 
A)  Source acknowledgements must always specify the journalist's "five Ws": who, what, where, when, and why. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are similar to talking headings which give the reader the main message of the visual. 
C)  Source acknowledgments, by convention, are typed in title case. 
D)  Source acknowledgments are keyed to the part that they explain by means of a superscript number or symbol. 
E)  Source acknowledgments are the bottom-most components of a visual.

Question 16

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is a conservative color that conveys power, sophistication, dependability, reliability, and formality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Beige 
B)  Red 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Purple 
E)  Blue 
A)  Beige 
B)  Red 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Purple 
E)  Blue

Question 18

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are bar or column charts that use bars made of pictures. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text that are enhanced via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data that can be presented more effectively as parts of the text. 
A)  They are pictorial representations of facts, figures, and statistics. 
B)  They are bar or column charts that use bars made of pictures. 
C)  They are usually created by enlarging key sentences from the text that are enhanced via formatting. 
D)  They are subsets of larger tables with no titles or rules. 
E)  They are used to present tabular data that can be presented more effectively as parts of the text.

Question 19

A Gantt chart _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages 
B)  is a visual that is used to present three or more variables in three dimensions 
C)  is a visual presentation that is used to show planning and scheduling activities 
D)  is a chart that is used to show the changes of information over time 
E)  is a chart that is used to show the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization 
A)  is a chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages 
B)  is a visual that is used to present three or more variables in three dimensions 
C)  is a visual presentation that is used to show planning and scheduling activities 
D)  is a chart that is used to show the changes of information over time 
E)  is a chart that is used to show the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

Carlos is the sales manager at a small firm. He wants to use a visual to compare the monthly sales figures of his subordinates, Sylvia and Mike, for the last six months. Which of the following charts best suits Carlos's purpose?

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

In the context of constructing text tables, if the rows in a table are long, the row heads may be repeated at the _____.

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

In the context of visual integrity, which of the following is a common graphing error that occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader?

Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document should be placed in an appendix.

Explain the rules regarding totals and subtotals in the construction of text tables.

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a(n) _____.

Which of the following is true of source acknowledgments?

The bars in a stacked column chart that is used to compare the percentages of subdivisions are unequal in length.

Unlike column charts, a line chart cannot be used to compare two or more series on the same grid.

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

_____ is a conservative color that conveys power, sophistication, dependability, reliability, and formality.

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

A Gantt chart _____.

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

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Exam 3: Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

In constructing a pictograph, you must make all the picture units equal in size.

Carlos is the sales manager at a small firm. He wants to use a visual to compare the monthly sales figures of his subordinates, Sylvia and Mike, for the last six months. Which of the following charts best suits Carlos's purpose?

Which of the following is true about visuals in a document?

Which of the following is a category of common errors in graphs?

In the context of constructing text tables, if the rows in a table are long, the row heads may be repeated at the _____.

A source acknowledgment is the top-most component of a visual.

In the context of visual integrity, which of the following is a common graphing error that occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader?

Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document should be placed in an appendix.

Explain the rules regarding totals and subtotals in the construction of text tables.

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a(n) _____.

Which of the following is true of source acknowledgments?

The bars in a stacked column chart that is used to compare the percentages of subdivisions are unequal in length.

Unlike column charts, a line chart cannot be used to compare two or more series on the same grid.

Three-dimensional visuals facilitate the analysis of large data sets with more than two variables.

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

The widths of the bars or columns in a simple bar or column chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

_____ is a conservative color that conveys power, sophistication, dependability, reliability, and formality.

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

A Gantt chart _____.

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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