Exam 14: Using Visuals to Make Your Point

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David is the sales manager at a small firm. He wants 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 David's purpose?

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In constructing a pictograph, report writers should use picture units equal in size.

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How can business writers avoid misrepresenting concepts?

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One of the ethical challenges that business writers face is that of accurately representing the context. Business writers can avoid this deception both by attempting to frame the data objectively and by presenting the data with the reader in mind.

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

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Which of the following best defines a Gantt chart?

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All visuals in a document should be of the same size.

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Which of the following guidelines should be followed when constructing visuals in a document?

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

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Question 8

Describe the various schemes used in numbering visuals?

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

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

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Which of the following is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?

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The primary function of visuals is to enhance a document's appearance.

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In all forms of the stacked bar or column chart, the differences in bar or column lengths lend meaning to the chart.

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What are the different categories of errors in graphing data?

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Question 15

It is correct to number tables and figures separately.

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

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Totals must always be placed at the bottom of a table to columns and on the right side to rows.

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

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

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David is the sales manager at a small firm. He wants 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 David's purpose?

In constructing a pictograph, report writers should use picture units equal in size.

How can business writers avoid misrepresenting concepts?

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

Which of the following best defines a Gantt chart?

All visuals in a document should be of the same size.

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when constructing visuals in a document?

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

Describe the various schemes used in numbering visuals?

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

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

Which of the following is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?

The primary function of visuals is to enhance a document's appearance.

In all forms of the stacked bar or column chart, the differences in bar or column lengths lend meaning to the chart.

What are the different categories of errors in graphing data?

It is correct to number tables and figures separately.

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

Totals must always be placed at the bottom of a table to columns and on the right side to rows.

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

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

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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