Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Borders help distinguish one section or visual from another, while rules help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  Colors and cross-hatching help readers see comparisons and distinctions and add to the attractiveness of the report. 
A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style and font. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped into maps and figures. 
D)  Borders help distinguish one section or visual from another, while rules help separate visuals from the text. 
E)  Colors and cross-hatching help readers see comparisons and distinctions and add to the attractiveness of the report.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The layout of a visual in a document should be determined by considering its size and contents. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should typically be grouped together into maps and figures. 
D)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page do not need borders. 
E)  All types of color and cross-hatching distract readers from the main message of visuals. 
A)  The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience. 
B)  The layout of a visual in a document should be determined by considering its size and contents. 
C)  When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should typically be grouped together into maps and figures. 
D)  Visuals that occupy less than a full page do not need borders. 
E)  All types of color and cross-hatching distract readers from the main message of visuals.

Question 3

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Accepted Answer

A)  @ 
B)  N.A. 
C)  Missing data 
D)  * 
E)  0 
A)  @ 
B)  N.A. 
C)  Missing data 
D)  * 
E)  0

Question 4

Which of the following is a textual visual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Clustered bar chart 
D)  Scatter plot 
E)  Table 
A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Clustered bar chart 
D)  Scatter plot 
E)  Table

Question 5

Which of the following is an orderly arrangement of rows and columns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Clustered bar chart 
D)  Scatter plot 
E)  Table 
A)  Leaderwork 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Clustered bar chart 
D)  Scatter plot 
E)  Table

Question 6

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

Accepted Answer

A)  A chart that shows the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization 
B)  A chart that shows the sequence of activities in a process 
C)  A visual presentation that shows planning and scheduling activities 
D)  A chart that show comparisons of quantity changes at a moment in time 
E)  A chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages 
A)  A chart that shows the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization 
B)  A chart that shows the sequence of activities in a process 
C)  A visual presentation that shows planning and scheduling activities 
D)  A chart that show comparisons of quantity changes at a moment in time 
E)  A chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Source acknowledgments must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are similar to talking headings which give a 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 acknowledgments must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
B)  Source acknowledgments are similar to talking headings which give a 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 9

What are bulleted lists?

Accepted Answer

Bulleted lists are listings of points ar

Question 10

All visuals in a document should be numbered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Scale distortion occurs when the zero at the beginning of the series in a graph is violated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The selection of visuals in a particular document should:

Accepted Answer

A)  be based on the communication purpose. 
B)  be independent of the content in the main document. 
C)  be independent of the size of the document. 
D)  be based on the prerogative of the presenter. 
E)  be independent of the context of the document. 
A)  be based on the communication purpose. 
B)  be independent of the content in the main document. 
C)  be independent of the size of the document. 
D)  be based on the prerogative of the presenter. 
E)  be independent of the context of the document.

Question 13

What are the primary aspects you need to consider when creating visuals?

Accepted Answer

You should plan the visuals for a docume

Question 14

Discuss the use of maps.

Accepted Answer

Maps can be used to communicate quantita

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document must be placed in an appendix. 
B)  Visuals should be placed in an attachment or separate document. 
C)  Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document should be placed after every important section in the document so that viewers do not have to flip back. 
D)  Visuals should always be placed at the beginning of the document. 
E)  Visuals should always be placed at the end of a document. 
A)  Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document must be placed in an appendix. 
B)  Visuals should be placed in an attachment or separate document. 
C)  Visuals that do not fit a specific part of the document should be placed after every important section in the document so that viewers do not have to flip back. 
D)  Visuals should always be placed at the beginning of the document. 
E)  Visuals should always be placed at the end of a document.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Why shouldn't visuals be placed in an appendix?

Accepted Answer

Placing all visuals at the end of a docu

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple bar or column chart 
B)  Flowchart 
C)  Line chart 
D)  Organization chart 
E)  Gantt chart 
A)  Simple bar or column chart 
B)  Flowchart 
C)  Line chart 
D)  Organization chart 
E)  Gantt chart

Question 19

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a _____ chart.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  Titles and captions for visuals must be typed in title case. 
A)  Titles and captions are not mandatory for all visuals within a document. 
B)  A title is used with visuals included in print documents. 
C)  A caption is used with visuals displayed in oral presentations. 
D)  A title must always specify the who, what, where, when, and why of the five Ws. 
E)  Titles and captions for visuals must be typed in title case.

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

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

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Which of the following is a textual visual?

Which of the following is an orderly arrangement of rows and columns?

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

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

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

What are bulleted lists?

All visuals in a document should be numbered.

Scale distortion occurs when the zero at the beginning of the series in a graph is violated.

The selection of visuals in a particular document should:

What are the primary aspects you need to consider when creating visuals?

Discuss the use of maps.

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

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

Why shouldn't visuals be placed in an appendix?

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

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a _____ chart.

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

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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Exam 14: Using Visuals to Make Your Point

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

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

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?

Which of the following is a textual visual?

Which of the following is an orderly arrangement of rows and columns?

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

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

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

What are bulleted lists?

All visuals in a document should be numbered.

Scale distortion occurs when the zero at the beginning of the series in a graph is violated.

The selection of visuals in a particular document should:

What are the primary aspects you need to consider when creating visuals?

Discuss the use of maps.

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

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

Why shouldn't visuals be placed in an appendix?

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

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a _____ chart.

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

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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