Question 1

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 can either be omitted or be specified as "Primary" in the case of primary research data. 
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 can either be omitted or be specified as "Primary" in the case of primary research data.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Scatter plots 
B)  Histograms 
C)  General-purpose tables 
D)  Special-purpose tables 
E)  Text tabulations 
A)  Scatter plots 
B)  Histograms 
C)  General-purpose tables 
D)  Special-purpose tables 
E)  Text tabulations

Question 3

In constructing the title to a visual, it is necessary to include all the five Ws in the title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of clip art?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is difficult to find good-looking clip art. 
B)  Despite its ease of availability, clip art is frequently underused by writers. 
C)  The primary purpose of adding clip art to a document should be to increase the document's aesthetic appeal. 
D)  Clip art can add interest and bring the reader into a visual effectively; it also can overpower and distract the reader. 
E)  Unlike other visuals, you do not require permission to use copyrighted clip art. 
A)  It is difficult to find good-looking clip art. 
B)  Despite its ease of availability, clip art is frequently underused by writers. 
C)  The primary purpose of adding clip art to a document should be to increase the document's aesthetic appeal. 
D)  Clip art can add interest and bring the reader into a visual effectively; it also can overpower and distract the reader. 
E)  Unlike other visuals, you do not require permission to use copyrighted clip art.

Question 5

Mark is the sales manager at Miracle Inc. He wants a daily sales report displaying the difference between the actual sales figures for the day and average sales figures of the month, for the previous month. According to his instructions, the resulting visual would have plus and minus figures. Which of the following charts should the report team use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Writers are not ethically bound to present data and visuals in a way that enables readers to interpret them easily and accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Tables are the only visuals that do not require titles or captions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a table?

Accepted Answer

A table is an orderly arrangem

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple bar chart 
B)  Flowchart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Organization chart 
E)  Decision tree 
A)  Simple bar chart 
B)  Flowchart 
C)  Gantt chart 
D)  Organization chart 
E)  Decision tree

Question 11

For the reader's convenience, all visuals in a report may be placed compactly together in the appendix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to show parts of a series

Question 13

Widths of the bars or columns in a simple chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is better to use asterisks (*) than to use numbers as footnote identifiers in tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true about source acknowledgments?

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

In constructing the title to a visual, it is necessary to include all the five Ws in the title.

Which of the following is true of clip art?

Writers are not ethically bound to present data and visuals in a way that enables readers to interpret them easily and accurately.

_____ occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader.

Tables are the only visuals that do not require titles or captions.

What is a table?

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

For the reader's convenience, all visuals in a report may be placed compactly together in the appendix.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Widths of the bars or columns in a simple chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

It is better to use asterisks (*) than to use numbers as footnote identifiers in tables.

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 about source acknowledgments?

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

In constructing the title to a visual, it is necessary to include all the five Ws in the title.

Which of the following is true of clip art?

Writers are not ethically bound to present data and visuals in a way that enables readers to interpret them easily and accurately.

_____ occurs when a visual is stretched excessively horizontally or vertically to change the meaning it conveys to the reader.

Tables are the only visuals that do not require titles or captions.

What is a table?

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

For the reader's convenience, all visuals in a report may be placed compactly together in the appendix.

Describe the construction of an area chart.

Widths of the bars or columns in a simple chart may be varied to show differences in quantities.

The use of formal tables is the only way to present tabular information in a business report.

It is better to use asterisks (*) than to use numbers as footnote identifiers in tables.

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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