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84) Tables presented in printed documents must contain fewer columns and rows than tables
presented online.
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
85) Data visualization focuses on extracting broad meaning from data (rather than on clarifying
individual data points).
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
86) One potential disadvantage of using a photograph to help explain a repair procedure is that it
shows so much detail.
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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87) In researching a proposal to expand your division, you find evidence that does not support
your line of reasoning. Should you include it in your report? Why or why not?
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Ethical understanding and reasoning
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Synthesis
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
88) List at least five types of visual aids commonly used to present data in business documents.
Provide an example of a specific task for which one type would be especially useful.
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Synthesis
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
89) In a line chart, what do the vertical and horizontal axes normally illustrate?
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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90) Discuss six principles to keep in mind when designing visuals regarding the aesthetic and
symbolic aspects of graphic art.
visuals used to present data, information, concepts, and ideas.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
91) In computer graphics, a template
A) is a tool for creating curves and geometric shapes.
B) helps ensure an effective design and saves you the time of making numerous decisions every
time you create a chart or graphic.
C) is any kind of chart generated by a spreadsheet program.
D) is a tool for creating classic architectural views.
E) is helpful only for those who cannot use basic software functions.
your visuals.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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92) A ________ identifies the topic of an illustration; however, an ________ calls attention to
the conclusion that should be drawn by the data in the illustration.
A) descriptive title; informative title
B) decorative sidebar; integrated title
C) descriptive heading; informative subheading
D) descriptive legend; informational caption
E) declarative caption; informational legend
your visuals.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
93) The ideal balance between the visual and the verbal should depend on
A) the needs of your audience.
B) the length of the report/presentation.
C) the amount of money available for underwriting the costs of graphics.
D) internal company guidelines.
E) the variety of visuals use.
your visuals.
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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94) The primary difference between titles and captions of visuals is that
A) titles are usually longer than captions.
B) captions usually appear above visuals, whereas titles appear below.
C) captions offer discussion of the visual’s content.
D) titles provide detailed descriptions of visuals, but captions give only short descriptions.
E) None of the above—they are simply different terms for the same thing.
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
95) Which of the following is an example of a descriptive title for a visual aid?
A) How CamCo Reduces Costs
B) CamCo Cost Reductions
C) Reducing Costs Is a Number-One Goal at CamCo
D) CamCo
E) Figure 1
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Difficult
Classification: Application
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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96) To ensure that the visual is ________, look for mistakes such as undocumented symbols and
misaligned elements, and check to be sure that the message is accurately delivered.
A) accurate
B) honest
C) properly documented
D) parallel
E) needed
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
97) When integrating a visual into the text,
A) place all visuals at the end of the text in an appendix.
B) avoid the use of titles or other descriptors.
C) switch back and forth between visuals and words.
D) refer to the visuals in the text.
E) use sidebars.
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Application
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
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98) Ideally, all visuals should
A) be placed in a separate appendix.
B) use the same format.
C) be as close to the text referring to it as possible.
D) be alphabetized.
E) be bunched.
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
99) A(n) ________ helps readers understand the various design elements used in a visual.
A) caption
B) descriptive title
C) legend
D) informative title
E) infographic
your visuals.
AACSB: Written and oral communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Classification: Conceptual
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports
100) In a workplace report, refer to each visual before readers see it in a document or onscreen.
your visuals.
AACSB: Information technology
Difficulty: Easy
Classification: Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome: Apply the writing process when writing business reports