Question 1

A _____ is an orderly arrangement of information in rows and columns.
A) bulleted list
B) flowchart
C) pull quote
D) scatter diagram
E) table

Accepted Answer

The definition given perfectly matches the concept of a table. A bulleted list is not arranged in rows and columns, a flowchart is a diagrammatic representation of a process, a pull quote is a highlighted quote from an article, and a scatter diagram is a graph showing the relationship between two variables.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?
A) All the picture units in a pictograph should be made equal in size.
B) A pictograph is a pie chart whose slices are made of picture units.
C) A pictograph usually contains arbitrary picture units that have little or no resemblance to the items being compared.
D) A pictograph does not need a title or a caption.
E) Varying the size of the picture units in a pictograph helps compare differences effectively.

Accepted Answer

All the picture units in a pictograph should be made equal in size to accurately represent the data and make comparisons clear.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best method for emphasizing a slice in a pie chart?
A) Placing the piece at the 12 o'clock position
B) Deleting the piece from the pie
C) Deleting other pieces from the pie
D) Pulling it out from the pie or enlarging it
E) Placing the piece at the 6 o'clock position

Accepted Answer

Pulling out a slice from the rest of the pie chart or enlarging it can draw more attention to it and emphasize its significance compared to the other slices.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of bulleted lists?
A) Bulleted lists should always be presented with titles.
B) Bulleted lists are used to list points and sub-points within the text.
C) The secondary bullets should have the same color, size, shape, and weight as the primary bullets.
D) Bulleted points should not be made grammatically parallel.
E) Darts, check marks, squares, or triangles can be used for the primary bullets.

Accepted Answer

Bulleted lists are typically used to organize and present points and sub-points clearly within the text.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A clustered bar chart is the best choice for comparing monthly sales figures of two individuals. It allows for easy comparison between the two sets of data for each month. Gantt charts are used for project planning and scheduling, organization charts for illustrating an organization's structure, flowcharts for visualizing a process, and decision trees for making decisions.

Question 6

Malik is the sales manager at Miracle Inc. He wants to create a daily sales report displaying the difference between the average sales figures for the current month and the average sales figures for the previous month. As per his instructions, the resulting visual will show plus and minus differences. Which of the following charts should the report team use?
A) A simple bar or column chart
B) An organization chart
C) A bilateral column chart
D) A Gantt chart
E) A flowchart

Accepted Answer

A bilateral column chart is the best choice for displaying the difference between two sets of data as it shows both positive and negative values. This chart can easily highlight disparities in data and make it easier for the audience to quickly understand the data being presented.

Question 7

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.
A) stacked column chart
B) simple bar chart
C) simple column chart
D) bilateral column chart
E) clustered bar chart

Accepted Answer

A stacked column chart is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages by stacking different data series on top of each other in a single column.

Question 8

Which of the following rules should be followed when constructing tables?
A) The question mark sign should be used to indicate unavailable data in a table.
B) Footnote references to numbers in a table should be keyed with superscript numbers.
C) The zero (0) should be used to indicate unavailable data in a table.
D) Totals and subtotals should always appear either at the right or at the bottom of a table.
E) The units in which the data are recorded should be clearly mentioned in the table.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following rules should be...

Question 9

Which of the following is typically used to indicate missing data in a table?
A) @
B) N.A.
C) Missing data
D) *
E) 0

Accepted Answer

N.A. (meaning "not available" or "not applicable") is a common abbreviation used to indicate missing data in a table. Other options may be used as well, but N.A. is a widely recognized convention.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?
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.

Accepted Answer

Pull quotes are typically created by enlarging key sentences from the text and enhancing them through formatting (bold, italic, color, etc.) to make them stand out and draw the reader's attention to important information. They are not pictorial representations, charts, subsets of tables, or used to present tabular data.

Question 11

In the context of constructing text tables, if the rows in a table are long, the row heads may be repeated at the _____.
A) center
B) bottom
C) top
D) left
E) right

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of constructing text tables,...

Question 12

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?
A) A flowchart is a chart that shows the hierarchy of levels and positions in an organization.
B) A flowchart is a chart that shows the sequence of activities in a process.
C) A flowchart is a visual presentation that shows planning and scheduling activities.
D) A flowchart is a chart that is used to show comparisons of qualities at a moment in time.
E) A flowchart is a chart that is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Accepted Answer

A flowchart is a diagram that represents the sequence of steps or activities in a process. It is used to visualize and understand the flow of information or materials from one step to another. It is commonly used in process engineering, project management, and quality control to identify inefficiencies and potential areas of improvement.

Question 13

Ronaldo is a sales person at Vircom Inc. He wants to compare his monthly sales figures for the last six months using a visual representation. Which of the following charts best suits Ronaldo's purpose?
A) A simple bar chart
B) A flowchart
C) A Gantt chart
D) An organization chart
E) A decision tree

Accepted Answer

A simple bar chart would be the best choice for comparing monthly sales figures for the last six months. It allows for easy comparison between different months and can quickly show any trends or changes in sales over time.

Question 14

A Gantt chart _____.
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

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a visual presentation that is used to show planning and scheduling activities. It displays a timeline of activities or tasks and their durations, and can also show dependencies between tasks. It is commonly used in project management to track progress and identify potential delays or issues.

Question 15

Which of the following is a textual visual that communicates primarily through textual content?
A) Table
B) Pictograph
C) Map
D) Scatter diagram
E) Pie chart

Accepted Answer

A table is a textual visual that primarily communicates through textual content by presenting data in rows and columns with text-based labels and values. While other visuals such as pictographs, maps, scatter diagrams, and pie charts may incorporate text, they rely on visual elements such as symbols, shapes, and colors to communicate their primary message.

Question 16

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a stacked (subdivided) column chart?
A) It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities.
B) It compares the quantities of five or more different values in one chart.
C) It contains columns that are divided into parts and distinguished by different colors and cross-hatching.
D) It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down.
E) It is especially good for showing percentage changes and any series that includes plus and minus quantities.

Accepted Answer

A stacked (subdivided) column chart contains columns that are divided into parts and distinguished by different colors and cross-hatching.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?
A) It compares the quantities of two or three different values in one chart by clustering points together.
B) It compares differences in quantities using differences in the lengths of the bars to represent those quantities.
C) It contains columns that begin at a central point of reference and either go up or down.
D) It is the most frequently used chart in comparing the subdivisions of wholes.
E) It is used for any series in which plus and minus quantities are present.

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is specifically designed to show the subdivisions of a whole into percentages or proportions. It uses a circular shape divided into slices (like a pie) to represent each subdivision. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The other options refer to different types of charts - A to a scatter plot, B to a bar chart, C to a stacked column chart, and E to a waterfall chart.

Question 18

You want to show 2010 sales by product (you have three) for each of your seven districts; the chart you will most likely select is the _____.
A) simple column chart
B) pie chart
C) component part line chart
D) Gantt chart
E) multiple bar chart

Accepted Answer

A multiple bar chart is the best choice for showing sales by product for each district as it allows for easy comparison of sales across products and districts. A simple column chart may not clearly show the sales for each product and a pie chart would not be suitable for comparing sales between districts. A component part line chart and Gantt chart are not appropriate for showing sales data.

Question 19

_____ are simple tables, usually with column heads and sometimes with rules and borders.
A) Leaders
B) Scatter diagrams
C) Matrices
D) Legends
E) Text tabulations

Accepted Answer

The description provided perfectly matches the definition of text tabulations, which are simple tables with column heads and sometimes rules and borders. The other options (leaders, scatter diagrams, matrices, legends) do not fit the given description.

Question 20

If you need to compare subdivisions of columns, you should use a(n) _____.
A) stacked column chart
B) simple bar chart
C) bilateral column chart
D) clustered bar chart
E) organization chart

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you need to compare subdivisions of...

Quiz 3: Using Visuals in Written and Oral Communication

A _____ is an orderly arrangement of information in rows and columns.

Which of the following is true of a pictograph?

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

Which of the following is true of bulleted lists?

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?

A special form of _____ is used to compare the subdivisions of percentages.

Which of the following rules should be followed when constructing tables?

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

Which of the following is true of pull quotes?

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

Which of the following best defines a flowchart?

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

A Gantt chart _____.

Which of the following is a textual visual that communicates primarily through textual content?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a stacked (subdivided) column chart?

Which of the following is true of a pie chart?

You want to show 2010 sales by product (you have three) for each of your seven districts; the chart you will most likely select is the _____.

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

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