Business Communication C1 Level Test Part IV

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1.

Which of the following is correct for the use of source notes for visual aids?
- A.
  
  Acknowledging sources of visual aids is not as critical as acknowledging sources of the text material.
- B.
  
  A source note should be used whenever content of an illustration is originated by the writer.
- C.
  
  The source note goes below the illustration; however, APA uses the italicized word Note followed by a period before the resource information.
- D.
  
  Traditional style for a source note uses the word Source (not italicized) followed by a semicolon.
Correct Answer
C. The source note goes below the illustration; however, APA uses the italicized word Note followed by a period before the resource information.
2.

In APA format, each table is numbered separately and referred to as a (an)
- A.
  
  Table
- B.
  
  Chart
- C.
  
  Illustration
- D.
  
  Figure
Correct Answer
A. Table
3.

Which graph is best in demonstrating differences in values within variables by dividing each bar into its parts?
- A.
  
  Broken-bar graph
- B.
  
  Stacked-bar graph
- C.
  
  Multiple-bar graph
- D.
  
  Positive-negative bar graph
Correct Answer
B. Stacked-bar graph
4.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of visual aids in business reports?
- A.
  
  Select APA or traditional style to format illustrations and follow it consistently for visual aids within a report or presentation.
- B.
  
  Use visual aids to help communicate ideas and improve retention.
- C.
  
  Place visual aids in the appendix rather than the body of the report if they are indirectly related to the text or of interest to only a few readers.
- D.
  
  Place the number and title above a figure if you are using APA style.
Correct Answer
D. Place the number and title above a figure if you are using APA style.
5.

The best visual aid to illustrate step-by-step progression of a complex procedure is a (an)
- A.
  
  Line graph.
- B.
  
  Flowchart.
- C.
  
  Organization chart.
- D.
  
  Stacked-bar graph.
Correct Answer
B. Flowchart.
6.

Physical objects are sometimes passed around as part of a presentation. Which of the following statements is NOT true about their use?
- A.
  
  Use of a physical object introduces the sensory dimension of touch.
- B.
  
  Use of a physical object is a distraction from listening.
- C.
  
  Use of a physical object has no effect on retention.
- D.
  
  Use of a physical object can reinforce the message.
Correct Answer
C. Use of a physical object has no effect on retention.
7.

Slides or transparencies work well with groups of different sizes. Which one of the following statements is NOT true about their use for presentations.
- A.
  
  The beginning, the ending, and the most important points of the presentation should be used as content for presentation slides or transparencies.
- B.
  
  Type should be in uppercase letters to be easily read.
- C.
  
  Font sizes should be 36 point for titles and 24 point for bulleted text.
- D.
  
  As a general rule, keywords rather than complete sentences should be used on slides or transparencies.
Correct Answer
B. Type should be in uppercase letters to be easily read.
8.

Which of the following is NOT true of titles of illustrations for business reports?
- A.
  
  For APA and traditional styles, titles are placed under a graph.
- B.
  
  Traditional style centers the heading of a table or figure, refers to both tables and graphs as figures, and uses all upper-case letters for the title.
- C.
  
  Consistency in numbering, placement, and formatting visual aids within a report is important.
- D.
  
  In APA style, the title of a table or a figure, along with the table or figure number, begins at the left margin.
Correct Answer
A. For APA and traditional styles, titles are placed under a graph.
9.

Which of the following graphs does not begin with zero at the bottom, extreme left?
- A.
  
  Pictograph
- B.
  
  Multiple-line graph
- C.
  
  Positive-negative bar graph
- D.
  
  Stacked-bar graph
Correct Answer
C. Positive-negative bar graph
10.

Which visual aid is best to illustrate how the parts of a whole are distributed?
- A.
  
  Pie chart
- B.
  
  Flow chart
- C.
  
  Bar graph
- D.
  
  Line graph
Correct Answer
A. Pie chart

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Business Communication C1 Level Test Part IV

Which of the following is correct for the use of source notes for visual aids?

In APA format, each table is numbered separately and referred to as a (an)

Which graph is best in demonstrating differences in values within variables by dividing each bar into its parts?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of visual aids in business reports?

The best visual aid to illustrate step-by-step progression of a complex procedure is a (an)

Physical objects are sometimes passed around as part of a presentation. Which of the following statements is NOT true about their use?

Slides or transparencies work well with groups of different sizes. Which one of the following statements is NOT true about their use for presentations.

Which of the following is NOT true of titles of illustrations for business reports?

Which of the following graphs does not begin with zero at the bottom, extreme left?

Which visual aid is best to illustrate how the parts of a whole are distributed?