Business Communication C1 Level Test Part IV

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

Pie chart

Flow chart

Bar graph

Line graph

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2. What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

You may optionally provide this to label your report, leaderboard, or certificate.

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

Line graph.

Flowchart.

Organization chart.

Stacked-bar graph.

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

Broken-bar graph

Stacked-bar graph

Multiple-bar graph

Positive-negative bar graph

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

Acknowledging sources of visual aids is not as critical as acknowledging sources of the text material.

A source note should be used whenever content of an illustration is originated by the writer.

Traditional style for a source note uses the word Source (not italicized) followed by a semicolon.

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

Table

Chart

Illustration

Figure

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

Type should be in uppercase letters to be easily read.

Font sizes should be 36 point for titles and 24 point for bulleted text.

As a general rule, keywords rather than complete sentences should be used on slides or transparencies.

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

Select APA or traditional style to format illustrations and follow it consistently for visual aids within a report or presentation.

Use visual aids to help communicate ideas and improve retention.

Place the number and title above a figure if you are using APA style.

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

Pictograph

Multiple-line graph

Positive-negative bar graph

Stacked-bar graph

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

Use of a physical object introduces the sensory dimension of touch.

Use of a physical object is a distraction from listening.

Use of a physical object has no effect on retention.

Use of a physical object can reinforce the message.

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

For APA and traditional styles, titles are placed under a graph.

Consistency in numbering, placement, and formatting visual aids within a report is important.

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