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Visuals can often convey some message points more effectively and efficiently than words. Which of the following options could be a poor choice for using visuals?

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Symbolism

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Which technological factors listed below have NOT contributed to the increasing use and importance of visuals in business communication?

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Experts using complex and expensive tools

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six fundamental principles that helps distinguish ineffective from effective designs?

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Symmetry

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Which of the following is NOT part of the "language" of visual communication?

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Density

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Which of the following answers is NOT a way to incorporate simplicity into your effective visual design?

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Express your creative flair

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When you encounter visuals, which of the following questions will NOT help you become a more effective visual designer?

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Why does it matter what the gut-level emotional, mental, or physical is to any visual communication?

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Which of the following guidelines should you NOT follow as you work to avoid ethical lapses in your visuals?

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Oversimplify complex situations

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Which of the following answers is NOT one of the five Cs to consider when deciding which points to present visually?

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Concrete

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Which of the following answers is NOT one of the clear purposes to assist you in identifying points in your document that would benefit from a visual?

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To distract

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Which of the following guidelines to make your tables easy to read should you NOT consider when preparing tables?

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Document the source of the data only if you are requested to do so.

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Which of the following statements regarding data visualization is NOT true?

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It works to show and connect massive amounts of data, thereby overwhelming the audience with your brilliance.

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Which of the following answers are specific types of bar charts commonly used by businesses?

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Pictofusion bar charts

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Which of the following is NOT a common choice for visually presenting data?

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Tart charts

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Which of the following is NOT an option for presenting spatial relationships and abstract concepts and ideas?

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Data visualization

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Which of the following guidelines should you NOT consider when you want to use photographs successfully?

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Model permissions are irrelevant

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Which of the following guidelines should you NOT follow when creating visuals?

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Consider full-color visuals for even informal reports.

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Successful integration of visuals with text involves four decisions. Which of the following is NOT one of those decisions?

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Ensuring visual and textual flow.

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Which of the following questions should you NOT ask yourself when verifying the quality of your visuals?

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Is the visual doing the job?

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When using titles, captions, and legends, which of the following definitions is NOT accurate?

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An informative title explains the rationale for the visual

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Which of the following statements is NOT on the checklist for creating effective visuals?

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Strive for complexity and obfuscation in order to impress the audience.

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Which of the following answers is NOT one of the four elements in the production step of the adapted three-step writing process for online videos?

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Identify and prepare all the equipment the shoot will require.

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Which of the following elements do intros and outros often NOT contain?

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Cast and production list.

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Which of the following answers is NOT an element of the postproduction process of the adapted three-step writing process for online videos?

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Upload your video to YouTube once you are finished.

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Which of the following answers is NOT a common business use for online videos?

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Announcements

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Which of the following answers is NOT an element of the preproduction segment of the three-step writing process adapted for online videos?

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Choice of special effects

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All of the following are visual aids that are used at Petaluma EXCEPT___.

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graphs

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At Petaluma, visuals are MOSTLY used to____.

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explain information to patients and other therapists

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how would Kauk MOST LIKELY summarize the role of the visual aids in presentations a Petluma?

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They are used to illustrate a specific point.

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According to what Kauk discusses in the video, which of the following is an example of a common ethical issue when using visuals?

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Conveying an inaccurate notion

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What piece of advice would Kauak MOST LIKELY give a therapist regarding avoiding ethical issues when using visuals?

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Make sure that you clearly explain what is going on in each visual.

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The title of a table should____.

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include enough information for readers to get a good idea of what the table encompasses

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The column headings in a table should ____.

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be handled consitently

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Text items in a table should____.

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be succinct and wording should be parallel with other items in the column

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Numbers with decimals in the able columns should____.

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align on the decimal

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Symbols in tables should ____.

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be handled consistently

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Gantt charts follow the same rules as any other chart____.

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and require uniform heading formats

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In a Gantt chart, make sure to ___ the color used to show task completion time.

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be consistent with

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Because Gantt charts track the progess of a project over time, keep the tasks in ____ order.

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chronological

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To avoid confusion, remember to use a strong color to ____ on your Gantt chart.

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consistently mark task due dates

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You ___ need to check for typographical errors on charts so as to ensure a professional final finish of the work.

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always

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Visuals can often convey some message points more effectively and efficiently than words. Which of the following options could be a poor choice for using visuals?

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Symbolism

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Which technological factors listen below have NOT contributed to the increasing use and importance of visuals in business communication?

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Experts using complex and expensive tools

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All of the following are techniques for creating effective visuals EXCEPT which one?

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Use arbitrary changes of color, texture, typeface, position, or scale to maintain reader interest.

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Jennifer needs to create a presentation that will show her manager the increasing sales her department has achieved in the past year. she wants to include graphics to show which products have outperformed other products. She doesn't want to overwhelm her manager with too much information. She also wants to make sure that each page of the presentation has the same look and feel in order to present her boss a positive reading experience. Which design principles will Jennifer need to utilize to achieve these goals?

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Consistency, balance, and emphasis

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If you adhere to the six fundamental design principles that ensure effective visuals, you will be sure to ____.

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Choose multiple colors to design your graphics

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All of the following will assist you in identifying points in your document that would benefit from a visual, EXCEPT which one?

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Creating new content

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Which of the following answers is NOT one of the five Cs to consider when deciding which points to present visually?

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Comprehension, Creativity

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All of the following are good reasons for using visuals in a message, EXCEPT which one?

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To fill the pages with as many pretty visuals as you can

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Successfully integrating visuals and text involves all of the following decisions EXCEPT which one?

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Writing grammatically accurate text

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Which of the following guidelines to make your tables easy to read should you NOT consider when preparing tables?

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Document the source of the data only if you are requested to do so.

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When you prepare tables for a presentation, follow all of these guidelines to make your tables easy to read, EXCEPT for which one?

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Run tables long across numerous pages.

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Bar charts are valuable for all of the following, EXCEPT which one?

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Showing how the parts of a whole are distributed

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After presenting to his manager several points about one of his company's products, Marcus returned to his office and thought perhaps his manager was confused by some of the points in his presentation. He decided to address the points of confusion by updating his presentation wit visuals. Doing this will help Marcus ____ the confusing points for his manager.

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clarify

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Which of the following is NOT an option for presenting spatial relationships and abstract concepts and ideas?

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Data visualization

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Infographics are ____.

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visuals that have enough information to stand alone

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Which of the following is NOT a visual used for presenting information, concepts and ideas?

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Word documents

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For a report, Jonah needs to present trends in multiple variables in his definition of the problem and show a massive data set in the result of a study that supports his recommendations. Which types of visuals should he use to effectively convey these aspects of his report, and which part of the report should it be placed in?

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A line or bar chart and a data visualization in the body

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When integrating visuals with text, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT which one?

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Ensure visual and textual flow.

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When describing the data shown in your visuals

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be sure to emphasize the main point you are trying to make

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A ____ identifies the content and purpose of the visual, along with whatever label and number you're using to refer to the visual.

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title

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As Vladimir and Cheyenne adapt their company's website for a global audience, they find there is not enough in the budget to translate every page. What step is most appropriate to adapt their material?

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Change the balance of text and visuals to overcome language barriers.

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Which of the following elements do intros and outros often NOT contain?

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Names of actresses and actors

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When you're recording speeches, seminars, and other events, ____ is crucial because you have only one opportunity to get the footage you need.

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planning

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Online videos are used for numerous reasons, Which of the following are NOT used for videos?

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Announcements

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During the postproduction process of the adapted three-step writing process for online videos, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT for which one?

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Upload your video to YouTube once you are finished.

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