A Gantt chart is
a. a specific type of pie chart that places the most important information at the twelve o'clock position.
b. a flow chart that can track more than one process simultaneously.
c. a specific type of bar chart that is useful for tracking progress toward completing a series of events over time.
d. a line chart that depicts changes in quantitative data and illustrates trends.
Ques. 2Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of pictograms?
a. Use a pictogram when you wish to convey bar chart information in a more literal, visual manner.
b. Double the height and width of a picture to show a 100 percent increase.
c. Choose an image that is related to the subject being discussed.
d. All of the above are true.
Ques. 3The BEST graphic device to represent the sales of DVR devices over the last five years, with proportionate sales reflected for four age categories each year would be a
a. segmented bar chart.
b. table.
c. line chart.
d. horizontal bar chart.
Ques. 4Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply to a bar chart?
a. Bars are used to compare quantities.
b. Vertical axis begins at zero.
c. Increments on the quantitative axis should be equal.
d. Bar widths vary to show different quantities.
Ques. 5The state board of education has asked for the number of last year's high school graduates attending each of the state's 19 public universities. Which of the following graphics would be MOST effective?
a. Bar chart
b. Pie chart
c. Table
d. Gantt chart
Ques. 6Which of the following is an example of an effective talking title?
a. Interest Rates in the U.S.
b. U.S. Rates of Interest from January-April
c. U.S. Interest Rates Declined January-April
d. News on Interest Rates
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