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2. Excel charts are either placed in their own chart sheets or embedded in a worksheet.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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REFERENCES: EX 202
3. Every chart contains elements that can be formatted, added to the chart, or removed
from the chart.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 203
4. In pie charts, it’s best to make the slice colors as similar as possible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 208
5. A column chart turned on its side is called a bar chart, with the length of the bar determined by the data value.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 211
6. You can move a chart from one worksheet to another, or you can place the chart in its own chart sheet.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 214
7. Sparklines differ from data bars in that the sparklines are always placed in the cells containing the value they represent.
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8. Line charts are best suited for representing data that follows some nonsequential order.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 220
10. The PMT function calculates the payment required in each period to pay back the loan.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 193
11. Interest is the amount added to the principal by the lender. _________________________
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 192
12. A color bar is a conditional format that adds a horizontal bar to the background of a cell containing a numeric value.
_________________________
ANSWER: False - data
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 242
13. Pie charts are most effective with ten or fewer slices. _________________________
ANSWER: False - 6, six
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 200
15. You can quickly change the appearance of the entire chart by selecting a different chart style in the Chart Design
gallery. _________________________
ANSWER: False - Styles
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 204
16. When you create sparklines, clicking any cell in the data range selects all of the sparklines in the group.
_________________________
ANSWER: False - location
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 240
17. The cell with the largest value contains a data marker that extends across the entire width of the cell, and the lengths of
the other bars in the selected range are determined relative to that bar. _________________________
ANSWER: False - data bar
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 243
18. In a line chart, the data markers are the points connected by the line. _________________________
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 225
19. A watermark can be inserted into the header or footer of a worksheet. _________________________
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 245
20. Combination charts enable you to show three sets of data using the chart type that is best for each data set.
_________________________
ANSWER: False - two
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 230
21. A ________ contains the actual values that are plotted on the chart
a. data source
b. data series
c. category values
d. legend
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
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22. Category values are usually located in the ____ of the data source.
a. first row b. first column
c. either a or b d. neither a nor b
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 198
23. Referring to the figure above, if you were to create a Wine Production Chart pie chart using the information in
B28:C34, the data source for that chart would be ____.
a. B28:C34 b. B29:C33
c. B28:B34 d. B29:C34
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 201
24. In the figure above, the biggest slice is the cases of _______.
a. Riesling b. Chardonnay
c. Pinot Grigio d. Ruby Cabernet
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
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25. In the lower right corner, below C34, the _____ tool displays.
a. Screen Tip b. Quick Analysis
c. What-If d. Quick Chart
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 200
26. The ____ is the only one of the following charts to compare relative values from different categories to the whole.
a. pie b. column
c. line d. area
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 199
27. To add and remove chart elements, you can use the Add Chart Element button in the Charts Layout group on the ____
tab.
a. CHART TOOLS LAYOUT b. CHART TOOLS DESIGN
c. INSERT d. HOME
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 203
28. The ____ CHART TOOLS contextual tabs appear on the Ribbon when you select a chart.
a. INSERT and DESIGN b. DESIGN and FORMAT
c. INSERT and FORMAT d. FORMAT and PRINT
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 202
29. The ____ dialog box provides options for moving charts between worksheets and chart sheets.
a. Insert New b. Tab
c. Move Chart d. Change Chart
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 214
30. Placing a chart in a ____ displays only the chart and no worksheet cells.
a. new worksheet b. tabbed view
c. graph display d. chart sheet
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 214
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31. Excel supports all of the following types of sparklines EXCEPT ____.
a. A win/loss sparkline for highlighting positive and negative values
b. A column sparkline used for column charts
c. A line sparkline for highlighting trends
d. a true/false sparkline for help making decisions
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 238
33. The columns and pie slices in the charts above are ____.
a. data markers b. chart areas
c. major tick marks d. minor tick marks
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 225
34. Referring to the figure above, the rectangular area to the right of the pie chart is the ____.
a. perspective b. plot area
c. legend d. data marker
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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35. Referring to the figure above, in the column chart, the values along the left side ($200,000, $400,000, $600,000, etc.)
are ____.
a. plot markers b. plot marks
c. data markers d. axis labels
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 222
36. Referring to the figure above, the entry 31.5%, shown next to the largest pie slice, is a ____.
a. data label b. chart key
c. legend d. series value
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 226
37. Referring to the figure above, the chart title for the pie chart is ____.
a. Estimated Production b. Projected Revenue and Expenses
c. Total Revenue d. Production
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 215
38. To reposition the legend to the left-hand side of a chart, click the _________ button, point to Legend, click the right
arrow icon, and click Left.
a. Legend b. Chart Elements
c. Formatting d. Layout
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 205
39. ____provide descriptive text for the individual data markers, such as pie slices
a. Asset labels b. Legend values
c. Data labels d. Leader lines
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 203
40. A pie slice is a data marker that represents ____ from a data series.
a. only one value b. at least one value
c. no more than three values d. no more than five values
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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41. To move one slice of a pie chart away from the pie creates a(n) ____.
a. spontaneous pie chart b. perfect pie chart
c. exploded pie chart d. exponential pie chart
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 209
42. You already created a line chart, but now decide that you want to change this chart to a pie chart. To do this, you click
____ from the Type group in the Chart Tools Design tab.
a. Change Chart Type b. New Chart
c. Alter Existing Chart d. Modify Chart
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 214
43. A chart that compares three set of values in a three-dimensional chart is _____.
a. Stock b. Radar
c. Surface d. Scatter
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 199
44. Which of the following shows the correct order of steps for adding a data series to a chart?
a. Select the chart, Click the Add button, Click the Select Data button, Select the range
b. Select the chart, Click the Select Data button, Click the Add button, Select the range
c. Select the range, Click the Select Data button, Click the Add button, Select the chart
d. Select the range, Select the chart, Click the Select Data button, Click the Add button
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 235
45. Edward Tufte was concerned with what he termed as “chart ____,” in which a proliferation of chart elements—chosen
because they look “nice”—confuse and distract the reader.
a. espionage b. clutter
c. confusion d. junk
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 245
46. Edward Tufte said that ____ ink is any part of the chart that does not convey information about the data.
a. data b. non-data
c. information d. non-information
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48. Which of the following represents the pointer when it is over the chart area?
a. b.
c. d.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 202
49. You can choose Center, Inside End, Outside End, or Best Fit for the data label positions in the in the ____ pane.
a. Format Data Labels b. Format Legend
c. Format Chart Area d. Format Axis
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 207 - EX 208
50. The range of values or _______, of an axis is based on the values in the data source.
a. scale
b. defined range
c. series
d. length
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 222
51. To format an individual sparkline, select the sparkline you want to format, and then click the Ungroup button in the
Group group on the SPARKLINE TOOLS ____ tab.
a. CREATE b. VIEW
c. LAYOUT d. DESIGN
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 241
52. When combination charts have data series with vastly different values, you can create ____ charts.
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53. The ____ identifies which data markers are associated with each data series.
a. x-axis b. y-axis
c. chart area d. legend
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 191
54. ____ is the amount added to the prinicpal of a loan by the lender.
a. Rate b. Simple
c. Interest d. Maximum
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 192
60. The possible values for the type argument in the function above are.
a. 0 or null b. 0 or 1
c. 0, 1, or 2 d. 0, 1, 2, or 3
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 193
61. The _______ displays the data series in separate columns side-by-side so that you can compare the relative heights of
the columns in the three series.
a. clustered column chart b. stacked column chart
c. 100% stacked column chart d. column chart
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 212
62. Generally, _____ are given a “washed-out” appearance and are placed behind text or charts on the sheet so that they
do not obscure any of the other content on the sheet.
a. charts b. watermarks
c. graphics d. pictures
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 245
Case 4-1
Simon has just started a job with the police department. His director has given him the last six months of test results from
four local precincts. Simon has organized the results as four data series and needs to display the trends in a graphic format.
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63. Simon’s boss wants him to compare the values in this chart with several different data sets. Simon should prepare a(n)
____ for his boss.
a. Radar chart b. Line graph
c. Pie chart d. XY scatter chart
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 199
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
64. It’s difficult to read the exact scale on some of Simon’s data. Adding ____ would make it easier to read.
a. a legend b. major tick marks
c. colors d. more numbers
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 222
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
65. Simon has finished his chart but needs to save some space. What’s the most effective way for Andy to reduce space
without losing important data?
a. Delete parts of the data b. Delete the legend
c. Delete the title d. Overlay the legend in areas without data
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 229
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
66. Simon wants to change the chart’s border. To do this, he should select the CHART TOOLS ____ tab.
a. FORMAT b. EDIT
c. DESIGN d. LAYOUT
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 202
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
Case 4-2
Mya has just surveyed 100 students to get their reaction to a new textbook she is reviewing. She has one data series that
she wants to represent graphically, and she needs to display her data in a way that lets her visually compate the data values
and see how much contributes to the whole.
67. Since it’s important for Mya to keep percentages of her whole reviewer base in mind, she wants to represent data as
parts of a whole. What chart type would you suggest to Mya?
a. bar b. column
c. scatter d. pie
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68. Since Mya is still reviewing her data, she wants to make sure that her chart reflects any changes she makes in her data
source. She should ____.
a. paste her chart in as a picture
b. do nothing since charts in Excel remain linked to data sources
c. manually adjust data in a chart
d. create a new chart each time she modifies her data
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 210
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
69. Mya has decided she needs to move her chart so that it appears below her data source. Before she can move or resize
her chart she must ______.
a. select the chart
b. hold down the SHIFT key
c. adjust the sizing handles
d. move the mouse pointer to the center of the chart.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 202
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
70. Sometimes Mya might want to see information on only specific slices. Rather than creating a new chart that includes
only those selections, she can _____ an existing chart.
a. search b. filter
c. find d. examine
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 210
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
71. Mya has asked for your advice. A colleague told her to remove the legend from her pie chart because it takes up too
much space. What would be a better piece of advice to give Mya?
a. Resize the legend to be as tiny as possible.
b. Remove data from the legend.
c. Overlay the legend on a part of the chart that’s empty.
d. You agree with the colleague; Mya should remove the legend.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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72. Mya needs to call attention to one category above all others. For this purpose, she should use a(n) ____.
a. line chart b. exploded pie chart
c. scatter chart d. banded chart
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 209
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
74. In cases where a label placed outside a pie might appear farther from its slice than is easily readable, a(n)
____________________ might be added to connect the data to its corresponding slices.
ANSWER: leader line
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 207
75. The range of values, or ___________________, of an axis is based on the values in the data source.
ANSWER: scale
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 222
76. You can add ___________________ to identify smaller intervals between the major tick marks.
ANSWER: minor tick marks
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 222
77. To compare values from several categories with a sequential order, such as dates and times occurring at evenly spaced
intervals, you would use a(n) ____________________ chart.
ANSWER: line
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 220
78. A chart that combines two or more chart types into a single graph is called a(n) ____________________ chart.
ANSWER: combination
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 219
80. Each data source is a collection of ____________________, which is a range of values plotted as a single unit on a
chart.
ANSWER: data series
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 198
81. A(n) ____________________ chart shows patterns or relationships between two or more sets of values, much like an
XY chart, except the size of the data marker is determined by a third value.
ANSWER: Bubble
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 199
82. A ____________ displays data values as columns with the height of each column based on the data value.
ANSWER: column chart
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 211
83. ______ are horizontal and vertical lines that help you compare data and category
values.
ANSWER: Gridlines
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 219
85. The _______ covers the entire background of the chart, whereas the plot area includes
only that portion of the chart in which the data markers, such as the columns in a
column chart, have been placed or plotted.
ANSWER: chart area
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 227
87. The goal of a ______ is to convey the maximum amount of information within a very small space.
ANSWER: sparkline
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 238
88. Consider the impact of a poorly designed chart. Explain why it is important to have a well-designed chart, and name at
least four tips for creating a good chart.
ANSWER: Answers will vary. Students should cover some of the following major points.
A well-designed chart can illuminate facts that might be hidden by viewing only numbers. However, a
poorly designed chart can mislead readers, misrepresent data, and make it more difficult to interpret
data.
To create effective and useful charts, keep in mind the following tips as you design
charts:
• Keep it simple. Do not clutter a chart with too many graphical elements. Focus
attention on the data rather than on decorative elements that do not inform.
• Focus on the message. Design the chart to highlight the points you want to convey
to readers.
• Limit the number of data series. Most charts should display no more than four or
five data series. Pie charts should have no more than six slices.
• Choose colors carefully. Display different data series in contrasting colors to make
it easier to distinguish one series from another. Modify the default colors as needed
to make them distinct on the screen and in the printed copy.
• Limit your chart to a few text styles. Use a maximum of two or three different
text styles in the same chart. Having too many text styles in one chart can distract
attention from the data.
The goal of written communication is always to inform the reader in the simplest,
most accurate, and most direct way possible. When creating worksheets and charts,
everything in the workbook should be directed toward that end
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 217
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
89. When selecting a chart, it’s important to choose the right type of chart to represent your data. If choosing between a
pie chart and a line chart, what factors would you evaluate in choosing which chart to use? How would each chart differ in
representing your data?
ANSWER: Answers will vary. Students should evidence critical thinking by including some of the following points.
Pie charts should generally be used only when the number of categories is small and the relative sizes of
the different slices can be easily determined. Pie charts compare relative value from different categories
to the whole. Values are indicated by the size of the pie slice.
Line charts are best for categories that follow a sequential order. However, line charts will distort data
that occurs at irregular time intervals, making data appear to have occurred regularly. Line charts also
show trends over time. Values are indicated by the height of the line.
90. Describe the some of the concepts and definitions associated with loans before using a PMT function.
ANSWER: The cost of a loan to the borrower is largely based on three factors —the principal, the interest, and the
time required to repay the loan. Principal is the amount of money being loaned. Interest is the amount
added to the principal by the lender. You can think of interest as a kind of “user fee ” because
the borrower is paying for the right to use the lender ’s money for an interval of time. Generally, interest
is expressed at an annual percentage rate, or APR.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: EX 192
TOPICS: Critical Thinking
Identify the letter of the chart type that best matches the phrase or definition.
a. Scatter
b. Column
c. XY
d. Line
e. Radar
f. Pie
g. Stock
h. Bar
i. Surface
j. Area
REFERENCES: EX 199
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91. Compares values from different categories. A value is indicated by the height of each ____.
ANSWER: b
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94. Compares values from different categories. A value is indicated by the length of the ____
ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1
95. Compares values from different categories. Areas under the lines contain a fill color
ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1
100. Shows patterns or relationship between two or more sets of values. Often used in scientific studies and statistical
analyses.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1