California State Jobs Exam Data Interpretation and Analysis 3

Question 1

A scatter plot shows positive correlation between training hours and satisfaction scores. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

There is an association but causation cannot be determined from this data alone

Answer

Training causes higher satisfaction

Answer

Higher satisfaction causes more training

Answer

The variables are unrelated

Question 2

A stacked bar chart shows revenue grew from $50M to $65M over five years. What is the overall growth rate?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

15%

Answer

23%

Answer

35%

Question 3

60% of 1,400 surveyed employees prefer hybrid work, 25% prefer remote. How many more prefer hybrid over remote?

Accepted Answer

490

Answer

350

Answer

560

Answer

210

Question 4

KPI scores across five divisions: 78, 82, 75, 91, 84. What is the range?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

13

Answer

9

Answer

7

Question 5

Program X shows consistent 10-day processing, Program Y fluctuates 5-20 days. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

X is more consistent but Y sometimes achieves faster processing

Answer

Y is more efficient

Answer

X has greater variability

Answer

Both perform equally

Question 6

An audit found 12% of 850 sampled transactions contained errors. How many were error-free?

Accepted Answer

748

Answer

750

Answer

102

Answer

680