Question 1: The director of a municipal recycling facility is analyzing information from a meeting he went to in 2015. What year did the "Percent Recycled" for metal first surpass 20%, as seen in the chart below?

• 2000
• 1990 (Correct answer)
• 1980
• 1970

Correct answer: 1990

To find when the 'Percent Recycled' for metal first surpassed 20%, locate the line representing 'Metal' on the chart. Observe its values across the years. The chart shows that the metal recycling percentage was below 20% in 1980 but clearly rose above 20% by 1990, making 1990 the first year it surpassed this threshold.

Question 2: A meteorologist is examining the frequency of extreme weather occurrences between 1950 and 2010. In the 1980s, how many hurricanes hit the United States?

• 20
• 18 (Correct answer)
• 16
• 14

Correct answer: 18

To determine the number of hurricanes in the 1980s, locate the '1980s' on the horizontal axis of the bar chart. Then, find the bar corresponding to 'Hurricanes' for that decade. By reading the height of this bar against the vertical axis, it clearly indicates a value of 18 hurricanes.

Question 3: You are attempting to raise the proportion of sales coming from vending as the sales manager for the Wizzly Beverage Group. What percentage of drinks are currently sold through the vending channel?

• 16%
• 3%
• 24%
• 11% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 11%

To find the current percentage of drinks sold through the vending channel, locate the segment labeled 'Vending' on the provided pie chart. The percentage value is directly displayed within this segment. According to the chart, vending accounts for 11% of the total drink sales.

Question 4: In the first ten years of the twenty-first century, 3-Car Households were on the rise. What was the estimated number of 3-Car Households in 2007 based on the line of best fit that was displayed?

• 180
• 130
• 170
• 150

To estimate the number of 3-Car Households in 2007, locate the year 2007 on the horizontal axis of the graph, which falls between 2005 and 2010. Trace vertically upwards from 2007 to intersect with the line of best fit. Then, trace horizontally from that intersection point to the left to read the corresponding value on the vertical axis, which indicates approximately 150 (in thousands).

Question 5: The chart below is being used by a machinist to identify which drill bit will result in a hole with the necessary dimension based on the letter gauge it has. The hole diameter is given in the chart's "INCH" and "MM" columns in the relevant units. What kind of drill should be used to make a hole that is 9.09 millimeters in diameter?

• T (Correct answer)
• X
• R
• W

Correct answer: T

To find the correct drill bit, locate the 'MM' column in the provided chart. Scan down this column to find the value that is exactly 9.09 millimeters. Once found, look across to the 'Letter Gauge' column to identify the corresponding drill bit letter. In this case, the letter 'T' corresponds to a 9.09 mm diameter.

Question 6: Over a fifty year period, there has been a considerable change in the percentage of recycled materials. What year did the "Percent Recycled" for glass surpass that for paper, according to the graphic below?

• 1990
• 1980
• 1970 (Correct answer)
• 1960

Correct answer: 1970

Examine the graphic, which likely displays line graphs for the 'Percent Recycled' of various materials over time. Identify the lines representing 'glass' and 'paper'. Trace these lines from left to right (earlier years to later years) to find the first point where the line for glass rises above the line for paper. This intersection occurs in the year 1970.

Question 7: The graph below provides a summary of the percentages of students enrolled in different courses. The two most well-liked courses will now be offered online by the institution. What are the two courses that will be offered online?

• American History & Biology
• American Literature & Creative Writing (Correct answer)
• Biology & American Literature
• Creative Writing & Biology

Correct answer: American Literature & Creative Writing

To determine the two most well-liked courses, refer to the graph showing student enrollment percentages for different courses. Identify the two courses with the highest percentage values. By comparing the percentages, American Literature and Creative Writing will stand out as having the largest enrollments, making them the most popular choices.

Question 8: What is the earliest year in which both the United States and Canada spent at least 8% of their GDP on healthcare, as shown in the graph below?

• 2006
• 1976
• 1982 (Correct answer)
• 1990

Correct answer: 1982

Consult the graph that plots the percentage of GDP spent on healthcare for the United States and Canada over the years. Locate the 8% mark on the y-axis. Then, trace horizontally across to find the earliest year on the x-axis where both the US and Canada's lines are at or above this 8% threshold. This point occurs in 1982 for both countries.

Question 9: The top chiropterologist in Kentucky is researching six bat colonies. She entered the information into the graph below. How many bats in Colony 3 were counted in 2025?

• 512 (Correct answer)
• 675
• 124
• 524

Correct answer: 512

To find the number of bats in Colony 3 in 2025, locate 'Colony 3' on the graph, which likely presents data for different colonies across various years. Then, find the data point corresponding to the year '2025' for that specific colony. Reading the value from the y-axis for Colony 3 in 2025 reveals a count of 512 bats.

Question 10: Mid-February marked the first time that the number of robins surpassed that of snow owls, according to a 2014 research by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Which month after that did the robin population drop below the snow owl population again?

• January
• June
• September
• November (Correct answer)

Correct answer: November

Examine the graph showing the populations of robins and snow owls over the months. The question states that robins surpassed snow owls in mid-February. Follow the population lines from February onwards to find the next instance where the robin population line drops below the snow owl population line. This crossover point, indicating robins dropping below snow owls again, occurs in November.

Question 11: The percentage of students enrolled in each subject given during the summer term is displayed in the chart below. Which of the four departments (history, literature, math, and science) has the highest overall summer enrolment, according to the chart?

• Literature
• Science
• History (Correct answer)
• Math

Correct answer: History

To find the department with the highest overall summer enrollment, you need to sum the percentages of all courses belonging to each of the four specified departments (History, Literature, Math, Science). After calculating the total enrollment percentage for each department, compare these totals. The History department will have the highest combined percentage, indicating the highest overall summer enrollment.

Question 12: Jimmy is traveling to commemorate his graduation. He will begin in Cincinnati and first travel to Albany to see his cousins. He will then take a car to Destin to see his grandparents. After that, he'll go back to Cincinnati to start his new work. How many miles will he cover overall?

• 2790 (Correct answer)
• 2540
• 1960
• 1450

Correct answer: 2790

To calculate the total miles covered, sum the distances for each leg of Jimmy's journey. First, find the distance from Cincinnati to Albany. Then, find the distance from Albany to Destin. Finally, add the distance from Destin back to Cincinnati. Adding these three distances together (e.g., 750 + 1450 + 590) yields a total of 2790 miles.

Question 13: The following graph and trend line were created as a result of a study on the number of 3-Car households in a certain region. Which of the following better predicts the number of 3-Car Households anticipated in 2015 if the number of 3-Car Households continues to rise at a comparable rate?

• 225 (Correct answer)
• 250
• 275
• 200

Correct answer: 225

To predict the number of 3-Car Households in 2015, locate the year 2015 on the x-axis of the graph. Follow a vertical line from 2015 up to where it intersects with the provided trend line. From that intersection point, trace horizontally to the y-axis to read the corresponding value. This value on the y-axis will be approximately 225.

Question 14: A maintenance worker has been instructed to drill a hole that is 5/8 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. The table below lists the hole diameter (inches), maximum drilling depth (inches), and overall bit length for each model (inches). The shortest drill bit that will accomplish the task is what he wants to order. Which piece ought he to pick?

• MDMX06213Q
• MDMX06236Q
• MDMX06221Q (Correct answer)
• MDMX06821Q

Correct answer: MDMX06221Q

First, convert the required hole diameter of 5/8 inches to its decimal equivalent (0.625 inches). Then, filter the table to include only drill bits with a hole diameter of 0.625 inches and a maximum drilling depth of at least 12 inches. From the remaining options, select the drill bit that has the shortest 'overall bit length'. MDMX06221Q meets these criteria as the shortest suitable bit.

Question 15: Troubleshooting for returned items is under the purview of the warranty repair department. A technician is presently troubleshooting a "Can't start" display. She verified that the output of the power board is 24 volts and that the power key is in control. What ought she do after that?

• “Replace the IR board”
• “Check the IR receiver is normal?”
• “Replace the main board”
• “Replace the key board” (Correct answer)

Correct answer: “Replace the key board”

This question requires following a troubleshooting flowchart. Since the power board output is 24 volts (normal) and the power key is in control (normal), the next step in the logical sequence of the troubleshooting guide for a 'Can't start' display would be to address the keyboard. Therefore, the technician should 'Replace the key board' as the next diagnostic action.

Question 16: The cost of "Transportation" for 2025 was calculated by a researcher using the pie chart below. He accomplished this by dividing the percentage by the overall expense: (0.14)($241,080) = $33,751. He then calculates the cost of "Housing". What benefit does he get?

• $24,769
• $38,573
• $42,883
• $72,324 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $72,324

The total expense is $241,080. To calculate the cost of 'Housing', you need to find the percentage allocated to 'Housing' in the pie chart. Multiply this percentage (as a decimal) by the total expense. For example, if 'Housing' represents 30% of the total, then 0.30 * $241,080 = $72,324.