OSSLT Interpreting Graphic Texts 2

Question 1

In a double bar graph, what does having two bars side by side for each category allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Compare two different data sets for the same categories

Answer

Double bar graphs place two bars side by side per category to enable direct visual comparison between two related data sets.

Question 2

A graphic text shows a map with an arrow pointing north. This arrow or symbol is called a:

Accepted Answer

Compass rose or directional indicator

Answer

An arrow indicating north, or a compass rose, is a directional indicator that helps readers orient themselves when reading a map.

Question 3

A graphic shows that school enrollment increased from 400 students to 600 students. By what percentage did enrollment increase?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

The increase is 200 students on an original base of 400, so 200 ÷ 400 × 100 = 50% increase.

Question 4

What is typically displayed on the x-axis (horizontal axis) of a bar or line graph?

Accepted Answer

The categories, labels, or time intervals being compared

Answer

The x-axis typically displays the categories, labels, or time intervals that organize and identify the data being compared.

Question 5

When a graphic text uses small icons or symbols to represent quantities (e.g., one book icon = 50 books), this type of graphic is called a:

Accepted Answer

Pictograph

Answer

A pictograph uses repeated icons or symbols where each symbol represents a specific quantity, making numerical data visually intuitive.

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test