TOWES - Test of Workplace Essential Skills Data Interpretation and Graphs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Refer to the bar chart titled 'Daily Production Output by Shift.' A supervisor needs to identify the shift that produced the fewest units. Which shift should be identified?

**Daily Production Output by Shift**
(A bar chart shows the following values: Shift A = 120 units, Shift B = 150 units, Shift C = 110 units)

Accepted Answer

Shift C

Answer

Shift B

Answer

Shift A

Answer

All shifts produced the same number of units

Question 2

According to the line graph 'Weekly Storage Temperature,' what was the general temperature trend in the storage unit from Tuesday to Thursday?

**Weekly Storage Temperature**
(A line graph shows the following data points: Monday = 4°C, Tuesday = 6°C, Wednesday = 8°C, Thursday = 5°C, Friday = 7°C)

Accepted Answer

It increased then decreased

Answer

It decreased then increased

Answer

It steadily increased

Answer

It remained constant

Question 3

The pie chart 'Quarterly Workplace Incident Causes' breaks down the reasons for incidents. Which of the following is the single largest cause of incidents for the quarter?

**Quarterly Workplace Incident Causes**
(A pie chart shows the following percentages: Slips & Falls = 45%, Improper Lifting = 30%, Equipment Malfunction = 15%, Other = 10%)

Accepted Answer

Slips & Falls

Answer

Improper Lifting

Answer

Equipment Malfunction

Answer

Other

Question 4

Using the 'Monthly Rainfall Data' bar chart, calculate the difference in rainfall between the month with the most rain and the month with the least rain.

**Monthly Rainfall Data**
(A bar chart displays the following rainfall amounts: May = 80 mm, June = 120 mm, July = 150 mm, August = 90 mm)

Accepted Answer

70 mm

Answer

30 mm

Answer

120 mm

Answer

150 mm

Question 5

A quality control inspector is reviewing the 'Hydraulic System Pressure Test' line graph. What was the approximate pressure (in PSI) recorded at the 2-minute mark of the test?

**Hydraulic System Pressure Test**
(A line graph shows pressure over time. Key data points are: 0 min = 0 PSI, 1 min = 500 PSI, 2 min = 1200 PSI, 3 min = 1500 PSI, 4 min = 1400 PSI)

Accepted Answer

1200 PSI

Answer

500 PSI

Answer

1500 PSI

Answer

1400 PSI

Question 6

A manager is using the 'Daily Defect Report' bar chart to monitor quality. According to company policy, any production line with more than 10 defects requires immediate review. Based on the chart, which line must be reviewed?

**Daily Defect Report**
(A bar chart shows defects per line: Line 1 = 8, Line 2 = 12, Line 3 = 5)

Accepted Answer

Line 2

Answer

Line 3

Answer

Line 1

Answer

No lines require review