WorkKeys Interpreting Workplace Graphics Questions and Answers

Question 1

A project manager is tracking the quarterly budget for a new product launch. The bar chart below shows the 'Projected' vs. 'Actual' spending. In which quarter did the actual spending most significantly exceed the projected budget?

[A bar chart shows four quarters on the x-axis and dollar amounts on the y-axis. 
- Quarter 1: Projected $50,000, Actual $45,000.
- Quarter 2: Projected $60,000, Actual $75,000.
- Quarter 3: Projected $70,000, Actual $72,000.
- Quarter 4: Projected $55,000, Actual $50,000.]

Accepted Answer

Quarter 2

Answer

Quarter 1

Answer

Quarter 3

Answer

Quarter 4

Question 2

A warehouse worker is instructed to retrieve a pallet from the 'Bulk Storage' area. Based on the provided floor plan, which path should the worker take from the 'Receiving Dock' to reach their destination?

[A simple floor plan diagram shows four main areas. 'Receiving Dock' is at the bottom. An arrow points up to the 'Staging Area'. From the 'Staging Area', an arrow points left to 'Bulk Storage' and another arrow points right to the 'Packing Station'.]

Accepted Answer

Receiving Dock -> Staging Area -> Bulk Storage

Answer

Receiving Dock -> Packing Station -> Bulk Storage

Answer

Receiving Dock -> Staging Area -> Packing Station

Answer

Receiving Dock -> Bulk Storage

Question 3

The following flowchart outlines the process for reporting a workplace injury. An employee has just sustained a minor cut. What is their first step according to the graphic?

[A flowchart shows the following steps in order:
1. 'Injury Occurs'.
2. A decision diamond asks 'Is it a life-threatening emergency?'.
3. If 'Yes', an arrow points to 'Call 911'.
4. If 'No', an arrow points to 'Notify Supervisor Immediately'.
5. From 'Notify Supervisor', an arrow points to 'Seek First Aid'.]

Accepted Answer

Notify Supervisor Immediately

Answer

Call 911

Answer

Seek First Aid

Answer

Fill out an incident report

Question 4

A quality control inspector is checking parts against a specification diagram. The diagram shows a required hole diameter of 15.0 mm with a tolerance of ±0.5 mm. Which of the following measurements is outside the acceptable range?

[A technical diagram shows a circular part with a hole in the center. A dimension line indicates the hole's diameter with the label '15.0 mm ±0.5 mm'.]

Accepted Answer

15.9 mm

Answer

15.4 mm

Answer

14.5 mm

Answer

14.8 mm

Question 5

The line graph below tracks the production output of two machines, Machine A and Machine B, over a 5-hour period. During which hour did Machine A's output first surpass Machine B's output?

[A line graph with 'Hour' on the x-axis (1 to 5) and 'Units Produced' on the y-axis. 
- Machine A (Blue Line) starts at 100 units and increases by 50 units each hour.
- Machine B (Red Line) starts at 200 units and increases by 20 units each hour.]

Accepted Answer

Hour 4

Answer

Hour 2

Answer

Hour 3

Answer

Hour 5

Question 6

You see the following safety sign in a workshop. What does this sign mean?

[Image of a mandatory safety sign: a blue circle with a white pictogram of a person wearing safety glasses.]

Accepted Answer

Eye protection must be worn.

Answer

Warning: Eye hazards present.

Answer

No entry without eye protection.

Answer

Location of eyewash station.