Microsoft Office 2007 Fundamentals
Excel Lesson 4: Working with Charts and Graphics
Excel Lesson 4: Working with Charts and Graphics
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Multiple Choice
Select the best response for the following statements.
1. A(n) ____ is a dot, a bar, or a symbol used to represent one number from the worksheet.
A. axis
B. data marker
C. data series
D. legend
2. A ____ chart shows values as a percentage of a whole.
A. column
B. line
C. pie
D. bar
3. The ____ is the range of cells that contain the data for the chart.
A. plot area
B. chart area
C. data source
D. data series
4. The Chart Tools ____ tab contains commands used to change the chart type, chart layout, chart style, or
move the chart.
A. Design
B. Layout
C. Format
D. Data
5. To work with a specific element of a chart, you must first ____.
A. display the Chart Tools Design tab
B. move the chart element to a separate chart sheet
C. resize the chart proportionally
D. select the chart element
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6. When you click the Charts dialog box launcher on the Insert tab, the ____ dialog box opens.
A. Insert Chart
B. Format Chart
C. Chart Tools
D. Change Chart Type
7. When a chart is selected, the corresponding data on a worksheet is ____.
A. hidden
B. displayed on a separate sheet
C. color-coded
D. a drawing object
8. Commands to add pictures, clip art, shapes, and SmartArt to your worksheet are located on the ____
tab on the Ribbon.
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Design
D. Format
9. ____ is a collect of predesigned artwork that can be inserted into worksheets.
A. A picture
B. A shape
C. Clip art
D. SmartArt
10. Which type of illustration would you use to quickly insert an organization chart in your worksheet?
A. Picture
B. Clip Art
C. Shapes
D. Smart Art
Fill in the Blank
Complete the following sentences by writing the correct word or words in the blanks provided.
1. A(n) ____chart____ is a graphical representation of worksheet data.
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2. The ____legend___ identifies the colors or patterns assigned to the various data series in the plotted
area of a chart.
3. Buttons for the most common chart types are located in the Charts group on the ____Insert____ tab.
4. A(n) ____scatter___ chart is useful for plotting many data points and comparing data without
considering the lapse of time.
5. By default, a newly created chart is placed on the worksheet as a(n) ____embedded ____ chart that is
a graphic object and is saved as part of the worksheet.
6. To resize a chart proportionally, hold the ____Shift____ key while dragging a corner handle.
7. ____ WordArt____ is a drawing tool that turns words into a graphics image.
8. You can use the ____Move Chart____ dialog box to change the location of a chart.
9. Clicking the ____Shapes ____ button in the Illustrations group on the Insert tab displays a menu
containing lines, basic shapes, block arrows, flowchart elements, callouts, and stars and banners.
10. A ____SmartArt graphic ____ is a diagram that illustrates text.
SOLUTIONS TO STEP-BY-STEP EXERCISES
Step-by-Step EX 4.1
The solution for Step-by-Step EX 4.1 is named First Quarter XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions
to Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
PROJECTS
Project EX 4-1
The solution for Project EX 4-1 is named Sales Projections XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions
to Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Project EX 4-2
The solution for Project EX 4-2 is named Sales Projections2 XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions
to Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Project EX 4-2 On Your Own
There is no solution file for this extended learning opportunity. Student solutions may vary.
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Project EX 4-3
The solution for Project EX 4-3 is named Tea Types XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Project EX 4-3 On Your Own
There is no solution file for this extended learning opportunity. Student solutions may vary.
Project EX 4-4
The solution for Project EX 4-4 is named Blood Pressure XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Project EX 4-4 On Your Own
There is no solution file for this extended learning opportunity. Student solutions may vary.
Project EX 4-5
There is no solution file for Project EX 4-5.
Project EX 4-6
There is no solution file for Project EX 4-6.
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
Activity EX 4-1
The solution for Project EX 4-2 is named Kayak Sales XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Activity EX 4-2
The solution for Project EX 4-2 is named Favorite Foods XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
Activity EX 4-3
The solution for Project EX 4-3 is named Time Chart XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
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