ACT® WorkKeys Graphic Literacy Free Practice Test
The WorkKeys Graphic Literacy test is one of 8 sections of the ACT® WorkKeys test that assess work-related “hard” and “soft” skills and competencies. This section measures your ability to analyze data displayed as graphical materials.
Passing the graphic literacy section of the test is necessary for receiving the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
On this page, you will find all you need to ace the ACT WorkKeys graphic literacy test, with practice questions, detailed solutions, and preparation tips.
Scoring high on the WorkKeys test will demand exceptional data analysis capabilities, best achieved with proper practice and guidance. Make sure to check our:
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The ACT WorkKeys graphic literacy test assesses the ability to comprehend, incorporate, and apply information presented in graphical material used in the workplace. The questions are set in real-life work-related situations.
The test has 5 difficulty levels, ranging from 3 to 7. The levels build on one another, each combining the competencies assessed in previous levels with new skills and challenges. For example, in level 5, you will need the skills from levels 3 and 4.
You will have 55 minutes to answer 38 questions.
This section of the WorkKeys test can be administered by computer or pencil-and-paper, depending on the testing center you registered at.
If you're looking for free practice, you can check our Free Workkeys Practice Test.
In level 3 of the WorkKeys graphic literacy test, you will be presented with simple and low-moderate complexity graphs with one or two axes, several levels of data, several variables, and up to 20 data fields. You will need to demonstrate skills such as locating, finding, and identifying information.
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The following chart shows the average temperature, in °F, for Monday (orange), Tuesday (yellow), and Wednesday (blue). What was the approximate temperature on Tuesday?
According to the chart, the temperature on Tuesday (represented by the yellow bar) reached approximately 60°F.
The correct answer is D
The graph below charts the number of items sold each month. Approximately, how many items were sold in month 12?
According to the chart, the number of items sold in month 12 was approximately 60,000.
The correct answer is E
In addition to the type of questions you answered in level 3, you will be presented with high-moderate complexity graphs with several levels of data, many variables, and a moderate number of data fields. You will need to demonstrate skills such as comparing various pieces of data and identifying trends.
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As a university program coordinator, you must track and analyze student acceptance rates over the course of several years. According to the chart below, which of the statements below is correct?
Answer choice (C) states that it was more difficult to be accepted to the program in 2007 than in previous years. This checks out, since a smaller percentage of applicants were accepted to the program out of the overall number of applicants. This means that each applicant had less of a chance of being admitted into the program. This could be the result of a more difficult entry exam or fewer open spots, but either way, being accepted is rarer in 2007.
Answer choice (A) is incorrect because it states that the student acceptance rate has grown over the years, while it can be clearly seen in the table that it has decreased. More specifically, it was 50% in 2000, and while it was higher than that between 2002–2005, it decreased from 2005 and onwards down to 20%. Therefore, the claim that it has grown is wrong.
Answer choice (B) presents a claim about the number of students accepted. No claims can be made about the absolute number of students since the chart represents percentages.
Answer choice (D) posits that the acceptance rate will further decrease in 2008. This is not a valid claim because it is impossible to predict without additional information what would happen in the next year.
The correct answer is C
