WorkKeys Graphic Literacy case studies
WorkKeys Graphic Literacy · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ACT WorkKeys Graphic Literacy assessment is a workplace-skills test that measures how well a person can read and comprehend graphical materials to solve work-related problems. Graphics in the workplace appear as charts, graphs, diagrams, floor plans, and similar displays, and the assessment focuses on locating information in them, following processes, comparing information, spotting trends and relationships, and making or justifying inferences and decisions. The WorkKeys Graphic Literacy case studies are 5 cases and about 1,100 words.
1Reading a Production Line Chart to Find the Bottleneck
A plant runs three workstations in series: Cutting, Assembly, and Packing. A bar chart shows each station's capacity in units per hour: Cutting = 120, Assembly = 95, Packing = 110.
264 words, about 1 min2Interpreting a Scatterplot of Delivery Times
A logistics dashboard plots daily delivery time (hours) versus number of stops for 30 days. The points form an upward trend but with wide spread.
208 words, about 1 min3Reconciling a Budget Table with a Summary Total
A project budget table lists five line items: Personnel 48,000; Equipment 22,500; Travel 6,300; Software 9,200; and Contingency, which shows '10% of subtotal.' The printed grand total reads 94,750. A reviewer recomputes and gets a different number.
200 words, about 1 min4Flowchart Logic for a Return-Authorization Process
A returns flowchart works as follows: Start → 'Order value over 500?' If yes → 'Manager approval.' If no → 'Item opened?' If opened → 'Deny return.' If not opened → 'Within 30 days?' If yes → 'Approve.' If no → 'Deny.' The Manager approval branch leads directly to 'Approve' with no further checks. A customer submits a 720 item that was opened and is 45 days old.
215 words, about 1 min5Comparing Two Bar Charts with Different Scales
A regional report shows two bar charts side by side. Chart A (Store North) plots monthly sales with a vertical axis from 0 to 100,000; the tallest bar (December) reaches 90,000.
213 words, about 1 min