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Chart type to compare multiple categories of data vertically.

Clustered column chart

Miniature chart contained in a single cell.

Sparkline

Chart type that shows trends over time in which the value axis indicates quantities and the horizontal axis indicates time.

Line chart

Label that describes the chart.

Chart title

Label that describes either the category axis or the value axis.

Axis title

Key that identifies the color, gradient, picture, texture, or pattern fill assigned to each data series in a chart.

Legend

Chart type that compares categories of data horizontally.

Bar chart

Chart that shows each data point in proportion to the whole data series.

Pie chart

Numeric value that decribes a single value on a chart.

Data point

Chart that shows the high, low, and close prices for individual stocks over time.

Stock chart

Indicators that enable you to adjust the height and width of a selected chart.

Sizing handle

Horizontal or vertical line that extends from the horizontal or vertical axis through the plot area.

Gridline

Chart type that shows the relationship between two variables.

X Y (scatter) chart

Group of related data points that display in row(s) or column(s) in a worksheet.

Data series

Window of options to format and customize chart elements.

Task pane

Provides descriptive group names for subdividing a data series.

Category axis

Section of a chart that contains graphical representation of the values in a data series.

Plot area

Boundary that contains the entire chart and all of its elements, including the plot area, titles, legends, and labels.

Chart area

Descriptive label that shows the exact value of the data points on the value axis.

Data label

Displays incremental numbers to identify approximate values, such as dollars or units, of data points in a chart.

Value axis

Currently, a column chart shows values on the value axis, years on the category axis, and state names in the legend. What should you do if you want to organize data with the states on the category axis and the years shown in the legend?
Click Layout 2 in

Click Switch Row/Column in the Data group on the Design tab.

Which tab contains commands to apply a predefined chart layout that controls which elements are included, where, and their color scheme?
Design
Layout
Page Layout
Format

Design

Which icon does not display to the right of a selected chart?
Chart Quick Analysis
Chart Elements
Chart Styles
Chart Filters

Chart Quick Analysis

What indicates that the closing price was higher than the opening price in a stock chart?
A rectangle with a black fill color
A positive data label above the data series for a particular day
A double vertical line between the price markers
A rectangle wit

A rectangle with a white fill color

You want to create a single chart that shows each of five divisions' proportion of yearly sales for each year for five years. Which type of chart can accommodate your needs?
Clustered bar chart
100% stacked column chart
Surface chart
Pie chart

100% stacked column chart

The value axis currently shows increments such as 50,000 and 100,000. What do you select to display increments of 50 and 100?
Show Right to Left Axis
Show Axis in Millions
More Primary Vertical Axis Title Options
Show Axis in Thousands

Show Axis in Thousands

If you want to show exact values for a data series in a bar chart, which chart element should you display?
Data labels
Value axis title
Legend
Chart title

Data labels

Which of the following applies to a sparkline?
Chart title
Legend
Multiple data series
Single-cell chart

Single-cell chart

What is the typical sequence for creating a chart?
Click the cell to contain the chart, select the chart type, and then select the data source.
Select the chart type, select the data source, and then size and position the chart.
Select the data source, se

Select the data source, select the chart type, and then size and position the chart.

Which type of chart is the least appropriate for depicting yearly rainfall totals for five cities for four years?
Pie chart
Line chart
Column chart
Bar chart

Pie chart