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Exercise
A. Fill in the blanks:
1. A __CHART__ is an effective way to display data in a pictorial form.
2. __DATA SERIES__ is a related set of data values.
3. __LEGENDS__ depicts the columns, patterns and symbols assigned to the data series.
4. A __RADAR__ chart looks similar to a spider net.
5. __CHART TITLE__ describe the aim and contents of the chart.
B. Write T for True and F for False.
1. Bar charts use the horizontal bars to display the data.  TRUE
2. Area charts display the data in the form of long rectangular
rods also called bars. (Column)  FALSE
3. Line charts use connecting dots to display trends in data
over a period of time.  TRUE
4. A scatter chart is the default chart type in Excel. (Column)  FALSE
5. You cannot modify the chart by changing its colors and patterns. (can)  FALSE
C. Select the correct option.
1. The headings given to X-axis and Y-axis are known as ________
a. Data Series
b. ✓Axes Titles
c. Legends
2. A ____ is designed specifically for plotting data values related to stocks and shares.
a. Pie Chart
b. Area Chart
c. ✓Stock Chart
3. What is the other name for the horizontal axis of a chart?
a. Y-Axis
b. Value Axis
c. ✓Category Axis
4. ___________ is the vertical axis of a chart.
a. X-Axis
b. ✓Y-Axis
c. None of these
5. _______ is a unique version of a line or column chart.
a. ✓Area Chart
b. Bar Chart
c. Scatter Chart
D. Application based Questions.
1. Ritu is a student of class VII. Her geography teacher asked her to draw a chart on the
paper…. 
2. Tripti has created a chart. She want to improve its appearance by changing the
background color….. 
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E. Answer the following questions.
1. What is a Chart?
 A Chart is a useful tool in Excel that is used to display the numerical data in a
pictorial form. Chart make its easier to draw comparisons and analyses the growth
relationships and trends among the values in a range.
2. How is a Column chart different from a Bar chart?
 In a Column chart, the categories are represented on the horizontal axis and values
are represented on the vertical axis.
Whereas, in a bar chart the categories are represented on the vertical axis and
values are represented on the horizontal axis.
3. Explain the different components of a chart.
 The components of a chart are:
i. CHART AREA: It includes all the objects and elements in a chart.
ii. CATEGORY AXIS: Category axis or X axis is the horizontal axis of a chart.
iii. VALUE AXIS: Value axis or the Y-Axis is the vertical axis of a chart.
iv. DATA SERIES: A data series is a related set of data values.
v. AXIS TITLE: These are the headings given to X-axis and Y-axis. This titles help in
understanding what is being depicted on the axes.
vi. PLOT AREA: It is a window within the chart area. It contains the actual chart and
includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.
vii. LEGEND: it depicts the colors, patterns and symbols assigned to a data series. It
helps to read the chart accurately. By default, legends appear at the bottom of
the chart. You can place them anywhere as per your choice.
viii. CHART TITLE: It describes the purpose and contents of the chart.
ix. GRIDLINES: These can either be horizontal or vertical lines depending on the
selected chart type. They extend across the plot area of the chart. Gridlines
make it easier to read and understand the values.
4. What is a Pie chart? Describe its features?
 A Pie chart displays data in the form of a circle that is divided into series of
segments. These segments show the relative size of each item in the chart. It always
show only one data series and is useful when you want to emphasizes on a
significant element.
5. Differentiate between Category axis and Value axis?
 The Differences between category axis and value axis are:
Category Axis Value Axis
Category axis represents the various Value axis represents various values that
categories that the chart is representing. these categories can have.*
The X-axis is called the category axis. The Y-axis is called the value axis.
It is Horizontal axis. It is Vertical Axis.
6. Describe the Bubble chart.
 For a Bubble chart, data is arranged in columns on a worksheet in such a way that X
values are listed in the first column and corresponding, Y and Z values are listed in
the adjacent columns. It generally displays three dimensions of data in the form of

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disk plotted on an XY graph. Two values are represented by the XY locations of the
disk and the third value is depicted by its size.
7. Explain Area Chart.
 An Area chart us a unique version of line or column chart. It emphasizes on the
magnitude, i.e. the volume of change over time. By showing the sum of the plotted
values, an Area chart also displays the relationship of the parts to a whole.
EXTRA QUESTIONS FROM BOOK INSIDE:
1. What is Legend?
 Legend is a key that is used to identify the colours, patterns, or symbols assigned to
a data series.
2. What is Chart Area?
 Chart Area is the area, where all the objects and elements are present.
3. What is Plot Area?
 The Plot Area is a window within a Chart Area, which contains the actual chart and
includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.
4. What is Data Series?
 A data series is a related set of data values.
5. What is the other name of Category Axis?
 Category Axis is also known as X-Axis.
6. What is the other name of Value Axis?
 Value Axis is also known as Y-Axis.
7. What is the use of Axis titles?
 These are the Headings given to X-Axis and Y-Axis. The titles help in understanding
what is being depicted on the axes.
8. What are the different types of Charts?
 Excel offers wide range of charts to interpret data, some of the carts are:
 Bar chart  XY (Scatter) Chart  Stock Chart
 Column Chart  Pie Chart  Bubble Chart
 Line chart  Doughnut Chart  Surface chart
 Area chart  Radar Chart

9. What is Bar Chart?

 A Bar chart illustrates data comparison between individual items. It displays the
data in the form of long rectangular rods called bars. That are placed horizontally on
the Chart Area.
10. What is Column Chart?
 A Column Chart is used for displaying the data that shows different trends over a
period of time. It is the default chart type of MS Excel.
11. What is Line Chart?
 A Line Chart is in the form of lines. It uses connecting dots to display trends in data
over a period of time. It is quite similar to plotting a graph on a graph paper with its
values on the X and Y-axis.
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12. What is Area Chart?
 An Area Chart is a unique version of a line or column chart. It emphasizes on the
magnitude, i.e. the volume of change over time. By showing the sum of the plotted
values, An area chart also displays the relationship of parts of a whole.
13. What is XY (Scatter) Chart? What is the use of this chart?
 The XY (Scatter) Chart always has two value axes. One set of numerical data is
displayed by the X-axis and another set is represented by the Y-axis. Its each value
depends upon the corresponding value of the variable X.
This type of chart is widely used for plotting statistical and engineering data.
14. What is Pie Chart?
 A Pie chart displays data in the form of a circle that is divided into a series of
segments. These segments show the relative size of each item in the chart. It always
shows only one data series and is useful when we want to emphasizes on a
significant element.
15. What is Doughnut Chart?
 Just like a Pie Chart, a Doughnut Chart also displays data as section of a circle.
However it can have more than one data series, which attempts to add another
dimension to the Pie Chart. Each data series adds a ring to the char and char is
represented in the form of concentric circles.
16. What is Radar Chart?
 A Radar chart is similar to a spider net. It displays data values plotted as points that
are connected by the lines to form a grid.
17. What is Stock Chart?
 Stock Chart is a type of column chart, which has been designed specifically for
plotting data values related to stock and shares or fluctuation of daily or annual
temperature.
18. What is Bubble Chart?
 Bubble Chart is a chart, where data is arranged in columns on a worksheet in such a
way that X values are listed in the first column and corresponding Y and Z values are
listed in the adjacent columns. It generally displays the three dimensions of data in
the form of a disk plotted on an XY Graph.
19. What is Surface Chart?
 Data that is arranged in columns or rows on a worksheet can be plotted in a surface
chart. It is useful when we want to find optimum combinations between the two
sets of data.
20. How to insert chart in a Worksheet?
 To insert a chart in a Worksheet, follow the steps:
i. Firs create a new Worksheet with required data.
ii. Select the data range including column headings and row labels to be displayed
in the chart.
iii. Click on the ‘Insert’ tab. In the ‘charts’ group, select the Drop-down list. A list of
Columns charts appears.

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iv. Click on ‘Clustered Column’ chart icon in the drop down list. The charts get
displayed in the center of the worksheet.
21. What are the two additional tabs appears when we insert any Chart?
 The two additional tabs are: Design and Format, that appears when we insert a
chart.
22. How to move the Chart?
 To move the chart,
Place the cursor on the Chart Area. A four-headed arrow appears, press and drag it
in order to move the chart in any direction. Release the Mouse button to place it at
the desired location.
23. How to Resize the chart?
 Position the Mouse Pointer on any of the corner border of the chart. You will
observe that the changes to a double-headed arrow. Now drag the handle in the
desired direction to change the size accordingly.
24. How to delete a chart?
 To delete a chart from a Worksheet,
Click anywhere on the chart to select it and then press the Delete key.
25. How to add chart Title?
 To add Chart Title:
i. Click on the Add Chart Element option in the Chart Layouts group on the
Design tab.
ii. A list of option appears. Click on Chart Title option and select either the
Above Chart or Centered Overlay option.
iii. The Chart Title text box appears. Type the text in it. After typing the title,
click outside the chart.
26. How to add Axis Titles?
 To add Axis Titles:
i. Select the Axis Titles option from the Add Chart Element drop-down list.
ii. Select the primary Horizontal option to add title for an X-axis.
iii. The Axis Title box appears at the bottom. Type the text in it and then click
outside the chart.
Likewise, we can add Y-axis by selecting the Primary vertical option.
27. Where from we can add additional chart elements?
 We can add additional chart elements, such as Legend, Gridlines, Data table, Data
labels from the Add Chart Elements drop-down list, by selecting the corresponding
elements.
28. What is the shortcut key used to insert chart instantly?
 We can insert a chart instantly, by selecting the data range and pressing the F11
function key.
29. What is Sparklines?
 Sparklines are mini charts that fit into a single worksheet cell to provide the visual
representation of the data.

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30. What is the difference between Chart Area and Plot Area?
 The differences between Chart Area and Plot Area are:
Chart Area Plot Area
It includes all the objects and elements in a It is a window within a Chart area.
Chart.
It includes all the elements including the It includes the actual chart and plotted data,
Plot Area also. data series, category and value axis.

31. How to change the Chart Type and its Subtype?

 Select the Design tab 
Change Chart Type option in the Type group
Choose the required chart type.
32. Write the different shortcuts and their uses.
The different shortcuts and their uses are:
Shortcuts Uses /Descriptions
Delete key To delete a selected Chart from a Worksheet.
F11 To create a chart instantly.

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