Test Bank — Data Visualization: Exploring and Explaining with Data, 2nd Edition — Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry & Jeffrey W. Ohlmann — ISBN 9780357929766 — Latest Update 2025/2026 — (All Chapters Covered 1–9)

Data Visualization Exploring
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Jeffrey D. Camm, James J. Cochran, Michael J. Fry, and Jeffrey W. Ohlmann



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction
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Chapter 2. Selecting a Chart Type
Chapter 3. Data Visualization and Design
Chapter 4. Purposeful Use of Color
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Chapter 5. Visualizing Variability
Chapter 6. Exploring Data Visually
Chapter 7. Explaining Visually to Influence with Data
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Chapter 8. Data Dashboards
Chapter 9. Telling the Truth with Data Visualization
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Chapter 1.2 Appendix Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau
1. What is Tableau Desktop?
a. A spreadsheet software
b. A word processing software that integrates data
c. A database management software
d. A data visualization software
ANSWER: d
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2. What is the difference between a Live Connection and an Extract Connection in Tableau Desktop?
a. A Live Connection updates visualizations as the source data changes, while an Extract Connection does not.
b. An Extract Connection updates visualizations as the source data changes, while a Live Connection does not.
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c. There is no difference between a Live Connection and an Extract Connection.
d. A Live Connection and an Extract Connection are not related to updating visualizations.
ANSWER: a

3. In Tableau Desktop, what are the specific areas within a worksheet where fields are placed to build visualizations?
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a. Tables and fields
b. Rows and columns
c. Cards and shelves
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d. Canvas and marks
ANSWER: c

4. What does a blue pill represent in Tableau Desktop?
a. Continuous data
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b. Discrete data
c. Text data
d. Number data
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ANSWER: b

5. How can you update visualizations in Tableau Desktop when using a Live Connection?
a. Click "File" and select "Update Visualizations"
b. Click "Data" and select "Refresh Data Source"
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c. Click "Worksheet" and select "Update Data"
d. Click "Visualizations" and select "Refresh"
ANSWER: b

6. What is the difference between a Tableau Desktop Workbook (.twb) and a Tableau Desktop Packaged Workbook
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(.twbx)?
a. A .twb file contains a link to the data source, while a .twbx file contains the data source.
b. A .twbx file contains a link to the data source, while a .twb file contains the data source.
c. There is no difference between a .twb file and a .twbx file.
d. A .twb file and a .twbx file are not related to data sources.
ANSWER: a

7. What are the colored pills in the Data pane of a Tableau Desktop Worksheet called?
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Chapter 1.2 Appendix Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau

a. Marks
b. Shelves
c. Fields
d. Cards
ANSWER: c
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8. In Tableau Desktop, what is the purpose of the Discover section on the start page?
a. To connect to data sources
b. To open sample data sets
c. To provide information on using Tableau
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d. To create and discover insights through new visualizations
ANSWER: c

9. In Tableau Desktop, what is the purpose of the Canvas area in the Worksheet view?
a. To display the data tables
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b. To create calculated fields
c. To display the visualization being created
d. To change the data source
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ANSWER: c

10. In Tableau Desktop, which data type is represented by the globe icon?
a. Text (string)
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b. Date
c. Boolean
d. Spatial (geographic)
ANSWER: d
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11. In Tableau Desktop, what does a green pill represent?
a. Discrete data
b. Continuous data
c. Text data
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d. Boolean data
ANSWER: b

12. In Tableau Desktop, what happens when you save a Workbook (.twb) and the linked data source file is moved or
deleted?
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a. The visualizations in the Workbook will still function normally.
b. The visualizations in the Workbook will display an error message.
c. The visualizations in the Workbook will appear blank.
d. The Workbook will automatically update the file path to the new location of the data source.
ANSWER: c




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