Instructions and covered skills
Ensure you are in a quiet environment free from distractions. Read each question carefully before selecting your answer. Do not use external resources or aids. Manage your time wisely to complete all sections. Stay focused and avoid rushing through the questions.
Key Areas
This test covers the ability to construct clear narratives from data, choose appropriate visualizations to support the story, use annotations effectively, and balance data accuracy with persuasive storytelling. It also assesses understanding of audience adaptation and ethical considerations in data presentation.
Recommended Preparation
Familiarize yourself with common narrative structures (e.g., the hero's journey, problem-solution). Practice identifying the key message in a dataset. Review examples of effective data stories from reputable sources. Understand principles of visual perception and chart selection.