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Key Facts: WorkKeys Graphic Literacy Exam

38

Number of items

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55 minutes

English test length

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Levels 3-7

Level score range

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Graphic Literacy is one of the three current ACT WorkKeys NCRC assessments, replacing the older Locating Information assessment. It has 38 items, a 55-minute English time limit, and reports scale scores from 65 to 90 plus level scores from 3 to 7.

Sample WorkKeys Graphic Literacy Practice Questions

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1Use the production table. Line | Units Completed A | 42 B | 37 C | 45 D | 39 Which line completed 45 units?
A.Line A
B.Line B
C.Line C
D.Line D
Explanation: Read across the row where the Units Completed value is 45. That row is labeled Line C, so Line C is the correct answer.
2Use the delivery schedule. Stop | Time Dock 1 | 8:10 a.m. Dock 2 | 8:35 a.m. Dock 3 | 9:05 a.m. Dock 4 | 9:30 a.m. What time is the delivery scheduled for Dock 3?
A.8:10 a.m.
B.8:35 a.m.
C.9:05 a.m.
D.9:30 a.m.
Explanation: Find Dock 3 in the Stop column, then read across to the Time column. The listed time for Dock 3 is 9:05 a.m.
3Use the storage key. Symbol | Meaning C | Cold storage D | Dry storage F | Flammable cabinet R | Return shelf A box is marked F. Where should it be placed?
A.Cold storage
B.Dry storage
C.Flammable cabinet
D.Return shelf
Explanation: The graphic is a key. Match the symbol F to its meaning in the table. F means Flammable cabinet.
4Use the simple bar chart. Each # equals 5 calls. Mon: #### Tue: ### Wed: ##### Thu: ## Which day had the fewest calls?
A.Monday
B.Tuesday
C.Wednesday
D.Thursday
Explanation: Compare the number of symbols in each bar. Thursday has only 2 symbols, fewer than Monday's 4, Tuesday's 3, and Wednesday's 5.
5Use the room map. North [Office] [Supply] [Break ] [Shop ] South Which room is directly east of the Office?
A.Supply
B.Break
C.Shop
D.No room
Explanation: On a map, east is to the right when north is at the top. The room immediately to the right of Office is Supply.
6Use the inspection form. Item | Status Fire extinguisher | OK Exit sign | Repair First aid kit | OK Spill kit | Replace Which item needs repair?
A.Fire extinguisher
B.Exit sign
C.First aid kit
D.Spill kit
Explanation: Locate the Status value Repair and read the item in the same row. The Exit sign is the item marked Repair.
7Use the gauge reading. Pressure gauge: 0 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 psi Needle points to 75. What pressure is shown?
A.25 psi
B.50 psi
C.75 psi
D.100 psi
Explanation: The scale is labeled in psi. The needle points at the 75 mark, so the reading is 75 psi.
8Use the package label chart. Color | Priority Red | Same day Blue | Two day Green | Standard Yellow | Hold A package has a blue label. What priority is it?
A.Same day
B.Two day
C.Standard
D.Hold
Explanation: Match the color Blue in the first column to the Priority in the same row. Blue means Two day.
9Use the daily totals table. Department | Boxes Packed Receiving | 18 Assembly | 26 Shipping | 31 Returns | 12 Which department packed 31 boxes?
A.Receiving
B.Assembly
C.Shipping
D.Returns
Explanation: Find 31 in the Boxes Packed column, then read left to the department name. The 31-box row is Shipping.
10Use the flowchart. Start -> Scan badge -> Door unlocks -> Enter warehouse What happens immediately after the badge is scanned?
A.Start
B.Door unlocks
C.Enter warehouse
D.Leave warehouse
Explanation: Follow the arrows from left to right. The step after Scan badge is Door unlocks.

About the WorkKeys Graphic Literacy Exam

ACT WorkKeys Graphic Literacy measures how well test takers read and use workplace graphics such as tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, floor plans, instrument panels, forms, and composite visuals to solve job-related problems.

Exam sponsor: ACT WorkKeys; administered by authorized test centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

38 questions

Time Limit

55 minutes in English; 70 minutes in Spanish

Passing Score

Scale score 65-90; Level 3 minimum for NCRC, with levels 3-7 reported

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by testing center; often covered by schools, workforce programs, or employers

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Levels 3-4

Simple and Low-Moderate Graphics

Locate information, read labels, follow a key, and use one straightforward workplace graphic.

Levels 5-6

Moderate Graphics

Use multiple conditions, compare data, interpret scales, and apply information to workplace decisions.

Level 7

Difficult and Composite Graphics

Synthesize dense, unfamiliar, or combined graphics with distractors and multi-step reasoning.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scale score 65-90; Level 3 minimum for NCRC, with levels 3-7 reported
  • Exam length: 38 questions
  • Time limit: 55 minutes in English; 70 minutes in Spanish
  • Exam / certification fees: Varies by testing center; often covered by schools, workforce programs, or employers Official sources

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WorkKeys Graphic Literacy: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the title, key, units, and labels before looking at the answer choices.
2Circle every condition in the question; many WorkKeys graphics items require matching more than one condition.
3For charts and tables, check whether values are counts, rates, percentages, or categories.
4When graphics are dense, eliminate choices that violate one clear condition before doing multi-step comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on WorkKeys Graphic Literacy?

ACT lists Graphic Literacy as 38 items. The standard English time limit is 55 minutes.

Is Graphic Literacy part of the ACT WorkKeys NCRC?

Yes. The current NCRC uses Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. Graphic Literacy replaced the older Locating Information assessment.

What score do I need for WorkKeys Graphic Literacy?

Scores are reported as a 65-90 scale score and a Level score from 3 to 7. Level 3 is the minimum level used for the National Career Readiness Certificate.

What graphics appear on the test?

ACT describes workplace graphics such as charts, graphs, tables, forms, diagrams, maps, gauges, floor plans, and composite graphics.