This exercise provides a total of 8 data visualizations that describe a real companys performance based on 17 quarters of financial data. The visualizations are grouped into four dashboards that were created in Tableau: (1) operating cash flow analysis, (2) operating cash flow margins analysis, (3) investing cash flow analysis, and (4) net change in cash analysis.

Refer to the Investing Cash Flow Analysis Dashboard below and answer the questions. ($4.9) $12.7 Free Cash Flow Analysis ($2.4) $0.8 $1.4 $7.5 Year - Quart.. Y1-01 Y1-02 Y1-03 Y1 - 04 Y2-01 Y2-02 Y2-03 Y2-04 Y3-01 Y3-02 ($3.3) $1.8 $2.6 $9.3 ($3.5) $1.3 (56) ($4) ($2) $10 $12 $14 $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 Free Cash Flow Analysis (in billions) ($4.9) $12.7 Free Cash Flow Analysis $9.3 Year - Quart.. Y2-04 Y3-01 Y3-02 Y3-03 Y3-04 ($3.5) $1.3 $1.2 $8.7 Y4-01 ($4.9) $4.2 $5.2 Y4-02 Y4-03 Y4-04 Y5-01 $12.7 ($1.4) (52) (56) (54) $10 $12 $14 $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 Free Cash Flow Analysis (in billions) 3a. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Visualization 1: Free Cash Flow Analysis? (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) 7 The horizontal orange bars arise in any quarter where the free cash flow is negative. The horizontal blue bars arise in any quarter where the free cash flow is positive. 2 It begins with the first quarter of year 5 and runs consecutively and downward through the first quarter of year 1. It compares net income to purchases of property, plant, and equipment on a quarterly basis. 3b. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Visualization 2: Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases less Depreciation? (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) The horizontal orange bars arise in any quarter where the purchases of property, plant, and equipment are greater than that quarter's depreciation charges. ? The horizontal blue bars arise in any quarter where the purchases of property, plant, and equipment are greater than that quarter's depreciation charges. ? It depicts purchases of property, plant, and equipment less depreciation charges on a year-over-year basis beginning with the first quarter of years 1-5. 3c. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Visualization 1: Free Cash Flow Analysis? (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) 1 The first quarter of every year shows negative free cash flow; however, on an annual basis, the company is generating operating cash flows that far exceed its capital expenditures. ? The fourth quarter of every year shows negative free cash flow; however, on an annual basis, the company is generating operating cash flows that far exceed its capital expenditures. ? It indicates that there are a total of five quarters where the free cash flow is negative. 3d. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Visualization 2: Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases less Depreciation? (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) In 16 out of 17 quarters, the company's purchases of property, plant, and equipment are greater than its depreciation charges. 2 In 16 out of 17 quarters, the company's purchases of property, plant, and equipment are less than its depreciation charges. ? The company's purchases of property, plant, and equipment never exceeded its depreciation charges by more than $200 million in any quarter. 3e. Which of the following statements are true when comparing Visualizations 1 and 22 (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) 2 Visualization 1 suggests that the company may not be investing enough money to maintain its noncurrent assets; however, Visualization 2 shows the company is generating sufficient operating cash flows to cover its capital expenditures. 2 Visualization 1 shows that the company is generating sufficient operating cash flows to cover its capital expenditures; however, Visualization 2 suggests the company may not be investing enough money to maintain its noncurrent assets. 2 visualization 1 does not incorporate depreciation charges whereas Visualization 2 does incorporate depreciation charges