Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful passage.
1. The raw data was first compiled from field reports.
2. Charts and graphs were generated for visual clarity.
3. The data was then filtered for inconsistencies.
4. A final summary was submitted to the board.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
1-3-2-4
Explanation
To arrange the sentences into a meaningful passage, follow the logical, chronological steps of a standard data-processing workflow:
1: The raw data was first compiled... → The natural starting point (Keyword: "first").
3: The data was then filtered... → Cleaning the compiled data (Keyword: "then").
2: Charts and graphs were generated... → Visualizing the cleaned data.
4: A final summary was submitted... → Completing the workflow (Keyword: "final").
Key Points
Workflow Order: Data Collection → Data Cleaning → Visualization → Final Reporting.
Exam Shortcut: Sentence 1 must come first due to "first", and Sentence 4 must come last due to "final", immediately isolating 1-3-2-4 as the only correct sequence.