Tanmay's response captures the essential steps in deciding on a visualization type, such as understanding the purpose, analyzing the data type, considering the audience, and checking data volume. However, it lacks specific examples and depth found in the benchmark response, such as identifying trends, comparisons, or distributions, and mentioning specific visualization types like bar charts or line graphs. To improve, Tanmay could provide examples of visualization types suited for different data types and purposes, enhancing clarity and depth in his response.