Digital Technologies Excel Quiz

What is the main objective of the task for Year 9 students in the Digital Technologies subject?

• To learn about the history of databases

• To create a spreadsheet for organizing an invitation-only end-of-school dance

• To write an essay on networked digital systems

• To design a website for a school event

What is a spreadsheet primarily described as in the text?

• A collection of data organized in rows and columns

• An electronic ledger, an electronic version of paper accounting worksheets

• A data visualization software like Tableau

• A type of structured query language

Why do some people believe that spreadsheets and databases are interchangeable?

• Because both are used by a single person

• Because both can contain a large amount of tabular data and make calculations

• Because spreadsheets are more complex than databases

• Because databases are usually limited to a given number of cells

What distinguishes databases from spreadsheets in terms of size and storage capabilities?

• Databases are limited to a given number of cells, while spreadsheets are not

• Spreadsheets can vary in size from the smallest computer file to giant cloud clusters

• Databases can vary in size from the smallest computer file to giant cloud clusters

• Spreadsheets are more complex and can handle larger data sets

What should be included in the Guest List section of the spreadsheet for a school dance?

• Only the names of the guests

• Names of the guests and their favorite songs

• Names of the guests, contact information, and RSVP status

• Names of the guests and the amount they contributed to the budget

Which feature is suggested to be used in the spreadsheet to automatically highlight the RSVP status of guests?

• Conditional formatting or data validation

• Alphabetical sorting

• Pivot tables

• Macros

What is the purpose of sketching a design for the layout of your spreadsheet on paper?

• To decide the overall budget

• To make up test values for later checking

• To ensure the spreadsheet is visually appealing

• To plan the layout of your spreadsheet

Which section of the spreadsheet is used to track the income and expenses associated with the dance?

• Guest List

• Budget

• Tasks

• Venues

What should you do to ensure that the amounts in the total boxes of the spreadsheet change to red when they exceed their budgeted amount?

• Use a special font

• Apply conditional formatting

• Insert a pie chart

• Create a separate expenses sheet

What should be included in the columns for the Budget Section of a spreadsheet?

• Dietary restrictions and special notes

• Task descriptions and due dates

• Income sources and expenses

• Song titles, artists, and genres