Spreadsheet Knowledge Quiz

What is the primary function of a spreadsheet?

• To create text documents

• To organize and analyze data

• To send emails

• To design graphics

Which of the following is a common spreadsheet program?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Excel

• PowerPoint

In a spreadsheet, what does the term "cell" refer to?

• A type of formula

• The intersection of a row and a column

• A chart

• A data type

What symbol is used to start a formula in a spreadsheet?

• #

• &

• =

• +

Which function would you use to sum a range of cells?

• AVERAGE

• COUNT

• SUM

• MAX

What is a "formula bar" in a spreadsheet?

• A place to enter data only

• A section that shows the current date

• A tool to create graphs

• An area to enter or edit formulas and cell contents

Which feature allows you to visually represent data in a spreadsheet?

• Filters

• Charts

• Formulas

• Sorting

How can you format a cell to display currency?

• By changing the font size

• By using the Format Cells option and selecting Currency

• By adding a dollar sign manually

• By coloring the cell

Which of the following formulas would calculate the total of cells B1 through B5?

• =SUM(B1)

• =TOTAL(B1+B5)

• =ADD(B1)

• =SUM(B1+B5)

What is the purpose of using conditional formatting?

• To change cell contents

• To visually highlight cells based on specific criteria

• To sort data

• To protect cells from editing