Excel Basics Quiz

What is Excel?

• A word processing software

• A spreadsheet software

• A presentation software

• A database management system

What is the main screen of Excel called?

• Chart

• Cell

• Worksheet

• Workbook

How do you select a cell in Excel?

• Press the space bar

• Double click on it

• Click on it once

• Right-click on it

What must be the first character in a cell that contains a formula?

• An asterisk (*)

• A plus sign (+)

• A dollar sign ($)

• An equals sign (=)

Which of the following is NOT a formatting option in Excel?

• Italics

• Underline

• Highlight

• Bold

What does the name of a cell consist of?

• Row number followed by column letter

• Cell position and data type

• Column letter followed by row number

• Cell color and font size

What is a range in Excel?

• A group of cells

• A single cell

• A formatting style

• A type of formula

Which operation symbol is used for multiplication in Excel formulas?

• /

• +

• -

• *

What does the order of operations in Excel follow?

• User-defined order

• Alphabetical order

• Random order

• Mathematical order

How do you modify the contents of a cell?

• Right-click and select modify

• Double click on the cell

• Select and press the escape key

• Press the delete key