Google Sheets FILTER Functionality and Formula Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using the FILTER functionality in Google Sheets?

• To format cells with colors

• To extract specific subsets of data based on criteria

• To visualize data with charts

• To create new spreadsheets

How can you apply a filter to a specific column in Google Sheets?

• By selecting the column and pressing 'filter'

• By clicking on the 'Insert' menu

• By selecting the entire sheet

• By using the 'Format' menu

What should you do if you want to filter data by a specific condition, such as a date?

• Select 'Filter by condition' and choose the appropriate option

• Manually delete unwanted rows

• Use the 'Find and Replace' feature

• Use the 'Sort' function

What is a benefit of using filter views in Google Sheets?

• They automatically create charts

• They change the color of filtered data

• They allow you to permanently delete data

• They enable you to save and reuse specific filter settings

Why might you choose to use the FILTER formula instead of basic FILTER functionality?

• To automatically update filters

• To change the font style

• To perform operations on filtered data subsets

• To create pivot tables

What is the outcome of a FILTER formula in Google Sheets?

• A horizontal list of values

• A vertical list of values that match specific criteria

• A pie chart

• A new spreadsheet

What should you ensure when setting up a FILTER formula in terms of range lengths?

• The filtered range should be longer than the criteria range

• The filtered range should match the length of the criteria range

• The criteria range should be longer than the filtered range

• The ranges should be of any length

How can you make a FILTER formula more readable?

• By avoiding any spaces

• By using only uppercase letters

• By writing it in a single line

• By using indentation and spacing

What is the purpose of using the UNIQUE function with a FILTER formula?

• To sort the data

• To remove duplicate entries from the filtered results

• To add more columns

• To change the data type

What should you do if you want to lock values in a FILTER formula?

• Use F4 or F4 + Function for Mac

• Use the 'Data' menu

• Use the 'Insert' menu

• Use the 'View' menu