Spreadsheet Functions and Formulas

What is the primary purpose of functions in a spreadsheet program like Excel?

• To create complex visual charts and graphs.

• To calculate data and automate complex operations.

• To format text and numbers within cells.

• To manage file saving and printing options.

Which tab on the ribbon provides access to the function library in a spreadsheet program?

• Home

• Insert

• Formulas

• Data

How is a range of cells typically represented within a function's arguments?

• By listing each cell individually, separated by commas.

• By enclosing the first and last cell references in parentheses, separated by a hyphen.

• By using the first and last cell references separated by a colon.

• By typing "RANGE" followed by the cell names.

What is the correct basic syntax for a function in a spreadsheet program?

• FunctionName(Argument1 + Argument2)

• =FunctionName(Argument1, Argument2)

• FunctionName = Argument1 * Argument2

• Argument1 + Argument2 = FunctionName

Which function is specifically designed to return the number of whole workdays between two dates?

• SUM

• AVERAGE

• NETWORKDAYS

• COUNT