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WorksheetsSolon Microsoft Excel Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the difference between Workbook and a worksheet?
A workbook is the actual file that contains the worksheets, which turn contain the data.
The worksheets contain the data and the workbook contains the tabs for each data type.
A workbook is a section that contains the worksheet reports; both are contained in a spreadsheet.
There is no difference other than which term you prefer to use for spreadsheets.
When you insert a row, where does Excel place it in relation to the cursor position?
Above the current row
Below the current row.
You must select the row before you can insert a new row.
You must copy and paste any existing data down one row to have a blank row at the cursor position.
Which character automatically indicates the contents of a cell are a formula?
$
=
‘
“
How can data be aligned within a cell?
Horizontally
Horizontal and Vertical
Vertically
Horizontally, vertically, or rotated
Why might you want to apply borders to a cell instead of just using the gridlines on the worksheet?
Borders can help to separate and identify specific cells.
You can highlight a row by clicking one button for outside borders.
To emphasize specific cells in the gridline.
To mark the print area of the worksheet.
Why might you prefer to apply a background color to a cell instead of applying a pattern
There is a limited number of patterns to choose.
Patterns can make it harder to read the data than using a solid color.
You can choose a lighter color whereas all patterns are dark in design.
Patterns should only be used with cells that have formulas.
All formulas begin with a
&
=
%
-
Columns go...
Across or Horizontally
Down or Vertically
Rows go...
Across or Horizontally
Down or Vertically
Which of these symbols is used for divide on a computer?
\
*
/
|
What is the "Active Cell" in Excel?
The Bottom cell in a worksheet. It is indicated by a dark border onscreen.
The current cell in a worksheet. It is indicated by a dark border onscreen.
The top cell in a worksheet. It is indicated by a dark border onscreen.
The past cell in a worksheet. It is indicated by a dark border onscreen.
What is the Sum formula?
Sum( )
Sum( )=
=Sum( )
=( )Sum
_______________ involves creating a single cell by combining two or more selected cells.
Cut and paste
Merging cells
Delete
None of these answers
A _______________, which appears when you right-click an object, is a list of frequently used commands that relate to the right-clicked object.
Page layout
Data
Cell style
Shortcut menu
The horizontal and vertical lines on the worksheet itself are called.
Excel window
Status bar
Gridlines
Worksheet
The ____________ presents information about the worksheet, the function of the button the mouse pointer is pointing to, or the mode of Excel.
Page layout
Status bar
Page break view
None of these answers
How should you name a cell?
Number + Letter
Letter + Number
What 3 types of data can be entered in a spreadsheet?
Texts, numbers, charts
Text, Colors, Pictures
Text, numbers, formulas
Which formula below finds the average of the cells?
=AVERAGE(A1:A3)
=AVERSGE(A1-A3)
What is a bar graph used for?
Showing differing values of data
Showing parts of a whole
Organizing data
What is a pie chart used for?
Showing differing values of data points
Showing parts of a whole
Organizing data points
What tab do you click to find the charts and graphs?
Home
Insert
Page Layout
Formulas
When creating a chart in Excel, what is the first thing you need to do?
Select the data to be graphed.
Select the Insert Tab
Choose a chart from the ribbon
Double click the active cell
What does the mouse look like in a spreadsheet?
Arrow
Pointer
Two headed arrow
Selection cross
The ability to quickly add a formula, set of number, months or day of the week down a column or across a row.
Autofill
Copy and Paste
Drag and Drop
Typing
