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WorksheetsExcel Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which group on the View Ribbon enables a user to show or hide the ruler, gridlines, Formula Bar, or headings?
Workbook views
Show
Zoom
Window
Joan has entered her name in the First Name field in cell B2 of her table. What does her First Name represent in the table?
Entry
Workbook
Row
Column
Sharon’s spreadsheet contains information about the number of music downloads in F25. In this address, ‘25’ identifies the:
cell.
column.
range.
row.
In a Microsoft Excel worksheet, how do you change the width of a column so that the widest entry will fit?
Smart Fit
AutoFit
Best Fit
True Fit
Which command on the Fill options dialog box is the default option if a month or day is entered?
Copy Cells
Fill Formatting Only
Fill without Formatting
Fill Series
What is the name of the small black square in the lower-right corner of the heavy border of an active cell that repeats a cell's value in adjacent cells?
Fill handle
Filler
Copy handle
Copy box
Which is a special workbook a user can create and then use as a pattern to create new, similar workbooks or worksheets?
Form
Boilerplate
Smart Sheet
Template
Jim would like to print only the cell range A1:F20. What page setup option should he change?
Orientation
Page Break
Print Area
Print Titles
Steve would like to print only the worksheet he is currently working on. What print option should he choose?
Print Active Sheet
Print Entire Workbook
Print Selection
Print Custom Range
Gabriel needs to create a shortcut formula in cell B40 to calculate total sales located in cells B1 through B39. Which function should he create?
=$B$1+25
=B1+25
=SUM(B1:B39)
=B1:B39
Which are valid Microsoft Excel functions?
AVERAGE, MAX, and NUM
MAX, MIN, and WEEK
AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN
WEEKDAY, MAX, and CLOSE
What type of formula cell reference instructs Microsoft Excel to keep the cell reference constant in the formula as it copies it to the destination area?
Absolute
Mixed
Relative
Unconditional
How is an exact copy of a worksheet created within the same workbook?
While pointing to the sheet tab, choose Copy from the Shortcut Menu
Right-click the sheet tab, then choose Move or Copy from the Shortcut Menu
While pointing to the Select All button, choose Move or Copy from the Shortcut Menu
Choose Move or Copy from the Quick Access Toolbar
What type of formatting appears only when the value in a cell meets conditions specified by a user?
Criterion
Restrictive
Logical
Conditional
Carl notices that the data in cell E4 reads ######. What command could Carl choose to correct this problem?
AutoFit
Special Formatting
Subscript Formatting
Wrap Text
Peter wants to replace a specific text in a text string in his spreadsheet. What function should he use?
FIND
SUBSTITUTE
VLOOKUP
SEARCH
In Sam’s spreadsheet, Column A has student first and last names. They need to be separated into two different columns. Which tool would he use?
Convert Text to Column Wizard
Split View
View Side-by-Side
Comma Delimited
Lilly is creating a spreadsheet for FBLA and would like all of the advisors at her school to be able to make changes to the spreadsheet at the same time. What command allows her to do this?
Share Workbook
Track Changes
View Side-by-Side
Comma Delimited
David only wants to view the employees in the Marketing department who earn a salary of more than $25,000. What command should he use to complete this task?
AutoFill
Filter
Find and Replace
Sort
Joan wants to see her sales representatives in numerical order with the salesperson who sold the least at the top. Which sorting option should she choose?
Ascending
Descending
Primary Sort
Customer Filter
Where is the Insert Function button found in Microsoft Excel?
Quick Access Toolbar
Formula bar
Status bar
Shortcut menu
Dawn is creating a formula to multiply the values in cells D4 and F4. Which formula should she use?
=D4+F4
=D4-F4
=D4 x F4
=D4*F4
What feature was created for users who prefer to use the keyboard rather than the mouse, and provides keyboard code icons that may be used in conjunction with the ALT key?
Quick Access Toolbar
Hot Keys
Mini Toolbar
Key Tips
Which notebook-like feature organizes the sheets for use in Excel?
Workbook
Worksheet
Notepad
Folder
Which software program is a powerful spreadsheet program that allows users to organize data, complete calculations, and graph data?
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Which group on the Insert Ribbon enables a user to create charts?
Workbook views
Charts
Zoom
Window
What is the name of the list of frequently used Excel commands available when a user right-clicks an item in the worksheet?
Mini Toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
David wants to change all occurrences of 'North Carolina' to 'NC' in his spreadsheet. What command should he use to complete this task?
AutoFill
Filter
Find and Replace
Sort
Which command creates decorative text in a worksheet?
SmartArt
WordArt
Draw
Shape
What command is used to apply a background color to cells in a worksheet?
Drawing
Fill Color
Borders & Shading
Highlight
Edward would like to create a chart that uses vertical rectangles to compare iPod and iPad sales. Which chart type would he create?
Column
Bar
Line
Pie
How can a table style be quickly modified to meet user preferences?
Right-click on a style and choose Modify
Right-click on a style and choose Duplicate
Double-click a style from the Table Quick Styles Gallery
Choose Modify from the Styles Group on the Home Ribbon
John wants to be able to view his monthly sales chart as well as his data on the same worksheet. What type of chart should he create?
PivotChart
LineChart
Embedded Chart
Linked Chart
What graphically represents trends in plotted data and predicts future values?
Sparkline
Trendline
Chartline
Error bar
Jack would like the data in Row 1 to remain stationary on the screen while he scrolls. Which option should he select?
Freeze
Header
Hide
Scale
What term is used when referencing cells in other sheets in a workbook formula using the sheet name as the reference rather than the cell address?
Calling the Sheet
Name reference
Which of the descriptions listed below best describe what a macro in Excel does?
It is a type of formatting you can apply to enlarge the worksheet area.
It is a file type that you save a workbook as.
It is a series of instructions contained in one command that you can use to automate complex and/or repetitive tasks.
It is a recording function that allows you to save worksheets, audio recordings and videos that are displayed on the screen.
Which part of the process of creating a macro is reflected in this image?
No macro has been recorded yet.
A macro recording is in progress.
A macro has already been recorded and is busy running.
None of the above.
Where on the ribbon can the macro options be located?
Insert
Formulas
Developer
Data
Which of the following statements describes the reason you would want to record a macro with absolute references rather than relative references?
You want to preserve the integrity of any cells referenced by formulas in the macro.
You want the values of any cells copied to the macro to be accurate.
You want the results of any formulas produced by the macro to be accurate.
You want the macro to reproduce its results in the same place each time.
When saving a Microsoft Access database as another file type, which ribbon contains an area of centralized tasks that are related to file management known as the backstage?
Home
Insert
File
View
Which tab in Microsoft Access is used to open the File menu?
Home ribbon
File tab
External Data ribbon
Database Tools ribbon
What type of database contains multiple collections of data that are related to one another?
Joined
Relational
Flat
Managed
When a database is created, what is defined when names and data types are assigned to all data fields in a table?
Structure
Definition
Design
Theme
Juan needs to view and access all parts of his database. Where can these objects be located most efficiently?
Design View
Form View
Layout View
Navigation Pane
Which type of database consists of a collection of tables, each of which contains information on a specific subject?
Relational
Interactive
Collaborative
Independent
Which area appears on the left side of Microsoft Access windows and displays a list of objects available in the database?
Objects Pane
Database Pane
Navigation Pane
List Pane
What are three valid methods for saving a database in Microsoft Access?
Alt + S, File tab Save command, Quick Access Toolbar Save command
Alt + S, Home Ribbon Save command, Quick Access Save command
Alt + S, File tab Save command, Shortcut Save command
Ctrl + S, File tab Save command, Quick Access Save command
Johnny has planned his baseball card database and determined a logical arrangement. What is his next step?
Determine what information to include
Discuss the database with users
Gather the information
Input data
Dillan wants to ensure social security numbers are entered in a proper format. Which field property will be used?
Input Mask
Format
Default Value
Field Size
Avery is the president of her FBLA chapter. FBLA keeps all member information in a database. She is often asked by members to pull a detailed summary of all competition participation for scholarship applications. Which report creation tool will automatically pull all the fields from the competition table?
Report
Report Design
Blank Report
Report Wizard
The owner of Ima Graphic Animator, Inc., a graphic design company, wants to place the company’s logo at the top of the first page on a report. Where should the logo be placed in the Report Design View?
Report header section
Page header section
Report footer section
Page footer section
Tanya created a report to show people signed up for a 5K race. She needs to increase the size of the report header so she can add the race logo control. Which view will allow her to resize the header?
Report View
Print Preview
Design View
Layout View
Which ribbon in layout view contains the commands to insert or delete new rows and columns in a report?
Report > Layout > Tools > Design
Report > Layout > Tools > Arrange
Report > Layout > Tools > Format
Report > Layout > Tools > Page Setup
Amanda wants to make it easier for other users to input data. What should she do to help other users understand the fields?
Unique Identifier
Limit field size
Provide a caption
Provide database security
Nick wants to make notes for future users of his database so they will properly use the field names and types. Where would he make these notes?
Data Type
Description
Field Name
Properties
What are the rules that a user should follow when entering data into a table?
Text
Validation
Criterion
Properties
Dennis needs to format his sales amount column to show dollar signs. Which format would he use?
Currency
Fixed
General Number
Text
Which type of field enables a user to select from a list of values when updating the contents of a field?
Calculated
Attachment
Lookup
Hyperlink
Donna's Bakery lost a customer named Dingin' Donuts. What action should be taken to remove all records from her database for Dingin' Donuts?
Delete the record
Archive the record
Update the record
Flag the record
Joe wants to modify the query he created to incorporate various colors, fonts, and styles to create a custom look. Which query would he use?
Design View
Simple Query Wizard
Query Design View
Query Wizard
Delores is doing a search of the bed and breakfasts in Southport, NC. She wants to know which bed and breakfast is less than one mile from the waterfront and allows pets. Which comparison operator would she use?
>=,and
>,and
<>
<, AND
What ensures that a query result appears in a specific order?
Filtering
Sorting
Ordering
Placing
Keisha created a database of her music. She wants to locate only the songs by Beyoncé. What tool should she use in order to view this information and save it for later use?
Filter
Form
Query
Report
Marci is searching a Planet Database. She wants to find out how many moons Saturn has and the names. Which comparison operator would she use?
and
equal
not
or
Marci has a database of all the planets. She needs to know what planets have moons or rings. Which comparison operator would she use to perform the query?
moons and rings
moons equal rings
moons not rings
moons or rings
After a query is created, which action must take place to display the results of the query?
Go
Run
Get
Retrieve
Curt wants to search his CD collection database for the names of the albums from his favorite artist that were released after 2010. What object should Curt create and save to obtain this information most efficiently?
Filter
Table
Query
Report
Taylor wants to query the airline database to find out how many seats are open on Flight 33. What type of query would she use?
Crosstab Query
Multiple Query
Simple Query
Find
The report Jamie created has a dark background and the page number is not displaying correctly. Which formatting option would he apply to the page number to add contrast between the background and the page number?
Fill Color
Font Size
Font Color
Format Painter
Chad needs to change a member’s telephone number in the FBLA database. What step should he take?
Add New Record
Delete Record
Move Field
Edit Record
Label the following picture.
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
A form/subform combination is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
Hierarchical form
Master/detail form
Parent/child form
All of the above
Which type of form already has a predefined layout and can automatically contain command buttons?
Multi-item form
Split form
Subform
Application Parts Blank form
Which type of form can be added to a database to simplify your interaction with objects preventing the need to use the Navigation Pane?
Subform
Blank form
Split form
Navigation form
Which type of query displays its results in a grid similar to an Excel worksheet?
Crosstab
Append
Aggregated
Subquery
Which of the following is not an aggregated function?
Lowest
Sum
Average
Count
Which of the following is not a type of join?
Inner join
Exterior join
Cross join
Unequal join
The Chart Wizard is a control.
True
False
A legend can be displayed only on the right side of a chart.
True
False
The Refresh All button updates data in a chart with data modified in the underlying data source.
True
False
You can save a table as a report.
True
False
An Axis is a type of chart.
True
False
What is the result of 'Select * from customer where CustID>10 and CustID<100' query?
Display all customers with CustID from 10 to 100
Display all customers with CustID above 10
Display all customers with CustID below 100
Display all customers with CustID from 11 to 99
A Primary Key is a code that uniquely identifies a ____________ in a Database.
record
table
column
database
A __________ is a computerized filing system that is used to organize and maintain a collection of information for future use.
Query
Report
Database
Spreadsheet
In a database table, rows are called a(n) __________
Field
Record
Primary Key
Composite Key
A primary key field from one table appears in a second table. What is the field in the second table called?
A linked key
A relationship key
A foreign key
A primary key
In the image to the right, where would you click to look for a name in the database?
B
C
D
A
Look at the information in the database table to the right. What field is being used to SORT the table?
Name
City
Phone
Address
Does Microsoft Access need to be told about relationships between tables?
No, relationships are automatically detected
No, relationships are not supported
Yes, relationships need to be defined
Yes, only when the fields have different names
A primary key field from one table appears in a second table. What can be said about these tables?
The tables are subordinated
The tables are queried
The tables are in a duplication
The tables are in a relationship
Nick wants to design a database and wants Microsoft Access to automatically assign an ID number to each record. What is auto numbering an example of?
Primary Key
Auto Increment
Foreign Key
Data Redundancy
