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Excel Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT true about default print options in Excel?

a)

Gridlines, row numbers, and column letters are printed.

b)

When you create a print area, the print setting is saved with the worksheet.

c)

Excel prints the entire worksheet.

2.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition: Moves the insertion point to the right one cell.

a)

Shift+Tab

b)

Ctrl+Home

c)

Page Up

d)

Tab

e)

Up arrow

3.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition: Moves the insertion point to the previous row.

a)

Shift+Tab

b)

Ctrl+Home

c)

Page Up

d)

Tab

e)

Up arrow

4.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition: Moves the insertion point to the left one cell.

a)

Shift+Tab

b)

Ctrl+Home

c)

Page Up

d)

Tab

e)

Up arrow

5.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition: Moves the insertion point to the beginning of the worksheet.

a)

Shift+Tab

b)

Ctrl+Home

c)

Page Up

d)

Tab

e)

Up arrow

6.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition: Moves the insertion point to the previous screen.

a)

Shift+Tab

b)

Ctrl+Home

c)

Page Up

d)

Tab

e)

Up arrow

7.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Scarlett can minimize the Ribbon by triple-clicking any of the Ribbon tabs.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which of the following is NOT true about workbooks?

a)

You can only have one Excel workbook open at a time.

b)

Worksheets are always stored in workbooks.

c)

When working with large amounts of data, you can organize the data into multiple worksheets.

9.

The default style used to display the date is (a)   .

10.

All Excel formulas begin with (a)   .

11.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. Rows in a worksheet appear vertically and are identified by letters.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Kiera tells Mya that ____ is an absolute cell reference.

a)

$A$1

b)

A1

c)

SA1

13.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Adam tells Ian that the * (asterisk) character is used to represent ____.

a)

addition

b)

multiplication

c)

subtraction

14.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. An example of a font size is 12 _____.

a)

characters

b)

points

c)

pixels

15.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The ____ feature displays suggestions that are possible matches with the first few characters you enter in a cell.

a)

AutoComplete

b)

AutoFill

c)

AutoCorrect

16.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Cate wants to print her workbook. By default, which of the following worksheet data will print?

a)

headers

b)

comments

c)

column letters

17.

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Cate wants to share her workbook electronically, but she doesn’t want the recipients to be able to modify the data. One of her options is to save it as a(n) ____ file.

a)

PDF

b)

.xlsx

c)

HTML

18.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. When you freeze columns and rows, the worksheet is divided into two panes.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. The AutoComplete feature in Excel corrects misspellings as you enter data.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Gabe wants to be able to view and scroll through different parts of the worksheet at the same time. He (a)   the worksheet.

21.

Which of the following is NOT an option for Santiago to apply for conditional formatting?

a)

Data Bars

b)

Color Scales

c)

Quick Styles

22.

The AutoComplete feature fills cells with the same data in a column or row. (a)  

23.

In Excel, a cell's width is automatically adjusted when the font size changes.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Conditional formatting applies designated formats to cells when the cell value meets specified criteria. (a)  

25.

A(n) ____ cell reference does not change when the formula is copied or moved.

a)

absolute

b)

complex

c)

mixed

26.

By default, Excel aligns numbers at the ____ of the cell.

a)

left

b)

center

c)

right

27.

Which of the following is NOT true about working with multiple worksheets?

a)

When you need to add a new category to a workbook, you add a new worksheet.

b)

Sheet tabs are located at the top of the workbook window.

c)

You can copy and paste data from one worksheet to another.

d)

All of the above are true.

28.

John decides to show snapshots of the data for each row in his worksheet. He inserts ____.

a)

functions

b)

sparklines

c)

charts

29.

Rajit knows that all of the following are true about charts EXCEPT: ____.

a)

You can resize a chart by dragging a sizing handle on the canvas.

b)

To remove a chart element, select it, and then press Delete.

c)

You cannot change the type of a chart.

30.

When you move the mouse pointer over the cells in the worksheet window, the mouse pointer changes to (a)n ____.

a)

one-sided arrow

b)

double-sided arrow

c)

white plus sign

31.

In a worksheet, a split can be removed by double-clicking the split bar.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Illustrates trends in data at equal intervals

a)

Column chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Area chart

e)

Scatter chart

33.

Illustrates scientific data, specifically uneven intervals

a)

Column chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Area chart

e)

Scatter chart

34.

Compares the sizes of portions as they relate to a whole unit

a)

Column chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Area chart

e)

Scatter chart

35.

Effective for emphasizing trends

a)

Column chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Area chart

e)

Scatter chart

36.

Useful for making comparisons among individual items

a)

Column chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Area chart

e)

Scatter chart

37.

Using _____ is an easy method to apply formatting to data and convert the same data into a chart.

a)

Quick Analysis

b)

AutoCorrect

c)

sparklines

d)

Quick Data

38.

The accompanying figure shows ____ in column F.

a)

embedded charts

b)

chart sheets

c)

sparklines

39.

When you move the mouse pointer over the formula bar, the mouse pointer changes to a(n) ____.

a)

I-beam

b)

double-sided arrow

c)

one-sided arrow

40.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Tyree can use the Format Painter feature to copy attributes assigned to a cell.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Brandon is modifying the structure of his worksheet. Brandon knows that the default column width is 8.43 ___.

a)

characters

b)

pixels

c)

points

42.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. With the AutoComplete feature, the worksheet is scanned and a range of cells to sum is selected.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Excel refers to a spreadsheet as a ____.

a)

table

b)

worksheet

c)

workbook

44.

The equation used to calculate values in a cell is known as a(n) function. (a)  

45.

Which of the following is NOT true about the AutoFill command?

a)

The Fill button is located in the Editing group on the HOME tab.

b)

The AutoFill command can be used on nonadjacent cells.

c)

Filling data is another method for copying data in a worksheet.

46.

By default, new blank workbooks include ____ worksheet(s).

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

47.

The Enter and Cancel buttons appear in the formula bar even if you are not entering data.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Excel simplifies the organization and maintenance of your data.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which of the following is NOT true about creating formulas?

a)

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

b)

When entering the cell reference, the column letters must be uppercase.

c)

Calculations in parentheses are performed first.

50.

Use the Esc key to remove unwanted data just entered in a cell. (a)  

51.

Which of the following is NOT true about changing alignment?

a)

You can adjust the alignment of the content of a cell vertically.

b)

By default, Excel aligns text at the left of the cell.

c)

You can decrease the margin between the edge of the cell and the cell contents.

d)

All of the above are true.

52.

Tanner learns that all of the following are true about using AutoFill to fill in a series EXCEPT: ____. To fill a series, a pattern must be established in the initial selection of cells.

a)

When you drag the fill handle, the pattern or series is continued.

b)

When you drag the fill handle down or to the right, the series is continued in descending order.

53.

Sawyer learns that when you point to the fill handle, the pointer changes to a ____.

a)

double-headed arrow

b)

white plus sign

c)

crosshair

54.

A ____ contains column headings or field names in a data source.

a)

header row

b)

table header

c)

column header

55.

3D references used in summary worksheets condense and total data from other worksheets.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

____ view displays the column and row labels separated from the worksheet cells.

a)

Full Screen Reading

b)

Normal

c)

Page Layout

57.

____ formulas perform calculations that describe large quantities of data.

a)

Embedded

b)

Statistical

c)

Complex

58.

A shortcut to entering cell references is to name a range of cells.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The header and footer commands are located on the (a)   tab.

60.

To select an entire row, click the row heading. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

The Ribbon in Excel is similar to the Ribbon used in Word. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

In the accompanying figure, the space to the right of “fx” is called the (a)   .

63.

In the accompanying figure, the text A1 is located in the (a)   .

64.

Excel is an electronic spreadsheet application. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true.

4 lines
65.

When you use the Cut and Copy commands, the data and formats are also moved or copied.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Two non-adjacent cells are distinguished in a function using a ____.

a)

semicolon

b)

comma

c)

colon

67.

When you add a new column to your spreadsheet, the data shifts to the right.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which of the following is NOT true about charts?

a)

All charts have a horizontal and vertical axis.

b)

If a chart is not set up correctly, the representation can be confusing or misleading.

c)

Charts are used to draw or present conclusions about data.

69.

When you enter more numbers than can fit in a cell, ____.

a)

you cannot enter any more numbers

b)

by default, the column automatically widens to fit the new data

c)

a series of number signs is displayed in the cell

70.

Page Break Preview displays your page as it will look when printed. (a)  

71.

Press the down arrow to move to the next screen in a spreadsheet.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

A(n) embedded chart is created on the same sheet as the data used in the chart. (a)  

73.

When filtering data, you can control the screen data displayed by specifying certain criteria.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Formulas perform calculations that you could perform using a scientific calculator.

a)

Mathematical

b)

Embedded

c)

Complex

75.

A cell reference that contains both relative and absolute references is called a(n) (a)   cell reference.

76.

You can easily change the print settings using commands in the ____.

a)

Backstage view

b)

Page Setup dialog box

c)

HOME tab

d)

Either a or b

77.

All cells in a range share all or part of their borders.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

When you ____ columns and/or rows, you lock them so you can keep an area visible as you scroll through the worksheet.

a)

freeze

b)

split

c)

hide

79.

The COUNT and SUM functions are interchangeable.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

When creating formulas, there must be a closing parenthesis for every opening parenthesis.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The formula =SA1 contains an absolute reference.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

To create a minus sign in a formula, use the hyphen key.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which of the following is NOT true about copying and moving data?

a)

The Clipboard is used to copy and paste data.

b)

You can move or copy multiple cells of data at the same time.

c)

When you paste data to a spreadsheet cell that already contains data, the existing data moves to make room for the new data.

d)

All of the above are true.

84.

Rearranges data in as many as three different columns

a)

Freeze

b)

Split

c)

Filter

d)

Sort

e)

Hide

85.

Divides the worksheet into two panes

a)

Freeze

b)

Split

c)

Filter

d)

Sort

e)

Hide

86.

Doing this enables you to focus on a particular range of data

a)

Freeze

b)

Split

c)

Filter

d)

Sort

e)

Hide

87.

Screens data to only display data that meets certain criteria

a)

Freeze

b)

Split

c)

Filter

d)

Sort

e)

Hide

88.

Locks columns and rows to keep them visible

a)

Freeze

b)

Split

c)

Filter

d)

Sort

e)

Hide

89.

In the above figure, the worksheet has been (a)   .

90.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Matt can change the sequence in which a formula is solved by using hyphens.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. When you use the Insert Sheet button, the new sheet tab appears to the right of the active sheet tab.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1A is an example of a cell reference.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Spreadsheets are often used for reporting finances and managing expenses.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. To enter data in a cell, you must first make the cell active.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If the text does not fit on one line of a cell, you can wrap to new lines.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

An error value appears if the cell is not wide enough to show the result.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

For help with choosing the appropriate chart for your data, use the (a)   command.

98.

(a)   view hides the Ribbon, formula bar, and status bar.

99.

Comments added to an Excel worksheet are automatically printed by default.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

The (a)   error occurs when the column is not wide enough or a negative date is entered.