Microsoft Office 2007 Fundamentals Excel Lesson 2: Using Formulas and Functions
Select the best response for the following statements.
1. All formulas must begin with ____.
A. parentheses ( )
B. the equal sign (=)
C. a caret (^)
D. the greater than sign (>)
2. Each cell reference in the formula is coded with a different ____.
A. font
B. point size
C. border
D. color
3. A forward slash (/) is an example of a(n) ____.
A. arithmetic operator
B. cell reference
C. argument
D. order of operation
4. What is the result of the following formula: =C6+D6*3, where cell C6 contains the value of 4 and cell
D6 contains the value of 5?
A. 17
B. 19
C. 23
D. 27
5. Which of the following is a relative reference?
A. B4
B.
$B4
C. B$4
D. $B$4
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6. Which is not an option on the Auto Fill Options menu?
Excel Lesson 2: Using Formulas and Functions
A. Copy Cells
B. Clear Cells
C. Fill Formatting Only
D. Fill Without Formatting
7. To edit a formula, double-click the cell containing the formula or select the cell and press the ____ key.
A. Ctrl
B. Alt
C. F2
D. F4
8. Excel indicates when a formula you have entered results in an error by displaying a(n) ____ in the cell.
A. ScreenTip
B. error value
C. fill handle
D. nothing
9. A(n) ____ refers to the values or cell references on which a function is to be performed.
A. operator
B. mixed reference
C. constant
D. argument
10. A function must follow a set of established rules, called ____, which specifies how the function must be entered.
A. syntax
B. order of operation
C. relative reference
D. calculation
Complete the following sentences by writing the correct word or words in the blanks provided.
1. The commands for working with formulas and functions are located on the ____ Formulas ____ tab of the Ribbon.
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2. A(n) ____ formula ____ is a set of instructions used to perform calculations on values in a worksheet.
3. Numbers entered directly into a formula that do not change are called ____ constants ____.
4. A(n) ____ operator ____ is a sign or symbol that indicates what calculation is to be performed.
5. A(n) ____ absolute ____ reference is a permanent reference to a cell and does not change in relation to the location of the formula.
6. ____ Auto Fill ____ is a feature that you can use to automatically fill in worksheet data in any direction.
7. The ____ fill handle ____ is a little black square in the bottom right corner of the selected cell used to copy formulas or formatting.
8. A(n) ____ function ____ is a built-in formula.
9. To enter cell references as an argument, click the Collapse button to hide the ____ Function
Arguments ____ dialog box temporarily so it is not in your way.
10. A cell with an error has a ____ triangle ____ in the upper-left corner.
The solution for Step-by-Step EX 3.1 is named Trip Budget XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
The solution for Project EX 3-1 is named Open Water XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
The solution for Project EX 3-2 is named Open Water2 XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
There is no solution file for this extended learning opportunity. Student solutions may vary.
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The solution for Project EX 3-3 is named Tea Invoice XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
The solution for Project EX 3-4 is named Tea Invoice2 XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
There is no solution file for this extended learning opportunity. Student solutions may vary.
There is no solution file for Project EX 3-5.
There is no solution file for Project EX 3-6.
There is no solution for Activity EX 3-1.
There is no solution for Activity EX 3-2.
The solution for Activity EX 3-3 is named Auto Fill XXX.xlsx and is available under Solutions to
Exercises on the Instructor Resources CD.
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