Access 2010 Test Questions
1. Which software program is used to create a database on a computer, add, change, and delete
data in the database, and create queries, forms, and reports using the data in the database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microsoft Access 2010
Microsoft Excel 2010
Microsoft OneNote 2010
Microsoft Outlook 2010
Answer: A
2. Which view in Access 2010 contains the command to create a new database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Datasheet
Design
File
Backstage
Answer: D
3. What is the purpose of creating and then saving a database before it is completed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To prevent data loss
To create a backup copy
To enable Access to automatically save data as changes are made
To ensure that a user has selected an appropriate file name
Answer: C
4. What appears at the top of the Access work area to indicate objects that are open?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ribbons
Object commands
Buttons
Object tabs
Answer: D
5. Which window component in Access 2010 enables a user to navigate through different
portions of an object in a work area?
A. Scroll bars
B. Status bar
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C. Ribbon
D. Title bar
Answer: A
6. In Access 2010, which area provides indicators and buttons based on information you type or
tasks that are performed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scroll bars
Status bar
Ribbon
Title bar
Answer: B
7. Which of the following is considered the control center for Access 2010 and provides easy,
central access to the commands needed to perform various tasks?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scroll bars
Status bar
Ribbon
Title bar
Answer: C
8. Which Access 2010 feature provides on-screen notes containing the name of the command,
available keyboard shortcuts, a description of the command, and directions for getting help using
the command?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tool Tag
Enhanced ScreenTip
ToolTip
Screen Notes
Answer: B
9. What is the name of the small arrow in the lower right corner of a ribbon group that provides
access to additional options for the group?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Group Launcher
Group Options
Dialog Box Options
Dialog Box Launcher
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Answer: D
10. What is the name of the area located in the top left corner of the Access 2010 program
window that provides convenient, one-click access to frequently used commands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dialog Box Launcher
Shortcut Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Quick Access Menu
Answer: C
11. Which key is used to display a KeyTip in Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ctrl
Shift
Alt
Tab
Answer: C
12. When a user of Access 2010 right-clicks an object, what is the name of the list of frequently
used commands that displays?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dialog Box Launcher
Shortcut Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Quick Access Menu
Answer: B
13. Which type of database consists of a collection of tables, each of which contains information
on a specific subject?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relational
Interactive
Collaborative
Independent
Answer: A
14. In a table, which of the following contains information about a given person, product, or
event?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell
Column
Record
Field
Answer: C
15. In a table, what contains a specific piece of information within a row?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell
Column
Record
Field
Answer: D
16. In a table, which is a way of exclusively identifying each record in the database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Unique marker
Unique identifier
Primary marker
Primary category
Answer: B
17. In a table, which data type contains only monetary data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cash
Text
Currency
Number
Answer: C
18. Which term refers to storing the same field in more than one location in a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Redundancy
Repetition
Replication
Recurrence
Answer: A
19. Which view presents information in rows and columns similar to those in a spreadsheet?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Design
Datasheet
File
Backstage
Answer: B
20. Which view displays the area used to create a table or to modify the structure of a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Design
Datasheet
File
Backstage
Answer: A
21. Which is a mandatory selection when adding new fields to a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Input mask
Field size
Field name
Description
Answer: C
22. Which ribbon contains the command to change the table view?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Table Tools Layout
Table Tools Format
Table Tools Table
Table Tools Fields
Answer: D
23. After designing a table, what must a user do before exiting it?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Add field descriptions
Save the table
Spell check the table
Verify the table fields
Answer: B
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24. In Table Design view, which area contains commands for designating a specific field size?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Field Properties
Table Tools
Field Options
Table Controls
Answer: A
25. Where is the command to undo your most recent change in Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shortcut Menu
Home Ribbon
Quick Access Toolbar
Enhanced ScreenTip
Answer: C
26. In Datasheet view, what does the asterisk (*) that appears to the left of an empty record
indicate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Delete record
New record
Selected record
Current record
Answer: B
27. In Datasheet view, how does a user delete a record?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Double-click the record selector
Click the record selector and choose Delete from the Create Ribbon
Double-click the record selector and choose Delete from the Database Tools Ribbon
Click the record selector and choose Delete from the Home Ribbon
Answer: D
28. When opening an Access 2010 database, why would a security warning appear below the
ribbon?
A. To notify you that some content is disabled due to your computer’s security settings
B. To notify you of a possible invasion of privacy on your computer
C. To notify you that the database is infected with a virus
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D. To notify you that important content in the database has been deleted
Answer: A
29. When a table is open in Access 2010, what are the buttons located in the lower left corner of
the screen used for?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Database navigation
Table navigation
Record removal
Access Object navigation
Answer: B
30. When viewing a table in Datasheet view, what must a user do to make all data in the entire
field visible?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rebuild the table
Refresh the table
Resize the column
Resize the row
Answer: C
31. Which print orientation utilizes the width of a page?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Landscape
Photographic
Backdrop
Portrait
Answer: A
32. Which print orientation utilizes the height of a page?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Landscape
Photographic
Backdrop
Portrait
Answer: D
33. Where is the command for creating a new table from Table Design view?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
File tab
Home Ribbon
Create Ribbon
Database Tools Ribbon
Answer: C
34. Which feature of Access 2010 corrects common mistakes users make when entering text into
a cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoSpell
AutoCorrect
AutoSelect
Spell Check
Answer: B
35. When data is created in Excel 2010 for import to Access 2010, which format is the data
stored in so that the first row contains column headings and the remaining rows contain the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Excel list
Text list
Excel chart
Excel table
Answer: A
36. What process occurs when external data is added to Access and copied to a database table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exporting
Pasting
Compact
Importing
Answer: D
37. What do you use to ask questions that will retrieve data from the database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Criteria
Queries
Benchmarks
Reports
Answer: B
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38. What type of query is used when no restrictions, calculations, or special order must be
applied to the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Simple query
Crosstab query
Duplicates query
Unmatched query
Answer: A
39. What object may be used in a simple query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Macro
Report
Form
Table
Answer: D
40. How is a query stored after it is created and saved?
A.
B.
C.
D.
As an image
As a database object
As a database macro
As database code
Answer: B
41. In a query, what condition must the records included in the result satisfy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Measure
Benchmark
Criterion
Principle
Answer: C
42. Which is a formatted document typically used for data entry in Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Query
Form
Table
Report
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Answer: B
43. Which type of database object is typically used to print data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Query
Form
Table
Report
Answer: D
44. Which view previews a report on screen but prevents changes to the report from being made?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report view
Print Preview
Layout view
Design view
Answer: A
45. Which view previews a report on screen and allows changes to be made to the report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report view
Print Preview
Layout view
Design view
Answer: C
46. Which view is used to make changes to a report but does not display the actual report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report view
Print Preview
Layout view
Design view
Answer: D
47. Which ribbon contains the commands to insert or delete new rows and columns in a report?
A. Report Layout Tools Design
B. Report Layout Tools Arrange
C. Report Layout Tools Format
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D. Report Layout Tools Page Setup
Answer: B
48. Which ribbon contains the commands to remove, add, or resize columns in a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report Layout Tools Design
Report Layout Tools Arrange
Report Layout Tools Format
Report Layout Tools Page Setup
Answer: A
49. Which group on the Report Layout Tools Design Ribbon contains the command to include an
automatic calculation on a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Themes
Controls
Tools
Grouping & Totals
Answer: D
50. Which refers to file details used to help organize and identify a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Keywords
Metatags
Properties
Parts
Answer: C
51. Which contains the command to view or change information about a database file?
A.
B.
C.
D.
File tab
Home Ribbon
Database Tools Ribbon
Create Ribbon
Answer: A
52. Which term describes the process of periodically making a copy of a database to protect it in
the event of failure or damage?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Recovery
Backing up
Installation
Compacting
Answer: B
53. What is the process of returning a damaged or failed database to its correct state called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Recovery
Backing up
Installation
Compacting
Answer: A
54. What term describes the process of repairing and removing wasted space from a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Recovery
Backing up
Installation
Compacting
Answer: D
55. Which Access 2010 function key is a shortcut to Microsoft Office Access Help?
A.
B.
C.
D.
F7
F1
F3
F5
Answer: B
56. Which view allows a user to specify fields, criteria, sorting, and calculations when creating a
query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Datasheet
Design
File
Backstage
Answer: B
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57. What are symbols that represent any character or combination of characters and are
commonly used to specify the criterion in a query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wildcards
Replacements
Common denominators
Substitutes
Answer: A
58. Which character is used in a criterion to represent a collection of characters?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exclamation point (!)
Asterisk (*)
Question mark (?)
Ampersand (@)
Answer: B
59. Which character is used in a criterion to represent an individual character?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exclamation point (!)
Asterisk (*)
Question mark (?)
Ampersand (@)
Answer: C
60. Which check box in query Design view is used to include a particular field in a criterion
while not displaying the field in the query results?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Display
Present
Include
Show
Answer: D
61. Which query type is flexible and prompts the user for input whenever it is used?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Top value
Parameter
Update
Make table
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Answer: B
62. Which type of operator enables a user to equate two values in a query criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Assessment
Evaluation
Comparison
Appraisal
Answer: C
63. Which operator is used when each individual criterion must be true in order for the
compound criterion to be true?
A.
B.
C.
D.
OR
NOR
PLUS
AND
Answer: D
64. Which operator must be used for a compound criterion to be true if either criterion provided
is true?
A.
B.
C.
D.
OR
NOR
PLUS
AND
Answer: A
65. What ensures that a query result appears in a specific order?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Filtering
Sorting
Ordering
Placing
Answer: B
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66. Which property on a query properties sheet must be modified to eliminate duplicates in a
query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Duplicate
Replication
Identical
Unique Values
Answer: D
67. Which query allows a user to quantify query results by displaying only a specific number of
records or a percentage of records?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Top value
Parameter
Update
Make table
Answer: A
68. What must be done to include multiple tables that contain identical values in matching fields?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relating
Intersecting
Joining
Linking
Answer: C
69. What is the Access 2010 default join that finds records from two tables with identical values
in matching fields?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Outer
Inner
Left outer
Right outer
Answer: B
70. What type of join displays all records from one table and the common records from another
table?
A. Outer
B. Inner
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C. Left outer
D. Right outer
Answer: A
71. What is drawn between two tables in the query Design view to illustrate matching fields and
indicate that the tables are related?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relationship connector
Table link
Join line
Table line
Answer: C
72. How is the Join Properties dialog box easily accessed in query Design view?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Double-click the join line
Right-click the join line and select Join Properties from the Shortcut Menu
Select Join Properties from the Query Tools Layout Ribbon
Select Properties from the Quick Access Toolbar
Answer: B
73. What is the process of copying data from an Access database for use in another application
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exporting
Importing
Transferring
Distributing
Answer: A
74. Which file type places each record on a separate line and uses a special character to separate
fields?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bound
Defined
Delimited
Isolated
Answer: C
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75. Which term refers to a field that can be computed from other fields in a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Analyzed
Calculated
Evaluated
Estimated
Answer: B
76. Which dialog box accessed through query Design view is used to manually enter an
expression for a field?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Properties
Build
Create
Zoom
Answer: D
77. Which type of operation performs mathematical functions, such as MAX, MIN, or COUNT,
on a group of records?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Statistical
Geometric
Aggregate
Algebraic
Answer: C
78. Which is the process of categorizing records that share a common characteristic?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sorting
Grouping
Filtering
Ordering
Answer: B
79. What type of query calculates a statistic for data that is grouped by two different types of
information?
A. Update
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B. Parameter
C. Action
D. Crosstab
Answer: D
80. Which area appears on the left side of Access 2010 windows and displays a list of objects
available in the database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Objects Pane
Database Pane
Navigation Pane
List Pane
Answer: C
81. What type of form enables a user to simultaneously view both simple form and database
views of the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Split
Dual
Divided
Distributed
Answer: A
82. Which command on the Home Ribbon is used to search for records that satisfy a specific
criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Search
Find
Examine
Research
Answer: B
83. Which Access 2010 feature enables a user to display one or more records that satisfy a
specific criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sorting
Finding
Searching
Filtering
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Answer: D
84. Which command on the Home Ribbon is used to search a field for a collection of selected
characters?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sort Ascending
Advanced Filter
Selection
Toggle Filter
Answer: C
85. Which command on the Access 2010 Home Ribbon is used to change the display between
filtered and unfiltered records in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sort Ascending
Advanced Filter
Selection
Toggle Filter
Answer: D
86. When a database is created, what is defined when names and data types are assigned to all
data fields in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Structure
Definition
Design
Theme
Answer: A
87. Which type of field enables a user to select from a list of values when updating the contents
of a field?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Calculated
Attachment
Lookup
Hyperlink
Answer: C
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88. What type of query enables a user to make the same change to all records satisfying a certain
criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Update
Append
Action
Make table
Answer: A
89. What type of query enables a user to add the results of a query to an existing table in a
database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Update
Append
Action
Make table
Answer: B
90. What type of query enables a user to add the results of a query to a new table in a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Update
Append
Action
Make-Table
Answer: D
91. What type of query is used to remove at once all records that meet specific criteria?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Update
Action
Delete
Append
Answer: C
92. What are the rules that a user must follow when entering data into a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Text
Validation
Criterion
Properties
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Answer: B
93. What occurs when a user violates a rule while entering data in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Message appears
Computer beeps
Database shuts down
Table closes
Answer: A
94. What value does Access 2010 display in a particular field on screen before a user begins
adding a record?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Automatic entry
Correct value
Default value
Suggested information
Answer: C
95. Which property is modified to affect the way data appears in a field?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font
Text
Design
Format
Answer: D
96. Which dialog box offers a variety of methods for changing the way a table appears in
datasheet view?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Text Formatting
Datasheet Formatting
Table Formatting
Font Formatting
Answer: B
97. Which ensures that the value of a foreign key must match that of another table’s primary key
(or unique identifier)?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Referential integrity
Validation rules
Table properties
Input mask
Answer: A
98. Which type of relationship means that a record in the first table is related or matches more
than one record in the second table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
One to one
Many to many
One to many
One to any
Answer: C
99. Within a related table, what type of datasheet appears as an expandable item in front the
record to which it is related?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Linked
Subdatasheet
Attached
Expandable
Answer: B
100. What area within the datasheet enables a user to modify the order in which data appears?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Field selector drop-down arrow
Row selector button
Sort button
Ordering command
Answer: A
101. When viewing a report, where does the subtotal related to the group of records appear?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Group header
Record header
Detail section
Group footer
Answer: D
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102. Which offers a quick, step-by-step process for creating a report in Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report dialog box
Report Guides
Report Wizard
Design view
Answer: C
103. Which is divided into various sections to help clarify the presentation of database data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report
Form
Table
Query
Answer: A
104. What are the objects that appear in a report called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fields
Controls
Switches
Sections
Answer: B
105. Which of the following is used to display data that comes from the database in a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Calculated controls
Sections
Bound controls
Unbound controls
Answer: C
106. Which of the following is used to display information that does not come from the database
in a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Calculated controls
Sections
Bound controls
Unbound controls
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Answer: D
107. Which ribbon contains the command to apply a background image in a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report Design Tools Design Ribbon
Report Design Tools Arrange Ribbon
Report Design Tools Format Ribbon
Report Design Tools Page Setup Ribbon
Answer: C
108. Which command emphasizes criteria-specific column values in a report by applying distinct
formatting to them?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Criterion
Conditional Formatting
Value Formatting
Rule Specification
Answer: B
109. Which is the quick method for clearing a report filter from a report?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Right-click the filtered field and choose Clear Filter from the Shortcut Menu
Double-click the filtered field
Choose Clear Filter from the Quick Access Toolbar
Choose Clear Filter from the Report Design Tools Design Ribbon
Answer: A
110. Which ribbon displays report printing options?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report Design Tools Design Ribbon
Report Design Tools Arrange Ribbon
Report Design Tools Format Ribbon
Report Design Tools Page Setup Ribbon
Answer: D
111. Which view enables a user to manually create single or multiple-table reports?
A. Report
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B. Print Preview
C. Layout
D. Design
Answer: C
112. Which term refers to the selection of colors and fonts for various sections of a report or
form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Style
Theme
Rule
Design
Answer: B
113. When a report is collapsed on all levels to display only the group subtotals, what type of
report is created?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Skeleton
Abbreviated
Condensed
Summary
Answer: D
114. What is an automated, step by step method for creating a form in a database called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Wizard
Form Designer
Form Creator
Autoform
Answer: A
115. Which view is used to manipulate the placement of form controls in a form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Layout View
Design View
Print Preview
Form View
Answer: B
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116. What is the name of a set of controls grouped together so they can be manipulated as a
single unit?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Grouped controls
Link controls
Control layout
Connected controls
Answer: C
117. Which Ribbon contains the command to add specialized items such as a date and time to a
form header?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Layout Tools Design Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Format Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Modify Ribbon
Answer: A
118. Which Ribbon contains the command to modify the appearance of a control in a form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Layout Tools Design Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Format Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Modify Ribbon
Answer: C
119. Which of the following is a guide that aligns controls to give a form a uniform appearance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stacked Layout
Control Layout
Tabular Layout
Design Layout
Answer: B
120. Which layout arranges controls vertically with labels to the left of the control?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stacked
Control
Tabular
Design
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Answer: A
121. Which layout arranges controls horizontally with the labels across the top of the control?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stacked
Control
Tabular
Design
Answer: C
122. Which ribbon contains the command to add a field to a form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Layout Tools Design Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Format Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Modify Ribbon
Answer: A
123. Which ribbon contains the command to modify a form’s layout?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Layout Tools Design Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Format Ribbon
Form Layout Tools Modify Ribbon
Answer: B
124. Which of the following specifies how data is to be entered and how it will appear in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Input format
Input parameters
Input mask
Data format
Answer: C
125. Which field type contains check boxes in Datasheet view?
A. Currency
B. Date
C. Input mask
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D. Yes/No
Answer: D
126. When a field is set to the date/time data type, what is displayed in the field to assist with
data entry?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Suggested date/time
Date picker
Input mask
Current date/time
Answer: B
127. In Datasheet view, what type of field displays the last part of the data first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Memo
Text
Date/time
Yes/No
Answer: A
128. What type of field is created when an image needs to be included in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Text
Attachment
OLE Object
Memo
Answer: C
129. What must be created for including data in a form that is contained in another form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Table
Subform
Subdatasheet
Subreport
Answer: B
130. Which ribbon contains the command to add a control for a field to a form?
A. Form Layout Tools Design Ribbon
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B. Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon
C. Form Layout Tools Format Ribbon
D. Form Layout Tools Modify Ribbon
Answer: A
131. Which group on the Form Layout Tools Arrange Ribbon allows the user to align the form
controls?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Merge/Split
Move
Position
Sizing & Ordering
Answer: D
132. What command is used to apply color in the background of a form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form Background
Color
Fill/Back Color
Wall Color
Answer: C
133. In what section does the title of a form appear?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form header
Detail header
Detail
Form footer
Answer: A
134. When including an image on a form, which property controls the portion of the picture that
appears in the form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Image size
Size Mode
Image crop
Clip Mode
Answer: B
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135. In a form, how does a user prevent a control from being selected by tabbing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tab property
Control Selection property
Tab Stop property
Tab Mark property
Answer: C
136. When using external data in an Access 2010 database, which option allows data to remain
connected to its original source?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Importing
Linking
Relationships
Connecting
Answer: B
137. Which command on the Home Ribbon is used to recalculate and access a database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spelling
Go To
Reload
Refresh All
Answer: D
138. Which command on the Home Ribbon displays additional commands related to table fields?
A.
B.
C.
D.
More
Go To
Select
Advanced
Answer: A
139. Which command enables a user to automatically replace text in a field with a new entry?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Find
Go To
Replace
Select
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Answer: C
140. What type of data file may be imported into Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
.doc file
.pdf file
.png file
.txt file
Answer: D
141. What are the keyboard code icons that appear in Access 2010 when the Alt key is pressed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Key Codes
Key Tips
Screen Tips
Screen Codes
Answer: B
142. What is the meaning of the downward pointing arrows that appear with some ribbon
commands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Related commands available
Dialog box attached
Launch command
Open Command window
Answer: A
143. Which ribbon contains the commands needed to modify the field size of a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home Ribbon
Create Ribbon
Table Tools Fields Ribbon
Table Tools Table Ribbon
Answer: C
144. Which group on the Table Tools Fields Ribbon enables a user to quickly set the data type of
a field?
A. Formatting
B. Add & Delete
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C. Properties
D. Field Validation
Answer: A
145. What are three valid methods for saving a database in Access 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Alt + S, File tab Save command, Quick Access Menu Save command
Alt + S, Home Ribbon Save command, Quick Access Menu Save command
Alt + S, File tab Save command, Shortcut Menu Save command
Ctrl + S, File tab Save command, Quick Access Menu Save command
Answer: D
146. Which ribbon provides commands for navigating to various records in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Database Tools
Table Tools Field Ribbon
Table Tools Table Ribbon
Answer: A
147. In Datasheet view, which area shows the total number of records in the table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Database Navigation
Table Navigation
Record Removal
Access Object Navigation
Answer: B
148. Which command on the Home Ribbon enables a user to select the direction of the text?
A.
B.
C.
D.
List
Indent
Text Direction
Sort
Answer: C
149. Which button is used to display or hide the Navigation Pane in the Access 2010 window?
A. Open/Close button on the Shutter Bar
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B. Open/Close button on the Home Ribbon
C. Hide/Unhide button on the Shutter Bar
D. Hide/Unhide button the Home Ribbon
Answer: A
150. Which file extension applies to an Access 2010 database when it is created?
A.
B.
C.
D.
.mdb
.accdb
.adb
.dbf
Answer: B
151. In Access 2010, what is a quick way to view the database files that were last worked on?
A.
B.
C.
D.
File tab, Open command
Double-click the file name from the Open command
File tab, Recent command
File tab, Save command
Answer: C
152. What command sends a database file to the default printer and prints it without making any
changes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Print
Instant Print
Print Preview
Print
Answer: A
153. What command is used to review and make changes to a database file before printing it?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Print
Instant Print
Print Preview
Print
Answer: C
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154. What command is used to select a printer, the number of copies to print, and other options
prior to printing a database file?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Print
Instant Print
Print Preview
Print
Answer: D
155. What area of Access Options is used to set the default storage location for a new Access
2010 database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
General
Current Database
Datasheet
Client Settings
Answer: A
156. What area of Access Options is used to remove personal information from file properties
when saving the database file?
A.
B.
C.
D.
General
Current Database
Datasheet
Client Settings
Answer: B
157. What area of Access Options is used to set the default database theme for a new Access
2010 database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
General
Current Database
Datasheet
Client Settings
Answer: D
158. How does a user set a password to restrict use of a database?
A. File tab, Info
B. File tab, Access Options
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C. Home Ribbon, Password
D. Database Tools Ribbon, Encrypt
Answer: A
159. What is the name of the temporary storage location for text that is cut or copied from a
database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Clip Finder
Copy Collector
Clipboard
Officeboard
Answer: C
160. Which command is used to copy and add records to an existing table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Add
Paste
Paste Special
Paste Append
Answer: D
161. What is the process of ordering records in reverse alphabetical order called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sort Ascending
Sort Descending
Filter Selection
Filter Advanced
Answer: B
162. What type of software enables a user to create a database, add, change, and delete data in
the database, query the database, and present the result of the database?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Database maintenance software
Information management system
Database management software
Data information system
Answer: C
163. Which of the following is an acceptable database file name?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Car/Truck database.accdb
Car*Truck database.accdb
Car\Truck database.accdb
Car_Truck database.accdb
Answer: D
164. When referring to the name of a stored database file, what is the term for the storage drive
letter and a colon used to identify the storage device?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Path
Direction
Route
Address
Answer: A
165. What type of database provides assistance through commonly used database designs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Blank
Blank Web
Template
Recent
Answer: C
166. Which term describes a ribbon tab that appears in a lighter color with its associated ribbon
visible?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disabled ribbon
Active ribbon
Newly created ribbon
Linked ribbon
Answer: B
167. Which area displays and enables the use of database objects such as tables, forms, and
reports in the Access 2010 program?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Access work area
Access navigation area
Access home screen
Access main screen
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Answer: A
168. When typing data into a database table, which key removes incorrectly typed characters?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Undo
Backspace
Enter
Escape
Answer: B
169. Which command on the Home Ribbon enables a user to increase the row height of a record
in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Increase
Select
Go To
More
Answer: D
170. Which command on the Home Ribbon enables a user to quickly navigate to the last record
in an active table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Increase
Select
Go To
More
Answer: C
171. Which ribbon contains the command for setting alternating colors for each row in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Create
Database Tools
Table Tools Table
Answer: A
172. Which command on the Create Ribbon automatically creates or inserts portions of a
database?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Report Wizard
Application Parts
Macro
Table Wizard
Answer: B
173. Which command on the Create Ribbon automatically creates a form based on a selected
table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form
Form Wizard
Form Design
Blank Form
Answer: A
174. Which group on the Create Ribbon provides a wizard for creating standard or customized
labels?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tables
Queries
Forms
Reports
Answer: D
175. When entering data into a database, which key is used to switch to overtype typing mode?
A.
B.
C.
D.
End
Insert
F11
Pause/Break
Answer: B
176. If a user is “stuck” because Access will not allow movement to another record or allow the
user to close the table, what key should the user press?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Enter
Delete
Escape
End
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Answer: C
177. What is the default text field size for a new field in a database table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
255
200
50
250
Answer: A
178. What default data type is used when a new field is created in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Memo
Text
Number
Character
Answer: B
179. What default unique identifier name and data type are used when a table is created in
Datasheet view?
A.
B.
C.
D.
ID, Number
ID, Text
Number, Text
ID, AutoNumber
Answer: D
180. What command on the Create Ribbon enables a user to determine the location of tabs on a
form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Navigation
Placement
Tab Location
Form Details
Answer: A
181. What form type allows a user to manually format, design, and arrange controls on the form?
A. Form Wizard
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B. Form Design
C. Blank Form
D. Form
Answer: C
182. What command automatically creates a basic report for the currently selected table or
query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Report Wizard
Report
Blank Report
Report Design
Answer: B
183. What command on the Database Tools Ribbon defines how data in database tables are
correlated?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relationship
Data Documenter
Analyze Table
Analyze Performance
Answer: A
184. Which command enables a user to print a table definition showing field names, field types,
and descriptions in a selected table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relationship
Data Documenter
Analyze Table
Analyze Performance
Answer: B
185. What type of form contains more than one page of information and has tab controls to
provide access to additional pages in the form?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dual
Advanced
Multipage
Twin
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Answer: C
186. What form property identifies the object from which data is retrieved?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Record source
Object source
Form source
Record connection
Answer: A
187. Which form control is a combination of a text box and a list box?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Toggle box
Subform
Option group
Combo box
Answer: D
188. Which form control enables a user to select from multiple options?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Option group
Toggle box
List box
Check box
Answer: C
189. Which command enables a user to copy formats from one selection and apply them to
another selection?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format Painter
Format Copier
Format Transfer
Format Relocation
Answer: A
190. When added to a form, which object causes a subsequent action when clicked?
A. Check box
B. Command button
C. Option button
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D. Selector
Answer: B
191. What does a form control have when it becomes active?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Emphasis
Dynamism
Focus
Attention
Answer: C
192. Which term refers to a series of recorded actions Access 2010 will perform when a
particular event occurs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Command
Action
Dynamic Event
Macro
Answer: D
193. What is the process of combining two or more text/data items into a single expression in a
report called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Concatenation
Binding
Joining
Connecting
Answer: A
194. In Access 2010, what is the process of converting an unbound control into a bound control
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Concatenation
Binding
Joining
Connecting
Answer: B
195. Which is a method of creating a report contained within another report?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Creating a table
Creating a subform
Creating a subdatasheet
Creating a subreport
Answer: D
Excel 2010 Test Questions
1. Which of the following software programs is a powerful spreadsheet program that allows
users to organize data, complete calculations, and graph data?
E.
F.
G.
H.
Office 2010
Windows
Excel 2010
Calc
Answer: C
2. Which of the following notebook- like features organizes the sheets for use in Excel?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Workbook
Worksheet
Notepad
Folder
Answer: A
3. Which of the following would you use to enter, calculate, manipulate, and analyze data such
as numbers and text in Excel?
A. Workbook
B. Worksheet
C. Notepad
D. Folder
Answer: B
4. What is immediately visible on screen when you open Excel 2010?
A. Create new workbook dialog box
B. Open a workbook dialog box
C. A new workbook
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D. The File panel
Answer: C
5. What do you use to navigate and display different portions of a worksheet in the worksheet
window?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Arrow keys
Page Up or Page Down key
Slider bars
Scroll bars
Answer: D
6. What item at the bottom of an Excel worksheet window presents information about the
worksheet, the progress of current tasks, and controls for viewing the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scroll bar
Navigation window
Status bar
Title bar
Answer: C
7. What is considered the control center in Excel and many other Office programs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Title bar
Ribbon
Status bar
Menu
Answer: B
8. Which Microsoft Office object would you use for quick, convenient, one-click access to
frequently used Excel commands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Access Toolbar
Title bar
Status bar
Mini Toolbar
Answer: A
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9. 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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Access Toolbar
ScreenTips
Mini Toolbar
KeyTips
Answer: B
10. What is the name of the list of frequently used Excel commands available when a user rightclicks an item in the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mini Toolbar
Quick Access Toolbar
Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Toolbar
Answer: C
11. What is the intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell
Table
Cube
Block
Answer: A
12. What occurs when the cursor is moved over a cell and a user clicks?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The row is selected
The cell is selected
The column is selected
The worksheet is selected
Answer: B
13. What do you use to place worksheet titles, column titles, and row titles in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Data
Information
Text
Numbers
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Answer: C
14. When you enter text into a cell, which Excel feature works behind the scenes to recognize
and correct common mistakes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoChange
AutoText
Spelling & Grammar Check
AutoCorrect
Answer: D
15. Which of the following do you use to move one cell to the right in an Excel 2010 worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Right arrow key
Enter key
Page Up key
Home key
Answer: A
16. Which of the following do you use to move down one cell in an Excel 2010 worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Right arrow key
Enter key
Page Up key
Home key
Answer: B
17. Which of the following causes Excel 2010 to recognize data entered into a cell as text rather
than number format?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parentheses ( )
Forward Slash (/)
A space
Percent sign (%)
Answer: C
18. What is a series of two or more adjacent cells in a column or row or a rectangular group of
cells called?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Group
Array
Range
Series
Answer: C
19. What function adds all of the numbers in a range of cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Calculate
Sum
Compute
Add
Answer: B
20. In Excel 2010, which feature makes an exact replica of the cell data and format while
keeping the original cell intact?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Repeat
Move
Cut
Copy
Answer: D
21. In Excel 2010, what is the name of the command that relocates a cell’s data and its format,
then clears the data from the original cell and resets the original cell's format to default?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Repeat
Move
Cut
Copy
Answer: B
22. 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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fill handle
Filler
Copy handle
Copy box
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Answer: A
23. When copying values in Excel 2010, which feature automatically adjusts cell references for
the new copy location?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Absolute reference
Certain reference
Variable reference
Relative reference
Answer: D
24. Which command on the Home Tab displays the total of the selected cells directly after the
selected cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sum
Add
Total
Calculate
Answer: A
25. What is the name of the on-screen command that appears in a worksheet when you copy one
range to another range?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Copy options
Auto fill options
Reference options
Cell options
Answer: B
26. Which command enables a user to save an existing worksheet with a new name or save the
worksheet in a new location?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Close
Save
Save As
Exit
Answer: C
27. Which command do you use to save a new worksheet in Excel 2010?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Close
Save
Save As
Exit
Answer: B
28. In Excel 2010, what do you use to emphasize certain entries and make the worksheet easier
to read and understand?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Formatting
Printing
Arranging
Configuring
Answer: A
29. Which defines the appearance and shape of the letters, numbers, and special characters in
Excel 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format
Font
Size
Effects
Answer: B
30. Which term indicates how characters in an Excel 2010 worksheet are emphasized?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font size
Cell style
Font style
Alignment
Answer: C
31. What defines the color of the characters in an Excel 2010 worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font size
Font color
Cell color
Background
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Answer: B
32. Which term describes how fonts are measured, and is approximately 1/72 of an inch?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Character size
Font weight
Style size
Point size
Answer: D
33. What button on the Home Ribbon automatically enlarges a selected cell’s font size with one
click?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Italic
Increase font size
Decrease font size
Bold
Answer: B
34. What command on the Home Ribbon applies a thick, dark style to characters in the selected
cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Italic
Underline
Bold
Superscript
Answer: C
35. On the Home Ribbon, what do you use to change the font face used in the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font drop-down list
Font Size drop-down list
Increase Font Size
Cell Styles drop-down list
Answer: A
36. On the Home Ribbon, what do you use to change the font size of characters in a cell?
A. Font drop-down list
B. Font Size drop-down list
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C. Increase Font Size
D. Cell Styles drop-down list
Answer: B
37. On the Home Ribbon, what do you use to change the text color of characters in a cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font Color drop-down list
Font Size drop-down list
Fill Color drop-down list
Cell Styles drop-down list
Answer: A
38. Which command on the Home Ribbon joins selected cells into one larger cell and centers
that content in the new cell?
A. Wrap Text
B. Group Cells
C. Cell Styles
D. Merge & Center
Answer: D
39. Which quick-number style button formats numbers to display as currency in the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Percent
Accounting
Comma
Dollar
Answer: B
40. Which quick-number style button formats numbers to display as percentages in the
worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Percent
Accounting
Comma
Dollar
Answer: A
41. How do you adjust column width in a worksheet so that the column will accommodate
greater amounts of text?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Double-click the column letter
Click and drag the split double arrow on the right of the selected column
Triple-click the column letter
Choose increase column width button on the Home Ribbon
Answer: B
42. What symbol appears in place of text when a column is too narrow to accommodate the text?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question mark (?)
Dollar sign ($)
Ampersand (&)
Number sign (#)
Answer: D
43. Which area, on the left side of the formula bar, can you look at to determine the cell address
of a selected cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell box
Address box
Name box
Formula box
Answer: C
44. In Excel 2010, which term refers to a chart created on the same worksheet as the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
In-place chart
Embedded chart
Inside chart
Linked chart
Answer: B
45. In a chart, what is data that appears along the vertical scale of the chart called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Y-axis data
X-axis data
Vertical data
Horizontal data
Answer: A
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46. In a chart, what is data that appears along the horizontal scale of the chart called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Y-axis data
X-axis data
Vertical data
Horizontal data
Answer: B
47. What is the name of the zone on the worksheet where the chart appears?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chart region
Chart sector
Chart location
Chart position
Answer: C
48. What ribbon contains the commands used to create a chart in Excel?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home Ribbon
Insert Ribbon
Formulas Ribbon
Data Ribbon
Answer: B
49. What is typically included in the range of data selected to create a chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Numeric data only
Numeric data and totals only
Numeric data, totals, and titles
Numeric data and titles
Answer: D
50. What appears at the bottom of an Excel 2010 workbook to distinguish individual
worksheets?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Worksheet links
Worksheet handles
Sheet tabs
Sheet buttons
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Answer: C
51. To help organize and identify Excel 2010 files by providing details about the files, which of
the following would you use?
A.
B.
C.
D.
File details
Document properties
File facts
Document options
Answer: B
52. Which panel contains areas where a user can view and enter document properties for Excel
2010 files?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Document information
File Details
File Save As
File information
Answer: A
53. Which tab do you use to display the area that contains the print command?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Page Layout
View
File
Answer: D
54. Which command do you use to close an open file and completely exit the Excel 2010
program?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Close
Save As
Exit
Quit
Answer: C
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55. In a range of cells, which area in the status bar quickly provides a total, average, or other
information about numbers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sheet tabs area
AutoCalculate area
Zoom slider area
View area
Answer: B
56. Which key on the keyboard do you use to correct errors by deleting incorrect characters to
the left of the insertion point?
A.
B.
C.
D.
End
Delete
Backspace
Enter
Answer: C
57. Which key on the keyboard do you use to correct errors by deleting incorrect characters to
the right of the insertion point?
A.
B.
C.
D.
End
Delete
Backspace
Enter
Answer: B
58. Which Excel 2010 mode displays active cell entries in the formula bar and a flashing
insertion point in the active cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Data entry
Toggle
Overtype
Edit
Answer: D
59. Which Excel 2010 mode replaces characters to the right of the insertion point as you type?
A. Data entry
B. Toggle
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C. Overtype
D. Edit
Answer: C
60. Where is the command to undo the last cell entry in an Excel 2010 worksheet located?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shortcut menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Home Ribbon
Review Ribbon
Answer: B
61. In Excel 2010, which of the following can you use to erase or clear a cell or range of cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell Styles Button, Shortcut menu, and Fill Handle
Quick Access Toolbar, Shortcut menu, and Cell Styles button
Fill Handle, Delete Key, and Quick Access Toolbar
Cell Styles Button, Shortcut menu, and Undo button
Answer: A
62. What is a prewritten formula that is built into Excel 2010 called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Utility
Procedure
Function
Statement
Answer: C
63. Where can you find the Insert Function button in Excel 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick Access Toolbar
Formula bar
Status bar
Shortcut menu
Answer: B
64. Which of the following always begins with an equal sign (=) and performs calculations or
other actions using the data in a worksheet?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Formula
Array
Range
Series
Answer: A
65. How often does Excel 2010 automatically recalculate formulas in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Every 5 minutes
Each time you click on a cell
Each time you enter a value into a cell
Each time the worksheet is opened or closed
Answer: C
66. What is the basic mathematical order that Excel 2010 follows when more than one arithmetic
operator is involved in a formula?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Numerical progression
Order of operation
Process of elimination
Mathematical method
Answer: B
67. Which mode enables you to use the mouse to select cells for use in a formula?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Edit mode
Selection mode
Formula mode
Point mode
Answer: D
68. How are a cell reference in a formula and its corresponding location in a worksheet
identified?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Arrows pointing from the formula to the location
Cell reference and cell location are circled
Cell reference and cell location are outlined in matching colors
Lines connect from the formula to the location
Answer: C
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69. What method is the most efficient way to copy five separate formulas to adjacent cells
simultaneously?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Copy method from Shortcut Menu
Copy using the Fill Handle
Copy from the Home Ribbon
Copy using the Quick Access Toolbar
Answer: B
70. Which option button enables a user to fill cells following a fill operation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoCorrect
Insert
Paste
Auto Fill
Answer: D
71. Which option button provides formatting options following the insertion of cells, rows, or
columns in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoCorrect
Insert
Paste
Auto Fill
Answer: B
72. Which option button provides a list of error-checking options following the assignment of an
invalid formula to a cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Trace Error
AutoCorrect
Paste
Auto Fill
Answer: A
73. Which of the following is a valid Excel 2010 function?
A. AVERAGE, MAX, and NUM
B. MAX, MIN, and WEEK
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C. AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN
D. WEEKDAY, MAX, and CLOSE
Answer: C
74. When typing a function directly into a worksheet cell, what provides a description of
currently selected functions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Screenshot
Description box
Function box
Screen Tip
Answer: D
75. Which is the valid function for displaying the highest value in a range of values?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Max
High
Upper
Top
Answer: A
76. What tool do you use to check which cells are referenced in formulas that are assigned to the
active cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reference Finder
Range Finder
Reference Checker
Address Finder
Answer: B
77. Which set of formatting choices includes a set of colors, fonts, and effects that you can apply
to a worksheet to enhance its appearance?
A. Layout
B. Template
C. Theme
D. Design
Answer: C
78. Which ribbon contains the command to apply a theme to a worksheet in Excel 2010?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Page Layout
Data
View
Answer: B
79. Where can you find the command to apply a background color to a cell or range of cells in a
worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home Ribbon
Insert Ribbon
Page Layout Ribbon
View Ribbon
Answer: A
80. Which dialog box contains the commands to specify an exact date and time format to use for
a selected cell in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Number
Font
Paragraph
Format Cells
Answer: D
81. What type of formatting appears only when the value in a cell meets conditions specified by
a user?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Criterion
Conditional
Logical
Restrictive
Answer: B
82. Which of the following is made up of two values and a relational operator, and is true or false
for each cell in the range?
A. Condition
B. State
C. Restriction
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D. Logic
Answer: A
83. In an Excel 2010 worksheet, how do you change the width of a column so that the widest
entry will fit?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Smart Fit
AutoFit
Best Fit
True Fit
Answer: C
84. What is the term used to refer to a dot on a computer monitor that contains color?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mark
Point
Icon
Pixel
Answer: D
85. Where is the spellchecker located?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home Ribbon
Page Layout Ribbon
Review Ribbon
View Ribbon
Answer: C
86. Which view enables a user to create or modify a worksheet while seeing how it will look in
printed format?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Page Layout
Print
Normal
Web
Answer: A
87. Which view is the default view used in Excel 2010?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Page Layout
Print
Normal
Web
Answer: C
88. Which term describes the blank portions of a page that fall outside the main body of the
printed document?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Borders
Edges
Frames
Margins
Answer: D
89. What area contains the command used to print a worksheet in Excel 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home Ribbon
Page Layout Ribbon
File Tab
Quick Access Toolbar
Answer: C
90. What is the name of the process of finding and correcting errors in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Restoring
Debugging
Repairing
Servicing
Answer: B
91. What is the quick keyboard command for converting a worksheet to formulas version so that
all worksheet formulas may be see on screen or printed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ctrl + ‘ (accent mark)
Ctrl + “ (quotation)
Alt + ‘ (accent mark)
Shift + “ (quotation)
Answer: A
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92. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to rotate text to a vertical or diagonal
angle in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font
Orientation
Wrap Text
Merge & Center
Answer: B
93. What Home Ribbon group contains the command used for quickly converting selected cells
to a table by choosing a table style?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Styles
Alignment
Editing
Font
Answer: A
94. Which command do you use to format a cell or selected cells quickly by choosing from a
defined list of styles?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format as Table
Cell Style
Format Cells
Form
Answer: B
95. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to format row height and column width,
organize sheets, and protect or hide cells in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cell Styles
Form
Sort & Filter
Format
Answer: D
96. Which group on the Home Ribbon contains the command to continue a pattern into one or
more adjacent cells?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Editing
Alignment
Styles
Cells
Answer: A
97. What group contains a command to delete everything from a cell or selectively remove
content, formatting, or comments from a cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Editing
Alignment
Styles
Cells
Answer: A
98. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to replace information in a selected cell
with new information or new formatting?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Font
Format Cell
Cell Styles
Find & Select
Answer: D
99. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to organize data in ascending or
descending order?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Find & Select
Format Cell
Sort & Filter
Organize
Answer: C
100. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to remove cells, rows, or columns from a
worksheet or table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Delete
Remove
Format
Format as Table
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Answer: A
101. Which dialog box in Excel 2010 do you use to set the rotation of text in a cell to a specific
degree?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Orientation
Format Cells
Format Text
Alignment
Answer: B
102. Which ribbon option opens a related dialog box?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ellipse
Drop-down Arrow
Launcher
Slider
Answer: C
103. Which command on the Auto Fill Options dialog box is the default option?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Copy Cells
Fill Formatting Only
Fill without Formatting
Fill Series
Answer: D
104. Which command do you use to reduce the margin between the border and the text in the
cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Orientation
Decrease Indent
Column Width
Alignment
Answer: B
105. In Excel 2010, which place is reserved in the computer’s memory for the collection of text
and graphics that may be pasted into a new location later?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Notebook
Workbook
Clipboard
ClipSaver
Answer: C
106. After you paste an item into a cell in a worksheet, what menu appears?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoCorrect Options
Paste Options
Quick Access Menu
Shortcut Menu
Answer: B
107. What is the process of using the mouse to move or copy cells called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Click and paste
Drag and move
Dragging
Drag and drop
Answer: D
108. What message does Excel display to indicate a cell reference error?
A.
B.
C.
D.
#REF!
ERROR!
#CELL!
#NAME?
Answer: A
109. What type of formula cell reference instructs Excel 2010 to keep the cell reference constant
in the formula as it copies it to the destination area?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Relative
Mixed
Absolute
Unconditional
Answer: C
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110. Which function do you use along with logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to
make decisions based upon a condition?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Clean
If
Stipulation
What-If
Answer: B
111. What feature of Excel 2010 keeps a portion of a worksheet visible while the other portion
scrolls?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zoom
Select
Freeze Panes
Rotate
Answer: C
112. What command do you use to increase or decrease the size of a selected cell or range of
cells to fill the Excel Window area for better visibility?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Magnify Area
Enlarge Selected Area
Amplify Range
Zoom to Selection
Answer: D
113. What command will tile Excel 2010 windows and all other open program windows so that
they appear side by side on the screen?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Zoom to Selection
New Window
Arrange All
Freeze Panes
Answer: C
114. Which command creates a new view of the current document in a separate window?
A. Zoom to Selection
B. New Window
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C. Arrange All
D. Freeze Panes
Answer: B
115. Which command separates a worksheet window into four individual panes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Arrange All
Freeze Panes
New Window
Split
Answer: D
116. Which group on the View Ribbon enables a user to show or hide the ruler, gridlines,
Formula Bar, or headings?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Workbook views
Show
Zoom
Window
Answer: B
117. Which command on the Page Layout Ribbon enables a user to specify the rows or columns
to repeat on each printed page of the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Print Area
Margins
Orientation
Print Titles
Answer: D
118. Which command on the Page Layout Ribbon enables a user to mark the exact area of the
worksheet to print?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Print Area
Margins
Orientation
Print Titles
Answer: A
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119. Which command on the Page Layout Ribbon enables a user to mark where a new page will
begin on the printed copy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Print Area
Breaks
Background
Effects
Answer: B
120. Which command on the Page Layout Ribbon enables a user to choose an image to display
behind the data in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Print Area
Breaks
Background
Effects
Answer: C
121. Which group on the Page Layout Ribbon contains commands used to organize objects
placed in the worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Page Setup
Scale to Fit
Sheet Options
Arrange
Answer: D
122. What term refers to an Excel Chart with offset pieces?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Exploded
Shattered
Separated
Detached
Answer: A
123. What two options are offered when a user elects to move a chart?
A. New Sheet or Delete Sheet
B. New Sheet or Object in
C. New Sheet or New Workbook
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D. New Workbook or Object in
Answer: B
124. What ribbon contains the commands for creating charts in Excel 2010?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Page Layout
Insert
Data
Answer: C
125. By default, how many chart types buttons are offered in the Charts group?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Three
Four
Five
Six
Answer: D
126. Which is a tiny chart that provides a visual representation of data in a worksheet cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Trendline
Sparkline
Dataline
FlashPoint
Answer: B
127. What can you use to easily filter pivot tables and cube functions interactively in a
worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Slicer
Cutter
Division
Sliver
Answer: A
128. Which Chart Tools Ribbon tab allows a user to select from a gallery of chart styles?
A. Style
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B. Design
C. Layout
D. Format
Answer: B
129. Which command on the Chart Tools Ribbon do you use to swap data over the axis in a
chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Select Data
Swap Data
Switch Row/Column
Switch Data
Answer: C
130. Which Chart Tools Ribbon tab allows a user to insert various labels on the chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Style
Design
Layout
Format
Answer: C
131. What graphically represents changes in a data series over time?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sparkline
Trendline
Chartline
Error bar
Answer: B
132. Which is a graphical representation used in statistical or scientific data to show the degree
of uncertainty relative to each data marker in a series?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sparkline
Trendline
Chartline
Error bars
Answer: D
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133. Which Chart Tools Ribbon tab enables a user to add pictures, shapes, or textboxes to a chart
area?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Style
Design
Layout
Format
Answer: C
134. Which Chart Tools Ribbon tab enables a user to apply a style to the selected chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Style
Design
Layout
Format
Answer: D
135. Which dialog box contains commands to rotate the chart area on 3-D charts?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format Chart Area
Chart Styles
Format Data Point
Chart Position
Answer: A
136. How would you move sheet tabs to a new position in the workbook?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Choose Move on the Home Ribbon
Click and drag the sheet tab to the new location
Choose Move on the Insert Ribbon
Choose Relocate on the Quick Access Toolbar
Answer: B
137. How do you move from one worksheet to another within the same workbook?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Right-click and choose the new worksheet name
Open the new worksheet
Click on the sheet tab
Ctrl + Tab to move to a new worksheet
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Answer: C
138. What command do you use to copy cell formatting from one cell to another in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format cell
Format Painter
Copy
Cut
Answer: B
139. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to apply a border to selected cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Underline
Lines
Drawing
Format Cells
Answer: D
140. What command do you use to apply a background color to cells in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Drawing
Fill Color
Borders & Shading
Highlight
Answer: B
141. What command do you use to insert information into a worksheet that will display at the top
and bottom edges of the printed page?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Margins
Print titles
Header & Footer
Page Setup
Answer: C
142. What is the name of the dialog box that contains the commands to center a worksheet on the
page both vertically and horizontally?
A. Page Setup
B. Format Cells
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C. Print Setup
D. Format Styles
Answer: A
143. How would a user hide a row or column from view without permanently deleting the
information?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Choose the Disappear command on the Shortcut menu
Choose the Hide command on the Quick Access Toolbar
Choose the Show/Hide command on the Home Ribbon
Choose the Hide command on the Shortcut menu
Answer: D
144. How is an exact copy of a worksheet created within the same workbook?
A. While pointing to the sheet tab, choose Copy from the Shortcut Menu
B. Right-click the sheet tab, then choose Move or Copy from the Shortcut Menu
C. While pointing to the Select All button, choose Move or Copy from the Shortcut
Menu
D. Choose Move or Copy from the Quick Access Toolbar
Answer: B
145. Which command on the Home Ribbon do you use to temporarily hide specific values on a
worksheet based on a criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Find & Select
Format Cell
Sort & Filter
Organize
Answer: C
146. Which function do you use to insert today’s date in a worksheet so that it automatically
updates each time the worksheet is opened?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Today
Weekday
Date
CurrentDate
Answer: A
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147. Which command do you use to remove manual page breaks from a worksheet area?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Select break, press Delete on keyboard
Select Remove Page Break from the Breaks drop-down area
Select break, press Backspace on keyboard
Select break, press Remove Page Break from Shortcut Menu
Answer: B
148. What is the name of the technique of entering a number once and copying it so that it is
entered in the same cell on all selected worksheets?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pushing
Forcing through
Drilling an entry
Entry Demand
Answer: C
149. What do you call it when you reference cells in other sheets in a workbook formula using
the sheet name as the reference rather than the cell address?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Calling the Sheet
Name reference
Sheet Name
Sheet Reference
Answer: D
150. What is a range that spans two or more sheets in a workbook?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wide range
3-D range
Workbook range
Sheet range
Answer: B
151. Which term describes the process of creating a formula that refers to a cell in the same
location but on separate sheets in a workbook?
A. 3-D range
B. 3-D formula
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C. 3-D reference
D. Wide range
Answer: C
152. What is an organized collection of data called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Table or list
Table or database
Database or list
Table or field
Answer: B
153. What are the individual data items that make up a record in a table called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Column
Records
Field
Table
Answer: C
154. Which ribbon includes the commands to apply a quick table style to a range of cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Insert
Page Layout
Data
Answer: A
155. Which dialog box allows a user to select the first row as the table’s header row?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Format
Table Style
Format Style
Format as Table
Answer: D
156. How do you quickly modify a table style to meet user preferences?
A. Right-click on a style and choose Modify
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B. Right-click on a style and choose Duplicate
C. Double-click a style from the Table Quick Styles Gallery
D. Choose Modify from the Styles Group on the Home Ribbon
Answer: B
157. When sorting data in a table, which fields are selected as fields to sort by?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Field keys
Table keys
Sort keys
Sequence keys
Answer: C
158. Which technique uses the table column heading arrows to narrow data in a table to show
only specific items meeting a desired criterion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
AutoFilter
AutoSort
Organize
Filter
Answer: A
159. What is a visual way to show how two variables relate to each other in a table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sparkline
Dataline
Data trend
Trendline
Answer: D
160. Which is an interactive view of worksheet data that gives a user the ability to summarize the
data by selecting categories in which to group the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
PivotChart
PivotTable
PivotDate
RotateTable
Answer: B
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161. Which is the name of an interactive graphical representation of data that allows a user to
change the groupings?
A.
B.
C.
D.
PivotChart
PivotTable
PivotDate
RotateTable
Answer: A
162. What are graphical objects that contain buttons a user can click to filter the data in
PivotTables and PivotCharts?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Slivers
Partials
Slicers
Movers
Answer: C
163. When creating a PivotTable, which are drawn in columns in the worksheet data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Records
Fields
Cells
Ranges
Answer: B
164. What is the process of viewing a PivotTable report for a subset that meets the criterion
only?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Filtering
Sorting
Positioning
Arranging
Answer: A
165. Which ribbon is visible when a PivotTable is selected, and allows a user to apply various
styles to the PivotTable?
A. Layout
B. Options
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C. Design
D. Format
Answer: C
166. Which of the following is the default method for summarizing data in a PivotTable?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Count
Average
Max
Sum
Answer: D
167. What is the purpose of the -/+ buttons that appear across the categories on a PivotTable?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Decrease/Increase
Collapse/Expand
Reduce/Add
Subtract/Add
Answer: B
168. In order to directly report the data, what must a PivotChart always be associated with?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Table
Range
PivotTable
Worksheet
Answer: C
169. Which tab in the PivotChart Tools Ribbon allows a user to apply a chart style to the
PivotChart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Design
Layout
Format
Analyze
Answer: A
170. Which tab in the PivotChart Tools Ribbon allows a user to apply chart titles to the
PivotChart?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Design
Layout
Format
Analyze
Answer: B
171. On a PivotTable, what is a field with values not entered as data but determined by a
computation involving data in other fields called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Total field
AutoSum
Calculated field
Analyzed field
Answer: C
172. Which is a special workbook a user can create and then use as a pattern to create new,
similar workbooks or worksheets?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Form
Boilerplate
SmartSheet
Template
Answer: D
173. What is the process of bringing data containing text fields separated by commas into Excel
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Importing data
Data collection
Data integration
Data migration
Answer: A
174. Which file contains data fields separated by a special character such as a comma?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Text file
Delimited file
Import file
Data file
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Answer: B
175. Which is a way to qualify data by specifying a matching condition or asking a question of
the data?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Filter
Sort
Query
Probe
Answer: C
176. What technique selects data from the Internet to add to an Excel worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Web search
Web filter
Internet probe
Web query
Answer: D
177. What is a single character, word, or phrase in a cell on a worksheet that is typically used in
searches?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Text
String
Thread
Key
Answer: B
178. Which command on the Insert Ribbon enables a user to insert a picture of a program
window into a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shapes
Picture
SmartArt
Screenshot
Answer: D
179. Which command on the Insert Ribbon enables a user to insert a picture of a part of a screen
into a worksheet?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Shapes
Picture Cropping
Screen Clipping
Screenshot
Answer: C
180. Which command on the Insert Ribbon creates a link to a web page, picture, email address,
or program in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hyperlink
Web link
Linkup
Text link
Answer: A
181. Which command creates decorative text in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
SmartArt
WordArt
Draw
Shape
Answer: B
182. Which command on the Insert Ribbon creates a graphic that communicates information to
the user?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shapes
Picture
SmartArt
Screenshot
Answer: C
183. Which command on the Insert Ribbon inserts a graphic from a file into a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shapes
Picture
SmartArt
Screenshot
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Answer: B
184. Which command on the Insert Ribbon inserts a graphic from the Microsoft Office collection
into a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Clip Art
Picture
SmartArt
Instant Art
Answer: A
185. Which command group on the Page Layout Ribbon controls the presence of gridlines and
headings on a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Themes
Page Setup
Sheet Options
Arrange
Answer: C
186. Which command on the Page Layout Ribbon enables a user to flip objects on a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Align
Arrange
Group
Rotate
Answer: D
187. Which command group on the Formulas Ribbon allows a user to choose from various
categories of functions to use in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Function Library
Defined Names
Formula Auditing
Calculation
Answer: A
188. Which group on the Formulas Ribbon contains a command that allows a user to create
names for cells to use in a formula?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Function Library
Defined Names
Formula Auditing
Calculation
Answer: B
189. Which group on the Formulas Ribbon contains the command that checks for common errors
found in a formula?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Function Library
Defined Names
Formula Auditing
Calculation
Answer: C
190. Which command on the Formulas Ribbon enables a user to specify when a formula is
computed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Function Library
Defined Names
Formula Auditing
Calculation
Answer: D
191. What command specifies complex criteria to limit which records are included in the result
set of a query?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sort
Advanced Filter
Filter
Screen
Answer: B
192. What command totals related data in several rows by inserting totals for selected cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Subtotals
Group
Totals
Calculate
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Answer: A
193. In a worksheet, which command suggests other words with a similar meaning that can be
used?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spelling
Research
Thesaurus
Language
Answer: C
194. Which ribbon contains commands to add a comment about a selected cell in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Home
Insert
Data
Review
Answer: D
195. What command prevents unwanted changes to data in a worksheet by specifying exactly
what information may be changed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Protect Workbook
Protect Sheet
Share
Protection
Answer: B
196. What command limits structural changes, such as adding, deleting, or moving sheets, that
can be made in a workbook?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Protect Workbook
Protect Sheet
Share
Protection
Answer: A
197. Which function key quickly opens the Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Online Help window?
A. F1
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B. F2
C. F3
D. F4
Answer: A
198. What keyboard shortcut automatically saves a worksheet with the current name and in the
current location?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + S
Alt + S
Alt + V
Answer: B
199. What keyboard shortcut will undo the last action in a worksheet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + U
Ctrl + Z
Alt + U
Answer: C
200. Which area on the title bar contains a command that will save a workbook with changes and
close the Excel Program Window?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Window Control Buttons
Quick Access Toolbar
Shortcut Menu
Excel Quick keys
Answer: A
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