Excel Chapter 2 Test
1.
A predefined formula that performs a specific calculation using the inputs you specify.
a. Argument
b. Function
c. Nest
d. Function name
2. The values and other inputs that a function uses to calculate the result.
a. Argument
b. Function
c. Nest
d. Function name
3. The name given to one of Excel’s predefined formulas.
a. Argument
b. Function
c. Nest
d. Function name
4. To use a function as an argument within another function.
a. Argument
b. Function
c. Nest
d. Function name
5. The structured reference to a table column, which consists of the table column header name in square brackets.
a. Excel table
b. Filter
c. Criterion
d. Sort
e. Column specifier
6. A value, some text, or an expression that defines the type of content you want to see.
a. Excel table
b. Filter
c. Criterion
d. Sort
e. Column specifier
7. Data arranged in columns and specially formatted with column headers that contain commands that allow you to sort, filter,
and perform other functions on the table.
a. Excel table
b. Filter
c. Criterion
d. Sort
e. Column specifier
8. Hide nonmatching rows in a table or list of data according to the criterion or criteria you specify.
a. Excel table
b. Filter
c. Criterion
d. Sort
e. Column specifier
9. Arrange the rows in a table or list of data in a new order according to the entries in one or more columns.
a. Excel table
b. Filter
c. Criterion
d. Sort
e. Column specifier
10. You create a table by Clicking in a range of data that includes headings for every column, and then using the Table button in
the Tables group of the _____ tab.
a. Home
b. Page Layout
c. Insert
d. Formulas
e. View
11. Which of the following code samples are valid functions?
a. =MAX(EW7654:RR435)
b. AVERAGE(EW7654:RR435)
c. =AVERAGE A1:G1
d. COUNTIF(range,criteria)=
e. =SUM(ZZ14:ZZ38)
12. All functions are formulas.
a. True
b. False
13. All formulas are functions.
a. True
b. False
14. =AVERAGE(R1:U1)
R
S
T
U
1
6453
1009
5342
2135
2
645
423
765
537
a. 3876.5
b. 4352.75
c. 3567.333…
d. 3734.75
e. 3734.05
15. =AVERAGE(R1:U2)
R
S
T
U
1
6453
1009
5342
2135
2
645
423
765
537
a. 2163.375
b. 2163.75
c. 2163.333…
d. 2163.75
e. 2163.625
16. =SUM(R1:U2)
R
S
T
U
1
6453
1009
5342
2135
2
645
423
765
537
a. 17039
b. 17309
c. 17249
d. 10927
e. 17029
17. =COUNT(R1:U2)
R
S
T
U
1
5342
2
645
423
537
a. 4769
b. 7496
c. 6947
d. 3
e. 4
18.
19.
a.
b.
Sort Ascending
Sort Descending
a.
b.
Sort Ascending
Sort Descending
20. A vertical stack of cells.
a. Cell
b. Row
c. Column
d. Formula
21. A horizontal stack of cells.
a. Cell
b. Row
c. Column
d. Formula
22. The intersection of a row and a column.
a. Cell
b. Row
c. Column
d. Formula
23. The two types of data that can be entered into a cell.
a. Words and numbers
b. Labels and values
c. Whole numbers and decimals
d. Labels and numeric labels
24. This is an example of a Cell Reference.
a. LL25364
b. 4A
c. 4567234
d. ZZ2
25. By default, Labels align to the
a. Top
b. Bottom
c. Left
d. Right
26. By default, Values align to the
a. Top
b. Bottom
c. Left
d. Right
27. This will calculate values and values in other cells.
a. Adding
b. Subtracting
c. Formula
d. Multiplication
28. This starts a formula.
a. =
b. $
c. #
d. &
29. This tells us that a cell/column is narrower than the value displayed in a cell.
a. =
b. $
c. #
d. &
30. To make a value in a cell look like money, you MUST type in $ before you type the value.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
31. Any cell that has a dark border around it when selected is the
a. Active cell
b. Column
c. Fill Handle
d. Raw data
32. This will create copies of what is in the cell, or a series when dragged to other cells.
a. Active cell
b. Cell
c. Fill Handle
d. Raw data
33. When you double-click a cell in which a formula resides, it will display
a. The formula
b. The answer to the formula
c. The operators in the formula
d. More information is required to answer this
34. When you Select a cell
a. The cell’s font will change colors
b. The cell is marked for editing
c. The cell will have a colored background
d. The cell will not be changed
35. When you single-click a cell with a formula
a. The formula is displayed in the cell
b. The formula is displayed in the formula bar
c. The result of the formula is displayed in the cell
36. The mouse cursor changes to tell us that
a. No matter what the shape is, it does nothing different
b. It can use the Fill Handle
c. It can use Drag and Drop Editing to move data to a new location
d. It can use Drag and Drop Editing to copy data and place in a new location
e. Each change allows it to do something different
37. A function
a. A1+A2+A3+A4
b. -F14+D14+S34=
c. =COUNTIF(A14:G21)
d. =AVERAGE(A14:G21)
e. #SUM( )
38. There are only 12 functions to choose from.
a. True
b. False
39. Cells included in a formula
a. Must be in rows or columns
b. Can be from anywhere in a workbook
c. Are all created using AutoFill
d. Must be contiguous
40. You can select noncontiguous cells by
a. Holding down the Shift key and clicking on the desired cells.
b. Holding down the Control key and clicking on the desired cells.
c. Using the Fill handle to do this action.
41. When you see nothing but #### signs in a cell,
a. The cell becomes very heavy.
b. The label in the cell is too long to fit in that cell width.
c. The value in the cell is too long to fit in that cell width.
d. Your formula is incorrect.
42. To choose multiple options for formatting value data (comma placeholder, accounting, decimal places), access the
a. Page setup dialog box
b. Column width dialog box
c. Row height dialog box
d. Print preview dialog box
e. Format cells dialog box
43. Which of these is a proper Formula?
a. =D7:F23
b. SUM=D7*F23
c. D3+H45+J45=
d. SUM=(D7:F23)
e. =(A1+B1+C1+IV65536)/A2
44. The white text box located to the left of the formula bar.
a. Name box
b. Range name
c. Function
d. Condition
e. Argument
45. How can you adjust the amount of decimal places displayed in a cell?
a. There are two icons on the Home ribbon that can add or subtract the amount of decimal places.
b. There are two icons on the Page Layout ribbon that can add or subtract the amount of decimal places.
c. In the Format Cells dialog box.
d. In the Format Values dialog box.
46. A graphic where you can compare and contrast data in a visual format.
a. Dialog box
b. Chart
c. Borders
d. Ribbons
e. Plot
47. Finds the lowest value in a range of cells
a. Average
b. Sum
c. Count
d. Min
e. Max
48. Any data that you can quantify can be displayed on a chart.
a. True
b. False
49. This operator starts a formula or a function.
a. /
b. *
c. )
d. +
e. =
50. An Excel file with one or more worksheets.
a. Sheet tabs
b. Worksheet
c. Workbook
51. The work area for entering and calculating data made up of columns and rows.
a. Sheet tabs
b. Worksheet
c. Workbook
52. This contains the point of insertion.
a. Cell
b. Active cell
c. Formula bar
d. Cell reference
53. The location of a cell identified by its column letter and row number.
a. Cell
b. Active cell
c. Formula bar
d. Cell reference or address
54. Data simultaneously appears here when it is entered into a cell.
a. Cell
b. Active cell
c. Formula bar
d. Cell reference
55. Dragging this will copy cell contents, formatting, or a formula to adjacent cells.
a. Absolute cell reference
b. Autofill
c. Relative cell reference
d. Fill handle
56. When more than one cell is selected at a time in an Excel worksheet, it is called a
a. Reference
b. Range
c. Format
57. You can navigate the worksheet by
a. Using the mouse
b. Using the arrow keys
c. Striking Enter
d. Striking Tab
58. When you strike the Enter key, the next active cell is
a. To the right
b. To the left
c. Above
d. Below
59. When you strike the Tab key, the next active cell is
a. To the right
b. To the left
c. Above
d. Below
60. When you enter a label into a cell, the default alignment is
a. Center
b. Left
c. Right
d. Justify
61. The fill handle will
a. Create a series
b. Copy formulas
c. Copy data
62. When you use an apostrophe before a value, you are creating a
a. Label
b. Numeric label
c. Value
d. Numeric value
63. If you enter more data into a cell than it can display depending on the width of the cell, the data will always spill out onto the
next cell
a. True
b. False
64. When you change the format of a cell, the value in the cell may change depending on the type of format you choose.
a. True
b. False
65. Which of these are operators?
a. !
b. +
c. –
d. *
e. /
66. When you enter data in the formula bar
a. The name box displays the results
b. It is entered as a formula
c. It is entered into the active cell
d. Nothing happens
e. Is this a bullet or a symbol
67. When you use cell references
a. The column name is always first
b. The row name is always first
c. It doesn’t matter which is first
68. When you single click on a cell with the mouse
a. The address is displayed in the formula bar
b. The address is displayed in the cell
c. The address is displayed in the name box
d. The address is displayed in the function dialog box