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The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about Excel functions and features. It tests knowledge in areas such as using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP, and CONCATENATE to perform calculations and manipulate text. It also covers using features like formatting cells as currency, creating charts, filtering data, and protecting and freezing worksheets. The correct answers are provided after each question.

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The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about Excel functions and features. It tests knowledge in areas such as using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP, and CONCATENATE to perform calculations and manipulate text. It also covers using features like formatting cells as currency, creating charts, filtering data, and protecting and freezing worksheets. The correct answers are provided after each question.

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1. Question: What is the keyboard shortcut for opening a new workbook in Excel?

 A. Ctrl + N
 B. Ctrl + O
 C. Ctrl + W
 D. Ctrl + S

Answer: A. Ctrl + N

2. Question: Which function is used to find the highest value in a range in Excel?

 A. MAX()
 B. HIGH()
 C. TOP()
 D. PEAK()

Answer: A. MAX()

3. Question: In Excel, what does the function VLOOKUP stand for?

 A. Vertical Lookup
 B. Value Lookup
 C. Variable Lookup
 D. Vague Lookup

Answer: A. Vertical Lookup

4. Question: What does the formula =SUM(A1:A5) do in Excel?

 A. Multiplies the values in the range A1 to A5.


 B. Finds the average of the values in the range A1 to A5.
 C. Adds the values in the range A1 to A5.
 D. Subtracts the values in the range A1 to A5.

Answer: C. Adds the values in the range A1 to A5.

5. Question: Which chart type would you use to show the relationship between
two variables in Excel?
 A. Pie Chart
 B. Line Chart
 C. Scatter Plot
 D. Bar Chart

Answer: C. Scatter Plot

6. Question: What does the formula =IF(A1>10, "Yes", "No") do in Excel?

 A. Adds the values in cell A1 and 10.


 B. Checks if the value in cell A1 is greater than 10 and returns "Yes" if true, "No"
otherwise.
 C. Multiplies the values in cell A1 and 10.
 D. Divides the values in cell A1 by 10.

Answer: B. Checks if the value in cell A1 is greater than 10 and returns "Yes" if
true, "No" otherwise.

7. Question: What is the purpose of the Freeze Panes feature in Excel?

 A. To lock the computer screen.


 B. To freeze the selected rows or columns so that they remain visible while scrolling
through the rest of the worksheet.
 C. To disable data entry in a worksheet.
 D. To hide selected rows or columns.

Answer: B. To freeze the selected rows or columns so that they remain visible
while scrolling through the rest of the worksheet.

8. Question: Which Excel function is used for counting the number of cells that
contain numbers within a range?

 A. COUNTA()
 B. COUNTIF()
 C. SUM()
 D. AVERAGE()

Answer: B. COUNTIF()

9. Question: How can you apply a filter to a range of data in Excel?


 A. Right-click on the range and select "Filter."
 B. Go to the Data tab and click on "Sort."
 C. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F.
 D. Select the range, then click on the "Format" tab and choose "Filter."

Answer: A. Right-click on the range and select "Filter."

10. Question: What does the term "cell reference" in Excel mean?

 A. The location of a cell in a worksheet, identified by its column letter and row number.
 B. A cell's contents.
 C. The formula used in a cell.
 D. The background color of a cell.

Answer: A. The location of a cell in a worksheet, identified by its column letter and
row number.

11. Question: What is the purpose of the CONCATENATE function in Excel?

 A. To split text into separate cells.


 B. To combine multiple text strings into one.
 C. To find the average of a range of numbers.
 D. To round a number to the nearest integer.

Answer: B. To combine multiple text strings into one.

12. Question: Which Excel feature is used to automatically sum a range of numbers
based on adjacent cells' values?

 A. AutoFill
 B. AutoSum
 C. AutoFormat
 D. AutoCalculate

Answer: B. AutoSum

13. Question: In Excel, what does the function PMT() do?


 A. Calculates the present value of an investment.
 B. Calculates the future value of an investment.
 C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant
interest rate.
 D. Calculates the percentage change between two values.

Answer: C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a
constant interest rate.

14. Question: How can you create a chart in Excel?

 A. Right-click on a cell and select "Chart."


 B. Go to the Insert tab and choose the desired chart type.
 C. Use the function =CHART() in a cell.
 D. Charts cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Go to the Insert tab and choose the desired chart type.

15. Question: Which Excel function is used to find the average of a range of
numbers, excluding zero values?

 A. AVG()
 B. AVERAGE()
 C. AVGIF()
 D. AVERAGEIF()

Answer: D. AVERAGEIF()

16. Question: What does the term "conditional formatting" mean in Excel?

 A. Formatting cells based on specified criteria.


 B. Applying formatting to an entire worksheet.
 C. Formatting cells automatically when data is entered.
 D. Formatting cells randomly.

Answer: A. Formatting cells based on specified criteria.

17. Question: How can you protect a worksheet in Excel to prevent others from
making changes?
 A. Go to the Home tab, click on Format, and choose "Protect Worksheet."
 B. Use the function =PROTECT() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select "Lock."
 D. Go to the Review tab and click on "Protect Sheet."

Answer: D. Go to the Review tab and click on "Protect Sheet."

18. Question: What is the purpose of the IFERROR function in Excel?

 A. To calculate the square root of a number.


 B. To check if a cell contains an error and return a specified value if true.
 C. To count the number of errors in a range.
 D. To create a conditional statement.

Answer: B. To check if a cell contains an error and return a specified value if true.

19. Question: What does the term "PivotTable" refer to in Excel?

 A. A type of chart.
 B. A tool for analyzing and summarizing data from a worksheet.
 C. A mathematical function.
 D. A formatting option for cells.

Answer: B. A tool for analyzing and summarizing data from a worksheet.

20. Question: How can you quickly navigate to the last cell in a column or row in
Excel?

 A. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Home.


 B. Press the End key and then the arrow key (Up, Down, Left, or Right).
 C. Double-click on the last cell.
 D. There is no quick way to navigate to the last cell.

Answer: B. Press the End key and then the arrow key (Up, Down, Left, or Right).

1. Question: Which function is used to find the average of a range of cells in Excel?

 A. AVG()
 B. AVERAGE()
 C. MEAN()
 D. SUM()

Answer: B. AVERAGE()

2. Question: What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?

 A. To format cells based on specific criteria.


 B. To perform a conditional calculation.
 C. To merge cells in a worksheet.
 D. To create a hyperlink in a cell.

Answer: B. To perform a conditional calculation.

3. Question: In Excel, what does the function CONCATENATE do?

 A. Adds up a range of numbers.


 B. Combines two or more text strings into one.
 C. Finds the highest value in a range.
 D. Calculates the square root of a number.

Answer: B. Combines two or more text strings into one.

4. Question: How can you freeze panes in Excel?

 A. Press Ctrl + F.
 B. Go to the View tab and click on Freeze Panes.
 C. Right-click on the cell and choose Freeze Panes.
 D. Use the function =FREEZE() in a cell.

Answer: C. Right-click on the cell and choose Freeze Panes.

5. Question: What does the function COUNTIF do in Excel?

 A. Counts the total number of cells in a range.


 B. Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition.
 C. Calculates the sum of a range of cells.
 D. Finds the average of a range of cells.
Answer: B. Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition.

6. Question: What is the purpose of the VLOOKUP function in Excel?

 A. To vertically align text in cells.


 B. To search for a value in the first column of a table and return a value in the same row
from another column.
 C. To create a vertical bar chart.
 D. To validate data in a cell.

Answer: B. To search for a value in the first column of a table and return a value in
the same row from another column.

7. Question: How can you format a cell to display currency in Excel?

 A. Use the function =CURRENCY() in the cell.


 B. Go to the Format tab and choose Currency.
 C. Type the currency symbol manually in the cell.
 D. Right-click on the cell and select Currency.

Answer: B. Go to the Format tab and choose Currency.

8. Question: Which chart type is best suited for showing the percentage
contribution of each data point to the whole in Excel?

 A. Line Chart
 B. Pie Chart
 C. Bar Chart
 D. Scatter Plot

Answer: B. Pie Chart

9. Question: What does the term "cell reference" mean in Excel?

 A. The address of a cell, consisting of its column letter and row number.
 B. The value stored in a cell.
 C. The formatting applied to a cell.
 D. The formula used in a cell.

Answer: A. The address of a cell, consisting of its column letter and row number.
10. Question: How can you quickly sum a column of numbers in Excel?

- A. Use the AutoSum button in the Home tab.

- B. Type =SUM() in the first cell of the column.

- C. Right-click on the column and select Sum.

- D. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S.

Answer: A. Use the AutoSum button in the Home tab.

11. Question: What is the purpose of the COUNTA function in Excel?

 A. Counts the number of cells in a range that are not empty.


 B. Counts the number of cells in a range that contain numeric values.
 C. Counts the number of cells in a range that meet a specific condition.
 D. Counts the number of cells in a range that are formatted as text.

Answer: A. Counts the number of cells in a range that are not empty.

12. Question: How can you insert a new worksheet in an Excel workbook?

 A. Press Ctrl + I.
 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Insert, then Worksheet.
 C. Right-click on an existing worksheet tab and select Insert.
 D. Use the function =INSERTWORKSHEET() in a cell.

Answer: C. Right-click on an existing worksheet tab and select Insert.

13. Question: In Excel, what does the term "cell formatting" refer to?

 A. Changing the font size of a cell.


 B. Adjusting the width and height of a cell.
 C. Applying styles such as bold, italic, or underline to a cell.
 D. Controlling the appearance of a cell, including its number format and alignment.

Answer: D. Controlling the appearance of a cell, including its number format and
alignment.
14. Question: What is the purpose of the IFERROR function in Excel?

 A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.


 B. Calculates the square root of a number.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Converts a number to text.

Answer: A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.

15. Question: How can you create a drop-down list in Excel?

 A. Use the function =DROPLIST() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Data tab and click on Data Validation.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Drop-Down List.
 D. Type the list items manually in the cell.

Answer: B. Go to the Data tab and click on Data Validation.

16. Question: Which function is used to find the smallest value in a range in Excel?

 A. MIN()
 B. SMALL()
 C. TINY()
 D. MINIMUM()

Answer: A. MIN()

17. Question: What does the term "conditional summing" mean in Excel?

 A. Summing only the cells that meet specific criteria.


 B. Automatically summing the entire column.
 C. Summing cells based on their formatting.
 D. Summing cells in a random order.

Answer: A. Summing only the cells that meet specific criteria.

18. Question: How can you quickly copy the formula from one cell to adjacent cells
in Excel?

 A. Right-click and choose Copy, then right-click and choose Paste.


 B. Use the AutoFill handle in the bottom right corner of the cell.
 C. Press Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste.
 D. Use the function =COPYFORMULA() in a cell.

Answer: B. Use the AutoFill handle in the bottom right corner of the cell.

19. Question: What is the purpose of the function RAND() in Excel?

 A. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.


 B. Returns a random number between 0 and 1.
 C. Finds the rank of a number in a list.
 D. Calculates the square root of a number.

Answer: B. Returns a random number between 0 and 1.

20. Question: How can you hide a worksheet in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select Hide.


 B. Go to the View tab and click on Hide Worksheet.
 C. Use the function =HIDE() in a cell.
 D. Worksheets cannot be hidden in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select Hide.

21. Question: How can you quickly navigate to the last row in a column in Excel?

 A. Press Ctrl + End.


 B. Press Ctrl + Down Arrow.
 C. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + L.
 D. Double-click on the column header.

Answer: B. Press Ctrl + Down Arrow.

22. Question: What does the function INDEX-MATCH combination do in Excel?

 A. Returns the row number of a specified value.


 B. Searches for a value in a range and returns a corresponding value from another
range.
 C. Adds up a range of numbers.
 D. Finds the highest value in a range.
Answer: B. Searches for a value in a range and returns a corresponding value from
another range.

23. Question: In Excel, how can you group data in a PivotTable?

 A. Drag and drop the fields into the Rows and Columns areas.
 B. Use the function =GROUP() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the data and select Group.
 D. Go to the Data tab and click on Group.

Answer: A. Drag and drop the fields into the Rows and Columns areas.

24. Question: What is the purpose of the function SUBTOTAL in Excel?

 A. Adds up a range of numbers.


 B. Multiplies a range of numbers.
 C. Performs a subtotal calculation based on a specified function.
 D. Calculates the average of a range of numbers.

Answer: C. Performs a subtotal calculation based on a specified function.

25. Question: How can you find and replace data in Excel?

 A. Use the function =FIND() and =REPLACE() in cells.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Find & Replace.
 C. Right-click on the cell and choose Find & Replace.
 D. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F.

Answer: B. Go to the Home tab and click on Find & Replace.

26. Question: What is the purpose of the function TRANSPOSE in Excel?

 A. Converts a range of cells to uppercase.


 B. Swaps rows with columns in a range.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Converts a range of cells to lowercase.

Answer: B. Swaps rows with columns in a range.

27. Question: How can you add a comment to a cell in Excel?


 A. Right-click on the cell and choose Add Comment.
 B. Use the function =COMMENT() in a cell.
 C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Comment.
 D. Comments cannot be added to cells in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the cell and choose Add Comment.

28. Question: What is the purpose of the function HLOOKUP in Excel?

 A. Searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value in the same row
from another range.
 B. Looks up a value in a horizontal row and returns a value in the same column from
another row.
 C. Adds up a range of numbers horizontally.
 D. Searches for a value in the last row of a range and returns a value in the same column
from another range.

Answer: B. Looks up a value in a horizontal row and returns a value in the same
column from another row.

29. Question: How can you create a hyperlink in Excel?

 A. Use the function =HYPERLINK() in a cell.


 B. Right-click on the cell and choose Create Hyperlink.
 C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Hyperlink.
 D. Hyperlinks cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Hyperlink.

30. Question: What does the term "data validation" refer to in Excel?

 A. The process of validating cell references in formulas.


 B. Ensuring that data entered into cells meets certain criteria.
 C. Validating the accuracy of formulas in a worksheet.
 D. A function that validates data in a cell.

Answer: B. Ensuring that data entered into cells meets certain criteria.

31. Question: What is the purpose of the IFNA function in Excel?


 A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.
 B. Converts a value to text.
 C. Returns a specified value if a cell contains the #N/A error.
 D. Calculates the factorial of a number.

Answer: C. Returns a specified value if a cell contains the #N/A error.

32. Question: How can you create a named range in Excel?

 A. Use the function =NAMEDRANGE() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Formulas tab and click on Define Name.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create Named Range.
 D. Named ranges cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Go to the Formulas tab and click on Define Name.

33. Question: What does the term "cell style" refer to in Excel?

 A. The width and height of a cell.


 B. A predefined set of formatting options that can be applied to a cell or range.
 C. The formula used in a cell.
 D. The background color of a cell.

Answer: B. A predefined set of formatting options that can be applied to a cell or


range.

34. Question: How can you find and remove duplicate values in a column in Excel?

 A. Go to the Home tab and click on Remove Duplicates.


 B. Use the function =REMOVEDUPLICATES() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the column and choose Remove Duplicates.
 D. Duplicate values cannot be removed in Excel.

Answer: A. Go to the Home tab and click on Remove Duplicates.

35. Question: What does the term "data series" mean in the context of Excel
charts?

 A. A set of numbers in a worksheet.


 B. The labels for the horizontal axis of a chart.
 C. The range of cells used to create a chart.
 D. A collection of related data points in a chart.

Answer: D. A collection of related data points in a chart.

36. Question: How can you transpose data in Excel without using the Transpose
function?

 A. Copy the data, right-click on the destination cell, and choose Transpose.
 B. Use the function =TRANSPOSE() in a cell.
 C. Paste the data, then use the Paste Special option and choose Transpose.
 D. Data cannot be transposed in Excel.

Answer: C. Paste the data, then use the Paste Special option and choose Transpose.

37. Question: What is the purpose of the function RANK.EQ in Excel?

 A. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a percentage.
 B. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a whole number.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a decimal.

Answer: B. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a
whole number.

38. Question: How can you create a 3D reference in Excel?

 A. Use the function =3DREFERENCE() in a cell.


 B. Select multiple worksheets while creating a formula.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create 3D Reference.
 D. 3D references cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Select multiple worksheets while creating a formula.

39. Question: In Excel, what does the term "goal seek" mean?

 A. Setting a goal for data validation.


 B. Adjusting a cell's value to reach a desired result in a formula.
 C. Creating a goal for conditional formatting.
 D. Determining the goal of a PivotTable.
Answer: B. Adjusting a cell's value to reach a desired result in a formula.

40. Question: What does the term "Array Formula" refer to in Excel?

 A. A formula that references a range of cells.


 B. A formula that performs multiple calculations on one or more items in an array.
 C. A formula that calculates the average of a range of cells.
 D. A formula that adds up a range of cells.

Answer: B. A formula that performs multiple calculations on one or more items in


an array.

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41. Question: What is the purpose of the "PMT" function in Excel?

 A. Calculates the present value of an investment.


 B. Calculates the future value of an investment.
 C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant
interest rate.
 D. Calculates the percentage change between two values.

Answer: C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a
constant interest rate.

42. Question: How can you insert a new row or column in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the row or column header and choose Insert.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Insert.
 C. Use the function =INSERTROW() or =INSERTCOLUMN() in a cell.
 D. Rows and columns cannot be inserted in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the row or column header and choose Insert.

43. Question: What does the term "absolute cell reference" mean in Excel?

 A. A cell reference that doesn't change when a formula is copied to another cell.
 B. A cell reference that updates when a formula is copied to another cell.
 C. A reference to a cell in another worksheet.
 D. A reference to a cell in another workbook.

Answer: A. A cell reference that doesn't change when a formula is copied to


another cell.

44. Question: In Excel, what does the function NOW() do?

 A. Returns the current date.


 B. Returns the current time.
 C. Returns the current date and time.
 D. Returns the number of seconds since midnight.

Answer: C. Returns the current date and time.

45. Question: How can you apply conditional formatting in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the cell and choose Format Cells.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Conditional Formatting.
 C. Use the function =CONDITIONALFORMAT() in a cell.
 D. Use the AutoFormat option.

Answer: B. Go to the Home tab and click on Conditional Formatting.

46. Question: What does the function DGET() do in Excel?

 A. Deletes data from a specified range.


 B. Adds up a range of numbers.
 C. Retrieves a single value from a database based on specified criteria.
 D. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.

Answer: C. Retrieves a single value from a database based on specified criteria.

47. Question: How can you create a PivotTable in Excel?

 A. Use the function =PIVOTTABLE() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Insert tab and click on PivotTable.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create PivotTable.
 D. PivotTables cannot be created in Excel.
Answer: B. Go to the Insert tab and click on PivotTable.

48. Question: What does the term "Data Validation" mean in Excel?

 A. Validating data before entering it into a cell.


 B. Ensuring data consistency within a range.
 C. Checking the accuracy of formulas in a worksheet.
 D. A function that validates data in a cell.

Answer: B. Ensuring data consistency within a range.

49. Question: How can you remove a filter in Excel?

 A. Use the function =REMOVEFILTER() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Clear.
 C. Right-click on the filtered column and choose Remove Filter.
 D. Click on the Filter button on the Data tab.

Answer: C. Right-click on the filtered column and choose Remove Filter.

50. Question: What does the term "Workbook" mean in Excel?

 A. A single sheet within a workbook.


 B. A collection of worksheets.
 C. The entire Excel file.
 D. A formatting option for cells.

Answer: C. The entire Excel file.

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