Excel Test 1

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Answer the following:


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

     

    • A.

      Tool bar

    • B.

      Menu bar

    • C.

      Instruction bar

    Correct Answer
    B. Menu bar
    Explanation
    Menu bar


    The Menu bar displays all the menus available for use in Excel 2003.

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  • 2. 

    • A.

      Title bar

    • B.

      Menu bar

    • C.

      Tool bar

    Correct Answer
    A. Title bar
    Explanation
    The Title bar displays both the name of the application and the name of the spreadsheet.

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  • 3. 

    This is an example of ____________________________ headings.

    Correct Answer
    column
  • 4. 

    Each row is named by a ____________.

    Correct Answer
    number
  • 5. 

    A cell is an intersection of a column and row.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 6. 

    A Workbook defaults to three worksheets. A Workbook must contain at least two worksheets.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 7. 

    • Each Excel worksheet is made up of columns and rows.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    The ___________ cell, or the cell that can be acted upon, reveals a dark border.

    • A.

      Formula

    • B.

      Live

    • C.

      Active

    Correct Answer
    C. Active
  • 9. 

    The following cell is named_____________

    • A.

      C3

    • B.

      3C

    • C.

      C-#3

    Correct Answer
    A. C3
  • 10. 

    • A darkened border, called the cell pointer, identifies it.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 11. 

    The _______ menu contains all the operations that we will discuss in this lesson: New, Open, Close, Save and Save As.

    • A.

      File

    • B.

      Save

    • C.

      Title

    Correct Answer
    A. File
  • 12. 

    Used when to save a new file for the first time or save an existing file with a different name.

    • A.

      Save

    • B.

      Open

    • C.

      Save as

    Correct Answer
    C. Save as
  • 13. 

    Used to open an existing file from a floppy disk or hard drive of your computer.

    • A.

      Save

    • B.

      Open

    • C.

      Save as

    Correct Answer
    B. Open
  • 14. 

    Every workbook created in Excel must be saved and assigned a name to distinguish it from other workbooks.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 15. 

    If you're saving the file for the first time and you do not choose a file name, Microsoft Excel will not assign a file name for you.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 16. 

    Excel's______________ feature keeps track of previously-entered text. If the first few characters you type in a cell match an existing entry in that column, Microsoft Excel fills in the remaining characters for you.

    • A.

      Autofinish

    • B.

      Autofill

    • C.

      AutoComplete

    Correct Answer
    C. AutoComplete
  • 17. 

    • Double-click on the cell that contains the information to be changed.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 18. 

     

    • A.

      Undo button

    • B.

      Redo button

    • C.

      Backspace button

    Correct Answer
    A. Undo button
  • 19. 

    • Click-and-hold the left mouse button and drag left or right, up or down to the last cell you want to select.

    • A.

      To work in a range of cells

    • B.

      To delete a range of cells

    • C.

      To choose a range of cells

    Correct Answer
    C. To choose a range of cells
  • 20. 

    Click the gray Row heading to select the entire row.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 21. 

    Click the gray rectangle in the upper left corner to select half worksheet.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 22. 

    If the cells and columns you want to select are not directly next to one another, select one of the ranges you want to select, and hold down the _______ key while selecting other ranges.

    • A.

      Control

    • B.

      Shift

    • C.

      Alt

    Correct Answer
    A. Control
  • 23. 

    Excel requires every formula to begin with an equal sign (=).

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 24. 

    • Type the ____________ to let Excel know that an add operation is to be performed.

    • A.

      Sum function

    • B.

      Addition sign (+)

    • C.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. All of the above
  • 25. 

    Formulas can be created by using either numbers or cell references in the definition.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 26. 

    To multiply two cells the formula, B2 and B3, you would need to insert a multiplication operator the letter "x" between them.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 27. 

    _________________________ formulas involve more than one mathematical operation.

    Correct Answer
    Complex
  • 28. 

    In Excel, never do math "in your head" and type the answer in a cell where you would expect to have a formula calculate the answer.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 29. 

    (5-2)*3

    • A.

      Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. perform multiplication first

    • B.

      Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. perform parenthesis first

    • C.

      Perform subtraction first

    Correct Answer
    B. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. Perform the operation in parenthesis (5-2) first and then multiply by 3. The answer is 9. perform parenthesis first
  • 30. 

    Press ________ or click the Enter button on the Formula bar. This step ends the formula.

    • A.

      Enter

    • B.

      Control

    • C.

      Shift

    Correct Answer
    A. Enter
  • 31. 

    The__________________ method allows you to copy a formula and fill it into many different consecutive cells at the same time.

    • A.

      Auto formula

    • B.

      Auto save

    • C.

      Fill formula

    Correct Answer
    C. Fill formula
  • 32. 

    You cannot use copy and paste to copy a formula to other cells.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 33. 

    Click the Copy button. Marching "ants" appear around the copied cell(s).

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 34. 

    You can revise any formula that was previously written in a worksheet.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 35. 

    ___________ cell references in a formula always refer to the same cell or cell range in a formula.

    • A.

      Absolute

    • B.

      Auto complete

    • C.

      Fill

    Correct Answer
    A. Absolute
  • 36. 

    Identifies the largest number in a range of cells.

    • A.

      MIN

    • B.

      SUM

    • C.

      MAX

    Correct Answer
    C. MAX
  • 37. 

    • A.

      Auto Sum Buttton

    • B.

      Auto Average Button

    • C.

      Both

    Correct Answer
    A. Auto Sum Buttton
  • 38. 

    Sheet tabs can be renamed by simply double clicking on the them and typing in the new name.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 39. 

    You do not have the ability to insert new worksheets if needed or delete others you no longer want.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 40. 

    ____________ worksheets allows you to apply identical formulas and/or formatting across all the worksheets in the group.

    • A.

      Bunching

    • B.

      Grouping

    • C.

      Auto Select

    Correct Answer
    B. Grouping
  • 41. 

    _____________________ (double headed arrow) can be used to change a column width.

    • A.

      Adjustment tool

    • B.

      Redo button

    • C.

      Auto Fill Button

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjustment tool
  • 42. 

    The default font in a spreadsheet is ____________ points

    • A.

      Ariel 12

    • B.

      Times New Roman 10

    • C.

      Arial 10

    Correct Answer
    C. Arial 10
  • 43. 

    • A.

      Font Color

    • B.

      Cell Fill Color

    • C.

      Font Size

    Correct Answer
    A. Font Color
  • 44. 

    Bold, Italize, highlight

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 45. 

    Use to add a border around a range of cell

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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