Microsoft Excel 2007 Quiz: Formulas And Functions!

You can reuse a chart style that you have created for a weekly or monthly report. This means that once you have created a chart style that you like, you can apply it to other reports without having to recreate it from scratch. This can save time and ensure consistency in your reports. Therefore, the statement is true.

The cell reference (B3:B6) refers to a range of cells in column B, specifically rows 3 through 6. This means that it includes all the cells in column B from row 3 to row 6, allowing you to perform calculations or apply formatting to this specific range of cells.

To start a formula in Excel, you need to type an equal sign (=). This is because the equal sign is used to indicate that you are entering a formula or function into a cell. By typing the equal sign, Excel knows that you want to perform a calculation or use a predefined function. Without the equal sign, Excel will treat the input as a text or value instead of a formula.

The statement is true because when you create a new workbook in Excel, it automatically comes with three worksheets. However, if you want to change the number of worksheets that are automatically created, you have the option to do so.

The statement is false because you can change the chart type after creating a chart. Most charting tools provide the option to modify the chart type, allowing users to switch between different types such as bar, line, pie, etc. This flexibility allows users to experiment with different visual representations of their data and choose the most suitable chart type for their needs.

The correct answer is CTRL+Z because it is the keyboard shortcut commonly used to undo the most recent action in many software applications. By pressing CTRL+Z, you can reverse the deletion and restore the deleted content or action. This shortcut is widely recognized and used across different platforms, making it a convenient and efficient way to undo a deletion.

Starting a new worksheet does not require typing in cell A1. The user has the flexibility to start typing in any cell of their choice.

Pressing ENTER typically moves the selection of one cell down, not to the right. When working with a spreadsheet or a table, pressing ENTER allows the user to move to the cell directly below the current selected cell. This behavior is consistent across most spreadsheet software and is a common shortcut for navigating through data. Therefore, the statement that pressing ENTER moves the selection of one cell to the right is incorrect.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that PowerPoint 2007 has the same Chart Tools as Excel. This means that users can access and use the same features and functions for creating and editing charts in PowerPoint as they can in Excel. This allows for consistency and familiarity for users who are already familiar with Excel's Chart Tools.

The correct answer is "The cell is not wide enough." This means that when entering data into a cell in a spreadsheet or table, the width of the cell may not be sufficient to display the entire content. This often occurs when the content is longer than the width of the cell, causing it to be cut off or displayed as "######" to indicate that it is not fully visible.

To add a column in a table, you need to click on a cell in the column to the right of where you want the new column to be inserted. This means that the statement "To add a column, click a cell in the column to the right of where you want the new column" is true.

A function is a prewritten formula that performs a specific task or calculation. It is a predefined set of instructions that takes input values, processes them, and produces an output. Functions are commonly used in programming and mathematics to simplify complex tasks and make calculations more efficient. They can be called and used multiple times throughout a program or equation, saving time and effort by eliminating the need to rewrite the same code or formula repeatedly.

AutoFill is the correct answer because it is a feature that automatically fills in a series of data based on a pattern or existing data. In this case, by entering the first few months of the year, the AutoFill feature can automatically fill in the remaining months without the need to manually type each month.

Clicking in cell C6 allows you to select the cell and view its contents, including any formula that may have been used to calculate the result. By clicking in the cell, you can see the formula in the formula bar at the top of the Excel window.

An absolute reference is indicated by the use of dollar signs before the column letter and row number. In this case, $A$1 is the only option that has dollar signs before both the column letter and row number, making it an absolute reference. The other option, B4:B12, is a range reference and does not have dollar signs, so it is not an absolute reference.

To compare data in a different way, it is not necessary to create a second chart. There are several other methods to compare data, such as using a table, graph, or even just analyzing the data directly. Creating a second chart is just one possible option, but it is not the only way to compare data in a different way. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

The statement is false because there is a significant difference between a column chart and a pie chart. While both types of charts are used to represent data visually, a column chart displays data using vertical bars, whereas a pie chart uses slices of a circle to represent different categories or proportions of a whole. The two chart types have different purposes and are used to convey different types of information.

The date function typically has three arguments: year, month, and day. These arguments are used to specify a specific date and are separated by commas. The year argument represents the year, the month argument represents the month (usually in numeric form), and the day argument represents the day of the month. By providing these three arguments, the date function can accurately return the desired date.

If you misspell SUM in the formula =SUME(B4: B7), you will not get an error value of #NAME. Instead, you will get a different error value such as #NAME?. To fix the formula, you can simply correct the spelling of SUM within the formula without needing to delete and start over again. Therefore, the statement "you must delete it and start over again" is false.

The correct answer is "Any of the above" because after clicking the arrow in the Number format box, you have the option to choose from Short date, Long date, or more number formats. Therefore, you can select any of these options based on your specific formatting requirements.

The WORKDAY function is used to find the date that falls after a number of workdays. It calculates the date by excluding weekends and any specified holidays. This function is useful for tasks that require determining a future date based on a certain number of working days.

The statement is false because in Excel, dates are stored as serial numbers, where each date is assigned a unique number. The date format does not affect the serial number, so both "8/22/2011" and "22-August-2011" would be stored as the same serial number.

To add an Excel chart to a PowerPoint presentation, you need to first create the chart in Excel. Once the chart is created, you can select it and use the copy function to copy the chart. Then, switch to the PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to add the chart. Finally, use the paste function to paste the copied chart onto the slide. This will insert the Excel chart into the PowerPoint presentation.

Excel will store the date "June 23 2012" as plain text rather than as a serial number. This is because the date format does not follow any of the standard date formats recognized by Excel. Excel recognizes dates in formats such as "mm/dd/yyyy" or "dd-mm-yyyy", but "June 23 2012" does not match these formats. Therefore, Excel treats it as plain text instead of converting it into a serial number.

To delete the formatting from a cell, you would click the Editing group on the Home tab. This is because the Editing group contains various options related to editing and formatting cells, such as clearing the formatting, clearing the contents, or clearing both. By selecting the Editing group, you can easily access the necessary tools to remove the formatting from a cell without affecting its contents.

By changing the chart layout, you can add data labels above each column in a chart to show a value for each column. This option allows you to automatically generate and display the data labels without having to add them manually. Changing the chart style only affects the visual appearance of the chart, while adding the labels manually would be a time-consuming and tedious task. Therefore, changing the chart layout is the most efficient and effective way to achieve the desired result.

The Name Box is a feature in Excel that allows users to easily navigate and select specific cells or ranges. It displays the name or reference of the active cell, not its contents. Therefore, the statement "The Name Box shows you the contents of the active cell" is false.

To enter a fraction such as 1/4, the first thing you enter is zero. This is because fractions are represented as a whole number divided by another number, and the whole number is typically zero in this case. By entering zero, you indicate that the fraction you are entering starts with no whole number part.