Microsoft Excel Proficiency Test

30 Questions I By Octara

This quiz is created to identify the proficiency of users about Microsoft Excel.

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1. When creating an Excel formula, what does the cell reference with dollar signs like $A$1
do?
A.
Changes the cell format to currency with a dollar sign as the default
B.
Allows only numbers to be input into the cell
C.
Generates an error
D.
Creates an absolute reference
2. You can create maximum one Excel table in a worksheet
A.
True
B.
False
3. Which of the following is the correct syntax for the COUNTIF function?
A.
=COUNTIF(criteria, field_name, list_range)
B.
=COUNTIF(criteria, field_range)
C.
=COUNTIF(field_range, criteria)

D.
E.

=COUNTIF(list_range, field_name, criteria_range)

=COUNTIF(field_name, list_range, criteria_range)

4. What is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the selected cells?
A.
F3
B.
F7
C.
F9
D.
F11
5. What is the purpose of the Add-In Manager?
A.
To allow administrative control over all projects on the system
B.
To add or remove templates, macros and wizards
C.
To allow insertion or deletion of data over the internet
D.
To create and manage additional protocols and data types for use in custom forms
6. If a formula contains several functions, Excel starts with the outermost function and then
moves inward.
A.
True
B.
False
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Graphics objects on a chart are used to

Add emphasis to chart data
Add interest to a chart
Help explain the chart data
All of Above

8. To name a cell or range, you use the _______________

A.
Names Box
B.
Define name
C.
Paste name
D.
Format cells
9. Ctrl+B key makes the shortcut for making font in selected cell bold.
A.
True
B.
False
10.
A.
B.
C.
11.
A.
B.
C.

A Range in Microsoft Excel refers to...

A group of cells
A calculation that describes the relationship between cells
A way of arranging data in a particular order
Columns are identified by a _______________ .
Letter
Number
Word

12. Whict PivotTable toolbar button updates the data in a PivotTable if the data has changed?
A.
Show Detail
B.
Refresh Data
C.
Show Detail
D.
Group
13. If you insert a new row at the top of the table, the new row becomes the header row and is
formatted with the table style.
A.
True
B.
False

14.
A.
B.
C.
D.

On an Excel spreadsheet the active cell is indicated by

A dark wide border
A dotted border
A blinking border
None of the above

15
.

Which of Excels ribbon tabs is shown in the figure below?

A.
Review
B.
Home
C.
Data
D.
View
16. The function arguments dialog box tells you how to use functions.
A.
True
B.
False
17.
A.
B.
C.

Rows are identified by a _______________________

Cell
Column
Number

18. Once you hide a row, it remains hidden as long as the workbook is active.
A.
True
B.
False
19. To format a cell like an already formated one you can use ------------------------------- .
A.
The Fill down command
B.
The Autosum command
C.
The Format Painter command
D.
None of the above.
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.

You can select the current Row by pressing

Control + spacebar
Shift + spacebar
Alt spacebar
Shift + Tab

21. In the following formula: =IF(A1="YES","DONE","RESTART"), what happens if

A1="NO"?
A.
Formula returns the value "DONE"
B.
Formula will show an error
C.
Formula returns the value "RESTART"
D.
Formula returns the value "YES"
22. Which number formatting style adds the dollar signs and commas to values?
A.
Comma
B.
Currency
C.
Percent
D.
AdjustDecimal

23. Which is not an advantage of using computerized spreadsheets?

A.
Flexibility of moving entries
B.
Speed of calculation
C.
Ability of generate tables
D.
Cost of initial setup
24. To select several cells or ranges that are not touching each other, you would _____ while
selecting
A.
Hold down the CTRL key
B.
Hold down the SHIFT key
C.
Hold down the ALT key
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25. When a formula is written in a cell. It appears in the the active cell in which it is being
written and in the __________________ bar as well.
A.
Formula
B.
Name Box
C.
Title bar
26.
A.
B.
C.
D.

You can use the drag and drop method to

Copy cell contents
Delete cells contents
Add cell contents
Move cell contents

27. in "=SUM(number1 [,number2 ,number3 ...])" number 1, number 2, and number 3 may be
numbers or __________.
A.
Letters
B.
Cell references
C.
Symbols
D.
Operators
28.
A.
B
.
C
.

How would you print formulas?

Click the Microsoft Office Button and then click Print.
Click Normal on the View tab at the top of the screen, click the Microsoft Office
Button, and then click Print.
Point to Formula Auditing on the Formulas tab, click Show Formulas, click the
Microsoft Office Button, and then click Print.

29. An easy way to sort data when there is only one sort field is to use the Sort A to Z or Sort
Z to A buttons.
A.
True
B.
False
30. Which of the following keys/key can be used to check spelling and grammar?
A.
F1
B.
Ctrl-End
C.
F7
D.
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