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When you move to the same row but to other columns?

  • A. To perform a vertical lookup and return a value based on a specified criterion
  • B. To perform a horizontal lookup and return a value based on a specified criterion
  • C. To add up a range of cells
  • D. To find the average of a range of cells
Explanation:
This describes the HLOOKUP function (horizontal lookup).

In Excel, from which tab can you write DOB like this YYYY/MM/DD?

  • A. View Menu
  • B. Format Menu
  • C. Data Menu
  • D. Insert Menu
Explanation:
Custom date formats (YYYY/MM/DD) are set in the Format Cells dialog under the Number tab.

If a formula references a cell that contains text instead of a numerical value, what error does Excel display?

  • A. #NUM!
  • B. #VALUE!
  • C. #REF!
  • D. #DIV/0!
Explanation:
#VALUE! An error appears when the formula expects numbers but receives text.

In Excel we added ____ before fraction for not to enter date.

  • A. S
  • B. &
  • C. Space
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
A leading space forces Excel to treat the entry as text/fraction.

Which is used for fractions, so data in MS-Excel doesn’t read it as a date?

  • A. S
  • B. @
  • C. /
  • D. Space
Explanation:
Prefixing a fraction with a space prevents Excel from interpreting it as a date.

Which area in an Excel window allows entering values and formulas?

  • A. Title bar
  • B. Menu bar
  • C. Formula bar
  • D. Standard toolbar
Explanation:
The Formula Bar is the dedicated area for entering and editing content.

In MS Excel, which bar is used for formula and data writing?

  • A. Menu bar
  • B. Title bar
  • C. Formula bar
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The Formula Bar is where you view and edit formulas and cell data.

To add Equation in the cell of the MS-Excel, we put ____ first.

  • A. Addition sign
  • B. Subtraction sign
  • C. Equal sign
  • D. Parenthesis sign
Explanation:
All formulas begin with the equal sign (=).

In Excel, the error message “#Value!” typically means:

  • A. Invalid Input
  • B. Calculation Error
  • C. Data Corruption
  • D. Low Memory
Explanation:
#VALUE! indicates a problem with the data type used in the formula.

In MS Excel, to create a formula, you can use ____.

  • A. Cell references, although not both at the same time
  • B. Cell references with values but not values
  • C. Values but not cell references
  • D. Both value and cell references
Explanation:
Formulas can combine cell references and literal values.