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With which of the following do all formulas in Excel start?

  • A. /
  • B. =
  • C. +
  • D. &
Explanation:
Every formula in Excel must begin with the equals sign (=).

Which of the following Excel features allows users to evaluate values and return a result?

  • A. Formulas
  • B. Formatting
  • C. Filters
  • D. Insertions
Explanation:
Formulas and functions evaluate data and return results.

The function is ____ which can calculate the value given in a specific order.

  • A. Program
  • B. Predefined formula
  • C. Software
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Functions are built-in, predefined formulas in Excel.

What are the items inside the parentheses in an MS Excel formula called?

  • A. Variables
  • B. Parameters
  • C. Arguments
  • D. Conditions
Explanation:
Values or references inside parentheses are called arguments.

Cell entry “July 16, 2016” will be considered a ____ by Excel sheet.

  • A. Number
  • B. Formula
  • C. Value
  • D. Label
Explanation:
Excel automatically recognizes and stores dates as numeric values.

Which of the following is not the correct method of editing the cell content?

  • A. F2
  • B. Double-press the cell
  • C. Click the formula bar
  • D. Pressing the Alt key
Explanation:
Alt does not activate edit mode for cell content.

Which of the following methods cannot be used to enter data in an MS Excel cell?

  • A. Pressing the Esc key
  • B. Clicking the formula bar
  • C. Pressing an arrow key
  • D. Pressing the Tab key
Explanation:
Esc cancels editing; the other keys confirm or move after entry.

To edit an embedded Excel worksheet object in a Word document, ____.

  • A. Use the Excel menu bar and toolbars inside the Word application
  • B. Edit the data in an Excel source application
  • C. Use the word menu bar and toolbar
  • D. None
Explanation:
Double-clicking an embedded object activates Excel’s menus inside Word.

When you link data maintained in an Excel workbook to a Word document, ____.

  • A. The Word document cannot be edited
  • B. The Word document contains a reference to the source document
  • C. The Word document must contain a hyperlink
  • D. The Word document contains a copy of the actual data
Explanation:
Linking creates a reference to the source Excel file.

You cannot link excel worksheet data to a word document ____.

  • A. With the copy and paste special commands
  • B. With a hyperlink
  • C. With the copy and paste commands on the standard toolbar
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
All listed methods can be used to link or embed Excel data into Word.