Data Analysis Exercise 1

Please read the following carefully and then answer the below 8 questions.
Every part fitted to a vehicle needs to have a part number to enable correct part ordering (amongst many other important reasons).
Table 1 below contains data relating to 10 part numbers. These part numbers are allocated to different variants of car seat.

The sheet called "Definitions & Functions" contains:

- definitions that you will need to know in order to answer the below questions.
- 6 basic Excel Functions. Several of these Functions (possibly combined) will be needed to answer questions 1-5.

Important Notes:
- Questions 1-5 will require formulas as answers. These formulas should be created in the first row and dragged down to all rows. ie.must be the same generic formula in each row
- Questions 6-8 will require text answers only. No formulas or functions required.
- To be fair to people with varying Excel backgrounds, you're only allowed to use the functions listed in the 'Definitions & Functions' sheet

Available points 0.5 0.5 1 2 2 1 1 2

Table 1
6
1 2 3 4 5
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DRIVE MINOR FEATURE CODES SEAT 7 8
PREFIX BASE SUFFIX Base RHS/LHS
DRV/PASS
9N62-B711M15-ADX FRONT SEAT ASY RHS COMP 4WAY P BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BC CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BB DQNBB HDEBD 3YW11
6N62-B711M16-BBFX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP LHS 4WAY Q BBHDG CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBE CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBD 3D311
9N62-B711M15-BWDX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP RHS 4WAY Q CV8BC CWSBD CXTBC CZRBE CZ3BB CZ6BK DQOBB JCQBE 3ZB11
9N62-B711M17-BBDX FRONT SEAT 4WAY ASY COMP RHS P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBB HDEBD 3YW11
8N62-B711M18-ACX 4WAY FRONT LHS SEAT ASY COMP Q BBHDG CV7BB CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBB HDEBD 3K011
9N62-B711M18-CGCX 4WAY FRONT SEAT LHS ASY COMP Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBC HDEBC 3K011
9N62-B711L15-ADX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP RHS 2WAY Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV8BC CWSBD CXTBB CZRBC CZ3BB CZ6BK DQOBC JCQBE 3YW11
9N62-B711N15-BKDX RHS FRONT SEAT ASY COMP 6WAY P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZRBT CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBD 3ZB11
9N62-B711M18-WDX 4WAY LHS FRONT SEAT ASY COMP Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BB CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBC HDEBC 3YW11
8N62-B711N15-BIDX RHS FRONT SEAT ASY 2WAY COMP P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBH CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBC 3ZB11

Questions
Question 1 Create a formula in column <E> that extracts the PREFIX only from column A

Question 2 Create a formula in column <F> that extracts the BASE only from column A

Question 3 Create a formula in column <G> that extracts the SUFFIX only from column A

YOU HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED!

Apparently the BASE section of a part number can vary between 6 and 8 digits. (and is not always 7 digits as mentioned in the Definitions & Functions sheet).
Question 4
Even though the above part numbers all contain 7 digit BASES, create a formula in column <H> that shows the BASE, but could also handle varying lengths.
(You can re-use your formula from Question 2, if it already handles this scenario).

The Vehicle Seat part numbers are defined as LHS or RHS. This information is shown within the Description in column <B>.
Question 5
Create a formula in column <I> that extracts the LHS or RHS text only.
Using only the information in columns <B> & <C>, confirm in column <J> whether each seat is a DRIVER or PASSENGER seat.
Question 6
(Note, no formulas required for this question)

The string of MINOR FEATURE CODES shown in column <D> helps to define the specifc usage of the relevant part number.
If the string contains the MINOR FEATURE CODE [CZQ**] eg. CZQBD, CZQBE,CZQBH, CZQBM or CZQBU, then the part number is a driver seat
Question 7
If the string contains the MINOR FEATURE CODE [CZR**] eg. CZRBC, CZRBE, CZRBL, CZRBT or CZRBV, then the part number is a passenger seat
One Seat part number has a clear data error in Table 1. Highlight which part this is, in the appropriate cell in column <K>.

Now to fix the problem part number found in Question 7:

Firstly, it's been confirmed that the data in column <B> and column <C> in Table 1 is definitely correct.
Question 8
Secondly, the sheet "Part Number Base Definition" shows how part number BASES are initially defined according to seat features. (Note, this is not always a 1 to 1 relationship)
Using the above information, determine the correction that is required to fix the data error. Show this in column <L>.
Excel Functions
Function Syntax
LEFT LEFT(text,num_chars)
RIGHT RIGHT(text,num_chars)
MID MID(text,start_num,num_chars)
LEN LEN(text)

FIND FIND(find_text,within_text,start_num)

TRIM TRIM(text)

Useful Definitions

A part number is used to identify all vehicle parts. It consists of 3 elements: Prefix,
Base & Suffix.
The format of the part number is always: "Prefix-Base-Suffix"
Part Number
The Prefix is always 4 digits
The Base is always 7 digits
The Suffix is always 3 or 4 digits

LHS Left Hand Side

RHS Right Hand Side

The code "DRIVE" indicates whether the part number is used on LHD or RHD vehicles.
DRIVE DRIVE code "Q" = LHD
DRIVE code "P" = RHD

LHD Left Hand Drive

RHD Right Hand Drive
BS Body Style eg. 3 door, 4 door or 5 door
VS Vehicle Series (low spec, medium spec, high spec)
DRV Driver
PASS Passenger

A minor feature code is a 5 digit code. This code defines a specific feature on a
vehicle.
Minor Feature Code
Multiple minor feature codes can be combined into a string to form a specific vehicle
usage for the relevant part

CZQBD Minor Feature Code defining an 6 Way Driver Seat

CZQBE Minor Feature Code defining a 4 Way Driver Seat
CZQBH Minor Feature Code defining an 2 Way Driver Seat
CZQBM Minor Feature Code defining an 8 Way Driver Seat
CZQBU Minor Feature Code defining an 10 Way Driver Seat
CZRBC Minor Feature Code defining a 2 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBE Minor Feature Code defining a 4 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBL Minor Feature Code defining a 2 Way Sports Passenger Seat
CZRBT Minor Feature Code defining an 8 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBV Minor Feature Code defining a 6 Way Passenger Seat
Example Input Formula Example Output
formulas can be useful LEFT(C3,8) formulas
formulas can be useful RIGHT(C4,6) useful
formulas can be useful MID(C5,10,6) can be
formulas can be useful LEN(C6) 22
formulas can be useful FIND("u",C7,1) 5

formulas can be useful FIND("u",C8,6) 17

formulas can be useful TRIM(C9) formulas can be useful
Comments

- start_num indicates the digit from where

the search should start
Note, this formula is case sensitive
Removes any leading or trailing spaces
Part Number Base VEHICLE LINE BS VS DRIVE
B711L15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711L15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711L16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711L16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711L17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711L17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711L18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711L18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711M15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711M15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711M16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711M16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711M17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711M17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711M18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711M18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711N15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711N15 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711N15 DC5 ID -- - - - - - - P - -
B711N15 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711N16 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711N16 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N16 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
B711N17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711N17 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
B711N17 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
B711N17 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
B711N17 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N17 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711N18 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
B711N18 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N18 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
B711N18 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
B711N18 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
C711L15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711L15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711L16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711L16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711L17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711L17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711L18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711L18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711M15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711M15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711M16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711M16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711M17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711M17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711M18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711M18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711N15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711N15 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
C711N15 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711N16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711N16 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C711N16 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711N17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711N17 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
C711N17 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
C711N17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711N17 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711N18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
C711N18 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C711N18 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C711N18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
C711N18 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
SEAT TYPE HEATED SEATS
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZQBD CZ2BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBD CZ2BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBD CZ2BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZQBD CZ2BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBT CZ3BC