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1. Question: What is the keyboard shortcut for opening a new workbook in Excel?

 A. Ctrl + N
 B. Ctrl + O
 C. Ctrl + W
 D. Ctrl + S

Answer: A. Ctrl + N

2. Question: Which function is used to find the highest value in a range in Excel?

 A. MAX()
 B. HIGH()
 C. TOP()
 D. PEAK()

Answer: A. MAX()

3. Question: In Excel, what does the function VLOOKUP stand for?

 A. Vertical Lookup
 B. Value Lookup
 C. Variable Lookup
 D. Vague Lookup

Answer: A. Vertical Lookup

4. Question: What does the formula =SUM(A1:A5) do in Excel?

 A. Multiplies the values in the range A1 to A5.


 B. Finds the average of the values in the range A1 to A5.
 C. Adds the values in the range A1 to A5.
 D. Subtracts the values in the range A1 to A5.

Answer: C. Adds the values in the range A1 to A5.

5. Question: Which chart type would you use to show the relationship between
two variables in Excel?
 A. Pie Chart
 B. Line Chart
 C. Scatter Plot
 D. Bar Chart

Answer: C. Scatter Plot

6. Question: What does the formula =IF(A1>10, "Yes", "No") do in Excel?

 A. Adds the values in cell A1 and 10.


 B. Checks if the value in cell A1 is greater than 10 and returns "Yes" if true, "No"
otherwise.
 C. Multiplies the values in cell A1 and 10.
 D. Divides the values in cell A1 by 10.

Answer: B. Checks if the value in cell A1 is greater than 10 and returns "Yes" if
true, "No" otherwise.

7. Question: What is the purpose of the Freeze Panes feature in Excel?

 A. To lock the computer screen.


 B. To freeze the selected rows or columns so that they remain visible while scrolling
through the rest of the worksheet.
 C. To disable data entry in a worksheet.
 D. To hide selected rows or columns.

Answer: B. To freeze the selected rows or columns so that they remain visible
while scrolling through the rest of the worksheet.

8. Question: Which Excel function is used for counting the number of cells that
contain numbers within a range?

 A. COUNTA()
 B. COUNTIF()
 C. SUM()
 D. AVERAGE()

Answer: B. COUNTIF()

9. Question: How can you apply a filter to a range of data in Excel?


 A. Right-click on the range and select "Filter."
 B. Go to the Data tab and click on "Sort."
 C. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F.
 D. Select the range, then click on the "Format" tab and choose "Filter."

Answer: A. Right-click on the range and select "Filter."

10. Question: What does the term "cell reference" in Excel mean?

 A. The location of a cell in a worksheet, identified by its column letter and row number.
 B. A cell's contents.
 C. The formula used in a cell.
 D. The background color of a cell.

Answer: A. The location of a cell in a worksheet, identified by its column letter and
row number.

11. Question: What is the purpose of the CONCATENATE function in Excel?

 A. To split text into separate cells.


 B. To combine multiple text strings into one.
 C. To find the average of a range of numbers.
 D. To round a number to the nearest integer.

Answer: B. To combine multiple text strings into one.

12. Question: Which Excel feature is used to automatically sum a range of numbers
based on adjacent cells' values?

 A. AutoFill
 B. AutoSum
 C. AutoFormat
 D. AutoCalculate

Answer: B. AutoSum

13. Question: In Excel, what does the function PMT() do?


 A. Calculates the present value of an investment.
 B. Calculates the future value of an investment.
 C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant
interest rate.
 D. Calculates the percentage change between two values.

Answer: C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a
constant interest rate.

14. Question: How can you create a chart in Excel?

 A. Right-click on a cell and select "Chart."


 B. Go to the Insert tab and choose the desired chart type.
 C. Use the function =CHART() in a cell.
 D. Charts cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Go to the Insert tab and choose the desired chart type.

15. Question: Which Excel function is used to find the average of a range of
numbers, excluding zero values?

 A. AVG()
 B. AVERAGE()
 C. AVGIF()
 D. AVERAGEIF()

Answer: D. AVERAGEIF()

16. Question: What does the term "conditional formatting" mean in Excel?

 A. Formatting cells based on specified criteria.


 B. Applying formatting to an entire worksheet.
 C. Formatting cells automatically when data is entered.
 D. Formatting cells randomly.

Answer: A. Formatting cells based on specified criteria.

17. Question: How can you protect a worksheet in Excel to prevent others from
making changes?
 A. Go to the Home tab, click on Format, and choose "Protect Worksheet."
 B. Use the function =PROTECT() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select "Lock."
 D. Go to the Review tab and click on "Protect Sheet."

Answer: D. Go to the Review tab and click on "Protect Sheet."

18. Question: What is the purpose of the IFERROR function in Excel?

 A. To calculate the square root of a number.


 B. To check if a cell contains an error and return a specified value if true.
 C. To count the number of errors in a range.
 D. To create a conditional statement.

Answer: B. To check if a cell contains an error and return a specified value if true.

19. Question: What does the term "PivotTable" refer to in Excel?

 A. A type of chart.
 B. A tool for analyzing and summarizing data from a worksheet.
 C. A mathematical function.
 D. A formatting option for cells.

Answer: B. A tool for analyzing and summarizing data from a worksheet.

20. Question: How can you quickly navigate to the last cell in a column or row in
Excel?

 A. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Home.


 B. Press the End key and then the arrow key (Up, Down, Left, or Right).
 C. Double-click on the last cell.
 D. There is no quick way to navigate to the last cell.

Answer: B. Press the End key and then the arrow key (Up, Down, Left, or Right).

1. Question: Which function is used to find the average of a range of cells in Excel?

 A. AVG()
 B. AVERAGE()
 C. MEAN()
 D. SUM()

Answer: B. AVERAGE()

2. Question: What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?

 A. To format cells based on specific criteria.


 B. To perform a conditional calculation.
 C. To merge cells in a worksheet.
 D. To create a hyperlink in a cell.

Answer: B. To perform a conditional calculation.

3. Question: In Excel, what does the function CONCATENATE do?

 A. Adds up a range of numbers.


 B. Combines two or more text strings into one.
 C. Finds the highest value in a range.
 D. Calculates the square root of a number.

Answer: B. Combines two or more text strings into one.

4. Question: How can you freeze panes in Excel?

 A. Press Ctrl + F.
 B. Go to the View tab and click on Freeze Panes.
 C. Right-click on the cell and choose Freeze Panes.
 D. Use the function =FREEZE() in a cell.

Answer: C. Right-click on the cell and choose Freeze Panes.

5. Question: What does the function COUNTIF do in Excel?

 A. Counts the total number of cells in a range.


 B. Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition.
 C. Calculates the sum of a range of cells.
 D. Finds the average of a range of cells.
Answer: B. Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition.

6. Question: What is the purpose of the VLOOKUP function in Excel?

 A. To vertically align text in cells.


 B. To search for a value in the first column of a table and return a value in the same row
from another column.
 C. To create a vertical bar chart.
 D. To validate data in a cell.

Answer: B. To search for a value in the first column of a table and return a value in
the same row from another column.

7. Question: How can you format a cell to display currency in Excel?

 A. Use the function =CURRENCY() in the cell.


 B. Go to the Format tab and choose Currency.
 C. Type the currency symbol manually in the cell.
 D. Right-click on the cell and select Currency.

Answer: B. Go to the Format tab and choose Currency.

8. Question: Which chart type is best suited for showing the percentage
contribution of each data point to the whole in Excel?

 A. Line Chart
 B. Pie Chart
 C. Bar Chart
 D. Scatter Plot

Answer: B. Pie Chart

9. Question: What does the term "cell reference" mean in Excel?

 A. The address of a cell, consisting of its column letter and row number.
 B. The value stored in a cell.
 C. The formatting applied to a cell.
 D. The formula used in a cell.

Answer: A. The address of a cell, consisting of its column letter and row number.
10. Question: How can you quickly sum a column of numbers in Excel?

- A. Use the AutoSum button in the Home tab.

- B. Type =SUM() in the first cell of the column.

- C. Right-click on the column and select Sum.

- D. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S.

Answer: A. Use the AutoSum button in the Home tab.

11. Question: What is the purpose of the COUNTA function in Excel?

 A. Counts the number of cells in a range that are not empty.


 B. Counts the number of cells in a range that contain numeric values.
 C. Counts the number of cells in a range that meet a specific condition.
 D. Counts the number of cells in a range that are formatted as text.

Answer: A. Counts the number of cells in a range that are not empty.

12. Question: How can you insert a new worksheet in an Excel workbook?

 A. Press Ctrl + I.
 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Insert, then Worksheet.
 C. Right-click on an existing worksheet tab and select Insert.
 D. Use the function =INSERTWORKSHEET() in a cell.

Answer: C. Right-click on an existing worksheet tab and select Insert.

13. Question: In Excel, what does the term "cell formatting" refer to?

 A. Changing the font size of a cell.


 B. Adjusting the width and height of a cell.
 C. Applying styles such as bold, italic, or underline to a cell.
 D. Controlling the appearance of a cell, including its number format and alignment.

Answer: D. Controlling the appearance of a cell, including its number format and
alignment.
14. Question: What is the purpose of the IFERROR function in Excel?

 A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.


 B. Calculates the square root of a number.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Converts a number to text.

Answer: A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.

15. Question: How can you create a drop-down list in Excel?

 A. Use the function =DROPLIST() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Data tab and click on Data Validation.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Drop-Down List.
 D. Type the list items manually in the cell.

Answer: B. Go to the Data tab and click on Data Validation.

16. Question: Which function is used to find the smallest value in a range in Excel?

 A. MIN()
 B. SMALL()
 C. TINY()
 D. MINIMUM()

Answer: A. MIN()

17. Question: What does the term "conditional summing" mean in Excel?

 A. Summing only the cells that meet specific criteria.


 B. Automatically summing the entire column.
 C. Summing cells based on their formatting.
 D. Summing cells in a random order.

Answer: A. Summing only the cells that meet specific criteria.

18. Question: How can you quickly copy the formula from one cell to adjacent cells
in Excel?

 A. Right-click and choose Copy, then right-click and choose Paste.


 B. Use the AutoFill handle in the bottom right corner of the cell.
 C. Press Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste.
 D. Use the function =COPYFORMULA() in a cell.

Answer: B. Use the AutoFill handle in the bottom right corner of the cell.

19. Question: What is the purpose of the function RAND() in Excel?

 A. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.


 B. Returns a random number between 0 and 1.
 C. Finds the rank of a number in a list.
 D. Calculates the square root of a number.

Answer: B. Returns a random number between 0 and 1.

20. Question: How can you hide a worksheet in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select Hide.


 B. Go to the View tab and click on Hide Worksheet.
 C. Use the function =HIDE() in a cell.
 D. Worksheets cannot be hidden in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the worksheet tab and select Hide.

21. Question: How can you quickly navigate to the last row in a column in Excel?

 A. Press Ctrl + End.


 B. Press Ctrl + Down Arrow.
 C. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + L.
 D. Double-click on the column header.

Answer: B. Press Ctrl + Down Arrow.

22. Question: What does the function INDEX-MATCH combination do in Excel?

 A. Returns the row number of a specified value.


 B. Searches for a value in a range and returns a corresponding value from another
range.
 C. Adds up a range of numbers.
 D. Finds the highest value in a range.
Answer: B. Searches for a value in a range and returns a corresponding value from
another range.

23. Question: In Excel, how can you group data in a PivotTable?

 A. Drag and drop the fields into the Rows and Columns areas.
 B. Use the function =GROUP() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the data and select Group.
 D. Go to the Data tab and click on Group.

Answer: A. Drag and drop the fields into the Rows and Columns areas.

24. Question: What is the purpose of the function SUBTOTAL in Excel?

 A. Adds up a range of numbers.


 B. Multiplies a range of numbers.
 C. Performs a subtotal calculation based on a specified function.
 D. Calculates the average of a range of numbers.

Answer: C. Performs a subtotal calculation based on a specified function.

25. Question: How can you find and replace data in Excel?

 A. Use the function =FIND() and =REPLACE() in cells.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Find & Replace.
 C. Right-click on the cell and choose Find & Replace.
 D. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F.

Answer: B. Go to the Home tab and click on Find & Replace.

26. Question: What is the purpose of the function TRANSPOSE in Excel?

 A. Converts a range of cells to uppercase.


 B. Swaps rows with columns in a range.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Converts a range of cells to lowercase.

Answer: B. Swaps rows with columns in a range.

27. Question: How can you add a comment to a cell in Excel?


 A. Right-click on the cell and choose Add Comment.
 B. Use the function =COMMENT() in a cell.
 C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Comment.
 D. Comments cannot be added to cells in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the cell and choose Add Comment.

28. Question: What is the purpose of the function HLOOKUP in Excel?

 A. Searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value in the same row
from another range.
 B. Looks up a value in a horizontal row and returns a value in the same column from
another row.
 C. Adds up a range of numbers horizontally.
 D. Searches for a value in the last row of a range and returns a value in the same column
from another range.

Answer: B. Looks up a value in a horizontal row and returns a value in the same
column from another row.

29. Question: How can you create a hyperlink in Excel?

 A. Use the function =HYPERLINK() in a cell.


 B. Right-click on the cell and choose Create Hyperlink.
 C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Hyperlink.
 D. Hyperlinks cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: C. Go to the Insert tab and click on Hyperlink.

30. Question: What does the term "data validation" refer to in Excel?

 A. The process of validating cell references in formulas.


 B. Ensuring that data entered into cells meets certain criteria.
 C. Validating the accuracy of formulas in a worksheet.
 D. A function that validates data in a cell.

Answer: B. Ensuring that data entered into cells meets certain criteria.

31. Question: What is the purpose of the IFNA function in Excel?


 A. Checks if a cell contains an error and returns a specified value if true.
 B. Converts a value to text.
 C. Returns a specified value if a cell contains the #N/A error.
 D. Calculates the factorial of a number.

Answer: C. Returns a specified value if a cell contains the #N/A error.

32. Question: How can you create a named range in Excel?

 A. Use the function =NAMEDRANGE() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Formulas tab and click on Define Name.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create Named Range.
 D. Named ranges cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Go to the Formulas tab and click on Define Name.

33. Question: What does the term "cell style" refer to in Excel?

 A. The width and height of a cell.


 B. A predefined set of formatting options that can be applied to a cell or range.
 C. The formula used in a cell.
 D. The background color of a cell.

Answer: B. A predefined set of formatting options that can be applied to a cell or


range.

34. Question: How can you find and remove duplicate values in a column in Excel?

 A. Go to the Home tab and click on Remove Duplicates.


 B. Use the function =REMOVEDUPLICATES() in a cell.
 C. Right-click on the column and choose Remove Duplicates.
 D. Duplicate values cannot be removed in Excel.

Answer: A. Go to the Home tab and click on Remove Duplicates.

35. Question: What does the term "data series" mean in the context of Excel
charts?

 A. A set of numbers in a worksheet.


 B. The labels for the horizontal axis of a chart.
 C. The range of cells used to create a chart.
 D. A collection of related data points in a chart.

Answer: D. A collection of related data points in a chart.

36. Question: How can you transpose data in Excel without using the Transpose
function?

 A. Copy the data, right-click on the destination cell, and choose Transpose.
 B. Use the function =TRANSPOSE() in a cell.
 C. Paste the data, then use the Paste Special option and choose Transpose.
 D. Data cannot be transposed in Excel.

Answer: C. Paste the data, then use the Paste Special option and choose Transpose.

37. Question: What is the purpose of the function RANK.EQ in Excel?

 A. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a percentage.
 B. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a whole number.
 C. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
 D. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a decimal.

Answer: B. Ranks a number against a list of numbers and returns its rank as a
whole number.

38. Question: How can you create a 3D reference in Excel?

 A. Use the function =3DREFERENCE() in a cell.


 B. Select multiple worksheets while creating a formula.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create 3D Reference.
 D. 3D references cannot be created in Excel.

Answer: B. Select multiple worksheets while creating a formula.

39. Question: In Excel, what does the term "goal seek" mean?

 A. Setting a goal for data validation.


 B. Adjusting a cell's value to reach a desired result in a formula.
 C. Creating a goal for conditional formatting.
 D. Determining the goal of a PivotTable.
Answer: B. Adjusting a cell's value to reach a desired result in a formula.

40. Question: What does the term "Array Formula" refer to in Excel?

 A. A formula that references a range of cells.


 B. A formula that performs multiple calculations on one or more items in an array.
 C. A formula that calculates the average of a range of cells.
 D. A formula that adds up a range of cells.

Answer: B. A formula that performs multiple calculations on one or more items in


an array.

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41. Question: What is the purpose of the "PMT" function in Excel?

 A. Calculates the present value of an investment.


 B. Calculates the future value of an investment.
 C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant
interest rate.
 D. Calculates the percentage change between two values.

Answer: C. Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a
constant interest rate.

42. Question: How can you insert a new row or column in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the row or column header and choose Insert.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Insert.
 C. Use the function =INSERTROW() or =INSERTCOLUMN() in a cell.
 D. Rows and columns cannot be inserted in Excel.

Answer: A. Right-click on the row or column header and choose Insert.

43. Question: What does the term "absolute cell reference" mean in Excel?

 A. A cell reference that doesn't change when a formula is copied to another cell.
 B. A cell reference that updates when a formula is copied to another cell.
 C. A reference to a cell in another worksheet.
 D. A reference to a cell in another workbook.

Answer: A. A cell reference that doesn't change when a formula is copied to


another cell.

44. Question: In Excel, what does the function NOW() do?

 A. Returns the current date.


 B. Returns the current time.
 C. Returns the current date and time.
 D. Returns the number of seconds since midnight.

Answer: C. Returns the current date and time.

45. Question: How can you apply conditional formatting in Excel?

 A. Right-click on the cell and choose Format Cells.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Conditional Formatting.
 C. Use the function =CONDITIONALFORMAT() in a cell.
 D. Use the AutoFormat option.

Answer: B. Go to the Home tab and click on Conditional Formatting.

46. Question: What does the function DGET() do in Excel?

 A. Deletes data from a specified range.


 B. Adds up a range of numbers.
 C. Retrieves a single value from a database based on specified criteria.
 D. Rounds a number to the nearest integer.

Answer: C. Retrieves a single value from a database based on specified criteria.

47. Question: How can you create a PivotTable in Excel?

 A. Use the function =PIVOTTABLE() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Insert tab and click on PivotTable.
 C. Right-click on a cell and choose Create PivotTable.
 D. PivotTables cannot be created in Excel.
Answer: B. Go to the Insert tab and click on PivotTable.

48. Question: What does the term "Data Validation" mean in Excel?

 A. Validating data before entering it into a cell.


 B. Ensuring data consistency within a range.
 C. Checking the accuracy of formulas in a worksheet.
 D. A function that validates data in a cell.

Answer: B. Ensuring data consistency within a range.

49. Question: How can you remove a filter in Excel?

 A. Use the function =REMOVEFILTER() in a cell.


 B. Go to the Home tab and click on Clear.
 C. Right-click on the filtered column and choose Remove Filter.
 D. Click on the Filter button on the Data tab.

Answer: C. Right-click on the filtered column and choose Remove Filter.

50. Question: What does the term "Workbook" mean in Excel?

 A. A single sheet within a workbook.


 B. A collection of worksheets.
 C. The entire Excel file.
 D. A formatting option for cells.

Answer: C. The entire Excel file.

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