Advance Spreadsheet Skills Quiz and Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a spreadsheet software?

To organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations (correct)
To manage email and communication
To create and edit images and videos
To create documents and presentations

What is the collective term for the rows and columns in a spreadsheet?

Cell
Worksheet (correct)
Range
Table

What is the purpose of the Sheet Tabs in Microsoft Excel?

To switch between different worksheets (correct)
To change the font style and size
To display formulas and calculations
To insert images and charts

What is the shortcut to open Microsoft Excel in Windows?

Press 'Windows logo' + 'R' then type 'excel' then enter (C)

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What is the purpose of the Formula Bar in Microsoft Excel?

To display the current cell's formula and calculations (D)

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What is the purpose of the scroll bar in an Excel workbook?

To scroll vertically through the workbook window (A)

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What is the function of the formula bar in MS Excel?

To display the value or formula entered in the active cell (B)

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What does the Count function do in MS Excel?

Count the cells with content in a range (A)

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What is the purpose of the zoom slider/control in MS Excel?

To magnify and shrink the content displayed in the active workbook (C)

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What is a formula in MS Excel?

An expression which calculates the value of a cell, starting with an equal sign (D)

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What is the purpose of the tabs in an Excel workbook?

To display the name of the worksheets in the workbook (D)

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Flashcards

Spreadsheet Software Function

Organizes data in rows and columns, allowing calculations.

Worksheet

The combined area of rows and columns in a spreadsheet.

Sheet Tabs

Used to navigate between different sheets within a workbook.

Formula Bar

Displays the formula or value of the active cell.

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Scroll Bar

Used to scroll vertically through the workbook window.

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Formula Bar Purpose

Displays the value or formula entered into the active cell.

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Count Function

Counts cells with content in a specified range.

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Zoom Slider

Enlarges or shrinks the view of the active workbook.

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Formula in Excel

An expression that calculates the value of a cell, beginning with an equal sign.

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Excel Workbook Tabs

Used to display the names of the worksheets within a workbook.

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Study Notes

What is Spreadsheet Software?

A program that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data
Examples of Spreadsheet Software: LibreOffice Calc, OpenOffice.org Calc, Google Sheets, Apple iWork Numbers, Kingsoft Office Spreadsheets, Star Office Calc, Microsoft Excel

Opening Microsoft Excel

Press “Windows logo”+ R, type “excel”, then enter to open Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel Parts and Functions

Worksheet Components

Column headings: letters that appear along the top of the worksheet window
Row headings: numbers that appear along the left of the worksheet window
Worksheet: a window that displays an Excel Workbook (Spreadsheets)
Vertical scrollbar: a scroll bar used to scroll vertically through the workbook window
Horizontal scrollbar: a scroll bar used to scroll horizontally through the workbook window
Zoom control: controls for magnifying and shrinking the content displayed in the active workbook
View shortcuts: buttons used to change how the worksheet content is displayed
Sheet tabs: tabs that display the name of the worksheets in the workbook
Active cell: the cell currently selected in the active workbook
Name box: a box that displays the cell reference of the active cell
Formula bar: a bar that displays the value or formula entered in the active cell

Key Terms in MS Excel

Merge: combining or joining two or more cells
Formula: an expression that calculates the value of a cell, always begins with an equal sign (=)
Functions: predefined formulas that perform calculations using specific values in a particular order
Sum: a function used to compute for the summation of the number of a range
Average: a function used to compute for the average of the number of a range
Count: a function used to count the cells with content in a range