Conditional Formatting and Excel Templates
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What do you need to create before a PivotChart?

  • A PivotTable (correct)
  • A data query
  • A macro
  • A separate worksheet

    • What is a primary function of Slicers in relation to PivotTable data?

  • Summarize the data
  • Filter the data (correct)
  • Sort the data
  • Enhance the layout

    • Which component of a PivotTable can you apply conditional formatting to?

  • Values (correct)
  • Layout and structure
  • Calculated fields
  • Source data

    • What must you do to recover a workbook during the current session?

    <p>Save it at least once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To remove password protection from a workbook, what is required?

    <p>Knowledge of the password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature should you use to separate data into multiple columns instantly?

    <p>Flash Fill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You will get the same result if you use the Fill Handle or the Flash Fill feature. Is this statement true or false?

    <p>FALSE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a conditional formatting rule category?

    <p>Left/Right Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditional formatting rule should you use to highlight the 3 highest scorers from 50 students' marks?

    <p>Top/Bottom Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To display colored bars of different lengths based on values in cells, which conditional formatting should you choose?

    <p>Data Bars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When icon sets are used for conditional formatting, what is displayed in the cells?

    <p>Icons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can data bars be created in both left-to-right and right-to-left directions?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about custom templates in Excel is correct?

    <p>Custom templates must include custom cell styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You cannot create Stock Charts if the data is not organized correctly. What is the correct answer?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do with a Chart template regarding an existing chart's type?

    <p>Change the chart type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct action to make background areas in an Area chart visible?

    <p>Making background areas transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scatter chart typically plots the values for how many variables?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of Scatter Chart?

    <p>Scatter with Markers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chart is a Wireframe Contour classified as?

    <p>Surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it necessary to change the Display Language to French in order to proof in French with the installed French dictionary?

    <p>No, it is not necessary to change the language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a PivotTable be updated when there's a change in the source data?

    <p>Yes, automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hierarchy of groups that allows you to organize your worksheet called?

    <p>Outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many dependent variables can be plotted against how many independent variables in a Surface chart?

    <p>One dependent against two independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can rows be grouped in the same way as columns in a worksheet?

    <p>No, only columns can be grouped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to a hidden group in a worksheet?

    <p>It can be redisplayed at any time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these functions is NOT classified under the Logical category?

    <p>SUM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function can be used to extract the left-most substring from a string?

    <p>LEFT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the MODE function return?

    <p>The most frequently occurring value in a range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when the LEN function is applied to a string with spaces?

    <p>It counts spaces as characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the MATCH function, what does a match_type argument of -1 indicate?

    <p>The search is approximate and should return the next smallest item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and interest rate?

    <p>PMT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the NOW() function be used to derive year, month, and date information?

    <p>Yes, by manipulating its output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis tools allow you to see how changes in values affect formulas?

    <p>What-If Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many variables can Data Tables handle at a maximum?

    <p>2 variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you merge scenarios from workbooks with different layouts?

    <p>The merge will fail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chart is an Area Chart an enhanced version of?

    <p>Line chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needs to be done if Scenario Summary and PivotTable Reports do not reflect updated Scenario data?

    <p>Recreate the summary reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conditional Formatting in Excel

    • To separate data into multiple columns instantly, use the Flash Fill feature.
    • Using the Fill Handle and Flash Fill yields the same results. (TRUE)
    • Highlight Cells Rules, Data Bars, and Icon Sets are conditional formatting rule categories; Left/Right Rules are not.
    • To highlight the 3 highest scores from 50 student marks, use Top/Bottom Rules.
    • Color scales conditional formatting is suitable for displaying expense figures for 12 months using colored bars of varying lengths, visually representing different values. (YES)
    • Small graphics are displayed when using icon sets for conditional formatting.
    • Data bars can be formatted for both left-to-right and right-to-left directions. (TRUE)

    Excel Templates

    • Excel templates are stored with the extension .xltm. (TRUE)
    • Custom templates can be based on Excel's ready-to-use templates. (FALSE)
    • Custom templates may include custom cell styles. (TRUE)
    • Form controls can be added to make worksheets interactive.
    • Spin buttons are used for increasing or decreasing values within a range.
    • Command buttons typically have macros attached.
    • Group boxes are used to organize sets of controls as a single element
    • Labels are used for descriptive text beneath elements.

    Functions and Arguments

    • The SUM function and the AutoSum button serve the same purpose.

    • The MODE function finds the most frequent value in a numerical range.

    • When using Average or Median on the same dataset the outcome will be the same (TRUE)

    • The MATCH function finds the position of a specified item in a range of cells. The match_type argument -1 denotes a value greater than an argument.

    • The CELL function allows retrieving cell format information (contents, formatting, size).

    • The ISERROR function returns a value when applied to a cell with an error.

    • TODAY() function returns the current date and time.

    • NOW() Returns the current date and time.

    Working with Strings

    • The LEN function provides the number of characters in a string, including spaces.
    • The TRIM function eliminates extra spaces from text.
    • Using the RIGHT function extracts a specific number of characters from the right end of a cell.

    Scenarios and Custom Views

    • Scenarios and Custom Views are not identical.
    • Scenarios can deal with up to two variables values.

    Chart Types

    • A scatter chart plots variable values as points on a graph.
    • Data series in a surface chart are visually distinguished by color.
    • A bubble chart displays category values along separate axes.

    PivotTables and Conditional Formatting

    • Conditional formatting can be used on PivotTables. (Yes)
    • Changing the source data automatically updates PivotTables.
    • PivotCharts require a PivotTable to be created first.
    • Custom views in a PivotTable may have different rows and columns displayed than other views.
    • Slicers allow filtering data within PivotTables.

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    This quiz covers essential features of conditional formatting in Excel, including Flash Fill, Data Bars, and Icon Sets. It also explores the use and creation of Excel templates, including their file extensions and custom styles. Test your knowledge and improve your Excel skills with this comprehensive quiz.

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