Questions and Answers
What is the command that sets the column and row headings so that they remain on the screen while scrolling?
Freeze Panes
What is the command that tiles all open program windows on the screen?
Arrange All
What is a set of formatting characteristics that can be applied to a cell?
Cell Style
What is colored and underlined text that, when clicked, takes you to another location?
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What file type saves an Excel file with a comma between each cell?
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What file type saves an Excel file with tabs between each cell?
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What is an organized collection of facts related to a specific topic?
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What do you call all the categories of data pertaining to one person, place, thing, event, or idea?
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What is a single piece of information stored in every record?
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What term refers to asking a question of the data in a database?
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What term is used for collections that must be matched for the record to be included in the search results?
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What menu displays when you click one of the filter arrows in an Excel table?
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What character is used to search a field when uncertain of the value?
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What is the area where you place results when copying the results of a filter to another location in the worksheet?
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What command quickly finds and selects specific text within a workbook?
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What do you call a portion of a worksheet window bounded by and separated from other portions?
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What is a pre-designed set of colors, fonts, lines, and fill effects that look good together?
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What is the page formatting that reduces the size of the printed data?
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What file type developed by Adobe Systems is a visual representation of a document?
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What file type developed by Microsoft is a visual representation of a document?
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What term is used to organize data in a particular order?
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What are numbers sorted from highest to lowest called?
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What term describes filtering actions where each additional filter is based on the current filter?
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What operator requires that every comparison criterion specified must be true?
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Study Notes
Excel Concepts and Functions
- Freeze Panes: Keeps row and column headings visible while scrolling through a worksheet for easier navigation.
- Arrange All: Tiles all open program windows on the screen, enhancing multitasking efficiency.
- Cell Style: A predefined combination of formatting attributes (font, color, border) that can be applied to cells for consistent visual design.
Data Management Terms
- Hyperlink: Clickable, colored, and underlined text that connects to a different location, file, web page, or intranet page.
- CSV (Comma Separated Values): File format that stores data with commas separating cell values and line breaks indicating new rows, suitable for data import/export.
- Tab Delimited Text File: Similar to CSV, this format uses tabs to separate cell values and line breaks for new rows.
Database Fundamentals
- Database: An organized collection of related information on a specific topic, such as customer records or inventory data.
- Record: All data categories related to one specific entity, such as an individual or item.
- Field: A single data point stored within each record, such as a name or date.
Query and Filter Techniques
- Query: The action of requesting data from a database based on specified criteria.
- Criteria: Conditions defined by the user that must be met for a record to be included in search results.
- AutoFilter Menu: A tool within Excel that allows users to apply filtering commands to display specific data sets.
Operations and Utilities
- Comparison Operators: Symbols such as "=", used to assess equality or inequality between two values.
- Wildcard: A character (e.g., asterisk *) that expands search capabilities when unsure of exact values, allowing broader matches.
- Extract Area: The designated location where filtered data results can be pasted for further analysis.
Additional Excel Features
- Find Command: A function that allows users to quickly locate specific text or formatting within a workbook.
- Pane: A section of the worksheet window separated by gridlines, facilitating focused viewing.
- Theme: A coordinated set of visual properties (colors, fonts) that enhances the aesthetic appeal of the worksheet.
Formatting and Output
- Scaling: Adjusts the printed data’s size by a percentage or specific page count, fitting it better on a printed page.
- PDF: A non-editable file format developed by Adobe for preserving document layout and design.
- XPS: A file format created by Microsoft that functions like a PDF, retaining the visual representation of documents.
Data Organization
- Sort: The process of arranging data in a specified order, ascending or descending.
- Descending Order: Organizes numbers from highest to lowest, making trends easy to identify.
- Additive Filtering: Refers to applying multiple filters sequentially, where each new filter refines the previous results.
- And Operator: Requires that all specified conditions must be satisfied for a record to be included in the results.
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Test your knowledge on essential Excel functions, data management terms, and database fundamentals. This quiz covers topics like freezing panes, hyperlinks, and database organization, providing a comprehensive insight into effective data handling and spreadsheet navigation. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their skills.
