ICT 7 Activity Sheet - Excel Basics

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What is the primary function of Excel as mentioned in the content?

  • To store, organize, and analyze information (correct)
  • To create graphic designs and animations
  • To develop software applications and games
  • To manage email communication and schedules

What are Excel files commonly referred to as?

  • Worksheets
  • Projects
  • Cells
  • Workbooks (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a basic operation mentioned for using Excel?

  • Identifying different parts of the Excel window
  • Opening and closing workbooks
  • Programming complex algorithms (correct)
  • Adding worksheets

Which support competency involves explaining the structure of a specific area in Excel?

<p>Basics of a cell in a worksheet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken to start a new project in Excel?

<p>Create a new workbook (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature would you use to manage multiple sets of data within a single Excel file?

<p>Worksheets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the support competency concerning opening workbooks entail?

<p>Accessing existing Excel files (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential part of the Excel environment that learners should identify?

<p>The menu bar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you select a range of cells from A1 to A8 in Excel?

<p>Select A1, press and hold Shift, then use the arrow key to reach A8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct notation for a cell range that includes cells A1 through A5?

<p>A1:A5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which key combination moves the selection to the last row of a worksheet in Excel?

<p>Ctrl + Down Arrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following will NOT close Microsoft Excel?

<p>Selecting Edit and then clicking Close (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Excel, what does the Name box display?

<p>The cell reference of the active cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to when mentioning a 'cell' in Excel?

<p>An intersection of rows and columns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a cell is currently active?

<p>It has a thick border or outline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A worksheet in Excel is defined as which of the following?

<p>A collection of cells arranged in rows and columns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel?

<p>It allows access to commands regardless of the selected tab. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the active cell identified in an Excel worksheet?

<p>By a black border around it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the Name Box serve in Excel?

<p>To show the active cell's location or assigned name. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula bar in Excel display?

<p>Formulas or data stored in the active cell. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about rows in an Excel worksheet?

<p>There are a maximum of 1,048,576 rows in each worksheet of Excel 2019. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you add more worksheets in Excel?

<p>Click the plus symbol at the bottom of the screen. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the column header in an Excel worksheet represent?

<p>The letters used to identify each column. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action would NOT affect the active cell in Excel?

<p>Clicking on another cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Excel

A spreadsheet program for storing, organizing, and analyzing data.

Workbook

An Excel file containing one or more worksheets.

Worksheet

A sheet within a workbook where data is organized in rows and columns.

Cell

The intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet, where data is stored.

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Basic operations in Excel

Fundamental tasks in Excel, like opening, closing files, adding cells and worksheets.

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Opening a workbook

Loading a saved Excel file into the program.

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Closing a workbook

Saving changes and exiting the Excel file.

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Adding a worksheet

Creating a new sheet in an Excel file.

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What is a cell range?

A group of cells in Excel that are selected together. It's defined by the first and last cell in the range, separated by a colon (e.g., A1:A5).

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How do you select a cell range?

To select a range, click the first cell, hold the Shift key, and click the last cell in the range.

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What is a worksheet?

A single page in an Excel workbook where data is arranged in rows and columns. Think of it like a sheet in a notebook.

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How do you move to the last row?

Press Ctrl + End

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How do you move to the last column?

Press Ctrl + Right Arrow

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How do you move to cell A1?

Press Ctrl + Home

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What does the Name box show?

The Name box displays the address of the currently selected cell.

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How do you close Excel?

You can close Excel by clicking the File tab and selecting 'Close', pressing Alt-F and then X, clicking the X button in the top right corner, or pressing Alt-F4.

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What's the 'Quick Access Toolbar' for?

It lets you access common commands quickly, regardless of the selected tab. You can customize it with your favorite commands.

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What is the 'Ribbon' in Excel?

It contains groups of commands for common tasks in Excel. It has multiple tabs, each organized into specific command sets.

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What is the 'Active Cell'?

It's the highlighted cell currently selected for data entry, formatting, or deletion. It's the cell where actions are applied.

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What's the purpose of the 'Name Box'?

It shows the reference of the active cell (e.g., A1). You can also use it to assign names to cells or ranges.

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What does the 'Formula Bar' do?

It displays the content of the active cell, whether it's data or a formula. You can use it to enter or edit data and formulas.

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What is the Excel 'Column Header'?

It's the gray row at the top with letter labels (A, B, C) that identify each column in the worksheet.

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What are 'Rows' in Excel?

Rows run horizontally in a worksheet and are numbered (1, 2, 3) in the row header. Each worksheet has a large number of rows.

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What are 'Cells' in Excel?

They are the basic storage units for data in a spreadsheet. Each cell is at the intersection of a row and column.

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Study Notes

ICT 7 Activity Sheet - Quarter 3, Week 1

  • This activity sheet is for basic Excel operations.
  • The learning activity sheet guides learners to complete tasks at their own pace.
  • The sheet uses resources from the community, helping acquire essential lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for employment.
  • Learners will complete activities independently using provided references/links.
  • Facilitators can use this material to teach specified learning competencies.

Introductory Message

  • The learning activity sheet is self-directed, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
  • It uses contextual resources to support the learning process.
  • The goal is to assist learners in acquiring lifelong learning skills, knowledge, and attitudes for productivity and employment.
  • Instructions are provided for facilitators and for learners.

ICT-7 Activity Sheet - Basic Operations in Excel Environment

  • The document presents the process of performing basic operations in Excel.
  • Learners will identify different parts of the Excel Window.
  • Learners will demonstrate how to open and close workbooks.
  • The document explains the components of a cell within a worksheet.
  • Adding worksheets is demonstrated.

Parts of Excel Window

  • Quick Access Toolbar: Provides common commands, customizable.
  • Ribbon: Contains commands for common tasks, organized into tabs and groups.
  • Active Cell: Marked with a border, the cell in focus for actions.
  • Name Box: Displays the cell reference of the active cell.
  • Formula Bar: Displays the data or formula in the active cell.
  • Column: Vertical section, labeled by letters (A, B, C).
  • Row: Horizontal section, labeled by numbers (1, 2, 3).
  • Sheet Tabs: Used to navigate between worksheets within a workbook.

Working with Excel Environment

  • Learners are required to demonstrate starting Excel by double clicking the icon.
  • They need to find the 'File' tab and select the option to create a new, blank workbook.
  • Additional instructions are provided, such as selecting a cell.
  • Several methods are described for selecting multiple cells.
  • Learners understand that opening a new worksheet is possible using sheet tabs.
  • To move to the last row, learners use Ctrl + key
  • To move to the last column, learners use Ctrl + key
  • Learners are asked to demonstrate moving to cell A1 using Ctrl + Home.
  • Instructions to close Microsoft Excel are given.

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