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You need to calculate the total sales for each product category in your dataset. Which feature would be most efficient?
You need to calculate the total sales for each product category in your dataset. Which feature would be most efficient?
- Using the SUBTOTAL function with category filters.
- Applying Conditional Formatting to highlight top sales.
- Using the SUM function on manually filtered data.
- Creating a Pivot Table. (correct)
You have a list of names in column A, and you want to extract the first name from each cell. Which formula would achieve this, assuming names are in the format 'First Last'?
You have a list of names in column A, and you want to extract the first name from each cell. Which formula would achieve this, assuming names are in the format 'First Last'?
- =RIGHT(A1, FIND(" ", A1)-1)
- =LEFT(A1, FIND(" ", A1)-1) (correct)
- =MID(A1, 1, SEARCH(" ", A1))
- =TRIM(A1)
You want to display 'Yes' if a value in cell A1 is greater than 100, and 'No' otherwise. Which formula should you use?
You want to display 'Yes' if a value in cell A1 is greater than 100, and 'No' otherwise. Which formula should you use?
- =OR(A1>100, "Yes", "No")
- =IF(A1>100, "Yes", "No") (correct)
- =A1>100
- =AND(A1>100, "Yes", "No")
Which function would you use to count the number of cells in the range B2:B20 that contain a date in the future?
Which function would you use to count the number of cells in the range B2:B20 that contain a date in the future?
In Excel, what is the purpose of 'Data Validation'?
In Excel, what is the purpose of 'Data Validation'?
You have two columns: 'Order Date' and 'Ship Date'. How can you use conditional formatting to highlight all 'Order Date' cells where the date is more than 30 days before the 'Ship Date'?
You have two columns: 'Order Date' and 'Ship Date'. How can you use conditional formatting to highlight all 'Order Date' cells where the date is more than 30 days before the 'Ship Date'?
Which of the following is the correct syntax for using the VLOOKUP function to find a value in column A and return the corresponding value from column C (assuming your data is in the range A1:C100)?
Which of the following is the correct syntax for using the VLOOKUP function to find a value in column A and return the corresponding value from column C (assuming your data is in the range A1:C100)?
You have a column of numbers that represent sales figures, some of which are negative. How would you calculate the sum of only the positive sales figures?
You have a column of numbers that represent sales figures, some of which are negative. How would you calculate the sum of only the positive sales figures?
You have a spreadsheet tracking project tasks with columns for 'Task Name', 'Start Date', and 'End Date'. How would you calculate the duration of each task in days?
You have a spreadsheet tracking project tasks with columns for 'Task Name', 'Start Date', and 'End Date'. How would you calculate the duration of each task in days?
What is the purpose of the INDEX and MATCH functions used together?
What is the purpose of the INDEX and MATCH functions used together?
Flashcards
Excel file extension
Excel file extension
The default file extension for an Excel workbook is .xlsx.
Formula symbol in Excel
Formula symbol in Excel
A formula in Excel starts with an equal sign (=).
AutoSum function
AutoSum function
The AutoSum function (Σ) calculates the sum of selected cells.
Average function
Average function
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Open new workbook shortcut
Open new workbook shortcut
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Merge & Center function
Merge & Center function
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COUNTA() function
COUNTA() function
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Absolute cell reference
Absolute cell reference
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MAX() function
MAX() function
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AutoFilter feature
AutoFilter feature
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Study Notes
- Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to organize, analyze, and store data in tabular form.
Basic Excel Questions
- The default file extension for an Excel workbook is ".xlsx".
- The "=" (equal) symbol is used to start a formula in Excel.
- The AutoSum function (Σ) calculates the sum of selected cells.
- The =AVERAGE() function finds the average of a range of values.
- Ctrl + N is the key combination to open a new workbook.
Intermediate Excel Questions
- "Merge & Center" combines multiple cells into one and centers the text within the new, larger cell.
- The =COUNTA() function counts the number of non-empty cells in a range.
- "$A$1" represents an absolute cell reference, which does not change when copied or moved.
- The =MAX() function identifies the highest value in a range.
- "AutoFilter" allows you to filter data based on specific conditions.
Advanced Excel Questions
- The VLOOKUP function searches for a value in a column and returns a corresponding value from another column in the same row.
- =CONCATENATE() / =TEXTJOIN() combines multiple text values into one.
- The =TRIM() function removes extra spaces from text in Excel.
- The =NOW() function returns the current date and time.
- The =LEN() function finds the number of characters in a text string.
Excel Data Analysis & Power Features
- A Pivot Table summarizes data in an interactive way.
- Venn Diagram is not a standard Excel chart type.
- The IF function returns a value based on whether a condition is true or false.
- The =LEFT() function returns a specific number of characters from the beginning (left side) of a text string.
- Conditional formatting applies different colors or formats to cells based on their values.
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