Spreadsheet Basics Quiz

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What is a spreadsheet?

A type of graphic design software
A computer program designed to capture, display, and manipulate data in rows and columns (correct)
A word processing program
A photo editing tool

What are spaces that hold items of data called in a spreadsheet program?

Spreadsheet cells (correct)
Data fields
Data cells
Data blocks

How can data be exported in a spreadsheet program?

As a PDF file
As an audio file
As a video file
As a CSV file (correct)

What is the purpose of cell formatting in a spreadsheet program?

To represent various numeric values (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can users do under the formula bar in a spreadsheet program?

Perform calculations on the contents of a cell against the contents of another cell (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an Excel formula and an Excel function?

A formula is an expression that calculates values, while a function is a predefined calculation already available in Excel (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an Excel function?

A predefined formula already available in Excel that performs specific calculations based on specified values (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Excel, what does the SUM function do?

It displays the sum of a range of cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of calculation does a function perform in Excel?

General calculations based on specified values (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can all available Excel functions be found in Excel?

In the Function Library on the Formulas tab (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an Excel formula and an Excel function?

Formulas are expressions while functions are predefined formulas (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Excel, what does the SUM function do?

Adds up the values in a range of cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes an Excel function?

A predefined formula that calculates values in a cell or range of cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find all available Excel functions in Excel?

In the Function Library on the Formulas tab (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of calculation does an Excel function perform?

Predefined calculations available in Excel (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a spreadsheet?

A computer program for capturing, displaying, and manipulating data in rows and columns.

What are spreadsheet cells?

Spaces in a spreadsheet that hold individual pieces of data.