Spreadsheet Terminology

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Match the Excel terms with their correct definitions:

Active cell = The cell that is currently selected and ready for input. Cell = The intersection of a row and a column on a worksheet. Cell reference = The address of a cell, used in formulas and functions (e.g., A1, B2). Clipboard = A temporary storage area for copied or cut data, enabling paste operations.

Match the following Excel features with their primary functions:

Fill handle = A small square in the lower-right corner of a selected cell used for copying and filling content to adjacent cells. Formula = An expression that performs a calculation, typically starting with an equals sign (=). Function = A predefined formula that performs a specific task, such as SUM, AVERAGE, or COUNT. Worksheet = A grid of cells where you enter and manipulate data; it is a single page within a workbook.

Match the Excel terms with their descriptions related to file management and structure:

Workbook = A collection of one or more worksheets saved as a single file (e.g., .xlsx). Cell = The basic unit for storing data in a worksheet. Formula = Used to automatically calculate values based on cell data. Worksheet = An individual sheet within an Excel file where data is organized.

Match the Excel function categories to their typical uses:

Math & Trig = Functions for performing mathematical operations such as SUM, AVERAGE, and trigonometric calculations. Text = Functions for manipulating text strings such as LEFT, RIGHT, and CONCATENATE. Logical = Functions to evaluate conditions and return different values based on whether the conditions are true or false, like using IF, AND, OR. Date & Time = Functions to deal with dates and times, such as TODAY and NOW. Signup and view all the answers

Relate the following Excel tools with their functions in data analysis:

PivotTable = A tool used to summarize, analyze, explore, and present summary data by grouping and aggregating data. Conditional Formatting = A feature that allows you to change the appearance of cells based on their values. What-If Analysis = Allows you to test different scenarios by changing values in cells and seeing how those changes affect the outcome of formulas. Solver = An add-in used to find the optimal solution for a problem by adjusting the values of specified cells. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following common cell formatting options in Excel to their effects:

Currency = Formats numbers as currency, adding a currency symbol and decimal places. Percentage = Displays numbers as a percentage, multiplying by 100 and adding a % symbol. Date = Displays dates in various formats, such as MM/DD/YYYY or DD-MMM-YYYY. Accounting = Formats numbers with a currency symbol aligned to the left of the cell and decimal places aligned. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Excel error codes with their likely causes:

#DIV/0! = Occurs when a formula attempts to divide by zero. #NAME? = Appears when Excel does not recognize text in a formula. #REF! = Shows when a formula refers to a cell that is no longer valid. #VALUE! = Indicates there is a problem with the type of argument used in a function or formula. Signup and view all the answers

Match the keyboard shortcuts to their Excel actions:

Ctrl + C = Copies the selected cell(s) to the Clipboard. Ctrl + V = Pastes the content from the Clipboard to the selected cell(s). Ctrl + Z = Undoes the last action. Ctrl + S = Saves the current workbook. Signup and view all the answers

Associate each type of chart with the kind of data it best represents:

Pie Chart = Displays the proportional sizes of items that make up a whole. Bar Chart = Compares values across different categories using horizontal bars. Line Chart = Shows trends over time or categories by connecting data points with a line. Scatter Plot = Displays the correlation between two sets of data. Signup and view all the answers

Match the advanced Excel functions with their specific purposes:

VLOOKUP = Searches for a value in the first column of a range, and then returns a value in the same row from another column. INDEX = Returns a value or the reference to a value from within a table or range. MATCH = Searches for a specified item in a range of cells, and then returns the relative position of that item in the range. IFERROR = Returns a specified value if a formula evaluates to an error; otherwise, it returns the result of the formula. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Workbook

A collection of worksheets saved in a single file.

Cell

The intersection of a row and a column.