Review Questions
1
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What is one method to name data ranges?
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On the Page Layout tab, use options in the Sheet Options command group.
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Use the Formula Bar.
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Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
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On the Formulas tab, select Define Name in the Defined Names command group.
2
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What is one example of a benefit of using Data Tables in your worksheet?
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renaming a cell reference
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reorganizing the values from large to small
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adding an extra column on your table with results
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autofilling and calculating multiple scenarios
3
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Where is the Data Table tool?
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on the Home tab in the Sort & Filter command group
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on the Data tab under the What-If Analysis menu
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on the Insert tab in the Charts command group
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on the Formulas tab under Financial functions
4
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What are the benefits of using data ranges in your worksheets?
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You can autofill and compute scenarios.
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You can simultaneously calculate different operations in different worksheets.
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You can save time by not going back to search for named cells.
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You can reorganize the data following different criteria.
5
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Which comparison operator represents “not equal”?
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<>
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=/
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>=
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><
6
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What is a mixed cell reference?
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when you combine cells together
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when either the row or the column is fixed
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an absolute cell reference
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a relative cell reference
7
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Which function is used to total a range based on a certain criteria?
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COUNT
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SUM
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NPER
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SUMIF
8
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Identify the correct order for the PV function.
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=pv(rate,nper,pmt,fv)
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=pv(rate,nper,pmt,pv)
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=pv(rate,nper,pv,fv)
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=pv(rate,pmt,pv,fv)
9
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What is a PivotTable?
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a tool that derives information from raw data, which it processes in different arrangements depending on the variables the user chooses
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a tool that autoformats your workbook by automatically changing the background canvas, fonts, and data types
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a tool that defines the names of given ranges, so that you can use them for building formulas with certain cell references
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a tool that automatically makes simultaneous calculations in one cell, yet needs you to design and write the formulas
10
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What does the Recommended PivotTable tool provide?
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The tool recommends and constructs a PivotTable with several variables based on your data.
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The tool creates both a PivotTable and a PivotChart from the selected data.
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The tool recommends PivotTable variables (i.e., headings) to be the leading data presented in one-dimensional tables.
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The tool recommends appropriate formulas to analyze the data in the PivotTable.
11
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Where do you select the headers you want to use in a PivotTable?
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on the Insert tab in the Text command group
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on the Data tab under What-If Analysis
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in the PivotTable Field List after creating a PivotTable
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on the Insert tab using the Insert PivotTable command
12
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What is one reason you might audit a formula?
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You would audit a formula if you get a negative number.
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You would audit a formula to copy it to another cell.
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You would audit a formula if your PivotTable is not formatting correctly.
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You would audit a formula if you have an error such as #NUM! on the spreadsheet.
13
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How does a user inspect if the current cell has input and/or output problems?
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The user would use the Step In tool.
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The user would use the Inquire add-in.
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The user would use the Watch Window.
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The user can run the Trace Precedents and Dependents tools.
14
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How would you create a custom color in a theme?
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A custom theme color is created using the Format Painter.
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Choose cell styles from the Home tab.
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On the Page Layout tab, choose Colors.
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The custom color can be created using the Effects menu.
15
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Where would you go to reformat a phone number?
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the Format Cells tool in the Number command group on the Home tab
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in the Page Layout menu in the Themes command group
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using the Format Painter
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using Cell Styles from the Home tab