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Microcomputers Test 8

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

An applied cell style can be modified using character formats.
 

 2. 

The first step to inserting a column between column C and column D is to select a cell in column C.
 

 3. 

The SUM function adds up all values of the cells in a range.
 

 4. 

A function requires arguments to perform its calculation.
 

 5. 

Pointing is the best method for entering a cell range into a function because typing errors are avoided.
 

 6. 

The formula =SUM(A1, A7, B9) adds the values of the cells in the range A1 through B9.
 

 7. 

An absolute cell reference changes when copied.
 

 8. 

$A$6 is an absolute cell reference.
 

 9. 

The range placed in a function by Formulas tf009-1.jpg AutoSum is always correct.
 

 10. 

Click Error Checking tf010-1.jpg to display the reason for an error value in a cell.
 

 11. 

A #### error value indicates the formula is trying to divide by 0.
 

 12. 

The ROUND function only changes the way data is displayed.
 

 13. 

There is no difference between formatting and rounding.
 

 14. 

Sorting values in descending order places the values in order from lowest to highest.
 

 15. 

The key sort column is the column that contains the values that a sort is based on.
 

 16. 

The arguments of an IF function can only contain values.
 

 17. 

One way to fit more rows and columns on a page is to increase the margins.
 

 18. 

The location of page breaks in a worksheet can be changed.
 

 19. 

A method for computing equal period payments for an installment loan is called amortization.
 

 20. 

Sheet1 can print in a different orientation than Sheet2.
 

 21. 

Pasted data will automatically update if the source data changes.
 

 22. 

Linked cells automatically update if the source data changes.
 

 23. 

When pasting a range of cells, any existing cell contents at the new location are automatically moved to make room for the pasted data.
 

 24. 

The process of asking What-If questions of a spreadsheet model is referred to as a what-if analysis.
 

 25. 

When rows are inserted, Excel automatically changes the cell references in any affected formulas.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 26. 

What will the formula =SUM(A1:A10) change to if row 3 is deleted?
a.
it will not change
c.
=SUM(A1:A9)
b.
=SUM(B1:B10)
d.
=SUM(A1:A11)
 

 27. 

A function performs a calculation that results in
a.
a cell reference.
c.
a range of values.
b.
a label.
d.
a single value.
 

 28. 

A technique in which a cell is clicked to place its reference in a formula is called
a.
selecting.
c.
formula fill.
b.
pointing.
d.
cell referencing.
 
 
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 29. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =MAX(A2:B3)?
a.
-10
c.
30
b.
52
d.
42
 

 30. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =MIN(A1:B3)?
a.
-10
c.
30
b.
52
d.
42
 

 31. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =SUM(A1:A3)?
a.
-10
c.
30
b.
45
d.
141
 

 32. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =SUM(B1:B3)?
a.
25
c.
94
b.
44
d.
96
 

 33. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =IF(A1<A2,10,20)?
a.
10
c.
30
b.
20
d.
A1
 

 34. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =IF(B1<>B2,0,5)?
a.
0
c.
–5
b.
5
d.
52
 

 35. 

Using the data in the worksheet above, what will be displayed by the formula =IF(A1<MIN(B1:B3),1,A1)?
a.
1
c.
25
b.
B1
d.
2
 

 36. 

A cell reference that does not change when it is copied is called a(n)
a.
status reference.
c.
absolute cell reference.
b.
relative cell reference.
d.
currency reference.
 

 37. 

Which key can be used to create an absolute cell reference?
a.
Enter
c.
Tab
b.
F4
d.
Ctrl
 

 38. 

What formula will appear in cell C7 if the formula =B6*$B$1 is copied from cell C6 to cell C7?
a.
=B6*$B$1
c.
=B7*$B$1
b.
=B7*$B$2
d.
=C6*$B$1
 

 39. 

To enter a function into a formula without typing,
a.
click a button in the Function Library group on the Formulas tab.
b.
double-click a cell.
c.
select the function from Function Styles gallery.
d.
use the name box.
 

 40. 

Which error value indicates the formula is trying to divide by zero?
a.
#DIV/0!
c.
#NUM
b.
#REF
d.
####
 

 41. 

Which error value indicates the formula contains a reference that is not valid?
a.
#DIV/0!
c.
#NUM
b.
#REF
d.
####
 

 42. 

What will be displayed by the formula =ROUND(C2, 0) if the number 21.2534 is stored in C2?
a.
22
c.
21
b.
=ROUND(C2,0)
d.
21.25
 

 43. 

What will be displayed by the formula =ROUND(43.92,-1)?
a.
43.9
c.
40
b.
=ROUND(43.92,-1)
d.
#REF
 

 44. 

What will be displayed by the formula =ROUND(93.99,-2)?
a.
94
c.
93
b.
100
d.
93.99
 

 45. 

The first step when sorting data in a worksheet is to
a.
click Data mc045-1.jpg Sort A to Z mc045-2.jpg.
c.
select the range to sort.
b.
click Data mc045-3.jpg Sort Z to A mc045-4.jpg.
d.
select the entire workbook.
 

 46. 

The worksheet data below has been sorted in ascending order. Which column was the key sort column when the data was sorted?

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a.
column A
c.
column C
b.
column B
d.
Inventory
 

 47. 

What will be displayed by the formula =IF("blue"<"green","sky","water")?
a.
sky
c.
blue
b.
water
d.
#DIV/O!
 
 
Assume cell A1 stores a value of 5 and cell B1 stores a value of 10.
 

 48. 

What will be displayed by the formula =IF(A1=B1,A1,"no")?
a.
5
c.
A1
b.
no
d.
#VALUE
 

 49. 

What will be displayed by the formula =IF(A1<B1,"yes","no")?
a.
yes
c.
yes no
b.
no
d.
#VALUE
 

 50. 

Printing a worksheet in landscape orientation
a.
changes the order of the rows in the worksheet.
b.
fits more columns and fewer rows on a page.
c.
fits more rows and fewer columns on a page.
d.
prints the worksheet on both sides of the paper.
 

 51. 

What can be used to control how a worksheet is divided into pages?
a.
page breaks
c.
rows
b.
columns
d.
functions
 

 52. 

Page Layout mc052-1.jpg Print Area mc052-2.jpg Set Print Area is used to
a.
freeze selected rows and columns.
b.
print only cells containing formulas.
c.
print a selected part of a worksheet.
d.
print only cells containing values.
 

 53. 

Which formula calculates the monthly payment for a $5,000 loan taken out for 3 years at 7% interest (hint =PMT(<rate>, <nper>, <principal>)?
a.
=PMT(7%/12, 3, 5000)
b.
=PMT(7%/12, 36, –5000)
c.
=PMT(7%, 3, 5000)
d.
=PMT(7%, 3/12, -5000)
 

 54. 

Which formula calculates the monthly payment for a $200,000 loan taken out for 30 years at 5.25% interest (hint =PMT(<rate>, <nper>, <principal>)?
a.
=PMT(5.25%/12, 30, 200000)
b.
=PMT(5%/30, 360, –200000)
c.
=PMT(5.25/12%, 30, -200000)
d.
=PMT(.0525/12, 360, -200000)
 

 55. 

To make a sheet active,
a.
select the sheet name on the Home tab.
b.
click the appropriate tab at the bottom of the Excel window.
c.
click the name box until it displays the appropriate sheet.
d.
select the sheet name on the View tab.
 

 56. 

Sheet order can be changed by
a.
clicking the Insert Worksheet tab.
b.
dragging a sheet tab to a new location.
c.
right-clicking a sheet tab and typing a new number for the sheet.
d.
using Home mc056-1.jpg Cut and Home mc056-2.jpg Paste.
 

 57. 

Changing the data on one sheet automatically updates the data on the other sheet when the cells are
a.
upgraded.
c.
linked.
b.
pasted.
d.
copied.
 

 58. 

When moving a range of cells between sheets, what needs to be selected before Home mc058-1.jpg Paste is clicked?
a.
cell A1
b.
the Esc key
c.
a new range of cells
d.
the upper-left cell of the range where the data is to be pasted
 

 59. 

Which key removes the dashed border around copied cells?
a.
the Esc key
c.
the Alt key
b.
the Ctrl key
d.
the Tab key
 

 60. 

“What-If?” questions are answered by
a.
changing values and noting the results.
b.
inserting a series of blank columns.
c.
using the IF function.
d.
changing the formatting and noting the results.
 

 61. 

Which allows different data sets to be defined and used within the same worksheet?
a.
absolute references
c.
scenarios
b.
amortization table
d.
multiple sheets
 

 62. 

In a worksheet sort, it is possible to sort by:
a.
Values
c.
Font Color
b.
Cell Color
d.
All of the above
 

 63. 

Which of the following SUM functions would add a total of 20 cells together correctly?
a.
=SUM(A1:A10)
c.
=SUM(A1, A10, A20)
b.
=SUM(A1, A20)
d.
=SUM(A1:A10, C1:C10)
 

 64. 

Which of the following statements is true about a Scenario Summary?
a.
A Scenario Summary creates a report on a separate sheet.
c.
A Scenario Summary can be printed to show ‘What-If’ Analysis information in a professional way.
b.
A Scenario Summary will show results for several different values in the worksheet.
d.
All of the above
 

Matching
 
 
Choose the letter that matches the relational operator name.
a.
=
d.
<=
b.
<
e.
>=
c.
>
f.
<>
 

 65. 

greater than
 

 66. 

less than or equal to
 

 67. 

equal to
 

 68. 

not equal to
 

 69. 

less than
 

 70. 

greater than or equal to
 



 
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