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51.

In Excel the function calculates depreciation at the same amount each year over an asset’s useful life

A. DB (fixed-declining balance)
B. SLN (straight line)
C. DDB (double-declining)
D. All of above
Answer» C. DDB (double-declining)
52.

In Excel when integrating word and excel, word is usually the

A. Server
B. Destination
C. Client
D. Both (A) and (C)
Answer» E.
53.

In Excel to drag a selected range of data to another worksheet in the same workbook, use the

A. Tab key
B. Alt key
C. Shift key
D. Ctrl key
Answer» E.
54.

NOT, AND, OR and XOR are

A. Logical Operators
B. Arithmetic operators
C. Relational operators
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Arithmetic operators
55.

When integrating Ms-Word and Excel, Word is usually the

A. Server
B. Source
C. Client
D. None
Answer» D. None
56.

You want to record experiment information and create a chart that shows the rate of crystal growth over a period of timThe best application to use would be:

A. word processing
B. spreadsheet
C. database
D. graphics
Answer» C. database
57.

Which of the following setup options can not be set in the page setup dialog box?

A. Printer selection
B. Vertical or horizontal placement
C. Orientation
D. Row and column titles
Answer» B. Vertical or horizontal placement
58.

What is the shortcut key to hide entire column?

A. CTRL + −
B. CTRL + 0
C. CTRL + H
D. CTRL + C
Answer» C. CTRL + H
59.

“Qtr 1, Qtr 2, Qtr 3” is an example of a

A. Formula
B. Function
C. Series
D. Syntax
Answer» D. Syntax
60.

In Excel to open the Format Cells dialog box, press

A. Alt + 1
B. Ctrl + 1
C. Ctrl + Shift + 1
D. F1
Answer» C. Ctrl + Shift + 1
61.

In Excel the following will not cut information

A. Pressing Ctrl + C
B. Selecting Edit>Cut from the menu
C. Clicking the Cut button on the standard
D. Pressing Ctrl+X
Answer» B. Selecting Edit>Cut from the menu
62.

In Excel you can add a hyperlink to your worksheet by pressing

A. Alt + K
B. Ctrl + H
C. Ctrl + K
D. Ctrl + Shift + K
Answer» D. Ctrl + Shift + K
63.

In Excel to create a formula, you first

A. Select the cell you want to place the formula into
B. Type the equals sign (=) to tell Excel that you’re about to enter a formula
C. Enter the formula using any input values and the appropriate mathematical operators that make up your formula
D. Choose the new command from the file menu
Answer» B. Type the equals sign (=) to tell Excel that you’re about to enter a formula
64.

In Excel To select several cells or ranges that are not touching each other, you would… while selecting

A. hold down the Ctrl key
B. hold down the Shift key
C. hold down the Alt key
D. hold down Ctrl + Shift key
Answer» B. hold down the Shift key
65.

In Excel if you press …….., the cell accepts your typing as its contents.

A. Enter
B. Ctrl + Enter
C. TAB
D. Insert
Answer» B. Ctrl + Enter
66.

In Excel it is acceptable ot let long text flow into adjacent cells on a worksheet when

A. Data will be entered in the adjacent cells
B. No data will be entered in the adjacent cells
C. There is nt suitable abbreviation of the text
D. There is not time to format the next
Answer» C. There is nt suitable abbreviation of the text
67.

Comments put in cells are called …..

A. Smart Tip
B. Cell Tip
C. Web Tip
D. Soft Tip
Answer» C. Web Tip
68.

In Excel advantage of using a spreadsheet is

A. calculations can be done automatically.
B. changing data automatically updates calculations
C. more flexibility
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
69.

In Excel….. is a group of cells that form a rectangle on the screen.

A. Calculation
B. Formula
C. Range
D. Range address
Answer» D. Range address
70.

In Excel LEN function does what?

A. Compares the content in two cells
B. Counts the numbers of characters in a cell
C. Deletes extra space in text
D. All of above
Answer» B. Counts the numbers of characters in a cell
71.

In Excel intersection of a row and column is called :

A. Cata
B. A field.
C. A cell
D. An equation.
Answer» D. An equation.
72.

what term describes a background that appears as a grainy, non smooth surface

A. gradient
B. pattern
C. solid
D. texture
Answer» B. pattern
73.

A user wishes to remove a spreadsheet from a workbook. Which is the correct sequence of events that will do this?

A. Go to File-Save As – Save As Type – Excel worksheet
B. Right click on the spreadsheet tab and select DELETE
C. Right click on the spreadsheet and select Insert – Entire Column
D. None of above
Answer» C. Right click on the spreadsheet and select Insert – Entire Column
74.

Excel is a

A. Graphic program
B. None of these
C. Word processor
D. A spreadsheet
Answer» E.
75.

What is the keyboard shortcut (button or buttons to be pressed) for creating a chart from the selected cells?

A. F3
B. F5
C. F7
D. F11
Answer» E.
76.

In Excel the following displays the contents of the active cell

A. Active cell
B. Formula bar
C. Menu bar
D. Name box
Answer» C. Menu bar
77.

In Excel which of the following is not a worksheet design criterion?

A. Efficiency
B. Aditibility
C. Description
D. Clarity
Answer» D. Clarity
78.

In Excel Hyperlinks can be

A. Text
B. Drawing objects
C. Pictures
D. All of above
Answer» E.
79.

In Excel the cell labeled F5 refers to

A. row F column 5
B. column F row 5
C. function available in cells
D. function key F4
Answer» C. function available in cells
80.

In Excel you can open the Sort dialog box by choosing Sort from the ….. menu

A. View
B. Format
C. Tools
D. Data
Answer» E.
81.

In Excel the following setup options cannot be set in the page setup dialog box?

A. Printer selection
B. Vertical or horizontal placement
C. Orientation
D. Row and column titles
Answer» B. Vertical or horizontal placement
82.

In Excel when a label is too long to fit within a worksheet cell, you typically must

A. Shorten the label
B. Increase the column width
C. Decrease the column width
D. Adjust the row height
Answer» C. Decrease the column width
83.

In Excel all worksheet formula

A. Manipulate values
B. Manipulate labels
C. Return a formula result
D. Use the addition operator
Answer» D. Use the addition operator
84.

If you need a text to show vertically in a cell. How will you achieve this?

A. Choose Vertical on Text alignment in Format Cells dialog box
B. Choose 90 Degrees in Orientation of Format Cells dialog box
C. Choose Distributed from the Vertical drop down list of Format Cells dialog box
D. Choose Center Across Selection from Horizontal combo box in Format Cells dialog box
Answer» C. Choose Distributed from the Vertical drop down list of Format Cells dialog box
85.

What is entered by the function =today()

A. The date value for the day according to system clock
B. The time value according to system clock
C. Today’s date as Text format
D. All of above
Answer» B. The time value according to system clock
86.

In Excel one can use the format painter multiple times before one turn it off by

A. You can use the format painter button on ly one time when you click it
B. Double clicking the format painter button
C. Pressing the Ctrl key and clicking the format painter button
D. Pressing the Alt key and clicking the format painter button
Answer» C. Pressing the Ctrl key and clicking the format painter button
87.

In Excel which of the following is not a way to complete a cell entry?

A. Pressing enter
B. Pressing any arrow key on the keyboard
C. Clicking the Enter button on the Formula bar
D. Pressing spacebar
Answer» E.
88.

MS-EXCEL is based on ……….?

A. WINDOWS
B. DOS
C. UNIX
D. OS/2
Answer» B. DOS
89.

In Excel numeric value can be treated as a label value if it precedes with

A. Apostrophe (‘)
B. Exclamation (!)
C. Hash (#)
D. Ampersand (&)
Answer» B. Exclamation (!)
90.

What is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the selected cell range?

A. F2
B. F4
C. F8
D. F11
Answer» E.
91.

What is the AutoComplete feature of Excel?

A. It automatically completes abbreviated words
B. It completes text entries that match an existing entry in the same column
C. It completes text and numeric entries that match an existing entry in the same column
D. It completes text entries that match an existing entry in the same worksheet
Answer» C. It completes text and numeric entries that match an existing entry in the same column
92.

In Excel you can add an image to a template by clicking the Insert Picture From File button on the …. Toolbar.

A. Standard
B. Formatting
C. Drawing
D. Picture
Answer» E.
93.

In Excel you can use drag and drop to embed excel worksheet data in a word document

A. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing the Ctrl key
B. By dragging a range of excel data to the Word button on the taskbar while pressing Shift key
C. By displaying both applications side-by- side and dragging a selected range of Excel data into the word application window while pressing the Ctrl key
D. (A) and (C)
Answer» E.
94.

In Excel to edit in an embedded excel worksheet object in a word document

A. Use the excel menu bar and toolbars inside the word application
B. Edit the hyperlink
C. Edit the data in a excel source application
D. Use the word menu bar and toolbars
Answer» B. Edit the hyperlink
95.

Data marker on a chart are linked to data points in a worksheet, therefore,

A. You can automatically apply formatting to a data series
B. You can change the position of a data marker and automatically change the data point value in the worksheet
C. You can change a data print value and automatically are draw the chart
D. a and b
Answer» C. You can change a data print value and automatically are draw the chart
96.

Formulas in Excel start with

A. %
B. 0
C. +
D. -
Answer» C. +
97.

In Excel without using the mouse or the arrowkeys, what is the fastest way of getting to cell A1 in a spreadsheet?

A. Press Ctrl +Home
B. Press Home
C. Press Shift + Home
D. Press Alt + Home
Answer» B. Press Home
98.

In Excel you can use drag-and-drop to embed excel worksheet data in a word document

A. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing the Ctrl key
B. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Shift key
C. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Alt key
D. None of above
Answer» B. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Shift key
99.

In Excel name box

A. Shows the location of the previously active cell
B. Appears to the left of the formula bar
C. Appears below the status bar
D. Appears below the menu bar
Answer» C. Appears below the status bar
100.

You can add an image to a template by clicking the Insert Picture From File button on the …. Toolbar.

A. Standard
B. Formatting
C. Drawing
D. Picture
Answer» E.