Excel

Question 1

Import the comma-delimited file Accessories.csv located in the GMetrixTemplates folder into a new worksheet. Add the import to the data model and accept all other defaults.

Answer 1

Click the Data tab.
In the Get & Transform group, click From Text/CSV.
Browse to the GMetrixTemplates folder.
Select the Accessories.csv file and click the Import button.
In the Accessories.csv pop-up window, ensure that Delimiter is set to Comma.
At the bottom of the pop-up window, click the dropdown arrow next to Load and click Load To…
In the Import Data pop-up window, under the Where do you want to put the data? section, make sure New worksheet is checked.
Click the checkbox for Add this data to the Data Model.
Click OK.

Question 2

Clear the formatting in cell range A4:D4 on the Rental Rates worksheet.

Answer 2

Select cell range A4:D4 on the Rental Rates worksheet.

On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Clear and select Clear Formats

Question 3

Rename Table1 to Rates.

Answer 3

On the Formulas tab, in the Defined Names group, click Name Manager.
In the Name Manager pop-up window, make sure Table1 is selected and click the Edit button.
In the Edit Name pop-up window, replace the name Table1 with Rates.
Click OK.
Click Close.

Question 4

Change the orientation of the Rental Rates worksheet to landscape.

Answer 4

Select the Rental Rates worksheet.
In the Page Layout tab, Page Setup group, select the Orientation dropdown.
Select Landscape

Question 5

Inspect the workbook for compatibility issues. Copy the results to a new worksheet.

Answer 5

Click the File tab.
On the default Info page, click the Check for Issues button.
Select Check Compatibility.
At the bottom of the Microsoft Excel - Compatibility Checker pop-up window, click Copy to New Sheet

Question 6

Join cells A1:E1

Answer 6

Select cell range A1:E1 on the Fishing worksheet.

On the Home tab, in the Alignment group, click the Merge & Center dropdown arrow and select Merge Across.

Question 7

On the Tents worksheet, link the contents in cell B13 to cell A4 on the Fishing worksheet.

Answer 7

Select cell B13 on the Tents worksheet.
On the Insert tab, in the Links group, click Link.
In the Link to: section, select Place in This Document.
In the Type the cell reference field, type A4
In the Or select a place in this document field, under Cell Reference, highlight Fishing.
Click OK.

Question 8

On the Tents worksheet, apply Conditional Formatting using the 3 Flags Icon Set to the values in the Inventory column.

Answer 8

Select cell range C4:C11 on the Tents worksheet.
On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Conditional Formatting to open the menu.
Select Icon Sets and click 3 Flags.

Question 9

On the Tents worksheet, expand the chart data range to include the Giant Truck Bed Tent in cell B7.

Answer 9

On the Tents worksheet, click in the center of the chart to select it.
Click the Chart Design contextual tab.
In the Data group, click Select Data.
(Hint: The view will switch to the data source on the worksheet, cell range B4:C6.)
Hold down the Ctrl key and select cell range B7:C7.
(Hint: In the Select Data Source pop-up window, in the left window pane, Giant Truck Bed Tent should now appear below 4-Person Tent.)
Click OK.
(Hint: Giant Truck Bed Tent should now be added to the legend representing the last stack on the column chart.)

Question 10

Apply Style 4 to the chart located on the Tents worksheet.

Answer 10

On the Tents worksheet, click on the chart to select it.
Click the Chart Design contextual tab.
In the Styles group, click the More down arrow to open the Chart Styles gallery.
Select Style 4.

Question 11

Simultaneously replace all occurrences of the word Choco with Chocolate in the workbook

Answer 11

On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Find & Select and choose Replace.
In the Find and Replace pop-up window, type the following in the fields:
Find what: Choco
Replace with: Chocolate
Click the Options button and set the Within: field to Workbook.
Click Replace All.
Click Close to exit the pop-up window

Question 12

On the Costs worksheet, repeat the rows containing the company logo and column headings so they appear on all printed pages.

Answer 12

On the Page Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click Print Titles.
In the Page Setup pop-up window, on the Sheet tab, type the following in the fields:
Rows to repeat at top: $1:$3
(Hint: You can also autopopulate this field by selecting the rows with your mouse.)
Click OK.
Hint: You can see the result by clicking Print Titles again and then clicking Print Preview. The first page will display in the Print Preview window. At the bottom of the window, advance to the second page by clicking the Next Page arrow located to the right of 1 of 2. You should see the column headings displayed at the top of the table on both pages. Click the return arrow in the upper-left corner of the window to go back to the spreadsheet.

Question 13

Simultaneously apply the Number format to columns B through E on the Costs worksheet

Answer 13

On the Costs worksheet, select column headings B, C, D, and E. Shift + Click cell E26 to select the data.
On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the down arrow in the Number Format window and select Number.

Question 14

Modify the chart on the Profits worksheet so that the Flavors are displayed as Horizontal Axis Labels and so that Expense and Income are the Legend Series.

Answer 14

If the Profits worksheet is not already displayed, click the Profits worksheet tab to select it.
Click the chart to reveal the Chart Tools tabs.
On the Chart Tools Design tab, in the Data group, click Switch Row/Column.

Question 15

Modify the chart on the Profits worksheet so the Legend appears at the Top.

Answer 15

If the Profits worksheet is not already displayed, click the Profits worksheet tab to select it.
Click the chart to reveal the Chart Tools tabs.
On the far left of the Chart Tools Design tab, in the Chart Layouts group, click Add Chart Element, select Legend, and click Top.

Question 16

Create one named range from the cell ranges D5:D15 and D18:D26. Name the range Prices.

Answer 16

Select cell range D5:D15.
While holding down the CTRL key, also select cell range D18:D26.
With both cell ranges selected, on the Formulas tab, in the Defined Names group, click Name Manager.
On the Name Manager pop-up window, click the New… button.
In the New Name pop-up window, enter the Name Prices.
Verify that the Refers To: field contains =’Price List’!$D$5:$D$15,’Price List’!$D$18:$D$26.
Click OK.
Click Close.

Question 17

In cell H5, enter a formula referencing the named ranges Price_10G, Install_10G, and Support_10G to display the total sum value of the 10 Gbps Routers.

Answer 17

Click cell H5.
In the Formula Bar, type =SUM(Price_10G,Install_10G,Support_10G).
Press Enter on your keyboard to commit the formula.

Question 18

Remove all conditional formatting on the worksheet.

Answer 18

On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Conditional Formatting.
Select Clear Rules and click Clear Rules from Entire Sheet.

Question 19

On the Price List worksheet, simultaneously rotate the text Port Size, Band Size, Price, Install, and Support in both tables to Angle Counterclockwise.

Answer 19

On the Price List worksheet, select cell range C4:F4, and then while holding Ctrl on your keyboard, select C17:F17.
On the Home tab, in the Alignment group, click Orientation and select Angle Counterclockwise.

Question 20

Perform a multiple column sort on the data in the Wired Equipment table. First sort alphabetically by Wired Equipment (from A to Z), then sort by Port Size (from A to Z).

Answer 20

On the Wired Equipment table, click on any cell in the table.
On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Sort & Filter and select Custom Sort…
In the Sort pop-up window, configure the fields as shown below:
Column Sort by: Wired Equipment
Sort on: Cell Values
Order: A to Z
Click Add Level.
Configure the second row of fields as shown below:
Then by: Port Size
Sort on: Cell Values
Order: A to Z
Click OK.

Question 21

Configure the Catalog worksheet so rows 1 through 3 remain visible as you scroll vertically.

Answer 21

On the Catalog worksheet, select row 4.
(Hint: When freezing frames vertically, select the row below the last row you want to remain visible.)
On the View tab, in the Window group, click the Freeze Panes down arrow and select Freeze Panes.

Question 21

Configure the Catalog worksheet so rows 1 through 3 remain visible as you scroll vertically.

Answer 21

On the Catalog worksheet, select row 4.
(Hint: When freezing frames vertically, select the row below the last row you want to remain visible.)
On the View tab, in the Window group, click the Freeze Panes down arrow and select Freeze Panes.

Question 22

Add the Status of Draft to the document properties.

Answer 22

Click the File tab.
In the bottom-right corner of the Info page, click the Show All Properties link.
In the Status field, type Draft.
Click the return arrow in the upper-left corner of the Info window to display the document.

Question 23

Configure Excel to always print cell range A1:F17 on the Q1 Sales worksheet.

Answer 23

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, select cell range A1:F17.
Click the Page Layout tab.
In the Page Setup group, click Print Area and select Set Print Area.

Question 24

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, insert a function in cell B19 that calculates all sales from the Total column.

Answer 24

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, select cell B19.
In the formula field, type =SUM(F4:F17).
Click Enter on the keyboard to display the result.
(Hint: The result displayed should be $251,422.00.)

Question 25

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, insert a function in cell B19 that calculates all sales from the Total column.

Answer 25

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, select cell B19.
In the formula field, type =SUM(F4:F17).
Click Enter on the keyboard to display the result.
(Hint: The result displayed should be $251,422.00.)

Question 26

In cell B4 on the Q1 Sales worksheet, insert a function that joins the Description and Style located on the Catalog worksheet. Separate the Description and Style with a hyphen and a space on both sides of the hyphen (e.g., Cross Country - Hardtail).

Answer 26

On the Q1 Sales worksheet, select cell B4.
Click the Formulas tab and click Insert Function.
In the Search for a function field, type the keyword CONCAT.
In the Select a function field, select CONCAT. Click OK.
In the Function Arguments pop-up window for CONCAT, do the following:
Click in the Text1 field.
Click the Catalog worksheet tab. In the Description column, select cell D4. (Hint: Cross Country should display to the right of the field.)
Click in the Text2 field.
Type a set of quotes containing a space, a hyphen, and a space (e.g., “ - “).
Click in the Text3 field.
Click the Catalog worksheet tab. In the Style column, select cell C4. (Hint: Hardtail should display to the right of the field.)
Click OK.
(Hint: The final value displayed in cell B4 of the Q1 Sales worksheet should be Cross Country - Hardtail.)

Question 27

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, add a row to the table that automatically calculates Total Entries.

Answer 27

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, click on any cell in the table to select the table.
On the Table Tools Design tab, in the Table Style Options group, click the box next to Total Row to enable it.

Question 28

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, in the Maximum row, insert a formula in column E that returns the largest number of recipe entries for the quarter.

Answer 28

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, select the cell in column E in the Maximum row.
In the Formulas tab, Function Library group, click the More Functions down arrow, select Statistical then select MAX.
In the Function Arguments window, Number1 field, enter E3:E10
Click OK. (Hint: The result of 80 should be displayed.)

Question 29

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, use the data contained only in the Entries and Total columns to create a 2D Pie chart. Position the new chart below the table.

Answer 29

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, select cell range A2:A10.
While holding down the Control key, select cell range E2:E10.
Click the Insert tab.
In the Charts group, click the Insert Pie or Doughnut Chart icon and select 2D Pie.
Click and drag the new chart and position it to be below the table.

Question 30

On the Qtr 2 worksheet, convert cell range A2:E10 to a table with headers. Apply Red, Table Style Light 14.

Answer 30

On the Qtr 2 worksheet, select cell range A2:E10.
On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Format as Table to open the gallery.
Under the Light section, click Red, Table Style Light 14.
In the Format As Table pop-up window, do the following:
Confirm the data field contains =$A$2:$E$10.
Confirm the My table has headers box is enabled.
Click OK.

Question 31

Apply Layout 2 to the bar chart on the Qtr 1 worksheet.

Answer 31

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, click anywhere on the bar chart to select it.
On the Chart Tools Design tab, in the Chart Layouts group, click Quick Layout and select Layout 2.

Question 32

On the Employee Bonuses worksheet, insert a mixed reference in cell F4 so that the formula will correctly calculate the commission when copied from F4 through F11. Copy the reference down the column to verify it calculates correctly.

Answer 32

On the Employee Bonuses worksheet, select cell F4.
Insert the mixed reference =B$15*E4 in cell F4.
Click and drag the fill handle in the lower-right corner of cell F4 down the Commission column, beginning with cell F4 and ending with cell F11.

Question 33

On the Employee Bonuses worksheet, use Autofill to copy the formula in cell G4 to calculate the Total Compensation for each employee.

Answer 33

On the Employee Bonuses worksheet, select cell G4.
In the lower-right corner of cell G4, click-drag the fill handle down the Total Compensation column, beginning with cell G4 and ending with G11.

Question 34

On the Parts worksheet, remove the row containing the salesperson named Allen.

Answer 34

On the Parts worksheet, right-click row 11 and select Delete.

Question 35

On the Parts worksheet, change the table’s style to White, Table Style Medium 1.

Answer 35

At the bottom of the workbook, click the Parts worksheet tab.
Click anywhere within the table to select it.
On the Home tab, in the Styles group, click Format as Table and select White, Table Style Medium 1.
(Hint: An alternate method is to click on the Table Tools Design tab. In the Table Styles group, click the More down arrow to open the Table Styles gallery. Beneath the Medium section, select White, Table Style Medium 1.)

Question 36

On the Parts worksheet, insert a Line Sparkline in cell F4 that graphs the trend of sales from Jan through Mar.

Answer 36

Select cell F4 on the Parts worksheet.
Select the Insert tab.
In the Sparklines group, click Line.
In the Create Sparklines pop-up window, configure the fields as follows:
Data range: B4:D4
Location range: $F$4
Click OK.

Question 37

Display the Costs worksheet in the Page Layout view. Then insert a page break between row 20 Cracker Jacker and row 21 Raspberry Chocolate.

Answer 37

Select the View tab.
In the Workbook Views group, click Page Layout.
Scroll down the page and select row 21 Raspberry Chocolate.
On the Page Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click Breaks.
Select Insert Page Break.
(Hint: The first page should now end with the flavor Cracker Jacker, and the next page should begin with the flavor Raspberry Chocolate.)
On the View tab, in the Workbook Views group, click Normal to return to the normal view.

Question 37

Display the Costs worksheet in the Page Layout view. Then insert a page break between row 20 Cracker Jacker and row 21 Raspberry Chocolate.

Answer 37

Select the View tab.
In the Workbook Views group, click Page Layout.
Scroll down the page and select row 21 Raspberry Chocolate.
On the Page Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click Breaks.
Select Insert Page Break.
(Hint: The first page should now end with the flavor Cracker Jacker, and the next page should begin with the flavor Raspberry Chocolate.)
On the View tab, in the Workbook Views group, click Normal to return to the normal view.

Question 38

Use a built-in Excel feature to copy all of the formatting of cell range A2:G2 located on the Profits worksheet and apply that formatting to cell A2 on the Costs worksheet.

Answer 38

On the Profits worksheet, select cell range A2:G2.
On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the Format Painter.
(Hint: The cursor will change to a paintbrush.)
At the bottom of the worksheet, click the tab of the Costs worksheet.
On the Costs worksheet, place the paintbrush cursor on cell A2 and click to apply the formatting.

Question 39

Filter the Profits worksheet to display only flavors with a Cost that is Above Average.

Answer 39

On the Profits worksheet, click the autofilter down arrow on the Cost heading.
Hover over Number Filters and click Above Average.

Question 40

On the Rooms worksheet, configure the heading row in the table (row 2) so that entries wider than the column wrap to multiple lines.

Answer 40

1. On the Rooms worksheet, select row 2.

2. On the Home tab, in the Alignment group, click Wrap Text.

Question 41

On the Sold worksheet, insert a new column before column A.

Answer 41

1. On the Sold worksheet, select column A by clicking the A at the top of the column.
2. Right-click on the column and select Insert.

Question 42

Split the view of the Sold worksheet so only rows 1 through 6 appear in the top pane and the remaining rows appear in the bottom pane.

Answer 42

On the Sold worksheet, select row 7.
(Hint: When splitting views, select the row below the last row you want to appear in the top pane.)
On the View tab, in the Window group, click Split

Question 43

On the Sold worksheet, format the table so that every other row is shaded similar to the table on the Vehicles worksheet. Use a technique that automatically updates the formatting if you insert a new row.

Answer 43

On the Sold worksheet, click anywhere within the table to select it.
On the Table Tools Design contextual tab, in the Table Styles Options group, click the Banded Rows box to enable it.

Question 43

On the Sold worksheet, format the table so that every other row is shaded similar to the table on the Vehicles worksheet. Use a technique that automatically updates the formatting if you insert a new row.

Answer 43

On the Sold worksheet, click anywhere within the table to select it.
On the Table Tools Design contextual tab, in the Table Styles Options group, click the Banded Rows box to enable it.

Question 44

On the Vehicles worksheet, insert a function into cell B4 of the Code column that extracts the two leftmost letters of the vehicle style displayed in cell D4.

Answer 44

1. On the Vehicles worksheet, select cell B4.
   (Hint: Always put your formula in the cell where you want the result displayed.)
2. In the Formula Bar, type =LEFT, then press the tab key on your keyboard.
3. To the left of the Formula Bar, click fx to open the Function Arguments wizard.
4. In the Function Arguments wizard, configure the following:
   Text: D4
   Num_chars: 2
5. Click OK.
   (Hint: The result should be Se.)

Question 45

Using the Move Chart feature, move the pie chart on the Qtr 2 worksheet to its own chart sheet named Qtr 2 Chart.

Answer 45

1. On the Qtr 2 worksheet, click anywhere on the pie chart to select it.
2. On the Chart Tools Design contextual tab, in the Location group, click Move Chart.
3. In the Move Chart pop-up window, select New sheet: and type the name Qtr 2 Chart.
4. Click OK.

Question 46

On the Qtr 1 worksheet, apply a number format to display the numbers in columns B through E to two decimal places with the US Dollar symbol ($) left-aligned and the decimal points aligned.

Answer 46

1. On the Qtr 1 worksheet, select columns B through E.
2. On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the $ symbol (this will align the symbols).
   (Hint: Alternatively, click the dialog-box launcher in the lower-right corner of the Number group. On the Number tab, in the Category pane, select Accounting and configure Decimal places: 2 and Symbol: $. Then click OK.)

Question 47

Display all of the formulas on the Qtr 2 worksheet.

Answer 47

1. On the Qtr 2 worksheet, select the Formulas tab.

2. On the Formulas tab, in the Formula Auditing group, click Show Formulas

Question 48

Add a function to the Overtime column in cell H4 on the Employee Hours worksheet that will display the word Yes if the value in cell J4 is higher than 40. Otherwise, display the word No.

Answer 48

1. On the Employee Hours worksheet, click cell H4.
2. In the Formula Bar, type =IF, then press the tab key on your keyboard.
3. To the left of the Formula Bar, click fx to open the Function Arguments wizard.
4. In the Function Arguments wizard, configure the following:
   Logical_test: J4>40
   Value_if_true: Yes
   Value_if_false: No
5. Click OK.

Question 49

In cell I4 of the Employee Hours sheet, use a function to copy the name from cell A4, and format the name so that all letters are uppercase.

Answer 49

1. On the Employee Hours worksheet, select cell I4.
   (Hint: Always put your formula in the cell where you want the result displayed.)
2. In the Formula Bar, type =UPPER, then press the tab key on your keyboard.
3. To the left of the Formula Bar, click fx to open the Function Arguments wizard.
4. In the Function Arguments wizard, configure the following:
   Text: A4
5. Click OK.
   (Hint: The result displayed should be EMILIO.)

Question 50

On the Average Call Time worksheet, create a 3-D Clustered Column chart that shows only the Call Time for Friday by each Salesperson. Position the new chart to the right of the table, and change the colors of the chart to Colorful Palette 4.

Answer 50

1. On the Average Call Time worksheet, click the Insert tab.
2. In the Charts group, click the Insert Column Chart icon and select 3-D Clustered Column.
3. In the Chart Tools Design tab, in the Data group, click Select Data.
4. Enter the Chart Data Range: =Parts[Fri] and click the arrow at end of field twice.
5. Under Horizontal (Category) Axis Labels, click Edit. Then select cells A4 through A16 and click OK twice.
6. On the Chart Tools Design tab, in the Chart Styles group, click Change Colors and select Colorful Palette 4.
7. Move the chart to the right side of the table.