mid term Flashcards

1
Q

SUM is a built-in formula that adds the values in a selected range (T/F)

A

true

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2
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The Formula bar displays the result of the formula and a cell displays the formula (T/F)

A

false

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3
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The Format Painter copies formatting attributes and styles from one cell to another cell or range (T/F)

A

true

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4
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range

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a group of cells

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5
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fill handle tool

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simplifies the process of entering the months of the year in a worksheet

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6
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To select non-adjacent cells, columns, or rows, which key must you press?

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Ctrl

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7
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We should use cell addresses in formulas, rather than explicit numbers, because…

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the formulas can automatically update if a number in a cell used by the formula is changed

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8
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argument(s)

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the pieces of information within parentheses in functions that determine what value a function returns

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9
Q

Excel recognizes patterns and can complete most series with the ____.

A

fill handle

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10
Q

When you cut or copy data, where is it stored

A

on the Window’s clipboard

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11
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syntax

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the required parts of a formula and the rules controlling the order of the parts

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12
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relative cell address

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when copied the column and row references do change

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13
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range names

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describe a cell or group of cells and make it easier to interpret a formula

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14
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how many arguments do the TODAY and NOW functions have?

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zero

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15
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When the table array argument of the VLOOKUP function is named, we have to insert dollar signs ($) right before and right after the name to keep the table in a fixed location (T/F)

A

false

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16
Q

what does the F4 key do?

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inserts dollar signs quickly to make a cell and absolute reference

17
Q

COUNTA

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counts the number of cells in a range that contain any data type, text, or numbers

18
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COUNTIF

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counts the number of cells in a range based on specified criteria

19
Q

formula auditing

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a group of editing options on the Formulas tab that you can use to review and correct errors in formulas

20
Q

data series

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Each group of data points or values used in a graph

21
Q

a data series, in a pie chart

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In a pie chart, a data series is the whole pie, a data point is a slice of a pie

22
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sparklines

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miniature charts in a cell or cell range that illustrate trends and patterns without adding a separate chart object or sheet

23
Q

where is the data analysis command located

A

in the data tab

24
Q

legend

A

explains the symbols, textures, or colors used to differentiate data series

25
Q

how many data series can a pie chart graph?

A

a single data series

26
Q

line chart

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used to display trends over time or categories, when order is important

27
Q

moving average

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used to smooth out irregularities (peaks and valleys) to easily recognize trends

28
Q

data analysis pack

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required to create a moving average chart

29
Q

category label

A

the text label that describes each data series