Spreadsheets Flashcards

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What are features of a spreadsheet?

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Perform calculations using formulae | Producing charts | Data can be formatted | Data can be sorted and filtered

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What are advantages of a spreadsheet?

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Makes it easier to analyse data using IF and Pivot Tables | Calculations are more accurate allowing for better decision making | Data is automatically updated if inputs are changed | Using formatting can improve readability | Charts can help to illustrate trends and patterns visually

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3
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What is the purpose of sum?

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Addition

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4
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What is the purpose of average?

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Finds the mean

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5
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What is the purpose of min?

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Lowest value in range of cells

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What is the purpose of max?

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Largest value in a range of cells

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What is the purpose of count?

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Counts the number of numerical cells

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What is the purpose of counta?

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Count the number of text cells

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What is the purpose of countblank?

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Counts the number of blank cells

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10
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What is the purpose of sumif?

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Sums a range of cells based on a criteria

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What is the purpose of countif?

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Counts cells based on a criteria

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12
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What is the purpose of nested if?

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Combines multiple IF statements

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13
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What is the purpose of rounding?

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Rounds a decimal place

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14
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What is the purpose of vlookup?

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Finds data/values vertically

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What is the purpose of hlookup?

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Finds data/values horizontally

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16
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What is the purpose of naming?

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Gives clear and relevant labels

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What is the purpose of sorting?

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Organise data in a logical order to help decision making or improve readability

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What is the purpose of filtering?

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Displays data that meets criteria | Improves organisation, simplifies and allows for easier comparison

19
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What is the purpose of comments?

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Enables additional information to give clarification

20
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What is the purpose of pivot tables?

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Data analysis, clear ways to summarise data | Filters and calculates without complex formulas

20
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What is the purpose of charts?

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Allows visual comparison of data | allows for easier analysis/tracking of trends

21
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What is the purpose of conditional formatting?

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Enhances visually | Draws attention to key information

22
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What is the purpose of 3D formula?

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Allows calculations to be performed across multiple sheets in the same structure