Computer Literacy test 3, Excel, module 1

A pie chart with one or more slices offset is referred to as a(n) ____ pie chart. a. exploded b. outer c. offset d. rasterized

exploded

The range of cells receiving copied content is called the ____ area. a. fill b. range c. location d. paste

paste

The default font for a new workbook is ____________________ 11-point regular black.

Calibri

A(n) ____________________ conveys a visual representation of data.

Chart

41. Clicking the ____ box completes an entry. a. Cancel b. Formula c. Enter d. Tab

Enter

Live preview is available on a touch screen. a. True b. False

False

Careful ____________________ can reduce your effort significantly and result in a worksheet that is accurate, easy to read, flexible, and useful.

Planning

The easiest way to select a cell is to move the block _______________________ pointer to the cell and then click.

Plus Sign

A character with a point size of 10 is about 10/72 of one inch in height. a. True b. False

True

A requirements document includes a needs statement, source of data, summary of calculations, and any other special requirements for a worksheet. a. True b. False

True

Both the Cancel button and the Enter button appear on the formula bar when you begin typing in a cell. a. True b. False

True

Excel recognizes the following as text: 401AX21, 921-231, 619 321, 883XTY. a. True b. False

True

Modifying the column widths usually is done last because other formatting changes may affect the size of data in the cells in the column. a. True b. False

True

The AutoCorrect feature can automatically capitalize the first letter in the names of days. a. True b. False

True

39. Which of the following is the Ribbon path to the Cell Styles button? a. (HOME tab | Styles group) b. (STYLES tab | Home group) c. (HOME tab | Format group) d. (FORMAT tab | Styles group)

(HOME tab | Styles group)

51. Excel remembers the last ____ actions you have completed. a. 25 b. 50 c. 75 d. 100

100

How many chart types does Excel offer? a. 5 b. 15 c. 30 d. 50

15

____________________ corrects two initial capital letters by changing the second letter to lowercase.

Auto Correct

The ____________________ button allows you to choose whether you want to copy the values from the source area to the destination area with or without formatting.

Auto Fill Button

47. The ____ button allows you to choose whether you want to copy the values from the source area to the destination area with formatting. a. Copy Options b. Replace Options c. Formatting Options d. Auto Fill Options

Auto Fill Options

The ____ area on the status bar includes six commands as well as the result of the associated calculation on the right side of the menu. a. AutoFormat b. AutoComplete c. AutoFunction d. AutoCalculate

AutoCalculate

The ____ feature works behind the scenes, fixing common typing or spelling mistakes when you complete a text entry. a. AutoComplete b. AutoCorrect c. AutoFormat d. AutoTyping

AutoCorrect

43. Press ____ to select the entire worksheet. a. F1 b. CTRL+A c. ALT+A d. F4

CTRL + A

. You can apply the Bold font style by pressing the ____ keyboard shortcut keys. a. ALT+B b. CTRL+B c. SHIFT+B d. TAB+B

CTRL + B

Pressing the ____ keyboard shortcut key(s) selects cell A1. a. CTRL+HOME b. CTRL+END c. HOME d. END

CTRL + HOME

40. What effect does the Comma Style format have on the selected cells? a. Converts decimals to commas within a cell b. Converts decimals to commas within merged cells c. Displays cell contents with two decimal places and commas as thousands separators d. Allows for substitution of selected characters

Displays cell contents with two decimal places and commas as thousands separators

49. What effect does the Accounting Number Format have on the selected cells? a. Converts alphabetic characters to numbers b. Displays cell contents with two decimal places that align vertically c. Performs tax calculations d. Copies the numbers of one cell to another

Displays cell contents with two decimal places that align vertically

Which of the following keys moves the insertion point to the end of data in a cell? a. HOME b. DELETE c. END d. BACKSPACE

END

50. To erase an entire entry in a cell and then reenter the data from the beginning, press the ____ key. a. ALT b. ESC c. CTRL d. TAB

ESC

57. While typing in a cell, you can press the ____________________ key to erase all the characters back to and including the incorrect character you just typed.

ESC

. You should press the SPACEBAR to clear a cell. a. True b. False

False

A given range contains the data that determines the size of slices in a corresponding pie chart; these entries are called the category names. a. True b. False

False

A single point is about 1/32 of one inch in height. a. True b. False

False

A thin red border indicates the active cell. a. True b. False

False

Excel can display characters in only three font colors: black, red, and blue. a. True b. False

False

To use the AutoCalculate area, select the range of cells containing the numbers for a calculation you want to verify and then press and hold or double-click the AutoCalculate area to display the Customize Status Bar shortcut menu. a. True b. False

False

Worksheet titles and subtitles should be as wordy as possible. a. True b. False

False

You can turn off the Bold formatting for selected text by clicking the Roman button (Home tab | Font group). a. True b. False

False

____________________ indicates how characters are emphasized.

Font Style

As you type, Excel displays the entry (and the Cancel box and Enter box) in the ____________________.

Formula Bar

____________________ involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using computers, mobile devices, and related technologies.

Green computing

48. Which of the following keys moves the insertion point to the beginning of data in a cell? a. HOME b. ENTER c. INSERT d. TAB

Home

46. Which of the following keys toggles between Insert mode and Overtype mode? a. INSERT b. ENTER c. TAB d. ALT

INSERT

Like an area chart, a(n) ____________________ chart often is used to illustrate changes in data over time.

Line Chart

Combining two or more selected cells into one cell is called ____ cells. a. merging b. mixing c. combining d. spanning

Merging

___________________ cells involves creating a single cell by combining two or more selected cells.

Merging

The active cell reference appears in the ____________________ on the left side of the formula bar.

Name Box

38. Pressing the ____ key to complete an entry activates the adjacent cell to the right. a. RIGHT ARROW b. LEFT ARROW c. UP ARROW d. DOWN ARROW

RIGHT ARROW

____ properties are associated with all Microsoft Office files and include author, title, and subject. a. Automatic b. Hidden c. Replacement d. Standard

Standard

You can click the ____________________ button arrow (HOME tab | Editing group) to view a list of often-used functions.

Sum

Excel's ____________________ function, which adds all of the numbers in a range of cells, provides a convenient means to calculate a total.

Sum Function

____ is/are used to place worksheet, column, and row titles on a worksheet. a. Color b. Text c. Links d. Tabs

Text

To add a pie chart, first select the data to be charted and then tap or click the Insert Pie or Doughnut Chart button (INSERT tab | Charts group). a. True b. False

True

When text is longer than the width of a column, Excel displays the overflow characters in adjacent cells to the right as long as those adjacent cells contain no data. a. True b. False

True

With Excel in Edit mode, you can edit cell contents directly in the cell. a. True b. False

True

You can press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW keys to position the insertion point during in-cell editing. a. True b. False

True

The ____ button allows you to erase recent cell entries. a. Undo b. Cell Style c. Bold d. Increase Decimal

Undo

You use ____ to view an XPS file. a. Adobe Reader b. Backstage View c. Microsoft PowerView d. XPS Viewer

XPS Viewer

37. The date you change a file is an example of a(n) ____ property. a. automatically updated b. baseline c. standard d. indexed

automatically updated

To enter data in a cell, you must first select the ____. a. row b. worksheet c. column d. cell

cell

You can enter the correct range in a function by typing the beginning and ending cell references separated by a ____. a. semi-colon (;) b. colon (:) c. period (.) d. none of the above

colon (:)

42. The range of cells receiving the content of copied cells is called the ____. a. receiver cell b. final cell c. receiving range d. destination area

destination area

You ____ a worksheet to emphasize certain entries and make the worksheet easier to read and understand. a. save b. print c. format d. clear

format

A ____ reference is an adjusted cell reference in a copied and pasted formula. a. revised b. relative c. recycled d. retained

relative

The automatically adjusted cell reference in a pasted formula is called a(n) ____________________.

relative reference

The person or persons requesting the worksheet should supply their requirements in a ____ document. a. blank b. test issues c. requirements d. certified

requirements

The first step in creating an effective worksheet is to make sure you ____. a. apply font formatting b. understand what is required c. insert a chart d. enter the data

understand what is required

52. An Excel ____ allows data to be summarized and charted easily. a. worksheet b. workflow c. document d. presentation

worksheet