MICROSOFT EXCEL QUESTION BANK

1. Which shortcut is used to create a new workbook in Excel?

A. Ctrl + N
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + C

2. What is the shortcut to save an Excel workbook?

A. Ctrl + N
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + C

3. What is the shortcut for opening an existing workbook in Excel?

A. Ctrl + N
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + C

4. What is the shortcut to copy selected cells in Excel?

A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + C
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + Z

5. Which shortcut is used to paste copied or cut cells in Excel?

A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + C
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + Z

6. What is the shortcut for undoing the last action in Excel?

A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + C
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + Z

7. What is the shortcut to select the entire worksheet in Excel?

A. Ctrl + A
B. Ctrl + E
C. Ctrl + W
D. Ctrl + Q

8. What is the shortcut to insert a new worksheet in Excel?

A. Ctrl + Shift + N
B. Ctrl + Shift + I
C. Ctrl + Shift + W
D. Ctrl + Shift + V

9. What is the shortcut to format cells in Excel?

A. Ctrl + 1
B. Ctrl + 2
C. Ctrl + 3
D. Ctrl + 4

10. Which shortcut is used to apply the bold formatting to selected text in Excel?
A. Ctrl + B
B. Ctrl + U
C. Ctrl + I
D. Ctrl + H

11. What is the shortcut to insert a new row in Excel?

A. Ctrl + R
B. Ctrl + I
C. Ctrl + Shift + R
D. Ctrl + Shift + I

12. Which shortcut is used to select non-adjacent cells or ranges in Excel?

A. Ctrl + Click
B. Ctrl + Enter
C. Ctrl + Space
D. Ctrl + Shift + Space

13. What is the shortcut for finding and replacing data in Excel?
A. Ctrl + T
B. Ctrl + H
C. Ctrl + R
D. Ctrl + D

14. Which shortcut is used to open the "Insert" dialog box in Excel?
A. Ctrl + Shift + +
B. Ctrl + +
C. Ctrl + Shift + I
D. Ctrl + I

15. What is the shortcut to delete a selected column in Excel?

A. Ctrl + D
B. Ctrl + E
C. Ctrl + -
D. Ctrl + H

16. Which Excel function is used to add up a range of cells?

A. =SUM()
B. =TOTAL()
C. =ADD()
D. =RANGE()

17. What does the COUNT function in Excel do?

A. Counts the number of cells that contain numbers within a specified range
B. Adds up all the numbers in a specified range
C. Multiplies all the numbers in a specified range
D. Averages all the numbers in a specified range

18. Which function would you use to find the average of a range of cells in Excel?
A. =TOTAL()
B. =MEAN()
C. =AVERAGE()
D. =AVG()

19. What is the result if you use the formula =COUNTA(A1:A5) and cells A1 to A5
contain numbers?
A. The total of the numbers in cells A1 to A5
B. The average of the numbers in cells A1 to A5
C. The count of non-empty cells in the range A1 to A5
D. The sum of the numbers in cells A1 to A5

20. Which function is used to find the total count of cells that contain numerical data in
a given range?
A. =NUMCOUNT()
B. =TOTALCOUNT()
C. =SUMCOUNT()
D. =COUNT()

21. What does the AVERAGE function do in Excel?

A. Adds up all the numbers in a specified range
B. Finds the middle number in a range of cells
C. Multiplies all the numbers in a specified range
D. Calculates the average of the numbers in a specified range

22. Which of the following formulas would calculate the total of cells A1 to A10?
A. =SUM(A1:A10)
B. =TOTAL(A1:A10)
C. =ADD(A1:A10)
D. =RANGE(A1:A10)

23. What is the purpose of the COUNTA function in Excel?

A. Counts the number of cells that are not blank within a specified range
B. Counts the number of cells that contain errors within a specified range
C. Adds up all the numbers in a specified range
D. Counts the number of cells that contain text within a specified range

24. Which of the following functions can handle both numbers and text in Excel?
A. =SUM()
B. =COUNTA()
C. =AVERAGE()
D. All of the above

25. What does the COUNTBLANK function in Excel do?

A. Counts the number of cells that contain text within a specified range
B. Counts the number of cells that are not blank within a specified range
C. Counts the number of empty cells within a specified range
D. Counts the number of cells that contain errors within a specified range

26. What does the SUMIF function in Excel do?

A. Adds up all numbers in a range
B. Adds up numbers in a range based on a specified condition
C. Multiplies numbers in a range based on a specified condition
D. Divides numbers in a range based on a specified condition

27. In the SUMIF function, what does the criteria range represent?
A. The range to be summed
B. The range containing the values to be checked against the criteria
C. The condition to be met
D. The result of the sum

28. Which function can be used to find the sum of the products of corresponding
numbers in two or more arrays or ranges?
A. SUMIF
B. SUMPRODUCT
C. SUMSQ
D. SUMIFS

29. What does the AVERAGEIF function do in Excel?

A. Finds the average of numbers in a range based on a specified condition
B. Adds up numbers in a range based on a specified condition
C. Multiplies numbers in a range based on a specified condition
D. Divides numbers in a range based on a specified condition

30. Which of the following functions can handle multiple criteria in Excel?
A. SUMIF
B. AVERAGEIF
C. SUMIFS
D. SUMSQ

31. What is the purpose of the SUMSQ function in Excel?

A. Finds the square root of a number
B. Finds the sum of squares of numbers in a range
C. Multiplies numbers in a range based on a specified condition
D. Finds the sum of cubes of numbers in a range

32. In the AVERAGEIFS function, what does the criteria range represent?
A. The range to be averaged
B. The range containing the values to be checked against the criteria
C. The condition to be met
D. The result of the average

33. What is the syntax for the SUMIFS function in Excel?

A. =SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range, criteria)
B. =SUMIFS(criteria_range, sum_range, criteria)
C. =SUMIFS(criteria, criteria_range, sum_range)
D. =SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria, criteria_range)

34. Which function calculates the sum of squares of numbers in a range in Excel?
A. SQSUM
B. SUMSQ
C. SUMSQUARES
D. SQUARESUM

35. In the SUMIF function, what is the purpose of the criteria argument?
A. To specify the condition that must be met for the corresponding sum_range cells to
be added
B. To specify the range to be summed
C. To specify the range containing the values to be checked against the criteria
D. To specify the result of the sum
36. What does the AND function in Excel do?
A. Returns TRUE if all arguments are TRUE
B. Returns TRUE if any argument is TRUE
C. Returns FALSE if all arguments are TRUE
D. Returns FALSE if any argument is TRUE

37. What is the purpose of the OR function in Excel?

A. Returns TRUE if all arguments are TRUE
B. Returns TRUE if any argument is TRUE
C. Returns FALSE if all arguments are TRUE
D. Returns FALSE if any argument is TRUE

38. What does the IF function do in Excel?

A. Adds up numbers in a range based on a condition
B. Returns one value if a condition is TRUE and another value if it's FALSE
C. Multiplies numbers in a range based on a condition
D. Divides numbers in a range based on a condition

39. What is the syntax for the AND function in Excel?

A. =AND(logical1, logical2, ...)
B. =OR(logical1, logical2, ...)
C. =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)
D. =AND(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)

40. Which function can be used to check if a value meets multiple conditions in Excel?
A. AND
B. OR
C. IF
D. NOT

41. What is the result of the formula =IF(A1>10, "Yes", "No") if the value in cell A1 is
15?
A. Yes
B. No
C. True
D. False

42. In the formula =OR(B2>100, C2<50), what will be the result if B2 is 110 and C2 is
40?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Error
D. #VALUE!

43. Which function can be used to nest multiple conditions within a single formula in
Excel?
A. AND
B. OR
C. IF
D. NOT

44. What does the NOT function do in Excel?

A. Returns the opposite of a logical value
B. Multiplies two logical values
C. Adds up logical values
D. Divides logical values

45. In the formula =IF(OR(A1="Red", A1="Blue"), "Color Match", "No Match"),

what will be the result if A1 contains "Green"?
A. Color Match
B. No Match
C. Error
D. #VALUE!

46. What is the primary purpose of creating a table in Excel?

A. To enhance the appearance of the data
B. To perform complex calculations
C. To store and manage data in a structured format
D. To create charts and graphs

47. In Excel, what feature allows you to filter data easily and visually without writing
complex formulas?
A. Sort
B. Filter
C. Table
D. Slicer

48. What is a Slicer in Excel?

A. A tool used for text formatting
B. A visual way to filter data in tables and pivot tables
C. A function to calculate averages
D. A feature to create pivot charts

49. Which of the following statements about Excel tables is true?

A. Tables can only contain numerical data
B. Tables automatically expand to include new data
C. Tables cannot be sorted
D. Tables can only have a maximum of 50 rows

50. What is the purpose of a timeline in Excel?

A. To show historical data
B. To track changes made in a worksheet
C. To filter data in tables and pivot tables based on date
D. To create interactive charts

51. Which of the following is a benefit of using Excel tables?

A. Tables allow for easy data deletion
B. Tables can be linked to external databases
C. Tables enable automatic formatting of cells
D. Tables support structured referencing and make formulas easier to read

52. How can you remove a filter applied to a table in Excel?

A. Filters cannot be removed once applied
B. Click on the filter icon and select "Clear Filter"
C. Delete the entire table
D. Use the undo feature (Ctrl + Z)

53. Which of the following is NOT a valid data type for a column in an Excel table?
A. Text
B. Date
C. Formula
D. Currency

54. What does the 'Total Row' option in an Excel table allow you to do?
A. It adds a row at the top of the table
B. It displays a row at the bottom of the table with summary functions like SUM and
AVERAGE
C. It merges cells in the table
D. It highlights duplicate values in the table

55. Can you apply multiple slicers to the same Excel table or pivot table?
A. No, each table/pivot table can only have one slicer
B. Yes, you can apply multiple slicers and filter data based on different criteria
C. Slicers can only be applied to pivot tables, not regular tables
D. Slicers are limited to one per worksheet

56. What is a pivot table in Excel?

A. A type of chart B. A data analysis tool
C. A formatting option D. A data validation tool

57. Which of the following is true about pivot tables in Excel?

A. They can only handle numeric data
B. They can only be created from sorted data
C. They can summarize and analyse data
D. They cannot be used in Excel Online

58. What does a pivot table field list allow you to do?
A. Add new rows to the pivot table
B. Modify the pivot table layout and structure
C. Change the font style of the pivot table
D. Delete existing columns from the pivot table

59. In a pivot table, what does the 'Values' area allow you to do?
A. Set the chart type
B. Define the range of data
C. Perform calculations and summary functions
D. Apply conditional formatting

60. Which of the following functions can be used in a pivot table?

A. VLOOKUP
B. SUM
C. CONCATENATE
D. All of the above

61. What is the purpose of the 'Report Filter' in a pivot table?

A. To sort the data in the pivot table
B. To filter the entire pivot table report by a specific field
C. To change the font style of the pivot table
D. To add new data to the pivot table

62. Which Excel tab is used to create a pivot table?

A. Data
B. Home
C. Insert
D. Format

63. What does the 'Refresh' button do in a pivot table?

A. Clears all the data in the pivot table
B. Updates the pivot table with the latest data from the source
C. Converts the pivot table into a regular data table
D. Deletes the pivot table

64. Which of the following is a benefit of using a pivot table?

A. It allows you to create complex formulas easily
B. It can handle large volumes of data and summarize it efficiently
C. It can create macros in Excel
D. It can only work with numerical data

65. Can you use a calculated field in a pivot table?

A. No, calculated fields are not supported in pivot tables
B. Yes, you can create calculated fields to perform calculations
C. Calculated fields can only be used in pivot charts, not pivot tables
D. Calculated fields are only available in Excel for Mac

66. What is the primary purpose of the Data Analysis Tool pack in Excel?
A. To create charts and graphs
B. To perform advanced data analysis
C. To format cells and worksheets
D. To create pivot tables

67. Which statistical analysis technique is used to determine the strength and direction
of the relationship between two variables?
A. Regression analysis
B. Correlation analysis
C. T-Test
D. ANOVA

68. What does the correlation coefficient (r) measure in correlation analysis?
A. The strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables
B. The difference between means of two groups
C. The variance within a single variable
D. The probability value of the analysis

69. In regression analysis, what is the dependent variable?

A. The variable being predicted or explained
B. The variable used for prediction
C. The variable that remains constant
D. The variable with the smallest variance

70. What does the coefficient of determination (R-squared) indicate in regression

analysis?
A. The percentage of the independent variable's effect on the dependent variable
B. The accuracy of the regression model
C. The strength of the relationship between variables
D. The percentage of the dependent variable's variance explained by the independent
variable

71. Which correlation coefficient value indicates a perfect negative linear relationship
between two variables?
A. -1
B. 0
C. 1
D. 0.5

72. What is the purpose of the regression line in regression analysis?

A. To connect data points on a scatter plot
B. To indicate the average of the dependent variable
C. To minimize the errors between predicted and actual values
D. To show the maximum value of the independent variable

73. Which Excel function can be used to calculate the correlation coefficient between
two data sets?
A. =CORREL()
B. =CORR()
C. =CORRELATE()
D. =COVARIANCE()

74. What is the range of the correlation coefficient value?

A. -1 to 1
B. 0 to 100
C. -100 to 100
D. 1 to 10

75. In regression analysis, what is the purpose of residual analysis?

A. To determine the correlation coefficient
B. To assess the accuracy of the regression model
C. To calculate the coefficient of determination
D. To identify outliers and check the assumptions of the regression model

76. What is the purpose of using charts in Excel?

A. To store numerical data
B. To organize text data
C. To represent data visually
D. To perform calculations

77. Which type of chart is best suited for showing trends over time?
A. Pie Chart
B. Bar Chart
C. Line Chart
D. Scatter Plot

78. In Excel, what is the horizontal axis in a chart commonly referred to as?
A. X-Axis
B. Y-Axis
C. Z-Axis
D. Data Axis

79. Which type of chart is used to compare individual data points within a category?
A. Bar Chart
B. Line Chart
C. Pie Chart
D. Area Chart

80. What does the legend in a chart represent?

A. Title of the Chart
B. Data Series
C. X-Axis Values
D. Y-Axis Values

81. Which Excel tab is used to insert a chart?

A. Data
B. Home
C. Insert
D. Review

82. Which of the following charts is best suited for showing the proportion of individual
items to the whole?
A. Line Chart
B. Bar Chart
C. Pie Chart
D. Scatter Plot

83. What is the purpose of a 3D Clustered Column Chart in Excel?

A. To show trends over time
B. To compare values across categories
C. To compare values across multiple data series
D. To represent three-dimensional data

84. Which type of chart is used to show the relationship between two sets of values in
Excel?
A. Bar Chart
B. Line Chart
C. Scatter Plot
D. Pie Chart
85. What does the term "data series" refer to in Excel charts?
A. The title of the chart
B. The individual data points represented on the chart
C. The colours used in the chart
D. A group of related data points represented on the chart

86. What is the primary purpose of the Ribbon in Excel?

A. To display the current date and time
B. To provide access to various commands and functions
C. To serve as a scratchpad for temporary notes
D. To display the worksheet gridlines

87. Which tab on the Ribbon contains commands related to formatting cells and text in
Excel?
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. Formulas

88. What is the function of the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in Excel?
A. To access frequently used commands with a single click
B. To create new worksheets
C. To change the color scheme of the Excel window
D. To print the active worksheet

89. Which area in Excel allows users to enter or edit cell data directly?
A. Ribbon
B. Menu Bar
C. Name Box
D. Formula Bar
90. What does the Name Box in Excel allow users to do?
A. Create new workbooks
B. Enter cell addresses or range names
C. Apply cell formatting
D. Insert new rows and columns

91. Which Ribbon tab contains commands related to inserting elements like charts,
pictures, and hyperlinks in Excel?
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. Data

92. What is the purpose of the File tab in Excel?

A. To close the current worksheet
B. To print the active worksheet
C. To access Backstage view for managing workbook-related tasks
D. To undo the last action

93. Which Ribbon tab contains commands for spell checking and language-related
settings in Excel?
A. Review
B. Formulas
C. Data
D. View

94. What is the function of the Mini Toolbar in Excel?

A. To display a small calendar for date selection
B. To provide quick access to formatting options when text is selected
C. To show a preview of the print layout
D. To display frequently used functions
95. Which of the following is used to customize the Excel Ribbon by adding or removing
commands?
A. Ribbon Customizer
B. Tab Manager
C. Quick Access Editor
D. Customize Ribbon feature

96. In which year was the first version of Microsoft Excel released?
A. 1982
B. 1985
C. 1987
D. 1990

97. What was the original name of Microsoft Excel when it was first released?
A. Microsoft Spreadsheet
B. ExcelPro
C. Multiplan
D. OfficeCalc

98. Excel was originally developed for which operating system?

A. Windows
B. Macintosh
C. MS-DOS
D. Linux

99. Which version of Excel introduced the Ribbon interface, replacing the traditional
menus and toolbars?
A. Excel 2000
B. Excel 2003
C. Excel 2007
D. Excel 2010

100. In which Microsoft Office suite was Excel first included?

A. Microsoft Office 1.0
B. Microsoft Office 2.0
C. Microsoft Office 3.0
D. Microsoft Office 4.0