A spreadsheet range contains a mix of numbers and text entries. Is it true that COUNT counts numeric entries, while COUNTA counts all populated cells?
2 Formulas and Functions Online Quiz Questions
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Is it true that subtracting one valid spreadsheet date from another returns the number of months between them?
- A
True
- B
False
In SUMIFS, the comes first, followed by pairs of criteria ranges and criteria.
Formatting a number with the TEXT function converts the result to .
Which single operator symbol joins text values in a spreadsheet formula?
In =XLOOKUP(F2,A2:A100,C2:C100,"Not found",0), what number specifies an exact match?
Which formula constructs a spreadsheet date from the year 2026, month 10, and day 12?
- A
=DAY(2026,10,12) - B
=DATE(2026,10,12) - C
=YEAR(2026,10,12) - D
=MONTH(2026,10,12)
A tax rate is stored in F1, and =B2*$F$1 is copied down one row. How do the two references behave in the copied formula?
- A
Both
B2and$F$1stay fixed when copied down. - B
B2stays fixed, while$F$1changes by row. - C
B2changes by row, while$F$1stays fixed. - D
Both references change by row when copied down.
What does =XLOOKUP(F2,A2:A100,C2:C100,"Not found",0) do?
- A
Search C2:C100 for F2 and return the corresponding value from A2:A100.
- B
Search A2:A100 for F2 and return the corresponding value from C2:C100, or “Not found” if there is no match.
- C
Search A2:A100 for “Not found” and return the value in F2.
- D
Return the first value in C2:C100 regardless of whether F2 is found.
Select all operators that compare values and produce TRUE or FALSE.
- A
= - B
& - C
<= - D
<> - E
*
A table has prices and region data. Select all functions that can add prices conditionally based on region criteria.
- A
SUMIF - B
COUNTIFS - C
SUMIFS - D
AVERAGE
Is it true that =IF(AND(B2>=100,D2="West"),"Review","") returns “Review” only when the quantity is at least 100 and the region is West?
- A
True
- B
False
A spreadsheet formula returns an unexpected result. Describe a reliable process for checking the data and formula, and name at least two specific things to inspect.
Which formula adds the values in B2 and C2 first, then multiplies their sum by D2?
- A
=B2+C2*D2 - B
=(B2+C2)*D2 - C
=B2+(C2*D2) - D
=B2*C2+D2
Which formula constructs the date October 12, 2026, using the function's year, month, and day argument order?
- A
=DATE(10,12,2026) - B
=DATE(2026,10,12) - C
=DATE(2026,12,10) - D
=DATE(12,10,2026)
A spreadsheet uses =TEXT(C2,"$0.00") to display a value as currency. What should you keep in mind if you need that value in later arithmetic?
- A
It makes the number an absolute cell reference.
- B
It converts the formatted result into a date value.
- C
It converts the number to text, so the original numeric value is better for later arithmetic.
- D
It rounds the original number and preserves it as a number.
A lookup formula returns #N/A. Which problem does this error indicate in the spreadsheet examples?
- A
The lookup found no match.
- B
The formula divided by zero.
- C
The formula has converted a number to text.
- D
The formula is missing an absolute reference.
Which formula multiplies the values in cells B2 and C2?
- A
=B2*C2
- B
=B2+C2
- C
=B2/C2
- D
=B2^C2
Write a formula that returns the first three characters from the text in cell A2. Use either a comma or a semicolon between function arguments, depending on your spreadsheet settings.
Write a mixed cell reference that fixes column B but allows the row to adjust when the formula is copied.