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Chapter 17 Key Applications



True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

You can only have one Excel workbook open at a time.
 

 2. 

Usually the top row of a worksheet is used for explanatory text or column headings that identify the type of data in each column.
 

 3. 

The arrow keys move the insertion point one cell in any direction.
 

 4. 

When you insert or delete a row or a column in Excel, it affects the entire worksheet.
 

 5. 

Using AutoFill is not as fast as copying and pasting.
 

 6. 

All cells in a range touch each other and form a rectangle.
 

 7. 

Computer software engineer is one of the fastest growing occupations.
 

 8. 

When a cell is selected, the column and row headings for the selected cell are highlighted.
 

 9. 

When you add a new row, the data shifts up a row.
 

 10. 

Copying data saves you from having to enter the same data into another location.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 11. 

Excel refers to a spreadsheet as a ____.
a.
spreadsheet
c.
workbook
b.
worksheet
d.
range
 

 12. 

____ of the worksheet appear vertically and are identified by letters at the top of the worksheet window.
a.
Columns
c.
Cells
b.
Rows
d.
Headings
 

 13. 

A1 and B4 are examples of ____.
a.
column headings
c.
cell references
b.
row headings
d.
ranges
 

 14. 

When a cell is selected, it is called the ____.
a.
worksheet
c.
active cell
b.
range
d.
cell reference
 

 15. 

The Name box shows the ____.
a.
cell contents
c.
status bar
b.
active cell
d.
formula bar
 

 16. 

Which view separates the column and row labels from the worksheet cells?
a.
Normal
c.
Page Break Preview
b.
Page Layout
d.
Full Screen
 

 17. 

The ____ shows the cell contents.
a.
status bar
c.
cell reference
b.
Name box
d.
formula bar
 

 18. 

If you enter hte, which feature will automatically change the text to the?
a.
AutoComplete
c.
AutoCorrect
b.
ScreenTip
d.
AutoFill
 

 19. 

The Undo and Redo commands are available on the ____.
a.
status bar
c.
formula bar
b.
Quick Access Toolbar
d.
Data tab
 

 20. 

A ____ is identified by the cell in the upper-left corner and the cell in the lower-right corner, separated by a colon.
a.
worksheet
c.
value
b.
cell reference
d.
range
 

 21. 

Press the ____ key to move the insertion point to the first cell in a row.
a.
Page Up
c.
Page Down
b.
Home
d.
Tab
 

 22. 

Which view hides the Ribbon, the formula bar, and the status bar?
a.
Normal
c.
Page Break Preview
b.
Page Layout
d.
Full Screen
 

 23. 

A1:D4 is an example of a ____.
a.
cell reference
c.
column heading
b.
range
d.
row heading
 

 24. 

When using the AutoComplete feature, you can press ____ to accept a proposed entry.
a.
Home
c.
Enter
b.
Delete
d.
Tab
 

 25. 

Where are the zoom controls located?
a.
Quick Access Toolbar
c.
Formula bar
b.
Upper right corner of the document window
d.
status bar
 

 26. 

When you enter text in a cell, it also appears in the ____.
a.
status bar
c.
row heading
b.
formula bar
d.
name box
 

 27. 

Where are the sizing buttons that control the application and worksheet windows?
a.
Lower left corner of the status bar
c.
Upper left corner of the window
b.
Lower right corner of the status bar
d.
Upper right corner of the window
 

 28. 

The Ribbon, tabs, and command groups are part of the ____.
a.
Quick Access Toolbar
c.
Microsoft Office Fluent user interface
b.
Excel document window
d.
formula bar
 
 
FIGURE 17-1

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 29. 

The arrows in Figure 17-1 above are pointing to ____.
a.
active cells
c.
Ribbon tabs
b.
cell references
d.
worksheet tabs
 
 
FIGURE 17-2

nar002-1.jpg
 

 30. 

What is the arrow pointing to in Figure 17-2 above?
a.
Cancel, Enter, and Insert Function buttons
c.
Status bar
b.
Quick Access Toolbar
d.
Formula bar
 
 
Case 17-1
Kristin is new to spreadsheets. She was asked to create a worksheet for her business club’s fundraiser.
 

 31. 

Kristin is entering data in cells. Why does she see ### in some of the cells?
a.
She entered more numbers than can fit in the cell
c.
She entered eight numbers in the cell
b.
She entered text instead of numbers in the cell
d.
She entered too few numbers in the cell
 

 32. 

Kristin wants to insert three new columns. What should she do before executing the Insert Sheet Columns command?
a.
Select one column
c.
Select three columns
b.
Select two columns
d.
She doesn’t need to select any columns
 
 
Case 17-2
Lino is creating a project schedule for the construction company where he works. He needs to list the tasks that need to be completed each day and show which employees will complete the work.
 

 33. 

Which feature can Lino use to quickly fill in a series of dates?
a.
AutoCorrect
c.
ScreenTip
b.
AutoComplete
d.
AutoFill
 

 34. 

What should Lino click to select an entire column so that he can change its formatting?
a.
Row heading
c.
Range
b.
Column heading
d.
Formula bar
 

Matching
 
 
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.
AutoFill
b.
AutoComplete
c.
AutoCorrect
d.
AutoFit Column Width
e.
Marquee
 

 35. 

Compares the first few characters you enter in a cell with existing entries in the same column.
 

 36. 

Adjusts the column width automatically to fit the cell with the most content.
 

 37. 

Enables you to repeat the same data in a column or row.
 

 38. 

An animated border that appears around the selected cell.
 

 39. 

Corrects common mistakes as you enter data.
 



 
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