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Excel Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master MS Excel with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Excel concepts. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q31

Q31 What does the function XLOOKUP() replace in newer versions of Excel?

A

VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP()

B

LOOKUP()

C

MATCH()

D

INDEX()

Q32

Q32 How do you calculate the number of workdays between two dates, excluding weekends and holidays?

A

WORKDAY()

B

NETWORKDAYS()

C

TOTALDAYS()

D

WORKDAYS()

Q33

Q33 Which function can be used to perform a lookup across multiple criteria in Excel?

A

XLOOKUP()

B

DLOOKUP()

C

MULTILOOKUP()

D

SUMIFS()

Q34

Q34 What function should be used to find the root of a number in Excel?

A

SQRT()

B

ROOT()

C

POW()

D

RADICAL()

Q35

Q35 Which function allows you to count unique values within a range that meet specified criteria?

A

COUNTIF()

B

COUNTA()

C

COUNTIFS()

D

UNIQUE()

Q36

Q36 How can you calculate the depreciation of an asset using the double-declining balance method in Excel?

A

DDB()

B

DB()

C

SLN()

D

SYD()

Q37

Q37 What Excel function is used to forecast a future value based on existing values?

A

FORECAST()

B

PREDICT()

C

PROJECT()

D

ESTIMATE()

Q38

Q38 How can you split text from one cell into multiple columns?

A

Use Text to Columns feature

B

Use SPLIT() function

C

Use DIVIDE()

D

Use SEGMENT()

Q39

Q39 Which tool in Excel can automatically apply complex calculations to data in a table format?

A

Formulas

B

Functions

C

What-If Analysis

D

Quick Analysis

Q40

Q40 How do you link data from a cell in one worksheet to another worksheet within the same workbook?

A

Use the Link feature

B

Type the cell reference directly

C

Use a hyperlink

D

Use a formula

Q41

Q41 What function calculates the sum of the products of corresponding ranges or arrays?

A

SUMPRODUCT()

B

PRODUCTSUM()

C

MULTISUM()

D

ARRAYSUM()

Q42

Q42 What is the purpose of the INDIRECT function in Excel?

A

To delay calculation

B

To convert text into a formula

C

To prevent auto-calculation

D

To create dynamic cell references

Q43

Q43 Which function dynamically ranks values within a data set in Excel?

A

RANK()

B

RANK.EQ()

C

RANK.AVG()

D

RANK.DYNAMIC()

Q44

Q44 How do you array-enter a formula in Excel (versions prior to dynamic arrays)?

A

Press Enter

B

Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter

C

Press Shift + Enter

D

Press Alt + Enter

Q45

Q45 Which function would you use to analyze trends in data over intervals you specify?

A

TREND()

B

LINEST()

C

GROWTH()

D

FREQUENCY()

Q46

Q46 What feature would you use to automatically update the results of a formula when the input data changes?

A

AutoCalculate

B

AutoFill

C

AutoUpdate

D

Automatic Formulas

Q47

Q47 You have a large dataset where multiple entries per individual need to be summed up. Which function helps streamline this process?

A

SUMIF()

B

SUMIFS()

C

AGGREGATE()

D

CONSOLIDATE()

Q48

Q48 How can you merge data from multiple sheets into one master sheet without using VBA?

A

Use the Consolidate function

B

Use a macro

C

Use a pivot table

D

Use a template

Q49

Q49 How would you create a dynamic drop-down list that adjusts based on the data in another cell?

A

Use the Data Validation feature with INDIRECT()

B

Use a simple drop-down

C

Use a macro

D

Use Conditional Formatting

Q50

Q50 What is the maximum number of rows supported in an Excel 2019 worksheet?

A

1,048,576

B

65,536

C

100,000

D

500,000

Q51

Q51 Which feature automatically adjusts the width of a column to fit the longest cell entry?

A

AutoFit

B

AutoFill

C

AutoAdjust

D

AutoSize

Q52

Q52 In Excel, what does the 'Sort & Filter' feature allow you to do?

A

Modify data types

B

Change cell colors

C

Organize data alphabetically or numerically

D

Create data forms

Q53

Q53 What function would you use to combine data from two different cells into one?

A

CONCAT()

B

MERGE()

C

COMBINE()

D

LINK()

Q54

Q54 Which Excel tool allows you to manage large amounts of data from different sources?

A

Data Model

B

PivotTable

C

Formula Bar

D

Data Types

Q55

Q55 What is the purpose of Data Validation in Excel?

A

To filter data

B

To format data

C

To restrict data input types

D

To analyze data

Q56

Q56 Which feature should be used to track changes and updates made by different users in a shared Excel file?

A

Document Inspector

B

Track Changes

C

Shared Workbook

D

Audit Trail

Q57

Q57 How can you prevent other users from making unintended changes to a workbook?

A

Enable protection

B

Lock the file

C

Create a read-only copy

D

Password-protect the file

Q58

Q58 What shortcut key combination is used to hide a row in Excel?

A

Ctrl + 9

B

Ctrl + H

C

Ctrl + 0

D

Ctrl + Shift + 9

Q59

Q59 How do you display hidden rows or columns in an Excel worksheet?

A

Right-click and select 'Show'

B

Use the Unhide command

C

Use the Format menu

D

Click the Home tab

Q60

Q60 Which function is best to use when you need to find data within a range based on a condition?

A

LOOKUP()

B

SEARCH()

C

VLOOKUP()

D

FIND()

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