TRUE/FALSE

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

1. In a worksheet, rows run vertically and are labeled with a letter; columns run horizontally
and are labeled with a number.

ANS: F

2. One big advantage of spreadsheet software is that when a number is changed in the
spreadsheet, all related “answers” are automatically recalculated.

ANS: T

3. In a worksheet, you can create or edit text in the formula bar.

ANS: T

4. When text is entered in a worksheet cell, it is right-aligned.

ANS: F

5. Gridlines and row/column headings may or may not be printed on a spreadsheet.

ANS: T

6. When you use the Clear command to clear the contents of a cell, the surrounding cells are
automatically shifted to replace the deleted cell.

ANS: F

7. The cut and copy features in spreadsheet software work much the same as the cut and
copy features in word processing software.

ANS: T

8. You can copy a range of cells, but you cannot cut a range of cells.

ANS: F

9. By default, numbers that are keyed into a worksheet are displayed in the Number format.

ANS: F

10. Spreadsheet software has built-in predefined formulas called arguments.

ANS: F

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. A group of related worksheets form a file is called a

a. chart.
b. spreadsheet.
c. workbook.
d. cell.

ANS: c

2. To make the first cell in a row active, tap

a. Home.
b. Ctrl + Home.
c. Ctrl + Alt.
d. Alt + Home.

ANS: a

3. The worksheet filename is displayed in the

a. worksheet tab.
b. title bar.
c. status bar.
d. cell reference box.

ANS: b

4. Spreadsheet data that is to be used in calculations must be entered as a

a. heading.
b. label.
c. range.
d. value.

ANS: d

5. The __________ deletes the contents AND format of a cell.

a. Edit command
b. Clear command
c. Delete command
d. Delete key

ANS: c

6. To select a range of cells,

a. highlight the cell in one corner, hold down the left mouse button, and drag to the cell in
the opposite corner.

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 b. highlight the cell in one corner, hold down the right mouse button, and drag to the cell
in the opposite corner.
c. double-click the cell in one corner with the left mouse button, then double-click the cell
in the opposite corner.
d. double-click the cell in one corner with the right mouse button, then double-click the
cell in the opposite corner.

ANS: a

7. Which of the following best describes the General number format?

a. displays value with $, two default decimal places, and comma separators
b. displays value as keyed
c. displays value with a fixed number of decimal places
d. multiplies value keyed by 100 and displays value and two default decimal places with
percent sign

ANS: b

8. Lucy wants to use a function to add the numbers in Cells A1 through A10. How should she
enter the function in the formula bar?
a. *SUM(A1:A10)
b. =SUM(A1,A10)
c. =ADD(A1:A10)
d. =SUM(A1:A10)

ANS: d

9. Which of the following type of chart always appears as an object within a worksheet?
a. pie chart
b. chart sheet
c. embedded chart
d. both b and c, but not a

ANS: c

10. Numbers or words that identify values displayed in a chart are called
a. titles.
b. data labels.
c. gridlines.
d. legends.

ANS: b

COMPLETION

Complete each statement.

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1. The cells in a spreadsheet are arranged in columns and rows on a(n) __________.

ANS: worksheet

2. The __________ cell of a worksheet is the cell with the thick border around it; this is the
cell in which information is entered.

ANS: active

3. Lines through a chart that identify intervals on the axes are called __________.

ANS: gridlines

4. The __________ feature enables you to change information already entered in a cell.

ANS: Edit

5. A(n) __________ is a key used to identify a chart’s data categories.

ANS: legend

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