Microsoft Excel: Practice Questions for Exam
1. What function would you use to calculate the average of a list of numbers in Excel? Provide a sample
formula.
2. Explain how to use the VLOOKUP function with an example.
3. Describe how conditional formatting is applied in Excel and provide a scenario where it can be useful.
4. What is the difference between relative, absolute, and mixed cell references? Provide examples.
5. Create a formula that calculates the total cost by multiplying quantity and price in Excel.
6. How do you create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel?
7. Describe the steps to create a chart in Excel using sample data.
8. What function can you use to count only the cells with numbers in a range? Give an example.
9. How can you filter and sort data in an Excel worksheet?
10. Explain the IF function and provide a formula that returns 'Pass' if a score is above 50, and 'Fail' otherwise.
11. What is the purpose of the CONCATENATE function or CONCAT? Give an example of its usage.
12. How do you freeze the top row in an Excel worksheet?
13. Describe the use of PivotTables in Excel and how they help in data analysis.
14. What is the difference between COUNT, COUNTA, and COUNTIF functions in Excel?
15. How can you protect a worksheet so users can only edit certain cells?
16. Explain how to use the SUMIF function with a practical example.
17. How do you insert and use a slicer with a PivotTable?
18. Describe how to use Excel to calculate loan payments using the PMT function.
19. What are named ranges, and how can they be used in formulas?
20. How do you apply a formula to an entire column efficiently in Excel?