A. Tick (✓) the correct option :
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The formula should start with an :
Answer: a. equal to sign -
It is the vertical axis element in the chart.
Answer: a. Y-Axis -
It is a predefined formula.
Answer: c. Function -
The SUM function includes up to ______ arguments.
Answer: b. 255 -
This function returns the highest value from a supplied set of numeric data.
Answer: c. MAX Function -
What do we call the area where Excel plots the data?
Answer: b. Plot Area -
It shows the relationship of parts to a whole.
Answer: a. Doughnut Chart
B. Fill in the blanks :
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Formula is also called ______.
Answer: expression -
Every cell in a worksheet has a unique address, also called ______.
Answer: cell reference -
The ______ function returns the highest value in a range whereas the ______ function returns the smallest value.
Answer: MAX, MIN -
Column chart displays the categories along the ______ axis and values along the ______ axis.
Answer: horizontal, vertical -
A ______ is a tiny, word-sized chart that can appear in a cell.
Answer: sparkline -
Excel use ______ types of sparkline charts.
Answer: three
C. Identify and name the types of the following charts used in Excel :
- Answer: Doughnut Chart
- Answer: 3D Surface Chart
- Answer: Pie Chart
- Answer: Column Chart (with Line – Combo Chart)
D. Answer the following questions :
- What are operators? How many types of operators are there?
Answer:
Operators are symbols used to perform calculations in Excel. There are mainly four types of operators: Arithmetic, Comparison, Text, and Reference operators.
- How can you edit a formula in Excel?
Answer:
Select the cell → click on the formula bar → make changes → press Enter. You can also double-click the cell to edit.
- Explain the order of calculation in Excel.
Answer:
Excel follows BODMAS rule: Brackets → Orders (powers) → Division → Multiplication → Addition → Subtraction.
- What do you mean by Functions in Excel?
Answer:
Functions are predefined formulas used to perform calculations like SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, etc.
- What is the use of the following functions? Give an example for each:
a. SUM
Answer: Adds numbers. Example: =SUM(A1:A5)
b. MAX
Answer: Finds highest value. Example: =MAX(A1:A5)
c. MIN
Answer: Finds smallest value. Example: =MIN(A1:A5)
d. AVERAGE
Answer: Finds average. Example: =AVERAGE(A1:A5)
e. SQRT
Answer: Finds square root. Example: =SQRT(25)
- What is the use of a chart? State its importance.
Answer:
Charts represent data visually. They make data easy to understand, compare, and analyze quickly.
- Explain the different components of a chart.
Answer:
Chart Title, Axes (X and Y), Plot Area, Chart Area, Legend, Data Series, Gridlines.
- Write the steps to change the chart style.
Answer:
Select chart → go to Design tab → choose Chart Styles → click desired style.
- What are Sparklines in a chart? How can you add them in the worksheet?
Answer:
Sparklines are small charts inside a cell.
Steps: Select cell → Insert tab → choose Sparkline → select data range → OK.