Spreadsheets for Beginners: Master the Basics of Data Organization and Analysis

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a recognized data type in a spreadsheet?

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Array

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Text

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Number

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Boolean

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a formula in a spreadsheet?

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To perform calculations on data

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To format cells

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To create charts and graphs

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To sort and filter data

Question 3

What is the key difference between a chart and a graph?

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A chart is a visual representation of numeric data, while a graph shows the relationship between two or more variables.

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A graph is a visual representation of numeric data, while a chart shows the relationship between two or more variables.

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Both charts and graphs represent data visually, but charts are usually more formal and presented to a broader audience.

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Both charts and graphs illustrate relationships between variables, but graphs are often used for more complex data analysis.

Question 4

How do you sort a column of data in ascending order?

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Data > Sort

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Edit > Sort

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Format > Sort

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View > Sort

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a pivot table?

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To summarize data dynamically

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To filter and sort data

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To create charts and graphs

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To perform calculations on data

Question 6

Which file format is used to save spreadsheet documents created in Microsoft Excel?

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.xls

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.doc

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.ppt

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.pdf

Question 7

What is a cell reference?

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A unique identifier for a specific cell within a spreadsheet

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A formula that calculates a cell's value

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A range of cells used in a calculation

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A chart that represents a cell's data

Question 8

What is the purpose of conditional formatting in spreadsheets?

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To apply different formatting styles to cells based on their values

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To create charts and graphs

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To sort and filter data

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To perform calculations on data

Question 9

In spreadsheets, which formula function is used to identify the greatest value within a group of cells?

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MAX()

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AVERAGE()

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SUM()

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MIN()

Question 10

What's the primary reason for using data validation rules in spreadsheets?

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To guarantee that data entered into a spreadsheet is accurate and consistent

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To make the spreadsheet look more visually appealing

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To automatically perform complex calculations

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an essential building block of a spreadsheet?

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Graphs

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Rows

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Columns

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Data

Question 12

What type of formula calculates the sum of values within a specified range of cells?

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SUM

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AVERAGE

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COUNT

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MAX

Question 13

Which chart type is ideal for displaying data changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatter plot

Question 14

What is the purpose of using cell references in formulas?

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To indicate the location of a cell

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To perform calculations

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To create charts

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To format cells

Question 15

What is the correct format of a cell address in a spreadsheet?

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Row number, Column letter

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Column letter, Row number

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Number, Letter

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Letter, Number

Question 16

How are functions different from formulas in spreadsheets?

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Functions are pre-built formulas

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Formulas are user-created functions

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There is no difference between functions and formulas

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Functions can only be used in charts

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a formula audit in a spreadsheet?

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To detect errors in formulas

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To create a visual representation of a formula

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To format cells containing formulas

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To save the spreadsheet

Question 18

What is the difference between relative and absolute cell references?

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Relative references change when copied or moved, while absolute references remain fixed

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Absolute references change when copied or moved, while relative references remain fixed

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Both relative and absolute references change when copied or moved

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There is no difference between relative and absolute cell references

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a valid type of cell reference in a spreadsheet?

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Conditional #A1

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Absolute $A$1

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Relative A1

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Mixed $A1

Question 20

What's the primary purpose of using a formula in a spreadsheet?

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Execute calculations automatically

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Format cells visually

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Create interactive charts

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Organize and sort data

Question 21

Which function calculates the average value of a range of cells?

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AVERAGE()

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SUM()

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COUNT()

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MAX()

Question 22

What's the primary purpose of using pivot tables in spreadsheets?

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Summarize and analyze large datasets effectively.

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Create visually appealing charts and graphs.

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Perform complex calculations.

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Sort and filter data efficiently.

Question 23

What's the typical file extension for a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet?

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.xlsx

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.doc

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.xls

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.ppt

Question 24

What does the term 'cell range' refer to in a spreadsheet?

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A group of adjacent cells.

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A specific cell address.

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A formula applied to multiple cells.

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A chart representing a range of data.

Question 25

To filter a spreadsheet table, what steps should you take?

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A. Select table → Click 'Filter' icon → Choose filter criteria

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B. Choose filter criteria → Select table → Click 'Filter'

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C. Select table → Insert → Filter criteria

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D. Select filter tab → Enter criteria → Apply filter

Question 26

Which component is NOT part of the basic structure of a spreadsheet?

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Charts

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Cells

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Rows

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Columns

Question 27

When using the VLOOKUP function, what information is needed to find a value in a table?

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The lookup value, table range, and column index

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The table range and the lookup value

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Only the table range

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Only the lookup value

Question 28

What is the key difference between a relative and an absolute cell reference?

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Relative references adjust when copied, while absolute references stay the same

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Absolute references adjust when copied, while relative references stay the same

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They are both the same

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There is no difference

Question 29

Which type of chart is best suited for showing data changes over time?

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Line chart

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatter plot

Question 30

To compare values across different categories, which chart type is most suitable?

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line chart

Question 31

In a spreadsheet, what is the proper way to write a formula in a cell?

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=SUM(A1:A10)

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A1+A10

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SUM(A1:A10)

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+A1:A10

Question 32

In a spreadsheet, formulas must begin with which symbol?

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=

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+

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-

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*

Question 33

What is the main purpose of using charts in a spreadsheet?

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To visually present data for easier interpretation

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To store raw data

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To perform calculations

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To format data

Question 34

Which function is used in a spreadsheet to calculate the average of a range of cells?

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AVERAGE

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SUM

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MIN

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MAX

Question 35

What is the purpose of using a dollar sign ($) before a cell reference in a formula?

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To make the reference absolute and prevent it from changing when copied

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To make the reference relative and change it when copied

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To indicate that the reference is a hidden row or column

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To indicate that the reference is a named range

Question 36

What is the primary function of a pivot table in a spreadsheet?

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Summarizing and reorganizing data

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Creating charts and graphs

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Performing data analysis

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Storing large datasets

Question 37

What is the purpose of conditional formatting in a spreadsheet?

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To highlight or format cells based on specific conditions

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To create charts and graphs

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To perform data analysis

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To store data

Question 38

To create a pivot chart, what should you do first?

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Select the data source

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Choose the fields to show

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Decide on the chart type

Question 39

Why is it important to use different number formats in a spreadsheet?

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To make the data easier to understand and accurate

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To make the spreadsheet look better

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To make the spreadsheet file smaller

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To keep private data secret

Question 40

Which of these actions is not a basic operation you can do in a spreadsheet?

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Playing a game

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Adding numbers

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Creating charts

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Sorting data

Question 41

Which of these is a commonly used spreadsheet software application?

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Microsoft Excel

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Microsoft Word

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Google Chrome

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Adobe Photoshop

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of using formulas in a spreadsheet?

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To perform calculations based on specified values in cells

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To change the appearance of cells

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To add text or numbers to cells

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To create colorful charts and graphs

Question 43

Which of the following formula functions is used to calculate the sum of a range of cells?

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SUM

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AVERAGE

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MIN

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COUNT

Question 44

Which type of chart is best suited for displaying data trends over time?

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Line chart

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

Question 45

What is the main purpose of a legend in a chart?

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To clarify the meaning of colors, patterns, or symbols used in the chart

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To provide additional information about the chart's contents

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To display the raw data used to create the chart

Question 46

What is a primary advantage of using conditional formatting in a spreadsheet?

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To highlight important or unusual data points with visual cues

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To automate data entry

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To detect errors in data

Question 47

Which of the following is generally considered poor practice when working with spreadsheets?

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Entering duplicate data in multiple cells

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Using formulas to calculate values

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Using charts to visualize data

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Organizing data logically

Question 48

What is the main purpose of a header in a spreadsheet?

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To label the content of a row or column

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To create a drop-down list

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To merge multiple cells together

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To make text in a cell bold