Microsoft Excel 1000+ MCQ with answer for SSC CGL

1. Without using the mouse or the arrow keys, what is the fastest way of getting to cell A1 in a spreadsheet?
A. Press Ctrl +Home
B. Press Home
C. Press Shift + Home
D. Press Alt + Home
Answer : A

2. Which elements of a worksheet can be protected from accidental modification?
A. Contents
B. Objects
C. Scenarios
D. All of the above
Answer : D

3. Which of the following is a popular DOS based spreadsheet package?
A. Word
B. Smart cell
C. Excel
D. Lotus 1-2-3
Answer : D

4. Excel displays the current cell address in the ........
A. Formula bar
B. Status Bar
C. Name Box
D. Title Bar
Answer : C

5. Which of the following is not an example of a value?
A. 350
B. May 10, 2001
C. 0.57
D. Serial Number 50771
Answer : D

6. You can auto fit the width of column by
A. double clicking on the column name on column header
B. Double click on the cell pointer in worksheet
C. Double clicking on column right border on column header
D. Double clicking on the column left border of column header
Answer : C

7. What is the correct way to refer the cell A10 on sheet3 from sheet1?
A. sheet3!A10
B. sheet1!A10
C. Sheet3.A10
D. A10
Answer : A

8. Which of the following is the latest version of Excel
A. Excel 2000
B. Excel 2002
C. Excel ME
D. Excel XP
Answer : D

9. Excel files have a default extension of
A. Xls
B. Xlw
C. Wk1
D. 123
Answer : A

10. Comments put in cells are called
A. Smart tip
B. Cell tip
C. Web tip
D. Soft tip
Answer : B

11. When a row of data is to be converted into columns
A. Copy the cells in row, select the same number of cells in row and paste
B. Copy the cells in column then choose Edit >> Paste Special, then click Transpose and OK
C. Copy the cells then go to Format >> Cells then on Alignment tab click Transpose check box and click OK
D. Select the cells then place the cell pointer on new cell and choose Edit >> Paste Special, mark Transpose check box and click OK
Answer : D

12. In help menu of Excel, which of the following tabs are found?
A. Contents tab
B. Answer Wizard tab
C. Index tab
D. all of the above
Answer : D

13. What will be the output if you format the cell containing 5436.8 as #,##0.00'?
A. 5430
B. 5436.80
C. 5436.8
D. 6.8
Answer : B

14. How do you rearrange the data in ascending or descending order?
A. Data, Sort
B. Data, Form
C. Data, Table
D. Data Subtotals
Answer : A

15. You can use drag-and-drop to embed excel worksheet data in a word document
A. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing the Ctrl key
B. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Shift key
C. By dragging a range of excel data to the word button on the taskbar while pressing Alt key
D. None of above
Answer : A

16. To copy formatting from one area in a worksheet and apply it to another area you would use:
A. The Edit > Copy Format and Edit>Paste Format commands form the menu
B. The Copy and Apply Formatting dialog box, located under the Format > Copy and Apply menu
C. There is no way to copy and apply formatting in Excel You have to do it manually
D. The Format Painter button on the standard toolbar
Answer : D

17. Which of the following action removes a sheet from workbook?
A. Select the sheet, then choose Edit >> Delete Sheet
B. Select the sheet then choose Format >> Sheet >> Hide
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : A

18. You can select a single range of cells by
A. Clicking the upper-left cell in a group of cells and then pressing the Shift key while clicking the lower right cell in a group of cells
B. Pressing the Ctrl key while dragging over the desired cells
C. Pressing the Shift key and an arrow key
D. Dragging over the desired cells
Answer : D

19. Which command will you choose to convert a column of data into row?
A. Cut and Paste
B. Edit >> Paste Special >> Transpose
C. Both of above
D. None of above
Answer : B

20. The autofill feature
A. extends a sequential series of data
B. automatically adds range of cell values
C. applies a boarder around the selected cells
D. none of the above
Answer : D

21. The Name box on to the left of formula bar
A. shows the name of workbook currently working on
B. shows the name of worksheet currently working on
C. shows the name of cell or range currently working on
D. None of above br>Answer : C

22. Comments put in cells are called .....
A. Smart Tip
B. Cell Tip
C. Web Tip
D. Soft Tip
Answer : B

23. Which language is used to create macros in Excel?
A. Visual Basic
B. C
C. Visual C++
D. Java
Answer : A

24. When you link data maintained in an excel workbook to a word document
A. The word document cannot be edit
B. The word document contains a reference to the original source application
C. The word document must contain a hyperlink
D. The word document contains a copy of the actual data
Answer : B

25. What do you mean by a Workspace?
A. Group of Columns
B. Group of Worksheets
C. Group of Rows
D. Group of Workbooks
Answer : D

26. Ctrl + D shortcut key in Excel will
A. Open the font dialog box
B. Apply double underline for the active cell
C. Fill down in the selection
D. None of above
Answer : C

27. Which of the following you can paste selectively using Paste Special command?
A. Validation
B. Formats
C. Formulas
D. All of above
Answer : D

28. Which area in an excel window allows entering values and formulas
A. Title bar
B. Menu bar
C. Formula bar
D. Standard toolbar
Answer : C

29. To create a formula, you can use:
A. Values but not cell references
B. Cell references but not values
C. Values or cell references although not both at the same time
D. Value and cell references
Answer : D

30. How can you delete a record?
A. Delete the column from the worksheet
B. Select Data > Form from the menu to open the Data Form dialog box, find the record and Click the Delete button
C. Select Data > Delete Record from the menu
D. Click the Delete button on the Standard toolbar
Answer : B

31. When a range is selected, how can you activate the previous cell?
A. Press the Alt key
B. Press Tab
C. Press Enter
D. None of above
Answer : D

32. Long text can be broken down into many lines within a cell. You can do this through
A. Wrap Text in Format >> Cells
B. Justify in Edit >> Cells
C. Text Wraping in Format >> Cells, Layout tab
D. All of above
Answer : A

33. When a label is too long to fit within a worksheet cell, you typically must
A. Shorten the label
B. Increase the column width
C. Decrease the column width
D. Adjust the row height
Answer : B

34. In Excel, the Fill Color button on the Formatting toolbar is used for what?
A. To insert a background
B. To add borders
C. To select a distribution of figures
D. To add shading or color to a cell range
Answer : D

35. To copy cell contents using drag and drop press the
A. End key
B. Shift key
C. Ctrl key
D. Esc key
Answer : A

36. Which of the following is an absolute cell reference?
A. !A!1
B. $A$1
C. #a#1
D. A1
Answer : B

37. How do you display current date only in MS Excel?
A. date ()
B. Today ()
C. now ()
D. time ()
Answer : B

38. Multiple calculations can be made in a single formula using
A. standard formulas
B. array formula
C. complex formulas
D. smart formula
Answer : B

39. We can save and protect the workbook by
A. Write Reservation Password
B. Protection Password
C. Read-only Recommended
D. Any of the above
Answer : D

40. Which of the following option is not available in Paste Special dialog box?
A. Add
B. Subtract
C. Divide
D. SQRT
Answer : D

41. While Finding and Replacing some data in Excel, which of the following statement is valid?
A. You can Find and Replace within the sheet or workbook
B. Excel does not have option to match case for find
C. Both are valid
D. None are valid
Answer : A

42. Which elements of worksheet can be protected from accidental modification
A. Contents
B. Objects
C. Scenarios
D. All of above
Answer : D

43. You can enter which types of data into worksheet cells?
A. Labels, values, and formulas
B. Labels and values but not formulas
C. Values and formulas but not labels
D. Formulas only
Answer : A

44. How many characters can be typed in a single cell in Excel?
A. 256
B. 1024
C. 32000
D. 65535
Answer : D

45. How can you find specific information in a list?
A. Select Tools > Finder from the menu
B. Click the Find button on the standard toolbar
C. Select Insert > Find from the menu
D. Select Data > Form from the menu to open the Data Form dialog box and click the Criteria button
Answer : D

46. Which setting you must modify to print a worksheet using letterhead?
A. Paper
B. Margin
C. Layout
D. Orientation
Answer : B

47. Which of following is Not one of Excels what-if function?
A. Goal seek
B. Solver
C. Scenario manager
D. Auto Outline
Answer : D

48. The Delete key of keyboard is assigned to which command in Excel?
A. Edit >> Clear >> Contents
B. Edit >> Clear >> All
C. Edit >> Delete
D. All of above
Answer : A

49. Which of the following is not information you can specify using the solver?
A. Input cells
B. Constraints
C. Target cell
D. Changing cells
Answer : A

50. You can convert existing excel worksheet data an charts to an HTML document by using
A. FTP wizard
B. Internet assistant wizard
C. Intranet wizard
D. Import wizard
Answer : B