MS Excel 365 - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
Basic Level (20 Questions)
1. What is the default file extension for an Excel workbook?
o a) .xls
o b) .xlsx
o c) .docx
o d) .csv
2. Which of the following is NOT a basic function in Excel?
o a) SUM
o b) AVERAGE
o c) CONCATENATE
o d) FORMAT TEXT
3. How can you quickly save a workbook in Excel?
o a) Press Ctrl + S
o b) Press Ctrl + P
o c) Click on View > Save
o d) None of the above
4. What is the maximum number of rows in an Excel worksheet?
o a) 65,536
o b) 1,048,576
o c) 16,384
o d) Unlimited
5. How do you insert a new worksheet in Excel?
o a) Click Insert > Worksheet
o b) Press Shift + F11
o c) Click on File > New
o d) None of the above
6. What symbol is used to start a formula in Excel?
o a) =
o b) +
o c) -
o d) /
7. What does the AutoSum feature do?
o a) Automatically sums a range of cells
o b) Automatically formats numbers
o c) Sorts data
o d) Creates a graph
8. How do you merge two or more cells in Excel?
o a) Home > Merge & Center
o b) Insert > Merge
o c) View > Merge
o d) None of the above
9. Which key do you press to edit a selected cell?
o a) F2
o b) F4
o c) F6
o d) Enter
10. What is the shortcut for selecting an entire column?
a) Ctrl + A
b) Ctrl + Space
c) Shift + Space
d) Alt + C
11. What feature allows you to copy formatting from one cell to
another?
a) Format Painter
b) Conditional Formatting
c) AutoFill
d) Paste Special
12. What is the shortcut key to open a new workbook?
a) Ctrl + N
b) Ctrl + O
c) Ctrl + S
d) Ctrl + W
13. How do you delete the contents of a cell without removing the
cell itself?
a) Press Delete
b) Press Backspace
c) Press Ctrl + X
d) Press Shift + Del
14. What does the Fill Handle do?
a) Fills a series of numbers or text automatically
b) Deletes a cell
c) Copies data
d) Moves data
15. What is the default font in Excel 365?
a) Arial
b) Times New Roman
c) Calibri
d) Verdana
16. How can you rename a worksheet?
a) Double-click the sheet tab and type a new name
b) Right-click the sheet tab and select Rename
c) Both A & B
d) None of the above
17. What does the Freeze Panes option do?
a) Locks rows or columns to keep them visible while scrolling
b) Deletes data
c) Highlights duplicates
d) Merges cells
18. What is the function of the COUNT function?
a) Counts numeric values in a range
b) Counts text entries
c) Sums numbers
d) Finds duplicates
19. What does pressing Ctrl + Z do?
a) Undo the last action
b) Redo an action
c) Save the workbook
d) Copy text
20. What is the purpose of Conditional Formatting?
a) To highlight cells based on specific criteria
b) To merge cells
c) To delete duplicates
d) To create charts
Intermediate Level (40 Questions)
21. How do you remove duplicates from a data set?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates
b) Home > Delete
c) Insert > Table
d) None of the above
22. What is the function of VLOOKUP?
a) Looks up a value in a table and returns a corresponding value
b) Finds duplicate values
c) Sorts data
d) None of the above
23. How do you split a single column into multiple columns based
on a delimiter?
a) Data > Text to Columns
b) Home > Split
c) Insert > Columns
d) None of the above
24. Which function helps in finding the highest value in a range?
a) MAX
b) MIN
c) AVERAGE
d) COUNT
25. How do you apply a filter in Excel?
a) Click on Data > Filter
b) Click on Home > Sort
c) Click on Insert > Filter
d) None of the above
26. What does the CONCAT function do?
a) Joins two or more text strings
b) Finds a value in a table
c) Filters data
d) None of the above
27. What is the shortcut for AutoFit column width?
a) Double-click column border
b) Ctrl + W
c) Shift + Enter
d) Alt + H
28. What function would you use to count non-empty cells in a
range?
a) COUNTA
b) COUNTBLANK
c) COUNTIF
d) COUNT
29. What does Ctrl + Shift + L do?
a) Applies a filter
b) Inserts a table
c) Deletes a row
d) Opens a new workbook
30. How do you create a drop-down list in Excel?
a) Data > Data Validation
b) Insert > Dropdown
c) Home > Format
d) None of the above
31. What does the IF function do?
a) Performs a logical test
b) Finds duplicate values
c) Sorts data
d) None of the above
32. How do you apply conditional formatting to highlight duplicate
values?
a) Home > Conditional Formatting > Highlight Cells Rules >
Duplicate Values
b) Data > Remove Duplicates
c) Insert > Format Cells
d) None of the above
33. What does the TRIM function do in Excel?
a) Removes all spaces from text
b) Removes extra spaces except for single spaces between words
c) Converts text to uppercase
d) Splits text into columns
34. Which function can be used to extract the year from a date?
a) DATE
b) YEAR
c) MONTH
d) DAY
35. What is the purpose of the TEXT function?
a) Converts numbers into text with a specific format
b) Converts text to uppercase
c) Joins multiple text strings
d) Extracts text from a cell
36. How do you lock a cell reference so it doesn’t change when
copied?
a) Use the $ symbol before the column and row (e.g., $A$1)
b) Use Ctrl + L
c) Use parentheses around the reference
d) None of the above
37. What does the COUNTIF function do?
a) Counts the number of non-empty cells
b) Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition
c) Counts the total number of numbers in a range
d) None of the above
38. How can you remove all hyperlinks from a worksheet?
a) Right-click a hyperlink and select "Remove Hyperlink"
b) Select all hyperlinks and press Ctrl + Shift + F9
c) Press Delete
d) Click Data > Remove Hyperlinks
39. What does the LEFT function do?
a) Extracts a specified number of characters from the left side of a
text string
b) Extracts a specified number of characters from the right side of a
text string
c) Converts text to lowercase
d) Finds the first letter of a word
40. What feature allows you to combine and analyze large
amounts of data?
a) PivotTable
b) VLOOKUP
c) Goal Seek
d) Data Validation
41. What does the VLOOKUP function do?
a) Searches for a value in a table and returns a corresponding value
b) Searches for a value horizontally
c) Finds duplicates in a column
d) Sorts data alphabetically
42. What is the difference between COUNT and COUNTA
functions?
a) COUNT counts only numbers, while COUNTA counts all non-empty
cells
b) COUNT counts all cells, while COUNTA counts only text
c) Both work the same way
d) COUNT counts empty cells, while COUNTA counts filled cells
43. Which of the following is NOT a valid Excel error message?
a) #VALUE!
b) #NAME?
c) #ERROR!
d) #DIV/0!
44. How can you quickly remove duplicate values from a dataset?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates
b) Home > Delete
c) Edit > Remove
d) Sort & Filter > Unique
45. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a custom value if an error occurs
b) Checks if a formula is correct
c) Finds blank cells
d) Converts text to numbers
46. What is the purpose of the INDEX function?
a) Returns the value of a specific cell in a range
b) Finds duplicates
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Deletes blank cells
47. How do you reference a cell in another worksheet within the
same workbook?
a) =SheetName!A1
b) =WorkbookName!A1
c) =FileName!A1
d) =Reference!A1
48. What function would you use to count only blank cells in a
range?
a) COUNTBLANK
b) COUNTA
c) COUNTIF
d) IFBLANK
49. How do you create a drop-down list in Excel?
a) Data > Data Validation
b) Insert > Drop-down List
c) View > Data List
d) Formulas > Define List
50. Which function would you use to extract the year from a date
value?
a) YEAR
b) DATE
c) MONTH
d) DAY
51. What is the purpose of the MATCH function?
a) Returns the position of a value in a range
b) Finds duplicates
c) Joins text values
d) Sorts data
52. What does the TRANSPOSE function do?
a) Converts rows into columns and vice versa
b) Copies a range of data
c) Sorts data alphabetically
d) Merges multiple cells
53. What is the shortcut to apply or remove filters in Excel?
a) Ctrl + Shift + L
b) Ctrl + F
c) Alt + Shift + F
d) Ctrl + L
54. How can you quickly convert text to uppercase without using
formulas?
a) Use Flash Fill
b) Use UPPER function
c) Use CONCATENATE function
d) Use Format Cells
55. What is a Pivot Table used for?
a) Summarizing large datasets
b) Sorting data alphabetically
c) Counting blank cells
d) Merging multiple cells
56. What does the TEXT function do?
a) Converts numbers into a specified text format
b) Extracts text from a cell
c) Joins multiple text values
d) Finds duplicates in text values
57. What is the primary purpose of the GOAL SEEK feature in
Excel?
a) Finding the required input to reach a desired output
b) Sorting large datasets
c) Counting blank cells
d) Creating a Pivot Table
58. Which function is used to return the last non-empty cell in a
column?
a) LOOKUP
b) VLOOKUP
c) HLOOKUP
d) INDEX
59. What does the CONCAT function do?
a) Joins multiple text strings
b) Finds text in a range
c) Counts characters in a text
d) Converts text to numbers
60. How do you quickly remove all formatting from selected cells?
a) Home > Clear > Clear Formats
b) Home > Delete > Remove Formatting
c) View > Reset Format
d) Format > Remove Styles
Advanced Level (40 Questions)
61. What is Power Query used for in Excel?
a) Data transformation and automation
b) Formatting text
c) Creating pivot tables
d) Performing calculations
62. How can you protect an entire workbook with a password?
a) File > Info > Protect Workbook
b) Home > Protect Sheet
c) Insert > Lock
d) None of the above
63. What function is used to return the current date and time?
a) NOW()
b) TODAY()
c) DATE()
d) TIME()
64. What does the VLOOKUP function do?
a) Looks up a value in a vertical column
b) Searches for a value horizontally
c) Merges two tables
d) Filters data
65. What is the purpose of the INDEX function?
a) Returns the value of a specified cell in a range
b) Sorts data
c) Creates a hyperlink
d) Counts rows
66. How do you create a dynamic named range in Excel?
a) Using OFFSET and COUNTA functions
b) Using SUM function
c) Using CONCATENATE
d) Using AutoFilter
67. What is a Pivot Chart used for?
a) Visualizing Pivot Table data
b) Creating pie charts
c) Applying conditional formatting
d) Sorting data
68. How do you remove duplicate values in Excel?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates
b) Home > Clear Formatting
c) Review > Track Changes
d) Insert > Table
69. What is the purpose of the MATCH function?
a) Returns the relative position of a value in a range
b) Finds duplicates
c) Concatenates text
d) Converts numbers to text
70. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a specified value if a formula results in an error
b) Highlights errors
c) Deletes cells with errors
d) Runs a macro
71. What is the purpose of the XLOOKUP function in Excel?
a) It searches a range or array and returns a corresponding value
b) It replaces VLOOKUP but only works for text
c) It filters data in Pivot Tables
d) It concatenates multiple text strings
72. Which of the following is TRUE about Excel’s Power Pivot?
a) It allows users to work with large data sets and create complex
data models
b) It is a basic data sorting tool
c) It is only available in Excel for Mac
d) It replaces all formulas in Excel
73. How can you automate repetitive tasks in Excel?
a) By using Macros
b) By applying Conditional Formatting
c) By creating an Excel Table
d) By using Freeze Panes
74. What does the TEXTJOIN function do in Excel?
a) Combines text from multiple cells with a specified delimiter
b) Joins numbers into one cell
c) Merges cells together physically
d) Formats numeric values as text
75. What is the purpose of the Solver tool in Excel?
a) It is used for optimization and finding the best solution for
decision problems
b) It sorts and filters large data sets
c) It performs statistical analysis like regression
d) It removes duplicate data
Advanced Level (40 Questions)
76. What is the purpose of the INDIRECT function?
a) Returns the reference specified by a text string
b) Converts numbers to text
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
77. What does the TRANSPOSE function do?
a) Switches rows and columns
b) Converts text to columns
c) Sorts data
d) Returns an absolute value
78. How can you enable iterative calculations in Excel?
a) File > Options > Formulas > Enable Iterative Calculation
b) Data > Solver
c) Insert > Iterations
d) None of the above
79. What is the purpose of the XMATCH function?
a) Returns the relative position of a value with more flexibility than
MATCH
b) Finds duplicates
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Performs calculations
80. What is Power Pivot used for?
a) Managing large data sets and creating advanced pivot tables
b) Formatting charts
c) Creating simple tables
d) Highlighting duplicates
81. What is the purpose of the LET function?
a) Assigns names to calculation results for reuse
b) Converts numbers to text
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
82. What does the SEQUENCE function do?
a) Generates a list of sequential numbers
b) Finds the sequence of letters
c) Sorts text
d) Converts text to numbers
83. How can you use the FILTER function in Excel?
a) To filter a range based on criteria
b) To sort a table
c) To remove duplicates
d) To create pivot tables
84. What is the purpose of the TEXTJOIN function?
a) Joins text strings with a delimiter
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
85. What does the UNIQUE function return?
a) A list of unique values from a range
b) A list of duplicate values
c) A sorted list
d) A count of unique values
86. What does the LAMBDA function do in Excel?
a) Creates custom reusable functions
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts text
d) Finds duplicates
87. What is the purpose of Power Query in Excel?
a) Extracts, transforms, and loads data from different sources
b) Creates pivot tables
c) Formats text
d) Highlights duplicates
88. How do you create a dynamic array formula?
a) Use functions like FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE
b) Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
c) Use SUMIF
d) Apply Conditional Formatting
89. What is the XLOOKUP function used for?
a) Searches a range for a value and returns a corresponding value
b) Finds duplicates
c) Sorts data
d) Converts text to numbers
90. What does the SORTBY function do?
a) Sorts a range based on values in another range
b) Sorts alphabetically
c) Finds duplicates
d) Converts text to numbers
91. What is the purpose of the CONCAT function?
a) Concatenates text from multiple ranges without a delimiter
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
92. What does the ISFORMULA function check for?
a) Whether a cell contains a formula
b) If a number is even
c) If a number is odd
d) If a cell is empty
93. What is the purpose of the NETWORKDAYS function?
a) Calculates the number of working days between two dates
b) Counts weekends
c) Finds holidays
d) Sorts dates
94. What does the RANDARRAY function do?
a) Generates an array of random numbers
b) Generates a single random number
c) Sorts numbers
d) Finds duplicates
95. What is the function of the STOCKHISTORY function?
a) Retrieves historical stock market data
b) Sorts stock data
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Finds duplicates
96. What does the TEXT function allow you to do?
a) Format numbers as text
b) Convert text to numbers
c) Sort data
d) Highlight duplicates
97. How can you track changes in an Excel workbook?
a) Use Version History
b) Use Conditional Formatting
c) Use a Pivot Table
d) Use Solver
98. What is the purpose of Excel's Power BI integration?
a) To analyze and visualize large datasets
b) To sort data
c) To create simple tables
d) To highlight duplicates
99. What does the OFFSET function do?
a) Returns a reference that is offset from a starting point
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
100. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a custom value if an error occurs
b) Counts errors
c) Sorts numbers
d) Finds duplicates
MS Excel 365 - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
Basic Level (20 Questions)
11. What is the default file extension for an Excel workbook?
o a) .xls
o b) .xlsx ✅
o c) .docx
o d) .csv
12. Which of the following is NOT a basic function in Excel?
o a) SUM
o b) AVERAGE
o c) CONCATENATE
o d) FORMAT TEXT ✅
13. How can you quickly save a workbook in Excel?
o a) Press Ctrl + S ✅
o b) Press Ctrl + P
o c) Click on View > Save
o d) None of the above
14. What is the maximum number of rows in an Excel worksheet?
o a) 65,536
o b) 1,048,576 ✅
o c) 16,384
o d) Unlimited
15. How do you insert a new worksheet in Excel?
o a) Click Insert > Worksheet
o b) Press Shift + F11 ✅
o c) Click on File > New
o d) None of the above
16. What symbol is used to start a formula in Excel?
o a) = ✅
o b) +
o c) -
o d) /
17. What does the AutoSum feature do?
o a) Automatically sums a range of cells ✅
o b) Automatically formats numbers
o c) Sorts data
o d) Creates a graph
18. How do you merge two or more cells in Excel?
o a) Home > Merge & Center ✅
o b) Insert > Merge
o c) View > Merge
o d) None of the above
19. Which key do you press to edit a selected cell?
o a) F2 ✅
o b) F4
o c) F6
o d) Enter
20. What is the shortcut for selecting an entire column?
a) Ctrl + A
b) Ctrl + Space ✅
c) Shift + Space
d) Alt + C
12. What feature allows you to copy formatting from one cell to
another?
a) Format Painter ✅
b) Conditional Formatting
c) AutoFill
d) Paste Special
13. What is the shortcut key to open a new workbook?
a) Ctrl + N ✅
b) Ctrl + O
c) Ctrl + S
d) Ctrl + W
14. How do you delete the contents of a cell without removing the
cell itself?
a) Press Delete ✅
b) Press Backspace
c) Press Ctrl + X
d) Press Shift + Del
15. What does the Fill Handle do?
a) Fills a series of numbers or text automatically ✅
b) Deletes a cell
c) Copies data
d) Moves data
16. What is the default font in Excel 365?
a) Arial
b) Times New Roman
c) Calibri ✅
d) Verdana
17. How can you rename a worksheet?
a) Double-click the sheet tab and type a new name ✅
b) Right-click the sheet tab and select Rename
c) Both A & B ✅
d) None of the above
18. What does the Freeze Panes option do?
a) Locks rows or columns to keep them visible while scrolling ✅
b) Deletes data
c) Highlights duplicates
d) Merges cells
19. What is the function of the COUNT function?
a) Counts numeric values in a range ✅
b) Counts text entries
c) Sums numbers
d) Finds duplicates
20. What does pressing Ctrl + Z do?
a) Undo the last action ✅
b) Redo an action
c) Save the workbook
d) Copy text
21. What is the purpose of Conditional Formatting?
a) To highlight cells based on specific criteria ✅
b) To merge cells
c) To delete duplicates
d) To create charts
Intermediate Level (40 Questions)
22. How do you remove duplicates from a data set?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates ✅
b) Home > Delete
c) Insert > Table
d) None of the above
23. What is the function of VLOOKUP?
a) Looks up a value in a table and returns a corresponding value ✅
b) Finds duplicate values
c) Sorts data
d) None of the above
24. How do you split a single column into multiple columns based
on a delimiter?
a) Data > Text to Columns ✅
b) Home > Split
c) Insert > Columns
d) None of the above
25. Which function helps in finding the highest value in a range?
a) MAX ✅
b) MIN
c) AVERAGE
d) COUNT
26. How do you apply a filter in Excel?
a) Click on Data > Filter ✅
b) Click on Home > Sort
c) Click on Insert > Filter
d) None of the above
27. What does the CONCAT function do?
a) Joins two or more text strings ✅
b) Finds a value in a table
c) Filters data
d) None of the above
28. What is the shortcut for AutoFit column width?
a) Double-click column border ✅
b) Ctrl + W
c) Shift + Enter
d) Alt + H
29. What function would you use to count non-empty cells in a
range?
a) COUNTA ✅
b) COUNTBLANK
c) COUNTIF
d) COUNT
30. What does Ctrl + Shift + L do?
a) Applies a filter ✅
b) Inserts a table
c) Deletes a row
d) Opens a new workbook
31. How do you create a drop-down list in Excel?
a) Data > Data Validation ✅
b) Insert > Dropdown
c) Home > Format
d) None of the above
32. What does the IF function do?
a) Performs a logical test ✅
b) Finds duplicate values
c) Sorts data
d) None of the above
33. How do you apply conditional formatting to highlight duplicate
values?
a) Home > Conditional Formatting > Highlight Cells Rules >
Duplicate Values ✅
b) Data > Remove Duplicates
c) Insert > Format Cells
d) None of the above
34. What does the TRIM function do in Excel?
a) Removes all spaces from text
b) Removes extra spaces except for single spaces between words ✅
c) Converts text to uppercase
d) Splits text into columns
35. Which function can be used to extract the year from a date?
a) DATE
b) YEAR ✅
c) MONTH
d) DAY
36. What is the purpose of the TEXT function?
a) Converts numbers into text with a specific format ✅
b) Converts text to uppercase
c) Joins multiple text strings
d) Extracts text from a cell
37. How do you lock a cell reference so it doesn’t change when
copied?
a) Use the $ symbol before the column and row (e.g., $A$1) ✅
b) Use Ctrl + L
c) Use parentheses around the reference
d) None of the above
38. What does the COUNTIF function do?
a) Counts the number of non-empty cells
b) Counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition ✅
c) Counts the total number of numbers in a range
d) None of the above
39. How can you remove all hyperlinks from a worksheet?
a) Right-click a hyperlink and select "Remove Hyperlink"
b) Select all hyperlinks and press Ctrl + Shift + F9 ✅
c) Press Delete
d) Click Data > Remove Hyperlinks
40. What does the LEFT function do?
a) Extracts a specified number of characters from the left side of a
text string ✅
b) Extracts a specified number of characters from the right side of a
text string
c) Converts text to lowercase
d) Finds the first letter of a word
41. What feature allows you to combine and analyze large
amounts of data?
a) PivotTable ✅
b) VLOOKUP
c) Goal Seek
d) Data Validation
42. What does the VLOOKUP function do?
a) Searches for a value in a table and returns a corresponding value
✅
b) Searches for a value horizontally
c) Finds duplicates in a column
d) Sorts data alphabetically
43. What is the difference between COUNT and COUNTA
functions?
a) COUNT counts only numbers, while COUNTA counts all non-empty
cells ✅
b) COUNT counts all cells, while COUNTA counts only text
c) Both work the same way
d) COUNT counts empty cells, while COUNTA counts filled cells
44. Which of the following is NOT a valid Excel error message?
a) #VALUE!
b) #NAME?
c) #ERROR! ✅
d) #DIV/0!
45. How can you quickly remove duplicate values from a dataset?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates ✅
b) Home > Delete
c) Edit > Remove
d) Sort & Filter > Unique
46. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a custom value if an error occurs ✅
b) Checks if a formula is correct
c) Finds blank cells
d) Converts text to numbers
47. What is the purpose of the INDEX function?
a) Returns the value of a specific cell in a range ✅
b) Finds duplicates
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Deletes blank cells
48. How do you reference a cell in another worksheet within the
same workbook?
a) =SheetName!A1 ✅
b) =WorkbookName!A1
c) =FileName!A1
d) =Reference!A1
49. What function would you use to count only blank cells in a
range?
a) COUNTBLANK ✅
b) COUNTA
c) COUNTIF
d) IFBLANK
50. How do you create a drop-down list in Excel?
a) Data > Data Validation ✅
b) Insert > Drop-down List
c) View > Data List
d) Formulas > Define List
51. Which function would you use to extract the year from a date
value?
a) YEAR ✅
b) DATE
c) MONTH
d) DAY
52. What is the purpose of the MATCH function?
a) Returns the position of a value in a range ✅
b) Finds duplicates
c) Joins text values
d) Sorts data
53. What does the TRANSPOSE function do?
a) Converts rows into columns and vice versa ✅
b) Copies a range of data
c) Sorts data alphabetically
d) Merges multiple cells
54. What is the shortcut to apply or remove filters in Excel?
a) Ctrl + Shift + L ✅
b) Ctrl + F
c) Alt + Shift + F
d) Ctrl + L
55. How can you quickly convert text to uppercase without using
formulas?
a) Use Flash Fill ✅
b) Use UPPER function
c) Use CONCATENATE function
d) Use Format Cells
56. What is a Pivot Table used for?
a) Summarizing large datasets ✅
b) Sorting data alphabetically
c) Counting blank cells
d) Merging multiple cells
57. What does the TEXT function do?
a) Converts numbers into a specified text format ✅
b) Extracts text from a cell
c) Joins multiple text values
d) Finds duplicates in text values
58. What is the primary purpose of the GOAL SEEK feature in
Excel?
a) Finding the required input to reach a desired output ✅
b) Sorting large datasets
c) Counting blank cells
d) Creating a Pivot Table
59. Which function is used to return the last non-empty cell in a
column?
a) LOOKUP ✅
b) VLOOKUP
c) HLOOKUP
d) INDEX
60. What does the CONCAT function do?
a) Joins multiple text strings ✅
b) Finds text in a range
c) Counts characters in a text
d) Converts text to numbers
61. How do you quickly remove all formatting from selected cells?
a) Home > Clear > Clear Formats ✅
b) Home > Delete > Remove Formatting
c) View > Reset Format
d) Format > Remove Styles
Advanced Level (40 Questions)
62. What is Power Query used for in Excel?
a) Data transformation and automation ✅
b) Formatting text
c) Creating pivot tables
d) Performing calculations
63. How can you protect an entire workbook with a password?
a) File > Info > Protect Workbook ✅
b) Home > Protect Sheet
c) Insert > Lock
d) None of the above
64. What function is used to return the current date and time?
a) NOW() ✅
b) TODAY()
c) DATE()
d) TIME()
65. What does the VLOOKUP function do?
a) Looks up a value in a vertical column ✅
b) Searches for a value horizontally
c) Merges two tables
d) Filters data
66. What is the purpose of the INDEX function?
a) Returns the value of a specified cell in a range ✅
b) Sorts data
c) Creates a hyperlink
d) Counts rows
67. How do you create a dynamic named range in Excel?
a) Using OFFSET and COUNTA functions ✅
b) Using SUM function
c) Using CONCATENATE
d) Using AutoFilter
68. What is a Pivot Chart used for?
a) Visualizing Pivot Table data ✅
b) Creating pie charts
c) Applying conditional formatting
d) Sorting data
69. How do you remove duplicate values in Excel?
a) Data > Remove Duplicates ✅
b) Home > Clear Formatting
c) Review > Track Changes
d) Insert > Table
70. What is the purpose of the MATCH function?
a) Returns the relative position of a value in a range ✅
b) Finds duplicates
c) Concatenates text
d) Converts numbers to text
71. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a specified value if a formula results in an error ✅
b) Highlights errors
c) Deletes cells with errors
d) Runs a macro
72. What is the purpose of the XLOOKUP function in Excel?
a) It searches a range or array and returns a corresponding value ✅
b) It replaces VLOOKUP but only works for text
c) It filters data in Pivot Tables
d) It concatenates multiple text strings
73. Which of the following is TRUE about Excel’s Power Pivot?
a) It allows users to work with large data sets and create complex
data models ✅
b) It is a basic data sorting tool
c) It is only available in Excel for Mac
d) It replaces all formulas in Excel
74. How can you automate repetitive tasks in Excel?
a) By using Macros ✅
b) By applying Conditional Formatting
c) By creating an Excel Table
d) By using Freeze Panes
75. What does the TEXTJOIN function do in Excel?
a) Combines text from multiple cells with a specified delimiter ✅
b) Joins numbers into one cell
c) Merges cells together physically
d) Formats numeric values as text
76. What is the purpose of the Solver tool in Excel?
a) It is used for optimization and finding the best solution for
decision problems ✅
b) It sorts and filters large data sets
c) It performs statistical analysis like regression
d) It removes duplicate data
Advanced Level (40 Questions)
77. What is the purpose of the INDIRECT function?
a) Returns the reference specified by a text string ✅
b) Converts numbers to text
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
78. What does the TRANSPOSE function do?
a) Switches rows and columns ✅
b) Converts text to columns
c) Sorts data
d) Returns an absolute value
79. How can you enable iterative calculations in Excel?
a) File > Options > Formulas > Enable Iterative Calculation ✅
b) Data > Solver
c) Insert > Iterations
d) None of the above
80. What is the purpose of the XMATCH function?
a) Returns the relative position of a value with more flexibility than
MATCH ✅
b) Finds duplicates
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Performs calculations
81. What is Power Pivot used for?
a) Managing large data sets and creating advanced pivot tables ✅
b) Formatting charts
c) Creating simple tables
d) Highlighting duplicates
82. What is the purpose of the LET function?
a) Assigns names to calculation results for reuse ✅
b) Converts numbers to text
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
83. What does the SEQUENCE function do?
a) Generates a list of sequential numbers ✅
b) Finds the sequence of letters
c) Sorts text
d) Converts text to numbers
84. How can you use the FILTER function in Excel?
a) To filter a range based on criteria ✅
b) To sort a table
c) To remove duplicates
d) To create pivot tables
85. What is the purpose of the TEXTJOIN function?
a) Joins text strings with a delimiter ✅
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
86. What does the UNIQUE function return?
a) A list of unique values from a range ✅
b) A list of duplicate values
c) A sorted list
d) A count of unique values
87. What does the LAMBDA function do in Excel?
a) Creates custom reusable functions ✅
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts text
d) Finds duplicates
88. What is the purpose of Power Query in Excel?
a) Extracts, transforms, and loads data from different sources ✅
b) Creates pivot tables
c) Formats text
d) Highlights duplicates
89. How do you create a dynamic array formula?
a) Use functions like FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE ✅
b) Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
c) Use SUMIF
d) Apply Conditional Formatting
90. What is the XLOOKUP function used for?
a) Searches a range for a value and returns a corresponding value ✅
b) Finds duplicates
c) Sorts data
d) Converts text to numbers
91. What does the SORTBY function do?
a) Sorts a range based on values in another range ✅
b) Sorts alphabetically
c) Finds duplicates
d) Converts text to numbers
92. What is the purpose of the CONCAT function?
a) Concatenates text from multiple ranges without a delimiter ✅
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
93. What does the ISFORMULA function check for?
a) Whether a cell contains a formula ✅
b) If a number is even
c) If a number is odd
d) If a cell is empty
94. What is the purpose of the NETWORKDAYS function?
a) Calculates the number of working days between two dates ✅
b) Counts weekends
c) Finds holidays
d) Sorts dates
95. What does the RANDARRAY function do?
a) Generates an array of random numbers ✅
b) Generates a single random number
c) Sorts numbers
d) Finds duplicates
96. What is the function of the STOCKHISTORY function?
a) Retrieves historical stock market data ✅
b) Sorts stock data
c) Converts text to numbers
d) Finds duplicates
97. What does the TEXT function allow you to do?
a) Format numbers as text ✅
b) Convert text to numbers
c) Sort data
d) Highlight duplicates
98. How can you track changes in an Excel workbook?
a) Use Version History ✅
b) Use Conditional Formatting
c) Use a Pivot Table
d) Use Solver
99. What is the purpose of Excel's Power BI integration?
a) To analyze and visualize large datasets ✅
b) To sort data
c) To create simple tables
d) To highlight duplicates
100. What does the OFFSET function do?
a) Returns a reference that is offset from a starting point ✅
b) Converts text to numbers
c) Sorts data
d) Finds duplicates
101. What does the IFERROR function do?
a) Returns a custom value if an error occurs ✅
b) Counts errors
c) Sorts numbers
d) Finds duplicates
