Combined Questions and Answers - Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced)
A. Multiple Choice Questions with Answers
1. The default function while using Consolidate is:
Answer: b) Sum
2. Which of the following Libraries contains modules with pre-recorded macros and should not be
changed?
Answer: b) LibreOffice Macros
3. Which of these features is used to jump to a different spreadsheet from the current one in
LibreOffice Calc?
Answer: b) Hyperlink
4. The extension of a spreadsheet file in LibreOffice Calc is:
Answer: c) .ods
5. Goal Seek analysis tool works in reverse order, finding __________ based on the output.
Answer: b) Input
B. Short Answer Questions with Answers
1. Define What-if Scenario in LibreOffice Calc.
Answer: A What-if Scenario is a tool used to explore and compare various alternatives by
changing input values and observing the effect on the output.
2. Give any two differences between Relative and Absolute Hyperlinks.
Answer:
- Relative hyperlink stores the location with respect to the current file location, while Absolute
hyperlink stores the full path.
- Relative links work even if the whole folder is moved, but Absolute links break if the file is moved.
3. State any two rules that should be kept in mind while naming a Macro.
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Answer:
- The name must begin with a letter.
- No spaces or special characters (except underscore) are allowed.
4. Name two advantages of using the Consolidate function.
Answer:
- Combines data from multiple sheets into one for easy comparison.
- Automatically updates if linked to source data.
5. What is the purpose of the Subtotal tool in Calc?
Answer: It groups data automatically and applies functions like SUM or AVERAGE to the grouped
data.
C. Long Answer Questions with Answers
1. Explain the steps to record, save, and run a Macro in LibreOffice Calc with an example.
Answer:
- Enable macro recording from Tools > Options > LibreOffice > Advanced.
- Go to Tools > Macros > Record Macro.
- Perform the required actions (e.g., formatting a cell).
- Click Stop Recording, save the macro in a library/module.
- Run it using Tools > Macros > Run Macro and select the saved macro.
2. Write the procedure to link sheets from different spreadsheet files and explain the benefit of using
"Link to Source Data."
Answer:
- Open both spreadsheets.
- In the destination file, type a formula and reference cells from the source file.
- Use Insert Sheet > From File and check "Link" option.
- Benefit: Any changes in the source file automatically reflect in the linked sheet.
3. Describe the Goal Seek tool with an example.
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Answer:
- Used to find input required for a desired output.
- Example: To score 70% average in 5 subjects, enter marks for 4 subjects, use Goal Seek to find
marks needed in the 5th subject.
- Steps: Tools > Goal Seek, set Formula Cell, Variable Cell, and Target Value, then click OK.
4. Explain the process of extracting a table from a webpage into LibreOffice Calc.
Answer:
- Go to Sheet > Link to External Data.
- Enter webpage URL, select language for import.
- Choose the table from Available Tables/Ranges list.
- Click OK to insert into spreadsheet.
5. Describe the steps to create a Macro as a Function.
Answer:
- Go to Tools > Macros > Organize Macros > LibreOffice Basic.
- Create a new Module.
- Write code using Function...End Function to perform a calculation.
- Save and use the function directly in cells like a built-in formula.
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