Chapter 8 | Advance Features of Spreadsheet

 

Write very short answer of the following questions.

a) Is Ms-Word spreadsheet software?

Ans: No, Ms-Word is not spreadsheet software.

b) Which company released Excel program?

Ans: Excel program was released by Microsoft Corporation USA.

c) Which symbol is used to make absolute cell reference?

Ans: $ symbol is used to make absolute cell reference eg: $b$2

d) Which symbol is used to begin formula in Ms-Excel?

Ans: Is equal to (=) symbol is used to begin formula in Ms-Excel.

e) How many types of data sorting are used in Excel?

Ans: There are two types of sorting data either in ascending order or in descending order.

f) Write the symbols used as reference operator.

Ans: Colon (:) symbol is used as reference operator.

g) Write the use of RANK function in excel.

Ans: RANK function is used to find rank from the given number list in excel.

h) How many Row and columns are there in Ms-Excel 2016?

Ans: Each worksheet of Ms-Excel 2016 contain 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns.

i) What is the extension of Excel worksheet?

Ans: Dot xls or Dot xlsx (.xls or .xlsx) is the extension of Excel worksheet.

Write short answer of the following questions

a) What is spreadsheet? Write two example.

Ans: Spreadsheet is a software package that accepts data in tabular form in row and columns. Example: Visi calc, Ms-Excel etc.

b) What is Ms-Excel? Write two versions of Ms-Excel.

Ans: Ms-Excel is one of the popular and widely used spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft Corporation USA. Ms-Excel 2007, Ms-Excel 2016 are the two version of Ms-Excel.

c) What is formula? Write the rules of using formula.

Ans: Formula is a sequence of values, cell references and operators that produces a new value from existing values.

Rules for using formula in Excel are given below:

i) The formula always must begin with an equal sign (=)

ii) After inserting formula, press Enter key to confirm it.

iii) The formula are not case sensitive.

iv) The cell address also can be used in the formula. Eg. (A2+B2)*F5

v) The references, constants, operators and functions can be used in formula.

d) What is the fill handle? What is its use?

Ans: Fill handle is a small black square that appears at the bottom right corner of the selected cell. It is used auto fill list items, to fill custom list etc.

e) What is meant by sorting data?

Ans: Sorting is the process of arranging worksheet data in alphanumeric order. There are two types of sorting data in the cell either in ascending order or in descending order.

f) What is chart? List the common chart types.

Ans: Charts are graphical presentation of numeric data in the worksheet. Charts are based on data contained in worksheets and it helps to observe and compare different data in the worksheet.

The most commonly used types of charts are Bar chart, Column chart and pie chart.

 a) Why is MS-Excel popular and user-friendly?

MS-Excel is widely regarded as a popular and user-friendly spreadsheet software due to several key reasons:

1.      Intuitive Interface: Easy-to-navigate grid layout with an organized toolbar.

2.      Versatility: Suitable for tasks ranging from simple lists to complex financial models.

3.      Comprehensive Features: Offers powerful tools like formulas, charts, and pivot tables.

4.      Data Visualization: User-friendly charting and graphing for clear data insights.

5.      Integration: Seamlessly works with other Microsoft Office apps and external data sources.

6.      Support: Extensive online resources and a large user community.

7.      Customizability: Macros, custom functions, and add-ins tailor the experience.

8.      Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices for on-the-go access.

Overall, MS-Excel’s combination of ease of use, powerful features, and flexibility makes it a go-to tool for individuals and businesses alike. Whether for simple data entry or complex data analysis, Excel provides the tools necessary to handle a wide array of tasks efficiently.

b) Types of Cell References in MS-Excel:

1.      Relative Reference: Changes when a formula is copied to another cell.

o    Example: If =A1+B1 in cell C1 is copied to C2, it becomes =A2+B2.

2.      Absolute Reference: Remains constant when copied. Indicated by $.

o    Example: =$A$1+$B$1 remains the same when copied.

3.      Mixed Reference: Either the row or column is fixed.

o    Example: =A$1+B$1 will adjust the column but keep the row constant.

c) Common Functions in MS-Excel:

1.      SUM(): Adds a range of cells.

o    Example: =SUM(A1:A10) adds all values from A1 to A10.

2.      AVERAGE(): Calculates the average of a range.

o    Example: =AVERAGE(B1:B10) computes the average of values in B1 to B10.

3.      IF(): Performs a logical test and returns one value for TRUE and another for FALSE.

o    Example: =IF(A1>10, "Pass", "Fail") returns "Pass" if A1 is greater than 10, otherwise "Fail".

4.  OR(): Checks if any of the given conditions are true. Returns TRUE if at least one condition is met, otherwise FALSE.

  • Example: =OR(A1 > 10, B1 < 5) returns TRUE if A1 is greater than 10 or B1 is less than 5.

5. AND(): Checks if all the given conditions are true. Returns TRUE only if all conditions are met, otherwise FALSE.

  • Example: =AND(A1 > 10, B1 < 5) returns TRUE if both A1 is greater than 10 and B1 is less than 5.

6. MIN(): Finds the smallest number in a range of cells.

  • Example: =MIN(A1:A10) returns the smallest value from A1 to A10.

7.  MAX(): Finds the largest number in a range of cells.

  • Example: =MAX(A1:A10) returns the largest value from A1 to A10.

Write the step to perform the following task in Ms excel 2016

a)      To sort  data

·        Select the data range you want to sort.

·        Go to the “Data” tab.

·        Click “Sort A to Z” or “sort Z to A” for a quick sort, or click “Sort” for more option.

b)     To apply function.

·        Select the cell where you want the result.

·        Type = followed by the function name (e.g., =SUM(A1:A10))

·        Press Enter to apply the function.

c)      To create chart

·        Selected the data you want to chart.

·        Go to the insert tab.

·        Choose the desired chart type from the charts group.

d)     To change font of selected cells.

·        Selected the cell where you want change the font.

·        Go to the home tab.

·        use the font dropdown menu to choose your desired font.

 


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