iCheck Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory

Lesson 1: Excel Basics

Self Checks

Self Checks provide you with multiple choice questions you can use to review the main ideas of the lesson.

1
Which button do you click to create a new workbook?

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A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
2
You can click on ____ to view other worksheets in a workbook.
A)the formula bar
B)the scroll bar
C)the menu bar
D)sheet tabs
3
To calculate a sum in a worksheet, _____.
A)open the Tools menu
B)click the AutoSum button
C)click the formula bar
D)open the Edit menu
4
A cell reference is ____.
A)the letter and row number of a cell.
B)a bar that displays the contents of a cell.
C)a small flap at the bottom of a worksheet that displays the name of the worksheet.
D)a box that is used to enter information to perform a particular task.
5
Which of the following is NOT included on the Excel menu bar?
A)File
B)Edit
C)Tools
D)Table
6
Identify the title bar on the screen.

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A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
7
Use the ____ feature to make it easier to see a cell's contents.
A)Help
B)Zoom
C)Redo
D)Open
8
The ____ command will show you what your worksheet will look like when you print it.
A)File>Print
B)File>Open
C)Edit>Preview
D)File>Print Preview
9
What is a task pane?
A)A box that is used to enter information to perform a particular task.
B)An optional part of the Excel window that provides easy access to common tasks.
C)The bar at the top of the screen that displays the name of the current window.
D)A bar at the right side or bottom of the screen that allows you to move in a worksheet.
10
In Excel, the pointer changes to a(n) ____ to resize columns.
A)two-headed arrow
B)plus sign
C)arrow
D)hand
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