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The document explains various Excel concepts and functions including how to insert and delete rows and columns, the difference between a workbook, worksheet and cell, how to create charts and pivot tables, conditional formatting, sorting data, and functions like SUM, VLOOKUP and CONCATENATE.

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Repeated Excel Questions - (Interview Questions)

The document explains various Excel concepts and functions including how to insert and delete rows and columns, the difference between a workbook, worksheet and cell, how to create charts and pivot tables, conditional formatting, sorting data, and functions like SUM, VLOOKUP and CONCATENATE.

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1. What is Excel and what are its primary uses?

 Excel is a spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft. Its primary uses include


data organization, analysis, calculation, and visualization.
2. How do you insert/delete rows and columns in Excel?
 To insert rows or columns, you can right-click on the row or column heading where
you want to insert and select "Insert." To delete, you can select the row or column
and then right-click and choose "Delete."
3. Explain the difference between a workbook, worksheet, and cell.
 A workbook is the entire Excel file, containing one or more worksheets. A worksheet
is a single spreadsheet within the workbook, consisting of rows and columns. A cell is
the intersection of a row and a column and is where data can be entered or
manipulated.
4. What is a function in Excel? Can you give an example?
 A function is a predefined formula that performs calculations using specific values,
called arguments, in a particular order. An example is the SUM function, which adds
up the values in a range of cells: =SUM(A1:A10).
5. How do you freeze panes in Excel? Why might you want to do this?
 You can freeze panes by selecting the row or column below or to the right of where
you want the split to appear, then going to the "View" tab, and clicking "Freeze
Panes." Freezing panes allows you to keep certain rows or columns visible while
scrolling through large datasets, making it easier to navigate.
6. Explain the difference between absolute and relative cell references.
 Relative cell references adjust when copied or moved, while absolute references
remain constant. For example, in the formula =A1+B1, if copied to the cell below, it
becomes =A2+B2. But if you use absolute references like $A$1, it stays fixed when
copied.
7. How do you create a chart/graph in Excel?
 Select the data you want to include in the chart, then go to the "Insert" tab, click on
the desired chart type, and select a subtype. Excel will create the chart based on
your data.
8. What is conditional formatting, and how do you apply it in Excel?
 Conditional formatting allows you to format cells based on specific criteria. To apply
it, select the range of cells you want to format, go to the "Home" tab, click on
"Conditional Formatting," and choose the desired rule.
9. How can you protect a worksheet or workbook in Excel?
 You can protect a worksheet or workbook by going to the "Review" tab, clicking on
"Protect Sheet" or "Protect Workbook," and setting a password if desired.
10. What is a pivot table, and how do you create one?
 A pivot table is a data summarization tool used in Excel to analyze, summarize, and
present large amounts of data. To create one, select your data range, go to the
"Insert" tab, and click "PivotTable." Then, choose where you want to place the pivot
table and define the fields you want to include.
11. How do you find and replace data in Excel?
 You can find and replace data by pressing Ctrl + F to open the Find and Replace
dialog box. Enter the data you want to find and, if necessary, what you want to
replace it with, then click "Find Next" or "Replace All" as needed.
12. What are some common error messages in Excel, and how would you resolve them?
 Common error messages include #DIV/0!, #VALUE!, #REF!, #NAME?, #N/A, and
#NUM!. To resolve them, you might check for division by zero, ensure proper data
types, correct cell references, valid function names, or use error handling functions
like IFERROR.
13. Explain the significance of the VLOOKUP function.
 VLOOKUP is used to search for a value in the first column of a table and return a
value in the same row from a specified column. It's commonly used for data lookup
and retrieval.
14. What is the purpose of the CONCATENATE function?
 CONCATENATE is used to join multiple strings into one string. It's useful for
combining text from different cells or adding separators between text strings.
15. How do you sort data in Excel?
 Select the range of data you want to sort, then go to the "Data" tab and click on
"Sort." Choose the column you want to sort by and whether you want to sort in
ascending or descending order.

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