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Short answer questions (50 words)


1. What do you call the document created in a spreadsheet application?

Ans: The document created in a spreadsheet application is called a workbook.

2. What are the steps to create a new spreadsheet?

Ans: Steps to create a new spreadsheet: a. Open the spreadsheet application.


b. Click on the “File” menu. c. Select “New” or “Create New” option. d. Choose
the type of spreadsheet or template you want to create. e. The new
spreadsheet will be created and ready for use.

3. What is the difference between spreadsheet, worksheet and sheet?

Ans: Spreadsheet, worksheet, and sheet are often used interchangeably, but
they can have different meanings depending on the context:

 Spreadsheet: Refers to the entire file or application used for organizing


and analyzing data.
 Worksheet: Refers to an individual tab or page within a spreadsheet
where data is entered and calculations are performed.
 Sheet: Can refer to either a worksheet or a single page within a
workbook.

4. What is the default name of the worksheet? How can it be renamed?

Ans: The default name of the worksheet is usually “Sheet1,” “Sheet2,” etc. It
can be renamed by right-clicking on the sheet tab, selecting “Rename,” and
entering the desired name for the worksheet.

5. Write the steps to insert and delete the worksheet in Calc.


Ans: Steps to insert and delete a worksheet in Calc:

Insert Worksheet:

 Right-click on an existing sheet tab.


 Select “Insert Sheet” or “Insert” option.
 Choose the location where you want to insert the new worksheet.
Delete Worksheet:

 Right-click on the sheet tab you want to delete.


 Select “Delete Sheet” or “Delete” option.
 Confirm the deletion when prompted.

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6. What is an active cell? How to delete the contents of an active cell?

Ans:An active cell is the currently selected cell in a spreadsheet where data
can be entered or edited. To delete the contents of an active cell, you can
press the Delete key or Backspace key on the keyboard, or use the Clear
command from the Edit or Home menu.

7. What is relative and absolute cell address in the spreadsheet?

Ans: Relative cell address refers to the cell location in relation to the current
cell. When a formula is copied or moved to a different cell, the relative cell
references adjust accordingly. Absolute cell address, on the other hand,
remains constant and does not change when the formula is copied or moved.
It is denoted by adding a “$” symbol before the column letter and/or row
number in the cell reference.

8. Explain any two operations performed on data in a spreadsheet.


Ans: Two operations performed on data in a spreadsheet are:

 Calculation: Perform mathematical operations, formulas, and functions


on data to derive results and perform analysis.
 Formatting: Apply formatting options such as number formatting, cell
styles, conditional formatting, etc., to enhance the appearance and
readability of the data.

9. How do formulae work in a spreadsheet?

Ans: In a spreadsheet, formulae work by using mathematical operators,


functions, and cell references to perform calculations and manipulate data.
The formula evaluates the values in specified cells and produces a result
based on the defined operations.

10. Can you include more than one mathematical operators in a


formula?

Ans: Yes, you can include more than one mathematical operator in a formula.

For example, “=A1+B1-C1” is a formula that adds the value in cell A1 to the
value in cell B1 and subtracts the value in cell C1.

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11. How to make visible the desired toolbar a spreadsheet?

Ans:To make a desired toolbar visible in a spreadsheet, you can follow these
steps: a. Click on the “View” menu. b. Select “Toolbars” or “Customize
Toolbars” option. c. Check or tick the toolbar you want to make visible. If it’s
already checked, it should be visible.
12. Give the syntax and example of any three mathematical functions in
spreadsheet.

Ans:Examples of mathematical functions in a spreadsheet:

 SUM function: Syntax: =SUM(number1, number2, …) Example:


=SUM(A1:A5) calculates the sum of values in cells A1 to A5.
 AVG function: Syntax: =AVG(number1, number2, …) Example:
=AVG(A1:A5) calculates the average of values in cells A1 to A5.
 POWER function: Syntax: =POWER(number, power) Example:
=POWER(A1, 2) calculates the square of the value in cell A1.

13. Give the syntax and example of any three statistical functions in
spreadsheet.

Ans: Examples of statistical functions in a spreadsheet:

 COUNT function: Syntax: =COUNT(value1, value2, …) Example:


=COUNT(A1:A5) counts the number of values in cells A1 to A5.
 AVERAGE function: Syntax: =AVERAGE(value1, value2, …) Example:
=AVERAGE(A1:A5) calculates the average of values in cells A1 to A5.
 MAX function: Syntax: =MAX(value1, value2, …) Example:
=MAX(A1:A5) returns the maximum value from cells A1 to A5.

14. Give the syntax and example of any three decision making functions
in spreadsheet.

Ans: Examples of decision-making functions in a spreadsheet:

 IF function: Syntax: =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)


Example: =IF(A1>10, “Greater than 10”, “Less than or equal to 10”)
 AND function: Syntax: =AND(logical1, logical2, …) Example:
=AND(A1>5, B1<10) returns TRUE if both conditions are met, otherwise
FALSE.
 OR function: Syntax: =OR(logical1, logical2, …) Example: =OR(A1>5,
B1<10) returns TRUE if at least one condition is met, otherwise FALSE.
15. Give the syntax and example of any three date and time functions in
spreadsheet.

Ans: Examples of date and time functions in a spreadsheet:

 TODAY function: Syntax: =TODAY() Example: =TODAY() returns the


current date.
 NOW function: Syntax: =NOW() Example: =NOW() returns the current
date and time.
 DATE function: Syntax: =DATE(year, month, day) Example:
=DATE(2023, 5, 31) returns the date May 31, 2023.

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16. Give the syntax and example of any three logical functions in
spreadsheet.

Ans:Examples of logical functions in a spreadsheet:

 IF function: Syntax: =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)


Example: =IF(A1>10, “Greater than 10”, “Less than or equal to 10”)
 AND function: Syntax: =AND(logical1, logical2, …) Example:
=AND(A1>5, B1<10) returns TRUE if both conditions are met, otherwise
FALSE.
 OR function: Syntax: =OR(logical1, logical2, …) Example: =OR(A1>5,
B1<10) returns TRUE if at least one condition is met, otherwise FALSE.

17. Give the syntax and example of any three string functions in
spreadsheet.

Ans:Examples of string functions in a spreadsheet:

 CONCATENATE function: Syntax: =CONCATENATE(text1, text2, …)


Example: =CONCATENATE(A1, ” – “, B1) combines the text in cell A1,
a hyphen, and the text in cell B1.
 LEFT function: Syntax: =LEFT(text, num_chars) Example: =LEFT(A1, 3)
extracts the leftmost 3 characters from the text in cell A1.
 LEN function: Syntax: =LEN(text) Example: =LEN(A1) returns the
number of characters in the text in cell A1.

18. Explain the advantages of drawing a chart in Calc.

Ans: Advantages of drawing a chart in Calc:

 Visual representation: Charts provide a visual representation of data,


making it easier to understand trends and patterns.
 Data analysis: Charts help in analyzing data by visually comparing
different data sets or categories.
 Presentation and communication: Charts make it easier to present data
to others, making the information more engaging and easier to
comprehend.
 Data visualization: Charts enhance data visualization, enabling users to
identify relationships and outliers in the data.

19. Explain in one line each the various types of charts.

Ans: Various types of charts:

 Bar chart: Used to compare data across different categories.


 Line chart: Shows the trend or progression of data over time.
 Pie chart: Represents data as slices of a pie, showing the proportion of
each category.
 Scatter chart: Displays the relationship between two sets of data as
points on a graph.
 Column chart: Similar to a bar chart, but with vertical columns instead of
horizontal bars.

20. Write the steps to insert a chart in Calc.

Ans: Steps to insert a chart in Calc:

 Select the data range or cells that you want to include in the chart.
 Click on the “Insert” menu.
 Choose the type of chart you want to insert.
 Customize the chart by adjusting the titles, labels, and formatting
options.
 The chart will be inserted into the spreadsheet.

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