Data Analysis Exercise 1

Please read the following carefully and then answer the below 8 questions.
Every part fitted to a vehicle needs to have a part number to enable correct part ordering (amongst many other important reasons).
Table 1 below contains data relating to 10 part numbers. These part numbers are allocated to different variants of car seat.

The sheet called "Definitions & Functions" contains:

- definitions that you will need to know in order to answer the below questions.
- 7 basic Excel Functions. Several of these Functions (possibly combined) will be needed to answer questions 1-5.

Important Notes:
- Questions 1-5 will require formulas as answers. These formulas should be created in the first row and dragged down to all rows. ie.must be the same generic formula in each row
- Questions 6-8 will require text answers only. No formulas or functions required.
- To be fair to people with varying Excel backgrounds, you're only allowed to use the functions listed in the 'Definitions & Functions' sheet

Available points 0.5 0.5 1 2 2 1 1 2

Table 1
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1 2 3 4 5
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DRIVE MINOR FEATURE CODES SEAT 7 8
PREFIX BASE SUFFIX Base RHS/LHS
DRV/PASS
8L47-C822O26-KMIX RHS FRONT SEAT ASY 2WAY COMP P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBH CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBC 3ZB11 8L47 C822O26 KMIX C822O26 RHS DRV DRV
9L47-C822M26-BFX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP RHS 2WAY Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV8BC CWSBD CXTBB CZRBC CZ3BB CZ6BK DQOBC JCQBE 3YW11 9L47 C822M26 BFX C822M26 RHS PASS PASS
6L47-C822N27-GLKX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP LHS 4WAY Q BBHDG CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBE CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBD 3D311 6L47 C822N27 GLKX C822N27 LHS DRV DRV
9L47-C822O26-RKRX RHS FRONT SEAT ASY COMP 6WAY P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZRBT CZ2BB DQNBC HDEBD 3ZB11 9L47 C822O26 RKRX C822O26 RHS DRV PASS DRV
9L47-C822N26-FHX FRONT SEAT ASY RHS COMP 4WAY P BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BC CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BB DQNBB HDEBD 3YW11 9L47 C822N26 FHX C822N26 RHS DRV DRV
9L47-C822N26-RRTX FRONT SEAT ASY COMP RHS 4WAY Q CV8BC CWSBD CXTBC CZRBE CZ3BB CZ6BK DQOBB JCQBE 3ZB11 9L47 C822N26 RRTX C822N26 RHS PASS PASS
9L47-C822N29-MMDX 4WAY FRONT SEAT LHS ASY COMP Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BC CWSBD CXSBC CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBC HDEBC 3K011 9L47 C822N29 MMDX C822N29 LHS DRV DRV
9L47-C822N28-ADAX FRONT SEAT 4WAY ASY COMP RHS P CV7BC CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBB HDEBD 3YW11 9L47 C822N28 ADAX C822N28 RHS DRV DRV
9L47-C822N29-GGX 4WAY LHS FRONT SEAT ASY COMP Q BBHBU BBHBZ CV7BB CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBC HDEBC 3YW11 9L47 C822N29 GGX C822N29 LHS DRV DRV
8L47-C822N29-KMX 4WAY FRONT LHS SEAT ASY COMP Q BBHDG CV7BB CWSBD CXSBB CZQBE CZ2BC DQNBB HDEBD 3K011 8L47 C822N29 KMX C822N29 LHS DRV DRV

Questions
Question 1 Create a formula in column <E> that extracts the PREFIX only from column A

Question 2 Create a formula in column <F> that extracts the BASE only from column A

Question 3 Create a formula in column <G> that extracts the SUFFIX only from column A

YOU HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED!

Apparently the BASE section of a part number can vary between 6 and 8 digits. (and is not always 7 digits as mentioned in the Definitions & Functions sheet).
Question 4
Even though the above part numbers all contain 7 digit BASES, create a formula in column <H> that shows the BASE, but could also handle varying lengths.
(You can re-use your formula from Question 2, if it already handles this scenario).

The Vehicle Seat part numbers are defined as LHS or RHS. This information is shown within the Description in column <B>.
Question 5
Create a formula in column <I> that extracts the LHS or RHS text only.
We will use IF function to determine whether each seat is a Driver or Passenger seat:
Using only the information in columns <B> & <C>, confirm in column <J> whether each seat is a DRIVER or PASSENGER seat.
Question 6 If Driver code is "P": driver if description contains RHS and passenger if description contains LHS
(Note, no formulas required for this question)
If Driver code is "Q": driver if description contains LHS and passenger if description contains RHS

The string of MINOR FEATURE CODES shown in column <D> helps to define the specifc usage of the relevant part number. Based on the assumption, we will define whether the part number is a driver seat or passenger seat using IF function
If the string contains the MINOR FEATURE CODE [CZQ**] eg. CZQBD, CZQBE,CZQBH, CZQBM or CZQBU, then the part number is a driver seat If Minor feature code contains CZQ then it the part number is a driver seat
Question 7
If the string contains the MINOR FEATURE CODE [CZR**] eg. CZRBC, CZRBE, CZRBL, CZRBT or CZRBV, then the part number is a passenger seat If Minor feature code contains CZR then it the part number is a driver seat
One Seat part number has a clear data error in Table 1. Highlight which part this is, in the appropriate cell in column <K>. However it raise an error when the DRIVE code value is not taken in account, resulting a discrepancy with column <J>

Given that the data in column <B> and <C> is corrent, the result in column <J> is correct. In comparison with the sheet
Now to fix the problem part number found in Question 7: "Part number Base Definition", with the number Base is "C822O26" and Drive is "P", the Seat Type should be one of the
Firstly, it's been confirmed that the data in column <B> and column <C> in Table 1 is definitely correct. values:{"CZQBD", "CZQBH", "CZQBM"}. All of them contains "CZQ" indicating the part number is a driver seat.
Question 8
Secondly, the sheet "Part Number Base Definition" shows how part number BASES are initially defined according to seat features. (Note, this is not always a 1 to 1 relationship) Therefore, the correct value is "DRV".
Using the above information, determine the correction that is required to fix the data error. Show this in column <L>. To avoid these error, we can use functions to detect whether there is discrepacies between value of column <J> and
<K> and using functions such as VLOOKUP to find out the incorrect inputs.
Excel Functions
Function Syntax
LEFT LEFT(text,num_chars)
RIGHT RIGHT(text,num_chars)
MID MID(text,start_num,num_chars)
LEN LEN(text)

FIND FIND(find_text,within_text,start_num)

SEARCH SEARCH(find_text,within_text,start_num)

TRIM TRIM(text)

Useful Definitions

A part number is used to identify all vehicle parts. It consists of 3 elements: Prefix,
Base & Suffix.
The format of the part number is always: "Prefix-Base-Suffix"
Part Number
The Prefix is always 4 digits
The Base is always 7 digits
The Suffix is always 3 or 4 digits

LHS Left Hand Side

RHS Right Hand Side

The code "DRIVE" indicates whether the part number is used on LHD or RHD vehicles.
DRIVE DRIVE code "Q" = LHD
DRIVE code "P" = RHD

LHD Left Hand Drive

RHD Right Hand Drive
BS Body Style eg. 3 door, 4 door or 5 door
VS Vehicle Series (low spec, medium spec, high spec)
DRV Driver
PASS Passenger

A minor feature code is a 5 digit code. This code defines a specific feature on a
vehicle.
Minor Feature Code
Multiple minor feature codes can be combined into a string to form a specific vehicle
usage for the relevant part

CZQBD Minor Feature Code defining an 6 Way Driver Seat

CZQBE Minor Feature Code defining a 4 Way Driver Seat
CZQBH Minor Feature Code defining an 2 Way Driver Seat
CZQBM Minor Feature Code defining an 8 Way Driver Seat
CZQBU Minor Feature Code defining an 10 Way Driver Seat
CZRBC Minor Feature Code defining a 2 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBE Minor Feature Code defining a 4 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBL Minor Feature Code defining a 2 Way Sports Passenger Seat
CZRBT Minor Feature Code defining an 8 Way Passenger Seat
CZRBV Minor Feature Code defining a 6 Way Passenger Seat
Example Input Formula Example Output
formulas can be useful LEFT(C3,8) formulas
formulas can be useful RIGHT(C4,6) useful
formulas can be useful MID(C5,10,6) can be
formulas can be useful LEN(C6) 22
formulas can be useful FIND("u",C7,1) 5

formulas can be useful FIND("u",C8,6) 17

formulas can be useful SEARCH("u",C9,1) 5

formulas can be useful SEARCH("u",C10,6) 17

formulas can be useful TRIM(C9) formulas can be useful

Comments

- start_num indicates the digit from where

the search should start
Note, this formula is case sensitive
- start_num indicates the digit from where
the search should start
Note, this formula is not case sensitive

Removes any leading or trailing spaces

Part Number Base VEHICLE LINE BS VS DRIVE
C822M26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822M26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822M27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822M27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822M28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822M28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822M29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822M29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822N26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822N26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822N27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822N27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822N28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822N28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822N29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822N29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822O26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822O26 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822O26 DC5 ID -- - - - - - - P - -
C822O26 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822O27 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822O27 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O27 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
C822O28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822O28 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - P - -
C822O28 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
C822O28 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
C822O28 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O28 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822O29 DC5 10 -- - - - - - - Q - -
C822O29 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O29 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - Q - -
C822O29 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
C822O29 DC5 ID D0 - - - - - - P - -
D822M26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822M26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822M27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822M27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822M28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822M28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822M29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822M29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822N26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822N26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822N27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822N27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822N28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822N28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822N29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822N29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822O26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822O26 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
D822O26 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822O27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822O27 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
D822O27 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822O28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822O28 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
D822O28 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - P - -
D822O28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822O28 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822O29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - Q - -
D822O29 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
D822O29 DC5 EB D0 - - - - - - Q - -
D822O29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
D822O29 DC5 EB -- - - - - - - P - -
SEAT TYPE HEATED SEATS
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZQBD CZ2BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBD CZ2BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBD CZ2BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZQBD CZ2BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BB
CZRBL CZ3BB
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBC CZ3BC
CZRBL CZ3BC
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZQBE CZ2BB
CZRBE CZ3BB
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZQBE CZ2BC
CZRBE CZ3BC
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBH CZ2BB
CZQBM CZ2BB
CZRBT CZ3BB
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBT CZ3BC
CZQBH CZ2BC
CZQBM CZ2BC
CZQBU CZ2BC
CZRBV CZ3BC
CZRBT CZ3BC