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1.

Which among the following is used as the range operator (a) ; (b) : (c) /(d) #

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Correct answer is (b) :

2.

Give the explanation of the following errors Error Message 1. # DIV/o! 2. VALUE!

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1. # DIV/0! → When a number is divided by zero 

2. VALUE! → When a wrong argument is given in a fromula

3.

The cell references for cell range of G2to M12 is ………… (a) G2.M12 (b) G2: M12 (c) G2; M12 (d) G2 – M12

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Correct answer is  (c) G2: M12

4.

A work book is a collection of a number of ______

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A work book is a collection of a number of Work Sheets

5.

______ in spread sheet are horizontal vectors while ______ are vertical vectors

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Rows in spread sheet are horizontal vectors while columns are vertical vectors

6.

A file in LibreOffice Calc is known as a ______ (a) Work sheet (b) Page (c) Work book (d) All the above

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Correct answer is (c) Work book

7.

Give a short note on 1. Work book 2. Work sheet

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1. Workbook: A le in spread sheet is known as a workbook. A work book is a collection of a number of work sheets. 

2. Work sheets: The work area which consists of rows and columns in a spreadsheet is called a worksheet. By default three work sheetsheet 1, sheet -2, sheet -3 are available in work book.

8.

One or more cells selected is called ______

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One or more cells selected is called a range

9.

Libre Office calc has three type of cell entries, they are _______ , ______and _______

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Libre Office calc has three type of cell entries, they are Value, Label  and  Formula

10.

IF function is …………

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IF function is Logical function

11.

How many blank work sheets are shown when a new workbook is created? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four

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Correct answer is (c) Three

12.

_______ is a group of adjacent cells that forms a rectangular area.

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Range is a group of adjacent cells that forms a rectangular area.

13.

The dark box which distinguishes the active cell is called _______

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The dark box which distinguishes the active cell is called Cell Pointer

14.

How many worksheets can be made as active worksheet at a time? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

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Correct answer is (a) 1

15.

Complete the table by using ROUNDUP()FormulaDescriptionResultROUNDUP(1876.543,0)Rounds 1876.543 up to 0 decimal place1877ROUNDUP(1876.5443,-1)Round 11876.543 up to the next 0....(a)....ROUNDUP(1876.543,-2)Round 1876.543 up to the next 100....(b)....

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1. 1880 

2. 1900

16.

What are the Text Manipulation Function in LibreOffice Calc

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  • TEXT 
  • CONCATENATE
17.

Which Mathematical Operator is represented by an asterisk (*) (a) Exponentiation (square) (b) Addition (c) Subtraction (d) Multiplication

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(d) Multiplication

18.

Which function automatically totals a column or row of Values? (a) TOTAL (b) ADD (c) SUM (d) AVG

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Correct answer is (c) SUM

19.

Which cell alignment is assigned to most values by default? (a) Right (b) Left (c) Centre (d) None of the above

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Correct answer is (b) Left

20.

Write the command to calculate the State Life Insurance Premium (SLI) of an employee using IF Function. The condition is SLI Premium Rs. 500/-below Basic Pay (BP) of Rs. 15000/- and for others Rs. 800/- (BP is given in cell C3)

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= IF(C3 < 15000, 500, 800)

21.

Which command allows you to reverse an undo command?(a) Redo (b) Repeat (c) Reset (d) Reverse

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Correct answer is (a) Redo

22.

For preparation of Payslip of an employee, Govind entered Basic Pay in cell B2 of a worksheet in LibreOffice calc. The D.A. is 76% of Basic Pay and Gross Salary is the sum of Basic Pay and DA. In order to calculate the amount of DA in cell C2 and Gross salary in cell D2, what entries are to be made?

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Basic Pay → B2 

DA → C2 

Gross salary → D2 

C2 = B2 * 76% 

D2 = B2 + C2

23.

Which command reverses the last action performed in the worksheet? (a) Cut (b) Undo (c) Redo (d) Paste

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Correct answer is (b) Undo

24.

Can you give some key navigations and short cut in LibreOffice calc?

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Spreadsheet navigation: We can move around a worksheet through four arrow keys 

1. Left-arrow key 

2. Right arrow key 

3. Up arrow key 

4. Down arrow key 

The mouse can also be used for navigation in a spreadsheet except for data entry. Some common operations/navigations are listed below:

MovementKeystroke (Press key)
One cell upUp arrow key/shift + Enter key
One cell downDown arrow key/Enter key
One cell rightRight Arrow key/Tab key
One cell leftLeft arrow key/shift + tab key
Top of sheet (cell A1)Ctrl + Home key
Move to last cell containing dataCtrl + End key
Move to beginning of the rowHome key or Ctrl + left arrow key
Move to last filled Cell in columnEnd key

25.

The name of the worksheet will be shown in the ______ at the bottom left of the windows.

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The name of the worksheet will be shown in the Sheet Tab at the bottom left of the windows.

26.

Complete the following. 1. One cell down → arrow key 2. One cell up → ……3. One cell left → …… 4. One cell right → ……

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2. Up arrow key 

3. Left arrow key 

4. Right arrow key

27.

Match the following:AB1. One cell of the left1. Right arrow key2. To cell A12. Ctrl + End3. One cell to the right3. Ctrl + Home4. To the last cell in the worksheet that contains data4. Shift + Tab

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AB
1. One cell of the left1. Shift + Tab
2. To cell A12. Ctrl + Home
3. One cell to the right3. Right arrow key
4. To the last cell in the worksheet that contains data4. Ctrl + End
28.

You are required to prepare a rank list for admission to the B.Com course. The Index mark is calculated as follows. Sum of mark secured in Plus 2, Mark obtained in Accountancy and -25% of Mark obtained in Business studies. Give the entries in Libre Office Calc to get the index mark.

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  • A1 → Total Mark 
  • B1 → Mark in Accountancy
  • C1 → Mark in Business Studies 
  • D1 → Index Mark 
  • A2 → Enter the Marks 
  • B2 → Enter the Marks 
  • C2 → Enter the Marks 
  • D2 → =A2 + B2 + (C2 * 25%)
29.

Name the appropriate Statistical functions. 1. Number of cells contain numbers. 2. Number of cells contain any value. 3. Number of empty cell. 4. Number of cells that meet the given criteria.

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1. COUNT 

2. COUNTA 

3. COUNTBLANK 

4. COUNTIF

30.

Give the cell address or range reference in the following situations. 1. Cell of 10th column and 9th row2. Range starting from 2th column 4th row and spread till 8th column 12th row 3. Range starting from 4th column 5th row and spread till 10th column 15th row

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1. J9 

2. B4: H12 

3. D5: J15

31.

Write the steps to be followed to 1. Rename a worksheet 2. Delete a worksheet 3. Copy a worksheet

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1. Rename a worksheet: 

Step – 1 Select the work sheet in the Sheet Tab which we want to Rename. 

Step – 2 Right click and select Rename sheet from the drop up menu 

Step – 3 Type new name in the Name eld and press OK button 

2. Delete a worksheet: 

Step – 1 Select the worksheet in the Sheet Tab which we want to delete 

Step – 2 Right click and select Delete sheet from the drop up menu 

Step – 3 Click on Yes to the conformation question.

3. Copy a worksheet: 

Step – 1 Click on blank rectangle Top left corner of the worksheet (Range Adress A1: AM J1048576) 

Step – 2 Move the curser inside the worksheet and Right click the mouse. 

Step – 3 Click on Copy from the dropdown menu. 

Step – 4 Open the worksheet where we want to copy the sheet 

Step – 5 Right click on cell A1. Click on Paste.

32.

Give the cell address or range reference in the following situations.1. Cell at 12th Column and 8th row. 2. Range starting from 6th Column 10th row and spread till 12th Column and 16th row.

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1. L8. 

2. F10: L16

33.

How can we save Libre Office Calc file?

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Step 1: Go to the File menu File menu 

Step 2: Click on Save Save 

OR

Step 1: & Step 2 – Press Ctrl + S Ctrl + S 

Step 3: Type the le in the name eld instead of default name Untitled 1 Name eld 

Step 4: Choose the place where we want to save the new le. 

Step 5: Click on Save

34.

What are the advantage of Libre Office Calc?

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1. It is both free software and open source software. 

2. It can be used to calculate, analyse and manage data. 

3. Libre Office Calc is available for a variety of platforms including Linux, OSX, Microsoft windows and Free BSD

35.

ABC company issued a security with par value Rs. 50000 on 1/1/2013. The first interest date is 1-4-2013, the settlement date is 31-12-2015 an the annual coupon rate is 6%. The security’s payments are made quarterly, and a US (NASD) 30/360 day count basis is used. Use ACCRINT() function to calculated the accrued interest of a security that pays periodic interest.

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Procedure: 

Step 1 – Open a blank new worksheet in LibreOffice Calc.

Step 2 – Enter the data in the following cells.

AB
1ParticularsValues
2Date of issue01-01-2013
3First interest date01-04-2013
4Settlement date31-12-2015
5Annual coupon Rate6 %
6Per value of the security50000
7Frequency of interest (Quarterly)4
8Day count basis(30/360)0
9Accrued interest

Step 3 – Enter the formula in B9 = ACCRINT (B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8) 

Output:

Accrued interest9000

36.

Match the followingAB1. Rows1. Intersection of a row &amp; a column2. Column2. Numerical numbers from top to bottom3. Cell3. Unique identification code of cell4. Cell address4. Alpha characters from left to right

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AB
1. Rows1. Numerical numbers from top to bottom
2. Column2. Alpha characters from left to right
3. Cell3. Intersection of a row & a column
4. Cell address4. Unique identification code of cell
37.

A ………… is identified by a combination of a column header (letter) and a row header (number)

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cell is identified by a combination of a column header (letter) and a row header (number)

38.

The best way to get started in Libre Office calc is _____

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Application → Office → LibreOffice Calc

39.

The cell A5 indicate Column _______ and Row _____

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 The cell A5 indicate Column Column A and Row Row 5

40.

_______ Function is commonly used to get the addition of various numbers other contents of various cells.

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Autosum (Σ) Function is commonly used to get the addition of various numbers other contents of various cells.

41.

Name the different spreadsheet software available.

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LibreOffice Calc, MS Office Excel, Open Office Spreadsheet.

42.

Explain the difference between relative cell reference and absolute cell reference?

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1. Relative Cell references: 

By default cell reference is relative; which means that as a formula or function is copied and pasted to other cells, the cell references in the formula or function change to reflect the new location. 

2. Absolute Cell reference: 

The absolute cell reference consists of the column letter and row number surrounded by dollar ($) signs. Eg $A$5. An absolute cell reference is used when we want a cell reference to stay fixed on a specific cell.

43.

What is the use of PIVOT TABLE?

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Preparation of reports using Pivot Tables: 

A Pivot Table is a way to present information in a report format. A Pivot Table report provides enhanced layout, attractive and formatted report with improved readability. There are two types of data table. 

1. One-Variable Data Table (One – Variable ) 

2. Two-Variable Data Table (Two-Variable) 

  • The one variable Data Table allows us to identify a single decision variable in our model and see how changing the values for that variable affects the values calculated by one or more formulas in our model.
  • The two variable Data table allows us to specify two decision variables and a variety of inputs and only a single formula.
44.

A formula must starts with a ______ sign (a) = (b) &gt; (c) * (d) {}

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Correct answer is (a) =

45.

What do you mean be Relative cell Reference?

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Relative Cell references: By default cell reference is relative; which means that as a formula or function is copied and pasted to other cells, the cell references in the formula or function change to reect the new location

46.

List down any two features of Spreadsheet.

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  • A spreadsheet is a configuration of rows and columns. 
  • A spreadsheet is also known as worksheet
47.

Dene the following 1. Cell 2. Range 3. Worksheet 4. Workbook

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1. Cell: The intersection of a row and a column is called a cell. A cell is identified by a combination of an alpha – numeric character 

eg: A1, B6, C10, etc. This alpha numeric

character is called cell address. Hence each cell has a unique address. 

2. Ranges: Range is a group of adjacent cells that forms a rectangular area. A range is specified by giving the address for first cell in range and the last cell in the rage, 

eg: range starting from A10 to A20 is written as A10: A20 where colon (:) is the range operator. 

3. Work sheets: The work area which consists of rows and columns in a spreadsheet is called worksheet. By default three worksheets sheet 1, sheet -2, sheet -3 are available in work book. 

4. Workbook: A le in spread sheet is known as a workbook. A work book is a collection of a number of work sheets.

48.

The cell co-ordinate in the formula are known as ………….

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The cell co-ordinate in the formula are known as cell references

49.

Define the following 1. Label 2. Formula

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1. Labels:

Descriptive information for rows or columns in the form of a text or a special character is called Label. 

Eg: Name, Roll No, Address.

2. Formula: The formula means a mathematical calculation on a set of cells. The formula must start with an = (equal to) sign. When a cell contains a formula, it often contains reference to other cells. 

Eg:= Basic pay + DA + HRA

50.

Without the equal sign, the entry in a cell is treated as ________ (a) Text (b) Label (c) Textor Label (d) None of the above

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(c) Text or Label