Excel Data Validation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of data validation in Excel?

• To encrypt data

• To ensure data accuracy and consistency

• To delete data

• To format data

Which of the following is NOT a common use case for data validation in Excel?

• Restricting data input to a specific range

• Validating email addresses

• Ensuring data uniqueness

• Formatting cell borders

What is a drop-down list created through data validation called in Excel?

• Data sheet

• Validation menu

• Data validation list

• Drop-down menu

True or False: Data validation rules in Excel are case-sensitive by default.

• True

• False

Which data validation criteria would you use to restrict a numeric input to values between 10 and 50?

• Whole number

• Decimal

• Date

• Custom formula

When a user enters invalid data, what can Excel do to provide guidance?

• Display a warning message

• Automatically correct the data

• Delete the invalid data

• Freeze the spreadsheet

Which tab on the Excel ribbon contains the Data Validation tool?

• Home

• Insert

• Data

• Format

What happens when a user tries to enter data that doesn't meet the data validation criteria?

• The data is automatically corrected

• A warning message appears

• The data is deleted

• Excel crashes

Which of the following is NOT a data validation option in Excel?

• Input Message

• Error Alert

• Data Type

• Error Style

What is the purpose of the "Input Message" in data validation?

• To provide feedback on invalid data

• To create drop-down lists

• To specify data type

• To display a message when the cell is selected