Excel Basics and Functions

This video tutorial introduces Microsoft Excel, covering its interface, including the ribbon, toolbar, and workbook components. It explains how to work with cells, the Backstage view, and how to create and save a workbook. A practical exercise is provided to reinforce learning, with additional resources available on Quizlet.

What is the primary function of Microsoft Excel?

• Email communication

• Word processing

• Spreadsheet management

• Presentation creation

Which part of the Excel interface contains tabs with common tasks?

• Quick Access Toolbar

• Ribbon

• Status Bar

• Formula Bar

What is the function of the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel?

• To display the name of the workbook

• To provide quick access to frequently used commands

• To show the current cell's formula

• To navigate between worksheets

In Excel, what is the term for the intersection of a column and a row?

• Grid

• Cell

• Tab

• Sheet

Which of the following is NOT a valid cell reference?

• 1A

• C3

• B2

• A1

What is the purpose of the backstage area in Excel?

• To edit cell content

• To manage documents and program settings

• To format worksheets

• To insert charts

How can you add a new worksheet in an Excel workbook?

• By right-clicking on a cell

• By pressing Ctrl + N

• By clicking the plus sign next to existing sheets

• By clicking the 'Insert' tab

What is the default number of worksheets in a new Excel workbook?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What should you do to save a workbook in a specific folder?

• Click 'File', 'Save As', and browse to the desired folder

• Click 'File' and then 'Open'

• Right-click on the workbook tab

• Press Ctrl + S

Which of the following is a correct sequence to start a new workbook in Excel?

• Click 'Insert', then 'Worksheet'

• Click 'File', then 'Open'

• Click 'File', then 'New', and select a template

• Click 'Home', then 'New Sheet'