Google Apps Script - Exercise Coding Projects - Google Apps Script Automation with Triggers

This video tutorial explains how to use triggers in Google Sheets to automate tasks. It covers the creation of a new spreadsheet, setting up simple and installable triggers, and using Google Script to automate functions like logging data. The tutorial also demonstrates how to manage triggers, including creating, editing, and deleting them, and how to set up time-driven triggers similar to cron jobs.

What is the primary use of the 'on open' trigger in Google Sheets?

• To create charts automatically

• To delete rows in a spreadsheet

• To add menu items when the sheet opens

• To send emails automatically

What is the first step in setting up a logging system in Google Sheets?

• Install a third-party add-on

• Create a new Google Sheet

• Write a complex script

• Share the sheet with others

How can you add a custom menu item in Google Sheets?

• By installing a plugin

• By changing the sheet's theme

• By editing the sheet's properties

• By using the UI object

What does the 'on edit' trigger capture in Google Sheets?

• The time of day

• The event object when content is edited

• The number of rows in the sheet

• The sheet's color scheme

What is a key advantage of installable triggers over simple triggers?

• They are easier to set up

• They can call various functions

• They do not require permissions

• They are faster to execute

What is a time-driven trigger similar to in programming?

• A loop

• A function

• A variable

• A cron job

How often can a time-driven trigger be set to run?

• Every second

• Every month

• Every minute

• Every day

What must you do before a script can update a Google Sheet?

• Install a browser extension

• Accept permissions

• Restart the computer

• Clear the browser cache

What can you do if a trigger fails to execute?

• Ignore the error

• Reinstall Google Sheets

• Delete the spreadsheet

• Check the failed executions for details

What is the purpose of setting up automation in Google Sheets?

• To automate repetitive tasks

• To make the sheet look more attractive

• To improve the sheet's security

• To increase the sheet's storage capacity