Excel Chart Creation Quiz

What is the main difference between a bar chart and a column chart in Excel?

• Bar charts are vertical, column charts are horizontal.

• Bar charts are horizontal, column charts are vertical.

• Bar charts are 3D, column charts are 2D.

• Bar charts are used for time series data, column charts are not.

Which tab in Excel do you use to insert a chart?

• Data

• View

• Insert

• Home

When is it more beneficial to use a bar chart instead of a column chart?

• When you have a small dataset.

• When you have long labels and many categories.

• When you want to display data in 3D.

• When you are comparing only two data points.

What is the shortcut key to quickly insert a column chart in Excel?

• Ctrl + C

• Alt + F1

• Shift + F1

• Ctrl + Alt + C

How can you add an axis title to a chart in Excel?

• By double-clicking on the chart area.

• By right-clicking on the chart and selecting 'Add Title'.

• By using the 'Insert' tab.

• By using the 'Add Chart Element' option in the Chart Design tab.

What is the advantage of using a stacked column chart?

• It automatically updates with new data.

• It is easier to create than a regular column chart.

• It shows the total and individual contributions of data categories.

• It allows for 3D visualization.

How can you change the color of a specific data series in a chart?

• By clicking on the chart and selecting 'Change Color'.

• By selecting the series and using the 'Shape Fill' option.

• By using the 'Insert' tab.

• By right-clicking on the chart and selecting 'Format Chart Area'.

What does the 'Switch Row/Column' option do in a chart?

• It changes the chart type.

• It swaps the data between the X and Y axes.

• It adds a new data series to the chart.

• It changes the chart's color scheme.

How can you link a chart title to a cell value in Excel?

• By using the formula bar and entering an equal sign followed by the cell reference.

• By using the 'Insert' tab.

• By typing the cell reference directly into the chart title.

• By dragging the cell onto the chart.

What is a quick way to change the layout of a chart in Excel?

• By double-clicking on the chart area.

• By using the 'Insert' tab.

• By right-clicking on the chart and selecting 'Change Layout'.

• By using the 'Quick Layout' option in the Chart Design tab.