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Higher Applications of Mathematics

Spreadsheet Skills mixed revision quiz

A mixed adaptive checkpoint across spreadsheet formulae, references, finance tables, charts, trendlines and error checking.

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Answer each question, check your feedback, then use the diagnosis to fill gaps in your spreadsheet skills.

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Question 1

Which formula correctly multiplies A2 by B2?

formula syntax
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Question 2

Which reference locks cell E1 when copying a formula?

absolute references
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Question 3

Write the formula for percentage change from old value B2 to new value C2.

percentage change

Question 4

If =B2+C2 is copied down one row, what should it usually become?

relative references
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Question 5

Which check is most useful before trusting a spreadsheet output?

formula errors
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Question 6

For mixed revision, what makes a spreadsheet answer stronger in Higher Applications?

interpreting outputs
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Question 7

Which chart is usually best for showing a relationship between two numerical variables?

trendlines
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Question 8

Which columns belong in a loan repayment table?

repayment tables
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Question 9

Write a spreadsheet formula for future value using amount B2, rate C2 and years D2.

finance formulae

Question 10

What does #DIV/0! usually mean?

formula errors
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Question 11

Why keep assumptions such as interest rate in separate input cells?

spreadsheet modelling
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Question 12

Which is a good chart check?

charts
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