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SSC CGL Computer – MS Excel – Level 3 · Challenge – 7 questions, subject: Computer Knowledge. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich is/are correct?
I. Moving a formula by cut and paste changes its relative references.
II. Copying a formula changes its relative references.

Correct Answer: D [Only II]

Explanation:

Moving keeps references; copying adjusts the relative ones.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the error value with its usual cause:
P. #REF! Q. #N/A R. #VALUE! S. #NUM!
1. A lookup finds no match 2. An impossible number such as the square root of –4 3. A referenced row or column was deleted 4. Arithmetic on text

Correct Answer: C [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]

Explanation:

#REF! cell gone · #N/A not found · #VALUE!

3.  
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order of first release: Excel for Windows, VisiCalc, Excel for Macintosh, Lotus 1-2-3

Correct Answer: A [VisiCalc → Lotus 1-2-3 → Excel for Macintosh → Excel for Windows]

Explanation:

Answer: VisiCalc → Lotus 1-2-3 → Excel for Macintosh → Excel for Windows. 1979 → 1983 → 1985 → 1987.

4.  
What does =ROUND(1234.567,-2) return?

Correct Answer: B [1200]

Explanation:

Negative digits round to the left of the decimal point – to the nearest hundred.

5.  
Spot My Mistake'In A$1 the column stays fixed when the formula is copied.' Which reference actually keeps only the column fixed?

Correct Answer: D [$A1]

Explanation:

The $ locks what follows it: $A1 locks the column; A$1 locks the row.

6.  
Two-quantity comparison
Quantity I: the number of cells in the range B2:D10
Quantity II: the column number of column AA

Correct Answer: C [Quantity I = Quantity II]

Explanation:

QI = 3 × 9 = 27; QII = 26 + 1 = 27 → equal.

7.  
What does =LEN(TRIM(" SSC CGL ")) return?

Correct Answer: A [7]

Explanation:

TRIM leaves "SSC CGL" (single inner space) → 7 characters.

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