Entering and editing data – Excel MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 30, 2024

1. How can you start editing the content of a cell?

  • A) Double-click the cell
  • B) Press F2
  • C) Select the cell and type
  • D) Right-click the cell and choose “Edit”

Answer: A) Double-click the cell or B) Press F2

2. What happens when you press Enter after typing data into a cell?

  • A) The data is saved and the selection moves down one cell
  • B) The data is saved and the selection moves right one cell
  • C) The cell enters edit mode
  • D) The data is cleared

Answer: A) The data is saved and the selection moves down one cell

3. How can you quickly copy data from one cell to another?

  • A) Drag the Fill Handle from the original cell to the target cell
  • B) Press Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste
  • C) Use the Copy and Paste options from the Home tab
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

4. How do you undo the last action in Excel?

  • A) Press Ctrl + Z
  • B) Press Ctrl + Y
  • C) Press Esc
  • D) Right-click and select “Undo”

Answer: A) Press Ctrl + Z

5. What does pressing Ctrl + X do in Excel?

  • A) Cuts the selected data
  • B) Copies the selected data
  • C) Pastes the copied data
  • D) Deletes the selected data

Answer: A) Cuts the selected data

6. How can you paste data without formatting in Excel?

  • A) Use Paste Special and select “Values”
  • B) Use the Format Painter
  • C) Use the Clear Formats option
  • D) Paste the data and then use the “Clear All” option

Answer: A) Use Paste Special and select “Values”

7. To enter the same data into multiple cells at once, you should:

  • A) Select all the cells and type the data, then press Ctrl + Enter
  • B) Type the data into the first cell, then use the Fill Handle
  • C) Use Copy and Paste for each cell
  • D) Type the data into each cell individually

Answer: A) Select all the cells and type the data, then press Ctrl + Enter

8. What is the purpose of the “Find and Replace” feature in Excel?

  • A) To search for specific data and replace it with new data
  • B) To copy data from one cell to another
  • C) To sort data in a range
  • D) To delete data in a range

Answer: A) To search for specific data and replace it with new data

9. How can you enter the current date into a cell?

  • A) Press Ctrl + ; (semicolon)
  • B) Press Ctrl + Shift + D
  • C) Type =TODAY() and press Enter
  • D) Use the Insert Date option from the Home tab

Answer: A) Press Ctrl + ; (semicolon) or C) Type =TODAY() and press Enter

10. To automatically fill a series of dates or numbers, you should use:

  • A) AutoFill Handle
  • B) Fill Series Command
  • C) Flash Fill
  • D) Data Validation

Answer: A) AutoFill Handle