Five questions about spreadsheets
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Q1.What is the point of spreadsheet software?
(a) You can write down numbers in rows and columns and send this by e-mail to others
(b) You can write down numbers in rows and columns and store this on the harddisk
(c) You can write down numbers in rows and columns and define formulas that connect the numbers. Then you can find answers to "what-if" questions

Check one of (a) to (c).

Q2.What was the name of the first spreadsheet software?
(a) VisiCalc
(b) Lotus-1-2-3
(c) Borland Quattro Pro

Check one of (a) to (c).

Q3.What are the names of the inventors of spreadsheet software?
(a) Dan Bricklin, Bob Frankston
(b) Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie
(c) Linus Torvalds, Konrad Zuse

Check one of (a) to (c).

Q4.How does this 'what-if' issue work in practice?
(a) When a number in the spreadsheet is changed, the entire spreadsheet is cleared and you can start over. Then you can analyze the new situation
(b) When a number in the spreadsheet is changed, you can enter corresponding new numbers into the other cells in the spreadsheet. Then you can analyze the new situation
(c) When a number in the spreadsheet is changed, the program finds the consequences of the change by re-calculating all the formulas that have been entered. Then you can analyze the new situation

Check one of (a) to (c).

Q5.Is it possible to extend the functionality of MS Excel spreadsheets?
(a) No, you got to limit yourself to the functions that are built in. But there are many
(b) Yes, you can link a spreadsheet with short programs ("macros") which are written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
(c) Yes, you can send suggestions for extensions to Microsoft

Check one of (a) to (c).

Quiz devised by Gisle Kleppe, e-mail gisle.kleppe@hsh.no.
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