Free Microsoft MO-210 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Project 1
Overview:
Video Games
You are tracking video game popularity by compiling a workbook to document your findings.
Task 4:
Convert the table on the Recent Releases worksheet to a cell range.
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Project 1
Overview:
Video Games
You are tracking video game popularity by compiling a workbook to document your findings.
Task 4:
Convert the table on the Recent Releases worksheet to a cell range.
Correct Answer:
Here are the complete solutions below.
Explanation:
Step 1: Select the Table
* Navigate to theRecent Releasesworksheet.
* Clickanywhereinside the data table (for example, click on the text "A Little to the Left").
* Note:You do not need to highlight the whole table; just clicking one cell inside it is enough to activate the hidden menu.
Step 2: Go to the "Table Design" Tab
* Look at the Ribbon at the very top of the Excel window.
* Because you clicked inside the table, a new tab calledTable Design(or sometimes justDesign) will appear on the far right side of the Ribbon.
* Click on theTable Designtab.
Step 3: Click "Convert to Range"
* In theTable Designtoolbar, look for theToolsgroup (usually on the left side).
* Click the button labeledConvert to Range.
Visual Reference:
Step 4: Confirm the Action
* A confirmation dialog box will pop up asking:"Do you want to convert the table to a normal range?"
* ClickYes.
Result:The table functionality (like the little filter arrows next to the headers) will disappear, but the cell colors and data will remain exactly where they are. The data is now a standard "Range."
Explanation:
Step 1: Select the Table
* Navigate to theRecent Releasesworksheet.
* Clickanywhereinside the data table (for example, click on the text "A Little to the Left").
* Note:You do not need to highlight the whole table; just clicking one cell inside it is enough to activate the hidden menu.
Step 2: Go to the "Table Design" Tab
* Look at the Ribbon at the very top of the Excel window.
* Because you clicked inside the table, a new tab calledTable Design(or sometimes justDesign) will appear on the far right side of the Ribbon.
* Click on theTable Designtab.
Step 3: Click "Convert to Range"
* In theTable Designtoolbar, look for theToolsgroup (usually on the left side).
* Click the button labeledConvert to Range.
Visual Reference:
Step 4: Confirm the Action
* A confirmation dialog box will pop up asking:"Do you want to convert the table to a normal range?"
* ClickYes.
Result:The table functionality (like the little filter arrows next to the headers) will disappear, but the cell colors and data will remain exactly where they are. The data is now a standard "Range."
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Guitar Stores
You and a partner own several Guitar Stores. You are analyzing your revenue from the past two quarters.
Task 1:
In the Qtr 1 worksheet change the configuration of the Q1 Location Revenue chart so that it displays the months on the x-axis and the revenue on they-axis.
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Guitar Stores
You and a partner own several Guitar Stores. You are analyzing your revenue from the past two quarters.
Task 1:
In the Qtr 1 worksheet change the configuration of the Q1 Location Revenue chart so that it displays the months on the x-axis and the revenue on they-axis.
Correct Answer:
See the solution in Explanation below.
Explanation:
To swap the data on the axes so that the months appear on the x-axis and the revenue values appear on the y- axis, you will use theSwitch Row/Columnfeature in Excel.
Step 1: Select the Chart
* Go to theQtr 1worksheet.
* Click once on the border of theQ1 Location Revenuechart to select it. This will reveal theChart Design andFormattabs on the Ribbon.
Step 2: Switch Row/Column Data
* With the chart selected, click on theChart Designtab at the top of the window.
* Locate theDatagroup on the right side of the Ribbon.
* Click theSwitch Row/Columnbutton.
Step 3: Verify the Change
* The X-Axis (Horizontal):Should now display the month labels (Jan, Feb, Mar).
* The Legend:Should now display the differentLocations(College Campus, Downtown, etc.) as the colored series.
* The Y-Axis (Vertical):Will automatically scale to represent the revenue values.
Explanation:
To swap the data on the axes so that the months appear on the x-axis and the revenue values appear on the y- axis, you will use theSwitch Row/Columnfeature in Excel.
Step 1: Select the Chart
* Go to theQtr 1worksheet.
* Click once on the border of theQ1 Location Revenuechart to select it. This will reveal theChart Design andFormattabs on the Ribbon.
Step 2: Switch Row/Column Data
* With the chart selected, click on theChart Designtab at the top of the window.
* Locate theDatagroup on the right side of the Ribbon.
* Click theSwitch Row/Columnbutton.
Step 3: Verify the Change
* The X-Axis (Horizontal):Should now display the month labels (Jan, Feb, Mar).
* The Legend:Should now display the differentLocations(College Campus, Downtown, etc.) as the colored series.
* The Y-Axis (Vertical):Will automatically scale to represent the revenue values.
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Guitar Stores
You and a partner own several Guitar Stores. You are analyzing your revenue from the past two quarters.
Task 1:
On the Qtr 1 wprksheet, apply a number format to display the numbers in columns B through E to two decimal places with the US Dollar symbol ($) left-aligned and the decimal points aligned.
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Guitar Stores
You and a partner own several Guitar Stores. You are analyzing your revenue from the past two quarters.
Task 1:
On the Qtr 1 wprksheet, apply a number format to display the numbers in columns B through E to two decimal places with the US Dollar symbol ($) left-aligned and the decimal points aligned.
Correct Answer:
See the solution in Explanation below.
Explanation:
To achieve the look where the dollar symbol is left-aligned and the decimal points are perfectly aligned vertically, you need to apply theAccountingnumber format. This is a standard requirement for professional financial statements.
Step 1: Select the Data Range
* Ensure you are on theQtr 1worksheet.
* Using your mouse, click and drag to select the range fromB10 to E14. This range covers all the monthly revenue data for the various locations.
Step 2: Open the Number Format Options
You can do this quickly using the Ribbon or with more precision via the Format Cells dialog:
* Go to theHometab on the Ribbon.
* In theNumbergroup, click the smallDialog Box Launcher(the tiny arrow in the bottom-right corner of the group). Alternatively, you can pressCtrl + 1on your keyboard.
Step 3: Configure Accounting Format
Once theFormat Cellsdialog box appears:
* SelectAccountingfrom theCategorylist on the left.
* Set theDecimal placesto2.
* In theSymboldropdown menu, ensure$ English (United States)is selected.
* ClickOK.
Key Difference: Accounting vs. Currency
* Accounting Format:Aligns the$ symbol to the far leftof the cell and thedecimal points verticallyin a column, making it easier to read large lists of numbers.
* Currency Format:Places the$ symbol immediately to the leftof the number, which does not allow for uniform vertical alignment of the symbols.
Explanation:
To achieve the look where the dollar symbol is left-aligned and the decimal points are perfectly aligned vertically, you need to apply theAccountingnumber format. This is a standard requirement for professional financial statements.
Step 1: Select the Data Range
* Ensure you are on theQtr 1worksheet.
* Using your mouse, click and drag to select the range fromB10 to E14. This range covers all the monthly revenue data for the various locations.
Step 2: Open the Number Format Options
You can do this quickly using the Ribbon or with more precision via the Format Cells dialog:
* Go to theHometab on the Ribbon.
* In theNumbergroup, click the smallDialog Box Launcher(the tiny arrow in the bottom-right corner of the group). Alternatively, you can pressCtrl + 1on your keyboard.
Step 3: Configure Accounting Format
Once theFormat Cellsdialog box appears:
* SelectAccountingfrom theCategorylist on the left.
* Set theDecimal placesto2.
* In theSymboldropdown menu, ensure$ English (United States)is selected.
* ClickOK.
Key Difference: Accounting vs. Currency
* Accounting Format:Aligns the$ symbol to the far leftof the cell and thedecimal points verticallyin a column, making it easier to read large lists of numbers.
* Currency Format:Places the$ symbol immediately to the leftof the number, which does not allow for uniform vertical alignment of the symbols.
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Clearance Sale
You are the administrative assistant for a retail company that is going out of business. You've been tasked to prepare a workbook for the clearance sale.
Task 4:
On the Sold worksheet, format the table so that every other row is shaded. Use a technique that automatically updates the formatting if you insert a newrow.
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.
Overview:
Clearance Sale
You are the administrative assistant for a retail company that is going out of business. You've been tasked to prepare a workbook for the clearance sale.
Task 4:
On the Sold worksheet, format the table so that every other row is shaded. Use a technique that automatically updates the formatting if you insert a newrow.
Correct Answer:
See the solution in Explanation below.
Explanation:
To ensure every other row is shaded and that this formatting updates automatically when new rows are added, you should use theBanded Rowsfeature within theTable Designoptions.
Since your data is already formatted as a Table (indicated by the filter arrows in the header row), follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Solution
* Select the Table: Click anywhere inside the data on theSoldworksheet (for example, cellB5). This will make the contextual "Table Design" tab appear in the Ribbon.
* Go to Table Design: Click on theTable Designtab at the top of the Excel window.
* Enable Banded Rows: In theTable Style Optionsgroup, check the box labeledBanded Rows.
Why this works:
* Automatic Updating: Because this is a Table feature rather than manual cell shading, if you insert a new row between existing data, Excel will automatically re-calculate the "every other row" pattern to maintain the shading.
* Consistency: This method ensures that even if you sort or filter the data, the alternating stripes remain consistent visually.
Verification
Look at your table; you should see that rows 4, 6, 8, etc., have a different background color than rows 5, 7, 9.
Try right-clicking a row and selectingInsertto see how the shading shifts automatically to maintain the pattern.
Explanation:
To ensure every other row is shaded and that this formatting updates automatically when new rows are added, you should use theBanded Rowsfeature within theTable Designoptions.
Since your data is already formatted as a Table (indicated by the filter arrows in the header row), follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Solution
* Select the Table: Click anywhere inside the data on theSoldworksheet (for example, cellB5). This will make the contextual "Table Design" tab appear in the Ribbon.
* Go to Table Design: Click on theTable Designtab at the top of the Excel window.
* Enable Banded Rows: In theTable Style Optionsgroup, check the box labeledBanded Rows.
Why this works:
* Automatic Updating: Because this is a Table feature rather than manual cell shading, if you insert a new row between existing data, Excel will automatically re-calculate the "every other row" pattern to maintain the shading.
* Consistency: This method ensures that even if you sort or filter the data, the alternating stripes remain consistent visually.
Verification
Look at your table; you should see that rows 4, 6, 8, etc., have a different background color than rows 5, 7, 9.
Try right-clicking a row and selectingInsertto see how the shading shifts automatically to maintain the pattern.
