Statistical =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

Quiz =COUNTIFS — 15 Questions

15 quiz questions about =COUNTIFS — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

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Which is the correct syntax of =COUNTIFS?

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What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

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Is argument “criteria1” required in =COUNTIFS?

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What is the type of argument “criteria1” in =COUNTIFS?

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How many arguments does =COUNTIFS have in total?

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In =COUNTIFS, which is argument #3?

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Is argument “criteria_range1” required in =COUNTIFS?

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Is =COUNTIFS volatile?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Does =COUNTIFS return a dynamic array?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Which formula is a valid example of =COUNTIFS?

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Is argument “criteria_range2” required in =COUNTIFS?

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Which use case fits =COUNTIFS?

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How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

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What is the type of argument “criteria_range2” in =COUNTIFS?

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1. How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 0
D. 1 ✓

Explanation: =COUNTIFS has 2 required, 1 optional (3 total).

2. Which is the correct syntax of =COUNTIFS?

A. =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…, 0)
B. =AVERAGEIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)
C. =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…) ✓
D. COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

3. What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

A. Text
B. Date
C. Logical
D. Number ✓

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

4. Is argument “criteria1” required in =COUNTIFS?

A. Yes ✓
B. —
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “criteria1” is required.

5. What is the type of argument “criteria1” in =COUNTIFS?

A. Any type ✓
B. Date
C. Value
D. Array

Explanation: Type of “criteria1” is “Any type”.

6. How many arguments does =COUNTIFS have in total?

A. 5
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3 ✓

Explanation: =COUNTIFS has 2 required, 1 optional (3 total).

7. In =COUNTIFS, which is argument #3?

A. lookup_value
B. criteria_range2 ✓
C. criteria
D. criteria1

Explanation: Argument #3 is “criteria_range2”.

8. Is argument “criteria_range1” required in =COUNTIFS?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “criteria_range1” is required.

9. Is =COUNTIFS volatile?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: COUNTIFS is not volatile.

10. Does =COUNTIFS return a dynamic array?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. No

Explanation: COUNTIFS does not spill.

11. Which formula is a valid example of =COUNTIFS?

A. =AVERAGEIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")
B. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes", 0)
C. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes") ✓
D. COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")

Explanation: Correct example: =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")

12. Is argument “criteria_range2” required in =COUNTIFS?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “criteria_range2” is optional.

13. Which use case fits =COUNTIFS?

A. Lookup & Retrieval
B. Text Manipulation
C. Daily Tasks ✓
D. Reshape Tables

Explanation: Use case “Daily Tasks” fits COUNTIFS.

14. How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 2 ✓
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1

Explanation: =COUNTIFS has 2 required, 1 optional (3 total).

15. What is the type of argument “criteria_range2” in =COUNTIFS?

A. Any type ✓
B. Text
C. Reference
D. Logical

Explanation: Type of “criteria_range2” is “Any type”.