Database =DCOUNT(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DCOUNT — 15 Questions

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

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What is the type of argument “database” in =DCOUNT?

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Which use case fits =DCOUNT?

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In =DCOUNT, which is argument #1?

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Does =DCOUNT return a dynamic array?

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What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DCOUNT?

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Is argument “field” required in =DCOUNT?

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Which function is NOT related to =DCOUNT?

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Since which Excel version is =DCOUNT available?

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Which function is related to =DCOUNT?

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Is =DCOUNT volatile?

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In =DCOUNT, which is argument #2?

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Which is the correct syntax of =DCOUNT?

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Which statement about =DCOUNT is correct?

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What is the type of argument “field” in =DCOUNT?

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Which category does =DCOUNT belong to?

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1. What is the type of argument “database” in =DCOUNT?

A. Date
B. Range ✓
C. Array
D. Logical

Explanation: Type of “database” is “Range”.

2. Which use case fits =DCOUNT?

A. Conditional Aggregation ✓
B. Advanced Formulas
C. Investment Appraisal
D. Numbering & Sample Data

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DCOUNT.

3. In =DCOUNT, which is argument #1?

A. range
B. database ✓
C. lookup_value
D. criteria

Explanation: Argument #1 is “database”.

4. Does =DCOUNT return a dynamic array?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. —
D. Yes

Explanation: DCOUNT does not spill.

5. What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DCOUNT?

A. Date
B. Text
C. Reference
D. Range ✓

Explanation: Type of “criteria” is “Range”.

6. Is argument “field” required in =DCOUNT?

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “field” is required.

7. Which function is NOT related to =DCOUNT?

A. DCOUNTA
B. NORMINV ✓
C. DSUM
D. DGET

Explanation: “NORMINV” is not related to DCOUNT.

8. Since which Excel version is =DCOUNT available?

A. Excel 2019
B. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
C. Excel 365
D. All versions ✓

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

9. Which function is related to =DCOUNT?

A. LOGEST
B. DCOUNTA ✓
C. IRR
D. STDEVA

Explanation: “DCOUNTA” is related to DCOUNT.

10. Is =DCOUNT volatile?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. —
D. Yes

Explanation: DCOUNT is not volatile.

11. In =DCOUNT, which is argument #2?

A. field ✓
B. lookup_value
C. range
D. database

Explanation: Argument #2 is “field”.

12. Which is the correct syntax of =DCOUNT?

A. =DCOUNT(database, field, criteria, 0)
B. DCOUNT(database, field, criteria)
C. =DCOUNTA(database, field, criteria)
D. =DCOUNT(database, field, criteria) ✓

Explanation: Correct syntax: =DCOUNT(database, field, criteria)

13. Which statement about =DCOUNT is correct?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. To perform an operation on an entire column in a database, enter a blank line below the column labels in the criteria range.
C. You can use any range for the criteria argument, as long as it includes at least one column label and at least one cell below the column label for specifying the condition. For example, if the range G1:G2 contains the column label Income in G1 and the amount $10,000 in G2, you could define the range as MatchIncome and use that name as the criteria argument in the database functions. ✓
D. Volatile and recalculates every time

Explanation: Correct: You can use any range for the criteria argument, as long as it includes at least one column label and at least one cell below the column label for specifying the condition. For example, if the range G1:G2 contains the column label Income in G1 and the amount $10,000 in G2, you could define the range as MatchIncome and use that name as the criteria argument in the database functions.

14. What is the type of argument “field” in =DCOUNT?

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

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

15. Which category does =DCOUNT belong to?

A. Database ✓
B. Date & Time
C. Web
D. Financial

Explanation: Category is “Database”.