Database =DCOUNTA(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DCOUNTA — 10 Questions

10 quiz questions about =DCOUNTA — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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Which is the correct syntax of =DCOUNTA?

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What is the output type of =DCOUNTA?

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Which category does =DCOUNTA belong to?

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Is argument “database” required in =DCOUNTA?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #2?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Which formula is a valid example of =DCOUNTA?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #1?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Which statement about =DCOUNTA is correct?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #3?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

How many optional arguments does =DCOUNTA have?

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1. Which is the correct syntax of =DCOUNTA?

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

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

2. What is the output type of =DCOUNTA?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

3. Which category does =DCOUNTA belong to?

A. Database ✓
B. Date & Time
C. Compatibility
D. Statistical

Explanation: Category is “Database”.

4. Is argument “database” required in =DCOUNTA?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “database” is required.

5. In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #2?

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

Explanation: Argument #2 is “field”.

6. Which formula is a valid example of =DCOUNTA?

A. =DCOUNT(A4:E10, "Profit", A1:F2)
B. =DCOUNTA(A4:E10, "Profit", A1:F2, 0)
C. =DCOUNTA(A4:E10, "Profit", A1:F2) ✓
D. DCOUNTA(A4:E10, "Profit", A1:F2)

Explanation: Correct example: =DCOUNTA(A4:E10, "Profit", A1:F2)

7. In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #1?

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

Explanation: Argument #1 is “database”.

8. Which statement about =DCOUNTA is correct?

A. Requires add-in
B. Only works in old versions
C. Make sure that the criteria range does not overlap the list.
D. 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. ✓

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.

9. In =DCOUNTA, which is argument #3?

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

Explanation: Argument #3 is “criteria”.

10. How many optional arguments does =DCOUNTA have?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
D. 1 ✓

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