Database =DCOUNTA(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DCOUNTA — 10 Questions

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

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Is =DCOUNTA volatile?

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

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Which use case fits =DCOUNTA?

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How many required arguments does =DCOUNTA have?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which statement about =DCOUNTA is correct?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

How many arguments does =DCOUNTA have in total?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

What is the output type of =DCOUNTA?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Since which Excel version is =DCOUNTA available?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

Is argument “database” required in =DCOUNTA?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which function is NOT related to =DCOUNTA?

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1. Is =DCOUNTA volatile?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: DCOUNTA is not volatile.

2. What is the type of argument “database” in =DCOUNTA?

A. Reference
B. Value
C. Range ✓
D. Any type

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

3. Which use case fits =DCOUNTA?

A. Financial Calculations
B. Securities & Bonds
C. Conditional Aggregation ✓
D. Numbering & Sample Data

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DCOUNTA.

4. How many required arguments does =DCOUNTA have?

A. 2 ✓
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4

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

5. Which statement about =DCOUNTA is correct?

A. To perform an operation on an entire column in a database, enter a blank line below the column labels in the criteria range.
B. Requires add-in
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.

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

A. 2
B. 5
C. 3 ✓
D. 4

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

7. What is the output type of =DCOUNTA?

A. Date
B. Number ✓
C. Array
D. Reference

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

8. Since which Excel version is =DCOUNTA available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

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

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “database” is required.

10. Which function is NOT related to =DCOUNTA?

A. FINV ✓
B. DGET
C. DSUM
D. DCOUNT

Explanation: “FINV” is not related to DCOUNTA.