Database =DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DSTDEVP — 15 Questions

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

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

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Which statement about =DSTDEVP is correct?

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Which category does =DSTDEVP belong to?

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Is argument “criteria” required in =DSTDEVP?

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How many required arguments does =DSTDEVP have?

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

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Which is the correct syntax of =DSTDEVP?

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What is the output type of =DSTDEVP?

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Which function is related to =DSTDEVP?

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Is =DSTDEVP volatile?

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

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Is argument “database” required in =DSTDEVP?

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How many arguments does =DSTDEVP have in total?

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How many optional arguments does =DSTDEVP have?

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Which use case fits =DSTDEVP?

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1. What is the type of argument “field” in =DSTDEVP?

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

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

2. Which statement about =DSTDEVP is correct?

A. Text is always ignored
B. 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. ✓
C. Requires add-in
D. Select entire column for best performance

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.

3. Which category does =DSTDEVP belong to?

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

Explanation: Category is “Database”.

4. Is argument “criteria” required in =DSTDEVP?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “criteria” is required.

5. How many required arguments does =DSTDEVP have?

A. 2
B. 3 ✓
C. 5
D. 4

Explanation: =DSTDEVP has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

6. What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DSTDEVP?

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

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

7. Which is the correct syntax of =DSTDEVP?

A. =DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria) ✓
B. =DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria, 0)
C. DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria)
D. =DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)

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

8. What is the output type of =DSTDEVP?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

9. Which function is related to =DSTDEVP?

A. REDUCE
B. IMEXP
C. REGEXEXTRACT
D. DSTDEV ✓

Explanation: “DSTDEV” is related to DSTDEVP.

10. Is =DSTDEVP volatile?

A. No
B. Yes
C. —
D. No ✓

Explanation: DSTDEVP is not volatile.

11. What is the type of argument “database” in =DSTDEVP?

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

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

12. Is argument “database” required in =DSTDEVP?

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “database” is required.

13. How many arguments does =DSTDEVP have in total?

A. 3 ✓
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4

Explanation: =DSTDEVP has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

14. How many optional arguments does =DSTDEVP have?

A. 0 ✓
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1

Explanation: =DSTDEVP has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

15. Which use case fits =DSTDEVP?

A. Conditional Aggregation ✓
B. Sort, Filter & Dedupe
C. Numbering & Sample Data
D. Dynamic Ranges & Dashboards

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DSTDEVP.