Database =DSUM(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DSUM — 10 Questions

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

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

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What is the type of argument “records” in =DSUM?

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

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Does =DSUM return a dynamic array?

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What is the type of argument “fields” in =DSUM?

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Which use case fits =DSUM?

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How many arguments does =DSUM have in total?

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Is argument “fields” required in =DSUM?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

How many optional arguments does =DSUM have?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which statement about =DSUM is correct?

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

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

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

2. What is the type of argument “records” in =DSUM?

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

Explanation: Type of “records” is “Number”.

3. What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DSUM?

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

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

4. Does =DSUM return a dynamic array?

A. No
B. —
C. Yes
D. No ✓

Explanation: DSUM does not spill.

5. What is the type of argument “fields” in =DSUM?

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

Explanation: Type of “fields” is “Number”.

6. Which use case fits =DSUM?

A. Worksheet Info & Navigation
B. Conditional Aggregation ✓
C. Advanced Formulas
D. Reporting

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DSUM.

7. How many arguments does =DSUM have in total?

A. 7
B. 4
C. 6
D. 5 ✓

Explanation: =DSUM has 3 required, 2 optional (5 total).

8. Is argument “fields” required in =DSUM?

A. Yes
B. No
C. —
D. No ✓

Explanation: “fields” is optional.

9. How many optional arguments does =DSUM have?

A. 2 ✓
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4

Explanation: =DSUM has 3 required, 2 optional (5 total).

10. Which statement about =DSUM 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. While the criteria range can be located anywhere on the worksheet, it is best to not place it below the list. This is risky. If you add more information to the list, the new information is added to the first row below the list. If the row below the list is not blank, Microsoft Excel will not add the new information.
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. Make sure that the criteria range does not overlap the list.

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.