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Quiz =SORTBY — 15 Questions

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

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What is the type of argument “by_array1” in =SORTBY?

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Is argument “by_array1” required in =SORTBY?

Question 3 of 15 3/15

Is argument “sort_order1]” required in =SORTBY?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

In =SORTBY, which is argument #1?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

Which use case fits =SORTBY?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

Is argument “sort_order2]” required in =SORTBY?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

What is the type of argument “sort_order1]” in =SORTBY?

Question 8 of 15 8/15

What is the type of argument “array” in =SORTBY?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

Since which Excel version is =SORTBY available?

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What is the type of argument “by_array2]” in =SORTBY?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

In =SORTBY, which is argument #3?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

How many optional arguments does =SORTBY have?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

Does =SORTBY return a dynamic array?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

Which is the correct syntax of =SORTBY?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

What usually causes #VALUE! in =SORTBY?

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1. What is the type of argument “by_array1” in =SORTBY?

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

Explanation: Type of “by_array1” is “Range”.

2. Is argument “by_array1” required in =SORTBY?

A. Yes
B. —
C. Yes ✓
D. No

Explanation: “by_array1” is required.

3. Is argument “sort_order1]” required in =SORTBY?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “sort_order1]” is optional.

4. In =SORTBY, which is argument #1?

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

Explanation: Argument #1 is “array”.

5. Which use case fits =SORTBY?

A. Reshape Tables
B. Sort, Filter & Dedupe ✓
C. Workdays & Due Dates
D. Probability & Hypothesis Testing

Explanation: Use case “Sort, Filter & Dedupe” fits SORTBY.

6. Is argument “sort_order2]” required in =SORTBY?

A. No
B. —
C. Yes
D. No ✓

Explanation: “sort_order2]” is optional.

7. What is the type of argument “sort_order1]” in =SORTBY?

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

Explanation: Type of “sort_order1]” is “Number”.

8. What is the type of argument “array” in =SORTBY?

A. Number
B. Array ✓
C. Value
D. Date

Explanation: Type of “array” is “Array”.

9. Since which Excel version is =SORTBY available?

A. Excel 2021 ✓
B. Excel 2019
C. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
D. Excel 365

Explanation: Version: “Excel 2021”.

10. What is the type of argument “by_array2]” in =SORTBY?

A. Mixed
B. Range ✓
C. Array
D. Value

Explanation: Type of “by_array2]” is “Range”.

11. In =SORTBY, which is argument #3?

A. by_array1
B. sort_order1] ✓
C. by_array2]
D. lookup_value

Explanation: Argument #3 is “sort_order1]”.

12. How many optional arguments does =SORTBY have?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 3 ✓
D. 2

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

13. Does =SORTBY return a dynamic array?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: SORTBY spills as a dynamic array.

14. Which is the correct syntax of =SORTBY?

A. =SORTBY(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…) ✓
B. SORTBY(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…)
C. =FILTER(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…)
D. =SORTBY(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…, 0)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =SORTBY(array, by_array1, [sort_order1], [by_array2, sort_order2],…)

15. What usually causes #VALUE! in =SORTBY?

A. Requires add-in
B. Volatile and recalculates every time
C. If the sort order argument is not -1, or 1, the formula will result in a #VALUE! error. ✓
D. Only works in old versions

Explanation: If the sort order argument is not -1, or 1, the formula will result in a #VALUE! error. — Fix: Make the ranges the same size and check the sort order argument