Lookup & Reference =VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

Quiz =VLOOKUP — 15 Questions

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

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Does =VLOOKUP return a dynamic array?

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In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #3?

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Which statement about =VLOOKUP is correct?

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What is the type of argument “table_array” in =VLOOKUP?

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Since which Excel version is =VLOOKUP available?

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What is the output type of =VLOOKUP?

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Which is the correct syntax of =VLOOKUP?

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Which function is related to =VLOOKUP?

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In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #2?

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How many required arguments does =VLOOKUP have?

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How many arguments does =VLOOKUP have in total?

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Is argument “col_index_num” required in =VLOOKUP?

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Is argument “lookup_value” required in =VLOOKUP?

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Is =VLOOKUP volatile?

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In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #1?

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1. Does =VLOOKUP return a dynamic array?

A. No
B. —
C. Yes
D. No ✓

Explanation: VLOOKUP does not spill.

2. In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #3?

A. range_lookup
B. lookup_value
C. range
D. col_index_num ✓

Explanation: Argument #3 is “col_index_num”.

3. Which statement about =VLOOKUP is correct?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Make sure your data doesn't contain erroneous characters.: When searching text values in the first column, make sure the data in the first column doesn't have leading spaces, trailing spaces, inconsistent use of straight ( ' or " ) and curly ( ‘ or ") quotation marks, or nonprinting characters. In these cases, VLOOKUP might return an unexpected value.To get accurate results, try using the CLEAN function or the TRIM function to remove trailing spaces after table values in a cell.
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. Try using the new XLOOKUP function, an improved version of VLOOKUP that works in any direction and returns exact matches by default, making it easier and more convenient to use than its predecessor. Use VLOOKUP when you need to find things in a table or a range by row. For example, look up a price of an automotive part by the part number, or find an employee name based on their employee ID. In its simplest form, the VLOOKUP function says: =VLOOKUP(What you want to look up, where you want to look for it, the column number in the range containing the value to return, return an Approximate or Exact match – indicated as 1/TRUE, or 0/FALSE). Tip The secret to VLOOKUP is to organize your data so that the value you look up (Fruit) is to the left of the return value (Amount) you want to find. If you're a Microsoft Copilot subscriber Copilot can make it even easier to insert and use VLookup or XLookup functions. See Get data insights with Copilot in Excel. ✓

Explanation: Correct: Try using the new XLOOKUP function, an improved version of VLOOKUP that works in any direction and returns exact matches by default, making it easier and more convenient to use than its predecessor. Use VLOOKUP when you need to find things in a table or a range by row. For example, look up a price of an automotive part by the part number, or find an employee name based on their employee ID. In its simplest form, the VLOOKUP function says: =VLOOKUP(What you want to look up, where you want to look for it, the column number in the range containing the value to return, return an Approximate or Exact match – indicated as 1/TRUE, or 0/FALSE). Tip The secret to VLOOKUP is to organize your data so that the value you look up (Fruit) is to the left of the return value (Amount) you want to find. If you're a Microsoft Copilot subscriber Copilot can make it even easier to insert and use VLookup or XLookup functions. See Get data insights with Copilot in Excel.

4. What is the type of argument “table_array” in =VLOOKUP?

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

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

5. Since which Excel version is =VLOOKUP available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

6. What is the output type of =VLOOKUP?

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

Explanation: Output is “Mixed”.

7. Which is the correct syntax of =VLOOKUP?

A. =VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup], 0)
B. =TRIM (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
C. VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
D. =VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup]) ✓

Explanation: Correct syntax: =VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

8. Which function is related to =VLOOKUP?

A. SLOPE
B. IMCOT
C. TRIM ✓
D. QUARTILE.INC

Explanation: “TRIM” is related to VLOOKUP.

9. In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #2?

A. col_index_num
B. table_array ✓
C. range_lookup
D. range

Explanation: Argument #2 is “table_array”.

10. How many required arguments does =VLOOKUP have?

A. 4
B. 3 ✓
C. 5
D. 2

Explanation: =VLOOKUP has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

11. How many arguments does =VLOOKUP have in total?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 4 ✓

Explanation: =VLOOKUP has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

12. Is argument “col_index_num” required in =VLOOKUP?

A. Yes ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “col_index_num” is required.

13. Is argument “lookup_value” required in =VLOOKUP?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “lookup_value” is required.

14. Is =VLOOKUP volatile?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. No ✓

Explanation: VLOOKUP is not volatile.

15. In =VLOOKUP, which is argument #1?

A. value
B. range_lookup
C. lookup_value ✓
D. table_array

Explanation: Argument #1 is “lookup_value”.