Lookup & Reference =XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found], [match_mode], [search_mode])

Quiz =XLOOKUP — 10 Questions

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

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Which category does =XLOOKUP belong to?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

What is the type of argument “match_mode]” in =XLOOKUP?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

Which use case fits =XLOOKUP?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

How many optional arguments does =XLOOKUP have?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which formula is a valid example of =XLOOKUP?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

In =XLOOKUP, which is argument #1?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

What usually causes #N/A in =XLOOKUP?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Is argument “search_mode]” required in =XLOOKUP?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

What is the type of argument “search_mode]” in =XLOOKUP?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Is argument “if_not_found]” required in =XLOOKUP?

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1. Which category does =XLOOKUP belong to?

A. Math & Trig
B. Date & Time
C. Lookup & Reference ✓
D. Text

Explanation: Category is “Lookup & Reference”.

2. What is the type of argument “match_mode]” in =XLOOKUP?

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

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

3. Which use case fits =XLOOKUP?

A. Daily Tasks ✓
B. External Data, Web & Cube
C. Conditional Formatting & Validation
D. Forecasting & Trends

Explanation: Use case “Daily Tasks” fits XLOOKUP.

4. How many optional arguments does =XLOOKUP have?

A. 4
B. 3 ✓
C. 2
D. 5

Explanation: =XLOOKUP has 3 required, 3 optional (6 total).

5. Which formula is a valid example of =XLOOKUP?

A. SUM(XLOOKUP(B3,B6:B10,E6:E10):XLOOKUP(C3,B6:B10,E6:E10))
B. =SUM(FILTER(B3,B6:B10,E6:E10):FILTER(C3,B6:B10,E6:E10))
C. =SUM(XLOOKUP(B3,B6:B10,E6:E10):XLOOKUP(C3,B6:B10,E6:E10), 0)
D. =SUM(XLOOKUP(B3,B6:B10,E6:E10):XLOOKUP(C3,B6:B10,E6:E10)) ✓

Explanation: Correct example: =SUM(XLOOKUP(B3,B6:B10,E6:E10):XLOOKUP(C3,B6:B10,E6:E10))

6. In =XLOOKUP, which is argument #1?

A. lookup_value
B. criteria
C. lookup_valueRequired* ✓
D. return_array

Explanation: Argument #1 is “lookup_valueRequired*”.

7. What usually causes #N/A in =XLOOKUP?

A. Where a valid match is not found, return the [if_not_found] text you supply.If a valid match is not found, and [if_not_found] is missing, #N/A is returned. If none found, return #N/A. ✓
B. Volatile and recalculates every time
C. Requires add-in
D. Select entire column for best performance

Explanation: Where a valid match is not found, return the [if_not_found] text you supply.If a valid match is not found, and [if_not_found] is missing, #N/A is returned. If none found, return #N/A. — Fix: Clean the data, correct the data

8. Is argument “search_mode]” required in =XLOOKUP?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “search_mode]” is optional.

9. What is the type of argument “search_mode]” in =XLOOKUP?

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

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

10. Is argument “if_not_found]” required in =XLOOKUP?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. —
D. Yes

Explanation: “if_not_found]” is optional.