Lookup & Reference =CHOOSECOLS(array,col_num1,[col_num2],…)

Quiz =CHOOSECOLS — 15 Questions

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

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What is the output type of =CHOOSECOLS?

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Since which Excel version is =CHOOSECOLS available?

Question 3 of 15 3/15

In =CHOOSECOLS, which is argument #2?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

Which category does =CHOOSECOLS belong to?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

Which formula is a valid example of =CHOOSECOLS?

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Is =CHOOSECOLS volatile?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

Is argument “col_num1” required in =CHOOSECOLS?

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Which use case fits =CHOOSECOLS?

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

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Does =CHOOSECOLS return a dynamic array?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

What is the type of argument “col_num2” in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

How many arguments does =CHOOSECOLS have in total?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

What is the fix for #VALUE! in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

What is the type of argument “col_num1” in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

Which function is NOT related to =CHOOSECOLS?

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1. What is the output type of =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Text
B. Mixed
C. Value
D. Array ✓

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

2. Since which Excel version is =CHOOSECOLS available?

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

Explanation: Version: “Excel 365”.

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

A. col_num2
B. col_num1 ✓
C. range
D. value

Explanation: Argument #2 is “col_num1”.

4. Which category does =CHOOSECOLS belong to?

A. Web
B. Financial
C. Engineering
D. Lookup & Reference ✓

Explanation: Category is “Lookup & Reference”.

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

A. CHOOSECOLS(A2:E7,1,3,5,1)
B. =CHOOSECOLS(A2:E7,1,3,5,1) ✓
C. =FILTER(A2:E7,1,3,5,1)
D. =CHOOSECOLS(A2:E7,1,3,5,1, 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =CHOOSECOLS(A2:E7,1,3,5,1)

6. Is =CHOOSECOLS volatile?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: CHOOSECOLS is not volatile.

7. Is argument “col_num1” required in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “col_num1” is required.

8. Which use case fits =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Dynamic Ranges & Dashboards
B. Conditional Logic
C. Lookup & Retrieval ✓
D. Scientific & Unit Conversion

Explanation: Use case “Lookup & Retrieval” fits CHOOSECOLS.

9. What is the type of argument “array” in =CHOOSECOLS?

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

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

10. Does =CHOOSECOLS return a dynamic array?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: CHOOSECOLS spills as a dynamic array.

11. What is the type of argument “col_num2” in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Mixed
B. Number ✓
C. Text
D. Date

Explanation: Type of “col_num2” is “Number”.

12. How many arguments does =CHOOSECOLS have in total?

A. 2
B. 3 ✓
C. 4
D. 5

Explanation: =CHOOSECOLS has 2 required, 1 optional (3 total).

13. What is the fix for #VALUE! in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Volatile and recalculates every time
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. Select entire column for best performance
D. Check the column numbers ✓

Explanation: Excel returns a #VALUE error if the absolute value of any of the col_num arguments is zero or exceeds the number of columns in the array. — Fix: Check the column numbers

14. What is the type of argument “col_num1” in =CHOOSECOLS?

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

Explanation: Type of “col_num1” is “Number”.

15. Which function is NOT related to =CHOOSECOLS?

A. INDEX
B. CHOOSEROWS
C. UPPER ✓
D. FILTER

Explanation: “UPPER” is not related to CHOOSECOLS.