Statistical =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

Quiz =COUNTIFS — 15 Questions

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

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Which category does =COUNTIFS belong to?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

In =COUNTIFS, which is argument #3?

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In =COUNTIFS, which is argument #2?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

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Which formula is a valid example of =COUNTIFS?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

Which function is NOT related to =COUNTIFS?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

Is argument “criteria_range1” required in =COUNTIFS?

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Is argument “criteria1” required in =COUNTIFS?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

Does =COUNTIFS return a dynamic array?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Which is the correct syntax of =COUNTIFS?

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How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

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Since which Excel version is =COUNTIFS available?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

What is the type of argument “criteria_range2” in =COUNTIFS?

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What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

Is =COUNTIFS volatile?

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1. Which category does =COUNTIFS belong to?

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

Explanation: Category is “Statistical”.

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

A. lookup_value
B. criteria_range2 ✓
C. range
D. criteria

Explanation: Argument #3 is “criteria_range2”.

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

A. value
B. criteria
C. lookup_value
D. criteria1 ✓

Explanation: Argument #2 is “criteria1”.

4. How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 0
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1 ✓

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

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

A. COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")
B. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes") ✓
C. =AVERAGEIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")
D. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes", 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")

6. Which function is NOT related to =COUNTIFS?

A. COUNTIF
B. AVERAGEIFS
C. FREQUENCY
D. GCD ✓

Explanation: “GCD” is not related to COUNTIFS.

7. Is argument “criteria_range1” required in =COUNTIFS?

A. No
B. Yes ✓
C. —
D. Yes

Explanation: “criteria_range1” is required.

8. Is argument “criteria1” required in =COUNTIFS?

A. Yes ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “criteria1” is required.

9. Does =COUNTIFS return a dynamic array?

A. Yes
B. —
C. No
D. No ✓

Explanation: COUNTIFS does not spill.

10. Which is the correct syntax of =COUNTIFS?

A. =AVERAGEIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)
B. COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)
C. =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…) ✓
D. =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…, 0)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

11. How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2 ✓

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

12. Since which Excel version is =COUNTIFS available?

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

Explanation: Version: “Excel 2007”.

13. What is the type of argument “criteria_range2” in =COUNTIFS?

A. Reference
B. Number
C. Mixed
D. Any type ✓

Explanation: Type of “criteria_range2” is “Any type”.

14. What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

15. Is =COUNTIFS volatile?

A. —
B. No
C. No ✓
D. Yes

Explanation: COUNTIFS is not volatile.