Database =DMIN(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DMIN — 15 Questions

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

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Which use case fits =DMIN?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

Which formula is a valid example of =DMIN?

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In =DMIN, which is argument #3?

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Is argument “criteria” required in =DMIN?

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Which statement about =DMIN is correct?

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What is the output type of =DMIN?

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Is =DMIN volatile?

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Is argument “field” required in =DMIN?

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In =DMIN, which is argument #2?

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Which function is related to =DMIN?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

What is the type of argument “database” in =DMIN?

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Which category does =DMIN belong to?

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Since which Excel version is =DMIN available?

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How many required arguments does =DMIN have?

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Is argument “database” required in =DMIN?

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1. Which use case fits =DMIN?

A. Text Manipulation
B. Workdays & Due Dates
C. Error Handling
D. Conditional Aggregation ✓

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DMIN.

2. Which formula is a valid example of =DMIN?

A. =DMIN(A5:E11, "Profit", A1:F3, 0)
B. DMIN(A5:E11, "Profit", A1:F3)
C. =DMIN(A5:E11, "Profit", A1:F3) ✓
D. =DAVERAGE(A5:E11, "Profit", A1:F3)

Explanation: Correct example: =DMIN(A5:E11, "Profit", A1:F3)

3. In =DMIN, which is argument #3?

A. criteria ✓
B. value
C. database
D. range

Explanation: Argument #3 is “criteria”.

4. Is argument “criteria” required in =DMIN?

A. Yes ✓
B. —
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “criteria” is required.

5. Which statement about =DMIN is correct?

A. Volatile and recalculates every time
B. You can use any range for the criteria argument, as long as it includes at least one column label and at least one cell below the column label for specifying the condition. For example, if the range G1:G2 contains the column label Income in G1 and the amount $10,000 in G2, you could define the range as MatchIncome and use that name as the criteria argument in the database functions. ✓
C. Only works in old versions
D. Although the criteria range can be located anywhere on the worksheet, do not place the criteria range below the list. If you add more information to the list, the new information is added to the first row below the list. If the row below the list is not blank, Microsoft Excel cannot add the new information.

Explanation: Correct: You can use any range for the criteria argument, as long as it includes at least one column label and at least one cell below the column label for specifying the condition. For example, if the range G1:G2 contains the column label Income in G1 and the amount $10,000 in G2, you could define the range as MatchIncome and use that name as the criteria argument in the database functions.

6. What is the output type of =DMIN?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

7. Is =DMIN volatile?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No
D. No ✓

Explanation: DMIN is not volatile.

8. Is argument “field” required in =DMIN?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “field” is required.

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

A. value
B. database
C. field ✓
D. range

Explanation: Argument #2 is “field”.

10. Which function is related to =DMIN?

A. MID
B. DAVERAGE ✓
C. VAR.S
D. PERCENTRANK.INC

Explanation: “DAVERAGE” is related to DMIN.

11. What is the type of argument “database” in =DMIN?

A. Value
B. Range ✓
C. Logical
D. Number

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

12. Which category does =DMIN belong to?

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

Explanation: Category is “Database”.

13. Since which Excel version is =DMIN available?

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

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

14. How many required arguments does =DMIN have?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3 ✓

Explanation: =DMIN has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

15. Is argument “database” required in =DMIN?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “database” is required.