Lookup & Reference =DROP(array, rows,[columns])

Quiz =DROP — 10 Questions

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

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Is argument “columns” required in =DROP?

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What is the type of argument “columns” in =DROP?

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Which is the correct syntax of =DROP?

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What is the fix for #CALC! in =DROP?

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Which formula is a valid example of =DROP?

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Is =DROP volatile?

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How many required arguments does =DROP have?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Which category does =DROP belong to?

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What is the output type of =DROP?

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Is argument “rows” required in =DROP?

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1. Is argument “columns” required in =DROP?

A. —
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “columns” is optional.

2. What is the type of argument “columns” in =DROP?

A. Text
B. Number ✓
C. Array
D. Date

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

3. Which is the correct syntax of =DROP?

A. DROP(array, rows,[columns])
B. =DROP(array, rows,[columns], 0)
C. =SORT(array, rows,[columns])
D. =DROP(array, rows,[columns]) ✓

Explanation: Correct syntax: =DROP(array, rows,[columns])

4. What is the fix for #CALC! in =DROP?

A. Volatile and recalculates every time
B. Only works in old versions
C. Reduce the number of rows or columns to remove ✓
D. Select entire column for best performance

Explanation: Excel returns a #CALC! error to indicate an empty array when rows or columns is 0. — Fix: Reduce the number of rows or columns to remove

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

A. =DROP(A2:C4,2) ✓
B. =SORT(A2:C4,2)
C. DROP(A2:C4,2)
D. =DROP(A2:C4,2, 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =DROP(A2:C4,2)

6. Is =DROP volatile?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: DROP is not volatile.

7. How many required arguments does =DROP have?

A. 3
B. 0 ✓
C. 2
D. 1

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

8. Which category does =DROP belong to?

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

Explanation: Category is “Lookup & Reference”.

9. What is the output type of =DROP?

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

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

10. Is argument “rows” required in =DROP?

A. Yes
B. No
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: “rows” is optional.