Database =DSUM(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DSUM — 15 Questions

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

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In =DSUM, which is argument #3?

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What is the type of argument “records” in =DSUM?

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How many arguments does =DSUM have in total?

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What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DSUM?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

In =DSUM, which is argument #2?

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Is argument “field” required in =DSUM?

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What is the type of argument “fields” in =DSUM?

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Is argument “fields” required in =DSUM?

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Is argument “criteria” required in =DSUM?

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Does =DSUM return a dynamic array?

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Is argument “records” required in =DSUM?

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What is the output type of =DSUM?

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Is =DSUM volatile?

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Which statement about =DSUM is correct?

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

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1. In =DSUM, which is argument #3?

A. criteria
B. field
C. fields ✓
D. database

Explanation: Argument #3 is “fields”.

2. What is the type of argument “records” in =DSUM?

A. Value
B. Range
C. Number ✓
D. Date

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

3. How many arguments does =DSUM have in total?

A. 7
B. 5 ✓
C. 6
D. 4

Explanation: =DSUM has 3 required, 2 optional (5 total).

4. What is the type of argument “criteria” in =DSUM?

A. Range ✓
B. Value
C. Mixed
D. Array

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

5. In =DSUM, which is argument #2?

A. database
B. lookup_value
C. criteria
D. records ✓

Explanation: Argument #2 is “records”.

6. Is argument “field” required in =DSUM?

A. Yes
B. No
C. —
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “field” is required.

7. What is the type of argument “fields” in =DSUM?

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

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

8. Is argument “fields” required in =DSUM?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. No

Explanation: “fields” is optional.

9. Is argument “criteria” required in =DSUM?

A. Yes
B. —
C. Yes ✓
D. No

Explanation: “criteria” is required.

10. Does =DSUM return a dynamic array?

A. Yes
B. No
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: DSUM does not spill.

11. Is argument “records” required in =DSUM?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “records” is optional.

12. What is the output type of =DSUM?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

13. Is =DSUM volatile?

A. Yes
B. No
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: DSUM is not volatile.

14. Which statement about =DSUM is correct?

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

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.

15. What is the type of argument “database” in =DSUM?

A. Reference
B. Value
C. Any type
D. Range ✓

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