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Quiz =SORTBY — 10 Questions

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

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Question 1 of 10 1/10

Is argument “by_array1” required in =SORTBY?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

In =SORTBY, which is argument #3?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

Is argument “array” required in =SORTBY?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

Which function is related to =SORTBY?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

What usually causes #VALUE! in =SORTBY?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

In =SORTBY, which is argument #1?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

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

Question 8 of 10 8/10

What is the type of argument “sort_order1]” in =SORTBY?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

Is argument “by_array2]” required in =SORTBY?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

In =SORTBY, which is argument #2?

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1. Is argument “by_array1” required in =SORTBY?

A. Yes ✓
B. —
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “by_array1” is required.

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

A. criteria
B. sort_order2]
C. sort_order1] ✓
D. range

Explanation: Argument #3 is “sort_order1]”.

3. Is argument “array” required in =SORTBY?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “array” is required.

4. Which function is related to =SORTBY?

A. FILTER ✓
B. N
C. GAMMAINV
D. EXPAND

Explanation: “FILTER” is related to SORTBY.

5. What usually causes #VALUE! in =SORTBY?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Only works in old versions
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. If the sort order argument is not -1, or 1, the formula will result in a #VALUE! error. ✓

Explanation: If the sort order argument is not -1, or 1, the formula will result in a #VALUE! error. — Fix: Make the ranges the same size and check the sort order argument

6. In =SORTBY, which is argument #1?

A. by_array2]
B. sort_order1]
C. array ✓
D. lookup_value

Explanation: Argument #1 is “array”.

7. What is the fix for #VALUE! in =SORTBY?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Make the ranges the same size and check the sort order argument ✓
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. Only works in old versions

Explanation: If the sort order argument is not -1, or 1, the formula will result in a #VALUE! error. — Fix: Make the ranges the same size and check the sort order argument

8. What is the type of argument “sort_order1]” in =SORTBY?

A. Mixed
B. Date
C. Number ✓
D. Array

Explanation: Type of “sort_order1]” is “Number”.

9. Is argument “by_array2]” required in =SORTBY?

A. No ✓
B. —
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “by_array2]” is optional.

10. In =SORTBY, which is argument #2?

A. range
B. lookup_value
C. value
D. by_array1 ✓

Explanation: Argument #2 is “by_array1”.