Lookup & Reference =CHOOSECOLS(array,col_num1,[col_num2],…)

Quiz =CHOOSECOLS — 10 Questions

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

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In =CHOOSECOLS, which is argument #2?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

How many required arguments does =CHOOSECOLS have?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

What is the type of argument “col_num2” in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

In =CHOOSECOLS, which is argument #3?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Is argument “col_num1” required in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

What is the output type of =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

What is the type of argument “col_num1” in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

What usually causes #VALUE! in =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

Which use case fits =CHOOSECOLS?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

What is the type of argument “array” in =CHOOSECOLS?

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1. In =CHOOSECOLS, which is argument #2?

A. lookup_value
B. value
C. array
D. col_num1 ✓

Explanation: Argument #2 is “col_num1”.

2. How many required arguments does =CHOOSECOLS have?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2 ✓

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

3. What is the type of argument “col_num2” in =CHOOSECOLS?

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

Explanation: Type of “col_num2” is “Number”.

4. In =CHOOSECOLS, which is argument #3?

A. value
B. col_num2 ✓
C. col_num1
D. array

Explanation: Argument #3 is “col_num2”.

5. Is argument “col_num1” required in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Yes ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “col_num1” is required.

6. What is the output type of =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Logical
B. Text
C. Reference
D. Array ✓

Explanation: Output is “Array”.

7. What is the type of argument “col_num1” in =CHOOSECOLS?

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

Explanation: Type of “col_num1” is “Number”.

8. What usually causes #VALUE! in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Excel returns a #VALUE error if the absolute value of any of the col_num arguments is zero or exceeds the number of columns in the array. ✓
B. Select entire column for best performance
C. Requires add-in
D. Volatile and recalculates every time

Explanation: Excel returns a #VALUE error if the absolute value of any of the col_num arguments is zero or exceeds the number of columns in the array. — Fix: Check the column numbers

9. Which use case fits =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Ranking & Top N
B. Text Manipulation
C. Lookup & Retrieval ✓
D. Date & Time Calculations

Explanation: Use case “Lookup & Retrieval” fits CHOOSECOLS.

10. What is the type of argument “array” in =CHOOSECOLS?

A. Array ✓
B. Logical
C. Mixed
D. Reference

Explanation: Type of “array” is “Array”.