Statistical =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)

Quiz =COUNTIFS — 10 Questions

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

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How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Which statement about =COUNTIFS is correct?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

What is the type of argument “criteria_range1” in =COUNTIFS?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

Which function is related to =COUNTIFS?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Since which Excel version is =COUNTIFS available?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

What is the type of argument “criteria1” in =COUNTIFS?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Which use case fits =COUNTIFS?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which formula is a valid example of =COUNTIFS?

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1. How many optional arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 1 ✓
B. 2
C. 0
D. 3

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

2. Which statement about =COUNTIFS is correct?

A. Each additional range must have the same number of rows and columns as the criteria_range1 argument. The ranges do not have to be adjacent to each other. ✓
B. You can use the wildcard characters— the question mark (?) and asterisk (*) — in criteria. A question mark matches any single character, and an asterisk matches any sequence of characters. If you want to find an actual question mark or asterisk, type a tilde (⁠~⁠) before the character.
C. Output is always a dynamic array
D. Select entire column for best performance

Explanation: Correct: Each additional range must have the same number of rows and columns as the criteria_range1 argument. The ranges do not have to be adjacent to each other.

3. What is the type of argument “criteria_range1” in =COUNTIFS?

A. Date
B. Any type ✓
C. Reference
D. Mixed

Explanation: Type of “criteria_range1” is “Any type”.

4. Which function is related to =COUNTIFS?

A. POISSON
B. CHOOSEROWS
C. AVERAGEIFS ✓
D. CHISQ.INV

Explanation: “AVERAGEIFS” is related to COUNTIFS.

5. Since which Excel version is =COUNTIFS available?

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

Explanation: Version: “Excel 2007”.

6. What is the type of argument “criteria1” in =COUNTIFS?

A. Mixed
B. Number
C. Date
D. Any type ✓

Explanation: Type of “criteria1” is “Any type”.

7. Which use case fits =COUNTIFS?

A. Daily Tasks ✓
B. Advanced Formulas
C. Investment Appraisal
D. Lookup & Retrieval

Explanation: Use case “Daily Tasks” fits COUNTIFS.

8. How many required arguments does =COUNTIFS have?

A. 1
B. 2 ✓
C. 3
D. 4

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

9. What is the output type of =COUNTIFS?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

10. Which formula is a valid example of =COUNTIFS?

A. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes") ✓
B. COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")
C. =AVERAGEIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")
D. =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes", 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =COUNTIFS(B2:D2,"=Yes")