Database =DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)

Quiz =DSTDEV — 10 Questions

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

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Which formula is a valid example of =DSTDEV?

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What is the output type of =DSTDEV?

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Which use case fits =DSTDEV?

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Is argument “criteria” required in =DSTDEV?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which statement about =DSTDEV is correct?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Is =DSTDEV volatile?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Is argument “field” required in =DSTDEV?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Which function is NOT related to =DSTDEV?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

Which is the correct syntax of =DSTDEV?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which function is related to =DSTDEV?

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1. Which formula is a valid example of =DSTDEV?

A. DSTDEV(A5:E11, "Yield", A1:A3)
B. =DSTDEV(A5:E11, "Yield", A1:A3) ✓
C. =DSTDEV(A5:E11, "Yield", A1:A3, 0)
D. =DAVERAGE(A5:E11, "Yield", A1:A3)

Explanation: Correct example: =DSTDEV(A5:E11, "Yield", A1:A3)

2. What is the output type of =DSTDEV?

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

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

3. Which use case fits =DSTDEV?

A. Lookup & Retrieval
B. Conditional Aggregation ✓
C. Text Manipulation
D. Worksheet Info & Navigation

Explanation: Use case “Conditional Aggregation” fits DSTDEV.

4. Is argument “criteria” required in =DSTDEV?

A. —
B. Yes
C. Yes ✓
D. No

Explanation: “criteria” is required.

5. Which statement about =DSTDEV is correct?

A. To perform an operation on an entire column in a database, enter a blank line below the column labels in the criteria range.
B. 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. ✓
C. Only works in old versions
D. Select entire column for best performance

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.

6. Is =DSTDEV volatile?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: DSTDEV is not volatile.

7. Is argument “field” required in =DSTDEV?

A. —
B. Yes
C. Yes ✓
D. No

Explanation: “field” is required.

8. Which function is NOT related to =DSTDEV?

A. DVAR
B. DAVERAGE
C. DAYS ✓
D. DSTDEVP

Explanation: “DAYS” is not related to DSTDEV.

9. Which is the correct syntax of =DSTDEV?

A. =DSTDEV(database, field, criteria) ✓
B. =DSTDEV(database, field, criteria, 0)
C. =DAVERAGE(database, field, criteria)
D. DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)

10. Which function is related to =DSTDEV?

A. ACCRINTM
B. DAVERAGE ✓
C. WORKDAY.INTL
D. CONCAT

Explanation: “DAVERAGE” is related to DSTDEV.