Lookup & Reference =Expand(array, rows, [columns], [pad_with])

Quiz =EXPAND — 10 Questions

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

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Question 1 of 10 1/10

Which formula is a valid example of =EXPAND?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Which statement about =EXPAND is correct?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

In =EXPAND, which is argument #1?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

What is the type of argument “rows” in =EXPAND?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

What usually causes #VALUE! in =EXPAND?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Which category does =EXPAND belong to?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Is argument “pad_with” required in =EXPAND?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

In =EXPAND, which is argument #2?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

Is argument “columns” required in =EXPAND?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Is =EXPAND volatile?

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

A. EXPAND(A2:B3,3,3)
B. =EXPAND(A2:B3,3,3) ✓
C. =HSTACK(A2:B3,3,3)
D. =EXPAND(A2:B3,3,3, 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =EXPAND(A2:B3,3,3)

2. Which statement about =EXPAND is correct?

A. Only works in old versions
B. Requires add-in
C. If rows isn't provided or is empty, the default value is the number of rows in the array argument. ✓
D. Select entire column for best performance

Explanation: Correct: If rows isn't provided or is empty, the default value is the number of rows in the array argument.

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

A. array ✓
B. pad_with
C. rows
D. lookup_value

Explanation: Argument #1 is “array”.

4. What is the type of argument “rows” in =EXPAND?

A. Value
B. Mixed
C. Date
D. Number ✓

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

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

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Only works in old versions
C. Excel returns a #VALUE error when the rows or columns argument is less than the rows or columns in the array argument. ✓
D. Volatile and recalculates every time

Explanation: Excel returns a #VALUE error when the rows or columns argument is less than the rows or columns in the array argument. — Fix: Use a number equal to or greater than the current dimensions

6. Which category does =EXPAND belong to?

A. Text
B. Math & Trig
C. Lookup & Reference ✓
D. Engineering

Explanation: Category is “Lookup & Reference”.

7. Is argument “pad_with” required in =EXPAND?

A. —
B. No ✓
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “pad_with” is optional.

8. In =EXPAND, which is argument #2?

A. rows ✓
B. columns
C. pad_with
D. array

Explanation: Argument #2 is “rows”.

9. Is argument “columns” required in =EXPAND?

A. No
B. —
C. No ✓
D. Yes

Explanation: “columns” is optional.

10. Is =EXPAND volatile?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. —
D. Yes

Explanation: EXPAND is not volatile.