Lookup & Reference =LOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_vector, [result_vector])

Quiz =LOOKUP — 10 Questions

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

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Is argument “lookup_value” required in =LOOKUP?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Which function is NOT related to =LOOKUP?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

Is argument “result_vector” required in =LOOKUP?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

In =LOOKUP, which is argument #3?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which statement about =LOOKUP is correct?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Is argument “lookup_vector” required in =LOOKUP?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Which formula is a valid example of =LOOKUP?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Does =LOOKUP return a dynamic array?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

How many required arguments does =LOOKUP have?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

Which category does =LOOKUP belong to?

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1. Is argument “lookup_value” required in =LOOKUP?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. Yes

Explanation: “lookup_value” is required.

2. Which function is NOT related to =LOOKUP?

A. VLOOKUP
B. XLOOKUP
C. HLOOKUP
D. BESSELJ ✓

Explanation: “BESSELJ” is not related to LOOKUP.

3. Is argument “result_vector” required in =LOOKUP?

A. No
B. No ✓
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “result_vector” is optional.

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

A. result_vector ✓
B. lookup_value
C. value
D. lookup_vector

Explanation: Argument #3 is “result_vector”.

5. Which statement about =LOOKUP is correct?

A. Requires add-in
B. Volatile and recalculates every time
C. If the LOOKUP function can't find the lookup_value, the function matches the largest value in lookup_vector that is less than or equal to lookup_value.
D. Consider one of the newer lookup functions, depending on which version you are using. Use VLOOKUP to search one row or column, or to search multiple rows and columns (like a table). It's a much improved version of LOOKUP. Watch this video about how to use VLOOKUP. If you are using Microsoft 365, use XLOOKUP - it's not only faster, it also lets you search in any direction (up, down, left, right). ✓

Explanation: Correct: Consider one of the newer lookup functions, depending on which version you are using. Use VLOOKUP to search one row or column, or to search multiple rows and columns (like a table). It's a much improved version of LOOKUP. Watch this video about how to use VLOOKUP. If you are using Microsoft 365, use XLOOKUP - it's not only faster, it also lets you search in any direction (up, down, left, right).

6. Is argument “lookup_vector” required in =LOOKUP?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “lookup_vector” is required.

7. Which formula is a valid example of =LOOKUP?

A. =LOOKUP(4.19, A2:A6, B2:B6, 0)
B. =HLOOKUP(4.19, A2:A6, B2:B6)
C. =LOOKUP(4.19, A2:A6, B2:B6) ✓
D. LOOKUP(4.19, A2:A6, B2:B6)

Explanation: Correct example: =LOOKUP(4.19, A2:A6, B2:B6)

8. Does =LOOKUP return a dynamic array?

A. No
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: LOOKUP does not spill.

9. How many required arguments does =LOOKUP have?

A. 3 ✓
B. 5
C. 4
D. 2

Explanation: =LOOKUP has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

10. Which category does =LOOKUP belong to?

A. Lookup & Reference ✓
B. Logical
C. Cube
D. Compatibility

Explanation: Category is “Lookup & Reference”.