ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets

Sample Part-Tests

ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets

Sample Part-Tests
The following are sample part-tests for ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets. This
sample part-test contains 16 questions giving a total of 16 marks.
The actual ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets certification test contains 32 questions
giving a total of 32 marks. The candidate has passed the test if he/she scores
24 out of 32 marks. The pass mark for the module is 75%. The duration of the
actual ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets certification test is 45 minutes.
Although the ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets sample part-tests are not
certification tests they do give an indication about the scope and approach
adopted within the actual ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets certification test. All test
items within the actual ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets certification tests are
based on ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus Version 5.0. For further
information about the coverage of Skill Sets and Knowledge Areas in the
ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets tests please refer to ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheet
Syllabus Version 5.0 which is available for download at the appropriate
section of the Programmes page of www.ecdl.org
Module Goals
ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets sets out essential concepts and skills relating to
understanding the concept of spreadsheets and demonstrating an ability to
use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work outputs.
Successful candidates will be able to:
 Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.
 Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application
to enhance productivity.
 Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort
and copy, move and delete data.
 Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and
appropriately rename worksheets.
 Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet
functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognize error
values in formulas.
 Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.
 Choose, create and format charts to communicate information
meaningfully.
 Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet
content before finally printing spreadsheets.

Ref: ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets - Syllabus - V5.0 - Sample Part-Tests - MS2010 - V1 - 0

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Sample Part-Test 1
This is a sample part-test.
The following is the sample part-test for ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets. This test
consists of 16 practical questions with 1 mark available for each question. The
total marks available are 16 marks.

The sample part-test is based on creating a spreadsheet for improvements to

your house. In the test you are asked to develop a budget for improvements
to your house, to carry out various formatting actions, and to make some
calculations before presenting the spreadsheet to your bank manager.

1. Open the spreadsheet application and open the file called

improvements.xlsx from your candidate drive. Save the file
as costings.xlsx to your candidate drive. [1 Mark]
2. On the projection worksheet, zoom the display to 100%. [1 Mark]
3. Widen column A so that the content of the column is fully
visible. [1 Mark]
4. Enter the number 2,000 into cell C7. [1 Mark]
5. Enter a function in cell B11 to calculate the sum of the cell
range B5:B10. [1 Mark]
6. Copy the sum function in cell B11 to the cell range
C11:F11. [1 Mark]
7. Enter a formula in cell B13 that subtracts cell B11 from cell
B3. Copy the formula in cell B13 to the cell range C13:E13. [1 Mark]
8. Enter a formula in cell F5 with an absolute cell reference for
one cell only that divides the content of cell E5 by the
content of cell E11. Copy the formula in cell F5 to the cell
range F6:F10. [1 Mark]
9. Format the cell range F5:F11 as a percentage with no
decimal places and save. [1 Mark]
10. Enter a function in cell B15 to calculate the minimum of the
cell range B5:B10. Copy the function in cell B15 to the cell
range C15:D15. [1 Mark]
11. Enter a function in cell B17 to calculate the maximum of the
cell range B5:B10. Copy the function in cell B17 to the cell
range C17:D17. [1 Mark]
12. Format the cell range B3:E17 to € currency with no decimal
places. [1 Mark]
13. Rename the Sheet3 worksheet so that it meaningfully relates
to the worksheet content. [1 Mark]
Continued…

Ref: ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets - Syllabus - V5.0 - Sample Part-Tests - MS2010 - V1 - 0

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Sample Part-Test 1 (Contd.)

14. On the loan worksheet create a 2-D clustered column chart
from the cell range A3:D5. Position the chart to display at
cell A7 in the worksheet and save. [1 Mark]
15. On the loan worksheet enter your name in the right section
of the header of the worksheet. [1 Mark]
16. Print one copy of the contents of the loan worksheet to a
printer. Save and close any open files and close the
spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]
This is the end of the test.
If you have time, check the work you have done.

Ref: ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets - Syllabus - V5.0 - Sample Part-Tests - MS2010 - V1 - 0

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Sample Part-Test 2
This is a sample part-test.
The following is the sample part-test for ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets. This test
consists of 16 practical questions with 1 mark available for each question. The
total marks available are 16 marks.

The sample part-test is based on an analysis of revenues at the Jupiter ice-

rink. In the test you are asked to create a small spreadsheet for the ice-rink
management showing receipts over the four quarters of the trading period just
passed, to carry out various formatting actions and to make some
calculations.

1. Open the spreadsheet application and open the file called

arena.xlsx from your candidate drive. Save the spreadsheet
as rink.xlsx to your candidate drive. [1 Mark]
2. On the revenue worksheet adjust the height of row 6 so that
the content of the row is fully visible. [1 Mark]
3. Enter the number 250 into cell C5 and the number 275 into
cell D5. [1 Mark]
4. Change the number in cell D7 to 160. [1 Mark]
5. Enter a function in cell B8 to calculate the sum of the cell
range B4:B7. [1 Mark]
6. Copy the sum function in cell B8 to the cell range C8:G8. [1 Mark]
7. Enter a function in cell B10 to calculate the average of the
cell range B4:B7. Copy the average function in cell B10 to
the cell range C10:E10. [1 Mark]
8. Enter a formula in cell G4 with an absolute cell reference for
one cell only that divides cell F4 by cell F8. Copy the
formula in cell G4 to the cell range G5:G7 and save. [1 Mark]
9. Format the cell range G4:G8 to percentage with no decimal
places. [1 Mark]
10. Enter a function in cell B12 that displays the text Above
Budget if the number in cell F8 is greater than 3500 and
otherwise displays the text Below Budget. [1 Mark]
11. Which of the two cells F4 or F5 displays good practice in
totalling a cell range? Enter your answer in cell B14. [1 Mark]
12. On the sales details worksheet create a 2-D pie chart from
the cell range A4:B8. Position the chart to display at cell
A11. [1 Mark]
13. Add outside end positioned value data labels to the pie chart. [1 Mark]
Continued…

Ref: ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets - Syllabus - V5.0 - Sample Part-Tests - MS2010 - V1 - 0

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Sample Part-Test 2 (Contd.)

14. Delete the 2012 worksheet. [1 Mark]
15. On the names worksheet sort the cell range A4:C135 by
Surname in ascending order. Save and close the rink file. [1 Mark]
16. Open the file called yearly.xlsx from your candidate drive.
Save the yearly spreadsheet as an excel template called
yearly results.xltx to your candidate drive. Save and close
all open files and close the spreadsheet application. [1 Mark]
This is the end of the test.
If you have time, check the work you have done.

Ref: ECDL / ICDL Spreadsheets - Syllabus - V5.0 - Sample Part-Tests - MS2010 - V1 - 0

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