Kips Class 7 IT Beans Chapter 5 Advanced Features of Excel

Chapter 5 Advanced Features of Excel

Brain Developers
A. Fill in the blanks:
1. Chart is an effective way to display data in pictorial form.
2. Data Series are the bars or slices that show data values.
3. Legend is a key that is used to identify the colours, patterns or symbol assigned to data series.
4. Bar chart display data in the form of long rectangular rods.
5. Value axis is the vertical axis that is used to plot the values.
6. The purpose of grouping worksheets it is to enter common data, formulas and formatting effects.

B. State True or False:
1. A chart is updated automatically with the change in data. (True)
2. We cannot modify the chart by changing its colours and patterns. (False)
Correct Answer: We can modify the chart by changing its colours and patterns.
3. X-Axis is the horizontal axis. (True)
4. The Chart Area contains the actual chart itself and includes data series, category and value axis as well. (True)
5. You can change the pattern of data series using Fill option. (True)
6. All the worksheets cannot be deleted in a workbook. (True)

C. Application Based Question:
1. Ritu is a student of Class VII. Her geography teacher has asked her to prepare a chart on the population of four Metro cities of India. Suggest her the best suited chart type for her project.
Answer: She can use Bar Chart.

2. Tripti has created a chart. She wants to improve the appearance of her chart by changing the background colour of its Plot area. Which option will you suggest her to perform this task?
Answer: Tripti can use the Format Plot Area option that comes on right-clicking the plot area.

D. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which feature is used to set a specific result for one cell by adjusting a value in another cell?
a) Grouping Worksheets
b) Legends
c)  Goal Seek
Answer: c) Goal Seek

2. Name the bars or slices that represent the data values on the chart.
a) Data Series
b) Plot Area
c) Legend
Answer: a) Data Series

3. Which chart displays data in the form of a circle?
a) Line
b) Pie
c) Bar
Answer: b) Pie

4. Which function key is used to insert a chart, instantly in a worksheet?
a) F6
b) F8
c) F11
Answer: c) F11

5. Which key is used to group multiple worksheets?
a) Shift
b) Ctrl
c) Enter
Answer: a) Shift

6. Name the special window that displays data, when you insert a chart.
a) Datasheet
b) Database
c) Sheet
Answer: a) Datasheet

E. Answer the following:
1. What is a Chart?
Answer: Chart is an effective way to display data in a pictorial form. Charts make it easier to draw comparisions and analyse the growth, relationship and trends among the values in a range.

2. How is a Column chart diferent from a Bar chart?
Answer:
Column Chart - It is used to display data in form of vertical bars. It is used to show changes in data over a period of time.
Bar Chart - It displays data in the form of long rectangular rods called bars. A Bar Chart is used to illustrate comparision among the individual items.

3. What is the difference between Chart Area and Plot Area?
Answer:
Chart Area - The Chart Area includes all the objects and elements in a chart.
Plot Area - Plot Area is a window within the Chart Area. It contains actual chart and includes the plotted data, data series, category axis and value axis.

4. How will you group worksheets?
Answer: To group worksheets, hold down CTRL and click the sheet tabs of the sheets you want to group. Release CTRL.

5. What do you understand by the term Data Consolidation?
Answer: Data Consolidation refers to combining of data either in the same worksheet or in the other worksheet.

E. Briefly explain the following terms:
1. Data Series: Data series are the bars, slices or other elements that represent the data values.
2. Category Name: Category names are the labels, which are displayed on the X and Y-axis.
3. Value Axis: Value axis or Y-axis is the vertical axis used to plot the values. It is located at the left side.
4. Goal Seek: Goal Seek is a wonderful feature for fixing a specific result for one cell by adjusting a value in another cell.