SIMULATION
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.

1. Project file
2. Split bar
3. Exam panel
You can modify the exam interface to fit your needs in the following ways:
* To increase or decrease the exam panel font size, press Ctrl+Plus or Ctrl+Minus.
* To change the height of the exam panel, drag the split bar between the project file and the exam panel.

* To restore the interface to the default appearance, click the Restore button near the upper-right corner of the exam panel.

4. The Information bar at the top of the exam panel displays the current project and total number of projects, the remaining exam time, and the following commands:
* Collapse Panel. Minimizes the exam panel to provide more space for the project file.
* Restart Project. Closes and reopens the current project file without saving your changes.
* Submit Project. Saves your changes, submits the project file, and moves to the next project.
* Calculator. A calculator is available in some exams. You are not required to use the calculator.
* Restore. Restores the size and position of the project file and exam panel to the defaults.
* Help. Displays information about the exam interface.
5. The Content area displays the task tabs and the current task description.
6. The Navigation area at the bottom of the exam panel contains the following commands.
* Previous Task/Next Task. Saves your response and moves to the previous or next task in the current project.
* Leave feedback after exam. Flags the task to indicate that you want to leave feedback about it after the exam.
* Mark for review. Flags the task to indicate that you want to return to it before you finish the exam.
* Mark as complete. Flags the task to indicate that you feel you have completed the task.
In projects that contain multiple tasks, you can switch between tasks by clicking the task tab, Next Task button, or Previous Task button.
End of the instructions.
On the "Sales Conference" worksheet, configure cells A4:A12 to allow only whole numbers from 1 to 9. Otherwise, display a Stop error with the title "Invalid" and the message "1 to 9".

• A. 1. Select the cell(s) you want to create a rule for.
  
  2. Select Data >Data Validation.
  3. On the Settings tab, under Allow, select an option:
  Whole Number - to restrict the cell to accept only whole numbers.
  Decimal - to restrict the cell to accept only decimal numbers.
  List - to pick data from the drop-down list.
  Date - to restrict the cell to accept only date.
  Time - to restrict the cell to accept only time.
  Text Length - to restrict the length of the text.
  Custom - for custom formula.
  4. Under Data, select a condition:
  between
  not between
  equal to
  not equal to
  greater than
  less than
  greater than or equal to
  less than or equal to
  5. On the Settings tab, under Allow, select an option:
  6. Set the other required values, based on what you chose for Allow and Data. For example, if you select between, then select the Minimum: and Maximum: values for the cell(s).
  7. Select the Ignore blank checkbox if you want to ignore blank spaces.
  8. If you want to add a Title and message for your rule, select the Input Message tab, and then type a title and input message.
  9. Select the Show input message when cell is selected checkbox to display the message when the user selects or hovers over the selected cell(s).
  10. Select OK.Now, if the user tries to enter a value that is not valid, a pop-up appears with the message, "This value doesn't match the data validation restrictions for this cell."
• B. 1. Select the cell(s) you want to create a rule for.
  
  2. Select Data >Data Validation.
  3. On the Settings tab, under Allow, select an option:
  Whole Number - to restrict the cell to accept only whole numbers.
  Decimal - to restrict the cell to accept only decimal numbers.
  List - to pick data from the drop-down list.
  Custom - for custom formula.
  4. Under Data, select a condition:
  between
  not between
  equal to
  less than or equal to
  5. On the Settings tab, under Allow, select an option:
  6. Set the other required values, based on what you chose for Allow and Data. For example, if you select between, then select the Minimum: and Maximum: values for the cell(s).
  7. Select the Ignore blank checkbox if you want to ignore blank spaces.
  8. If you want to add a Title and message for your rule, select the Input Message tab, and then type a title and input message.
  9. Select the Show input message when cell is selected checkbox to display the message when the user selects or hovers over the selected cell(s).
  10. Select OK.Now, if the user tries to enter a value that is not valid, a pop-up appears with the message, "This value doesn't match the data validation restrictions for this cell."

SIMULATION
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.

1. Project file
2. Split bar
3. Exam panel
You can modify the exam interface to fit your needs in the following ways:
* To increase or decrease the exam panel font size, press Ctrl+Plus or Ctrl+Minus.
* To change the height of the exam panel, drag the split bar between the project file and the exam panel.

* To restore the interface to the default appearance, click the Restore button near the upper-right corner of the exam panel.

4. The Information bar at the top of the exam panel displays the current project and total number of projects, the remaining exam time, and the following commands:
* Collapse Panel. Minimizes the exam panel to provide more space for the project file.
* Restart Project. Closes and reopens the current project file without saving your changes.
* Submit Project. Saves your changes, submits the project file, and moves to the next project.
* Calculator. A calculator is available in some exams. You are not required to use the calculator.
* Restore. Restores the size and position of the project file and exam panel to the defaults.
* Help. Displays information about the exam interface.
5. The Content area displays the task tabs and the current task description.
6. The Navigation area at the bottom of the exam panel contains the following commands.
* Previous Task/Next Task. Saves your response and moves to the previous or next task in the current project.
* Leave feedback after exam. Flags the task to indicate that you want to leave feedback about it after the exam.
* Mark for review. Flags the task to indicate that you want to return to it before you finish the exam.
* Mark as complete. Flags the task to indicate that you feel you have completed the task.
In projects that contain multiple tasks, you can switch between tasks by clicking the task tab, Next Task button, or Previous Task button.
End of the instructions.
On the "Employees" worksheet, in cell F4, enter a formula that returns the employee's bonus from the "Years of Service Bonus" table.
Adjust the formula and then copy it to cells F5:F19.

• A. Select cell F4.
  Enter the following formula:=INDEX($I$2:$I$7,MATCH(B4,$H$2:$H$7,1),1)
  Press Enter.
• B. Select cell F4.
  Enter the following formula:=INDEX($I$2:$I$7,MATCH(B3,$H$3:$H$8,1),1)
  Press Enter.

SIMULATION
Instructions
Exam Environment
Exam Interface and Controls
The exam panel provides access to the project task(s). Each project has an associated file in which you will perform the project tasks.

1. Project file
2. Split bar
3. Exam panel
You can modify the exam interface to fit your needs in the following ways:
* To increase or decrease the exam panel font size, press Ctrl+Plus or Ctrl+Minus.
* To change the height of the exam panel, drag the split bar between the project file and the exam panel.

* To restore the interface to the default appearance, click the Restore button near the upper-right corner of the exam panel.

4. The Information bar at the top of the exam panel displays the current project and total number of projects, the remaining exam time, and the following commands:
* Collapse Panel. Minimizes the exam panel to provide more space for the project file.
* Restart Project. Closes and reopens the current project file without saving your changes.
* Submit Project. Saves your changes, submits the project file, and moves to the next project.
* Calculator. A calculator is available in some exams. You are not required to use the calculator.
* Restore. Restores the size and position of the project file and exam panel to the defaults.
* Help. Displays information about the exam interface.
5. The Content area displays the task tabs and the current task description.
6. The Navigation area at the bottom of the exam panel contains the following commands.
* Previous Task/Next Task. Saves your response and moves to the previous or next task in the current project.
* Leave feedback after exam. Flags the task to indicate that you want to leave feedback about it after the exam.
* Mark for review. Flags the task to indicate that you want to return to it before you finish the exam.
* Mark as complete. Flags the task to indicate that you feel you have completed the task.
In projects that contain multiple tasks, you can switch between tasks by clicking the task tab, Next Task button, or Previous Task button.
End of the instructions.
On the "Popular Videos" worksheet, for cells B4:C17, create a conditional formatting rule that displays the five lowest values in bold Dark Red font.

• A. Select the entire dataset.
  Go to Home -> Conditional Formatting -> Top/Bottom Rules -> Top 10 Items (or %) / Bottom 10 Items (or %).
  Select Bottom 10 items and a dialogue box will open. Change the number from 10 to 5 using the down arrow.
  Specify the format to be applied to the cells that meet the condition by using the drop-down on the right and selecting the Custom Format option.
  In the dialog box that appears, select Bold from under Font style, then click the drop down arrow under Color and select Dark Red from the Standard colors.
  Click OK.
• B. Select the entire dataset.
  Go to Home -> Conditional Formatting -> Top/Bottom Rules -> Top 10 Items (or %) / Bottom 10 Items (or #).
  Select Bottom 10 items and a dialogue box will open. Change the number from 18 to 5 using the down arrow.
  Specify the format to be applied to the cells that meet the condition by using the drop-down on the right and selecting the Custom Format option.
  In the dialog box that appears, select Bold from under Font style, then click the drop down arrow under Color and select Dark Red from the Standard colors.
  Click OK.