Lesson 4.1

4.1 Methods used to evaluate the success of the spreadsheet solution Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson 4.1, Methods used to evaluate the success of the spreadsheet solution: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR IT (J836), Unit 2: Data manipulation using spreadsheets, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the main basis for judging a spreadsheet solution's suitability?

    • Monitor resolution
    • Client requirements
    • Developer preference
    • File extension

  2. Which design principles are used to evaluate a spreadsheet user interface?

    • Accounting principles
    • Engineering principles
    • Marketing principles
    • HCI principles

  3. How is visual style evaluated against original plans during review?

    • Checking formula syntax
    • Measuring file size
    • Counting worksheets
    • Comparing against design

  4. Which evaluation check ensures consistency with company branding?

    • Data validation
    • Cell formatting
    • Formula auditing
    • House style

  5. Which check confirms that the intended solution features were built?

    • Screen brightness
    • Workbook naming
    • Printer drivers
    • Required functionality

  6. How is the navigation system evaluated against client needs?

    • Testing print speed
    • Counting formulas
    • Checking macro security
    • Checking user paths

  7. Which evidence best supports an evaluation statement about calculations?

    • Initial sketches
    • Test results
    • Developer guesses
    • Client opinions

  8. Which evaluation method is typically excluded from this spreadsheet topic?

    • Focus groups
    • Test results
    • Design comparison
    • Client review

  9. Which evaluation point checks if the colour scheme supports readability?

    • Sheet orientation
    • Cell width
    • Text contrast
    • Gridline colour

  10. How can test results be used effectively in an evaluation?

    • Designing logos
    • Identifying met requirements
    • Formatting worksheets
    • Setting cell widths

  11. Which method is used to check if a spreadsheet solution matches the original plan?

    • Checking file size
    • Counting formulas
    • Asking random users
    • Comparing against plan

  12. Which evaluation step checks if data types match validation rules?

    • Cost analysis
    • Data testing
    • Aesthetic review
    • User feedback

  13. What is the term for an accepted standard way of presenting controls in HCI design?

    • Widget
    • Macro
    • Convention
    • Protocol

  14. Which evaluation checks if outputs meet client needs?

    • Formula accuracy test
    • Macro speed test
    • File size check
    • Output suitability check

  15. What evidence best supports an evaluation of spreadsheet navigation?

    • Client interview notes
    • System error report
    • Navigation check record
    • File backup log

  16. A planned chart is missing from the finished solution. What does this show?

    • Solution is improved
    • File is corrupted
    • Plan not followed
    • Client changed mind

  17. Which feature makes a spreadsheet visual style effective?

    • Consistent house style
    • Hidden gridlines
    • Bright random colours
    • Maximum font sizes

  18. What does organisation house style refer to?

    • Formula syntax
    • Spreadsheet layout
    • Hardware standards
    • Corporate branding

  19. Navigation takes four clicks instead of the required one. What does this show?

    • Efficiency improved
    • Requirement not met
    • File size reduced
    • Design verified

  20. How should evaluation findings be used?

    • To change passwords
    • To suggest improvements
    • To reset formulas
    • To delete backups

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