Exam 6: What-If Analysis

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This what-if analysis tool is best suited to determine the input value needed to achieve a specific output.

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Goal Seek

Match each of the following terms to its description:
Range name
A word or string of characters that represents one or more cells
Changing variable cell
A cell containing a variable whose value changes until Solver optimizes the value in the objective cell
What-if analysis
Replaces the original value of a variable in a data table
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Range name
A word or string of characters that represents one or more cells
Changing variable cell
A cell containing a variable whose value changes until Solver optimizes the value in the objective cell
What-if analysis
Replaces the original value of a variable in a data table
Variable
The process of changing variables to observe how changes affect calculated results
Substitution Value
A value that you can change to see how that change affects other values
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A variable is an input value that changes the outcome of the situation.

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What is a scenario in Excel What-if analysis?

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The what-if analysis tool which uses two substitution values is a(n)________ data table.

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Goal Seek would be the best what-if analysis tool to use to discover the necessary interest rate to keep your car payment below $500 per month.

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An objective cell is required to complete a Solver model.

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If you set up a two-variable data table to calculate monthly payments on different interest rates and loan terms, what values would be a likely set of entries in the left column of your data table?

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Business managers often create ________ /worst-case scenarios.

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A(n)________ is a rule that Solver has to enforce to reach the objective value.

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A(n)________ specifies the cell that contains a formula that produces the value to be optimized with Solver.

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A one-variable table may only be created vertically.

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Solver does not support which of the following calculations on the target cell?

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You do need to use an absolute cell reference when copying formulas with named ranges.

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Solver is on the Formulas tab.

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Match each of the following terms to its description:
Add-in
Manipulates variables based on constraints to find the optimal solution to a problem
Binding constraint
Cell containing a variable whose value changes until Solver optimizes the value in the objective cell.
Changing variable cell
Limit placed on the Solver model
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Add-in
Manipulates variables based on constraints to find the optimal solution to a problem
Binding constraint
Cell containing a variable whose value changes until Solver optimizes the value in the objective cell.
Changing variable cell
Limit placed on the Solver model
Constraint
Enhances functionality in Excel
Solver
Solver must enforce this to solve the model.
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Goal Seek changes multiple variables to reach the optimal goal

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Associate the following concepts with its corresponding what-if analysis tool. I.Answer Report II.PivotTable III.Set Cell IV.Change interest rate V.Change term and down payment A.Goal Seek B.Solver C.One-variable data table D.Two-variable data table E.Scenario Manager

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If Solver is installed on your computer, it will display on the ________ tab.

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Which of these would be a good candidate for a one-variable data table and payment function?

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