Exam 23: Excel : What-If Analysis

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Which what-if analysis tool is the best tool for evaluating various scenarios based on variables within a formula?

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If not specified by the user,Solver optimization models can produce negative results.

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Which of the following what-if analysis tools updates date in real time?

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Match the following terms with the corresponding description.
One-variable data table
A structured range that contains different values for two variables to compare how these differing values affect the results for one calculated value.
Two-variable data table
A what-if analysis tool that enables you to define and manage up to 32 scenarios to compare their effects on calculated results
Solver
A structured range that contains different values for one variable to compare how these values affect one or more calculated results
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One-variable data table
A structured range that contains different values for two variables to compare how these differing values affect the results for one calculated value.
Two-variable data table
A what-if analysis tool that enables you to define and manage up to 32 scenarios to compare their effects on calculated results
Solver
A structured range that contains different values for one variable to compare how these values affect one or more calculated results
Scenario Manager
A tool that enables you to specify a desired result from a formula
Goal Seek
An Excel Add-in
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Which what-if analysis tool is best suited to calculate the impact of interest rate changes based on different economic climates?

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Substitution value
An input value that can change to other values to affect the results of a situation
Stop value
A value that replaces the original input value of the variable in a data table
Variable
The ending value for the series
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Substitution value
An input value that can change to other values to affect the results of a situation
Stop value
A value that replaces the original input value of the variable in a data table
Variable
The ending value for the series
What-if analysis
Value increments when filling a series
Step value
Enables you to experiment with different variables or assumptions so that you can observe and compare how these changes affect a related outcome
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Solver can solve linear and nonlinear problems.

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Which of the following tools is best suited for comparing the effects of one set of substitution values on a formula?

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This analysis tool has the ability to handle multiple adjustable cells while minimizing,maximizing,or meeting goals.

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________ has the ability to generate Answer Reports.

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Solver models can be saved and restored.

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Scenario summary reports are placed on/in a ________.

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Which is the best tool for determining the optimal blend of products to produce in order to maximize profit?

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Solver models can be restored from the ________.

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Which what-if analysis tool is best to determine the number of t-shirts to sell in order to earn $500 with no constraints?

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A(n)________ is a constraint that does not restrict the target value that Solver finds.

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When creating a one-variable data table with substitution values in a horizontal row,the formula reference must be on the row below and one column to the left of the first substitution value.

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When creating a one-variable data table,one or more formulas that relate to the variable must be used.

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In order to complete a two-variable data table,a formula or reference to a formula must be entered in the top-left corner.

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Match the following terms with the corresponding description.
Objective cell
The formula cell to be optimized with Goal Seek
Solver Report
specifies the cell that contains a formula that produces a value that you want to optimize
Goal Seek
A tool that identifies the necessary input value to obtain a desired goal
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Objective cell
The formula cell to be optimized with Goal Seek
Solver Report
specifies the cell that contains a formula that produces a value that you want to optimize
Goal Seek
A tool that identifies the necessary input value to obtain a desired goal
Solver
An add-in application that manipulates variables based on constraints to find the optimal solution to a problem
Set Cell
A new worksheet that contains the results of the Solver Add-in
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