Study Guide -Exam 77-727: Microsoft Excel 2016

Study Guide -Exam 77-727: Microsoft Excel 2016

Anand Vemula

Study Guide for Exam 77-727: Microsoft Excel 2016 Core

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2.Create Worksheets and Workbooks

3. Insert Data in Cells and Ranges

4.Create and Format Tables

5.Summarize Data with Functions

6. Create Charts

MCQ

1. Introduction

Overview of Exam 77-727

Exam 77-727: Microsoft Excel 2016 Core Data Analysis, Manipulation, and Presentation is part of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification path. This exam tests your ability to work effectively with Excel 2016, focusing on core tasks such as creating and managing worksheets, using formulas and functions, and presenting data visually.

Target Audience:

Students

Entry-level professionals

Anyone looking to validate foundational Excel 2016 skills

Skills Measured:

Creating/managing worksheets and workbooks

Managing data in cells and ranges

Creating tables

Performing operations with formulas and functions

Creating charts and objects

Exam Format and Scoring

Type: Performance-based tasks in a live or simulated Excel environment

Questions: Scenario-based tasks rather than multiple-choice

Time Limit: 50 minutes

Passing Score: 700/1000 (scaled score)

Delivery: Through Certiport testing centers

Version Tested: Microsoft Excel 2016

Note: You must complete tasks exactly as instructed. Minor errors (e.g., incorrect formatting) may result in lost points.

Tips for Preparing and Practicing

Master the Objectives:

Use the official skills outline as a checklist.

Focus on both conceptual understanding and hands-on application.

Practice in Excel 2016:

Use the actual Excel 2016 software (not newer versions).

Simulate tasks from sample projects or online tutorials.

Utilize Practice Exams:

Take mock exams to get used to the exam interface and timing.

Review mistakes thoroughly.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Learn common shortcuts to save time during the exam.

Use Certiport Resources:

Review the MOS Practice Test and Objective Domains from Certiport.

Join Study Groups or Forums:

Discuss and solve challenges with peers preparing for the same exam.

2.Create Worksheets and Workbooks

Create a New Workbook:

Blank Workbook: From Excel's Start screen, click Blank workbook.

Using Templates: Go to File > New, select from available templates (e.g., budgets, calendars).

Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + N to open a new blank workbook.

Save a Workbook:

First-Time Save: Click File > Save As, choose location, and name your file. File format defaults to .xlsx.

AutoSave: Available when saving to OneDrive or SharePoint Online.

Save As PDF or CSV: Use File > Save As, choose .pdf or .csv under file type.

Open an Existing Workbook:

Recent Files: Go to File > Open > Recent.

Browse: Use File > Open > Browse to locate files not recently accessed.

Shortcut: Press Ctrl + O to open the file browser.

Import Data into a Workbook:

From Data > Get & Transform, import from:

Text/CSV

Web

Access or SQL databases

Other Excel files or workbooks

Insert a New Worksheet:

Button: Click the + next to existing sheet tabs.

Shortcut: Press Shift + F11.

Delete a Worksheet:

Right-click the worksheet tab and select Delete.

Excel prompts a warning if the sheet contains data.

Rename a Worksheet:

Double-click the sheet tab or right-click and choose Rename.

Sheet names can be up to 31 characters and must be unique.

Copy and Move Worksheets:

Drag & Drop: Hold Ctrl and drag the sheet tab to duplicate.

Right-click: Choose Move or Copy, select location, and check Create a copy.

You can also copy worksheets to another open workbook.

2.2 Navigate in Worksheets and Workbooks

Navigate Within a Worksheet:

Arrow Keys: Move one cell at a time.

Ctrl + Arrow Key: Jump to the edge of data regions.

Home: Moves to column A of current row.

Ctrl + Home: Goes to cell A1.

Ctrl + End: Goes to last cell with content.

Using Name Box and Go To:

Name Box: Type a cell reference (e.g., B24) and press Enter.

Go To Dialog: Press F5 or Ctrl + G to jump to a named range or specific cell.

Using Scroll Bars and Zoom:

Vertical/Horizontal Scroll: Use for large worksheets.

Zoom Slider: Lower-right corner of the Excel window.

View > Zoom: Choose specific percentages.

Navigate Between Worksheets:

Use sheet tabs or press Ctrl + Page Up / Page Down to cycle through sheets.

Use Freeze Panes:

View > Freeze Panes:

Freeze Top Row: Keeps first row visible.

Freeze First Column: Locks