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Microsoft 77-727 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Analyze Data with PivotTables and Tools | - Create PivotCharts - Create and manage PivotTables - Use data analysis tools (What-If Analysis, Forecasting) |
| Topic 2: Manage and Share Workbooks | - Share and protect workbooks - Manage workbook options and settings - Track and review changes |
| Topic 3: Apply Custom Data Formats and Layouts | - Apply advanced formatting - Modify workbook structure and layout - Apply conditional formatting |
| Topic 4: Create Advanced Charts and Tables | - Work with tables and structured data - Format and enhance charts - Create and modify charts |
| Topic 5: Create Advanced Formulas and Functions | - Use logical and lookup functions - Create and troubleshoot formulas - Apply text, date, and financial functions |
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Per the official blueprint, the Microsoft Core Data Analysis, Manipulation, and Presentation is organized into 5 domains — among them Create Advanced Formulas and Functions, Apply Custom Data Formats and Layouts, Manage and Share Workbooks. The weights show where the exam spends its questions, so let them guide your study hours. The full domain-and-subtopic breakdown is in the outline section above.
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Microsoft Core Data Analysis, Manipulation, and Presentation Sample Questions:
Project 6 of 7: Bike Tours
Overview
You are the owner of a small bicycle tour company summarizing trail rides that have been booked for the next
six months.
In cell M10 on the "Summer Bookings" worksheet, insert a function that calculates the total amount of sales
from the "Total" column for groups containing 12 or more people even if the order of the rows is changed.
Correct Answer:
See explanation below.
Explanation
1. In cell M10 on the "Summer Bookings", insert the followingSUMIFformula: "=SUMIF(G6:G24, ">= 12",
I6:I24)."'
References:
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/SUMIF-function-169B8C99-C05C-4483-A712-1697A653039B
Project 3 of 7: Tree Inventory
Overview
You are updating the inventory worksheet for a local tree farm.
Configure the worksheet so that row 9 and the WordArt remain visible as you scroll vertically.
Correct Answer:
See explanation below.
Explanation
1. Select the cells below the rows and to the right of the columns you want to keep visible, which in this case
is row 10 and column H.
2. ClickFreeze Panesfrom theFreeze Panesgroup in theViewtab.
References:
https://support.office.com/en-ie/article/Freeze-panes-to-lock-rows-and-columns-dab2ffc9-020d-4026-8121-67dd
Project 4 of 7: Car Inventory
Overview
You manage the office of a used car business. You have been asked to prepare the inventory list for a big
annual sale.
Modify the cell formatting of cell J9 to display the text on two lines.
Correct Answer:
See explanation below.
Explanation
1. Select the cell J9 where you want to modify the formatting.
2. On theHometab in theCellsgroup click onFormat.
3. Specify arow heightby clickingRow Heightand then typing in the desired height of 2 lines in the Row
Height box.
References:
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Wrap-text-in-a-cell-2A18CFF5-CCC1-4BCE-95E4-F0D4F3FF4E84
Project 3 of 7: Tree Inventory
Overview
You are updating the inventory worksheet for a local tree farm.
Hiderows 29 and 30.
Correct Answer:
See explanation below.
Explanation
1. Select the rows you want to hide, in this case rows number 29 and 30 by clicking on them.
2. Right-click on the selected rows then click Hide.
References:
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Hide-or-show-rows-or-columns-659c2cad-802e-44ee-a614-dde8443579f


