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MIS Chapter 10
Vocabulary and Understanding of Terms, Errors, Rules, and Macros
Question | Answer |
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A rule that specifies the type of data that is appropriate in a particular worksheet cell. | Validation Rule |
A message that identifies the kind of data you should enter in a particular worksheet cell. | Input Message |
A message box that displays a message of varying severity depending on the data entry or other errors you make. | Error Alert |
A type of security that protects a workbook by preventing users from inserting, deleting, or renaming worksheets or from changing the size and position of the worksheet window. | Workbook Protection |
A type of security that protects a worksheet by preventing users from changing, moving, or deleting its data. | Worksheet Protection |
A type of security that protects an entire workbook file with a password for optimal security, allowing only authorized users to open a workbook and use its data. | File Protection |
A cell that contains a value that is used in the formula in the current cell. | Precedent Cell |
Arrows that show precedent cells and are dependent on a worksheet. | Tracer Arrows |
A cell that uses the value in the active cell in its formula. | Dependent Cell |
A series of commands that are stored and can be run to perform a task. | Macro |
An Excel tool that allows you to create macros by recording keystrokes and mouse actions as you perform them. | Macro Recorder |
All the records that describe how and why a system has been developed & how it should be used; can be descriptions of the system, checklists, flowcharts, & other hard copy documents; basic info that identifies the workbook author, date created, & purpose. | Workbook Documentation |
When this error appears in a cell, you know that a formula is trying to divide by the value 0, which cannot be done. | #DIV/0! |
This error indicates that one or more of a cells' formulas refers to a value that is an incorrect operand or argument type. | #VALUE! |
An error in a formula, such as an invalid range name or invalid function name. | #NAME? |
This error indicates that an incorrect number of products was inserted in a space that has room for less of the number of products inserted. | #N/A |