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Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Exam Preparation 2026

This course is for people preparing for exam MO-210, the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps). Five lessons follow the five skill areas in Microsoft's skills outline, each with a practical exercise you do in Excel. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 35-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.

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  • Canada
  • 90 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Fact-checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 300 minutes of lessons, 5 untimed topic quizzes (90 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 35 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsMicrosoft Office Specialist: Excel Exam Preparation: Lessons: about 300 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Describe the MO-210 exam format, timing, scoring and five skill areas
  • Import data, navigate workbooks, and set views, print settings, headers and footers
  • Prepare a workbook for sharing with the right file format, the Document Inspector, comments and notes
  • Fill and format cells with Paste Special, Auto Fill, SEQUENCE, named ranges, sparklines and conditional formatting
  • Create, change, sort and filter Excel tables with a total row
  • Write formulas with relative, absolute, mixed and structured references and the functions on the skills list
  • Create and format charts and chart sheets, including alt text

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons5 lessons, about 300 min
  2. Topic quiz 1: Manage worksheets and workbooks20 questions
  3. Topic quiz 2: Manage data cells and ranges20 questions
  4. Topic quiz 3: Manage tables and table data15 questions
  5. Topic quiz 4: Perform operations by using formulas and functions20 questions
  6. Topic quiz 5: Manage charts15 questions
  7. Final exam35 questions, 50 min · Score 80% or more

Topic quiz 1: Manage worksheets and workbooks

  1. Question 1 of 20

    On which ribbon tab do you find Freeze Panes?
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    Answer: B. View

    Freeze Panes is in the Window group on the View tab.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    You want row 1 (the headings) to stay on screen while you scroll down a long list. What should you use?
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    Answer: C. View > Freeze Panes > Freeze Top Row

    Freeze Top Row keeps row 1 visible while you scroll. Print Titles only affects printed pages.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    You select cell C3 and choose View > Freeze Panes > Freeze Panes. What stays locked on screen?
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    Answer: C. Rows 1–2 and columns A–B

    Freeze Panes locks the rows above and the columns to the left of the selected cell. Above C3 are rows 1–2; to the left are columns A–B.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    A manager asks to see the formulas in the cells instead of their results. What is the fastest way to do this for the whole sheet?
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    Answer: C. Formulas > Show Formulas (or Ctrl+`)

    Show Formulas switches the sheet to display formulas. Press it again (or Ctrl+`) to show results.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    You received a comma-separated text file of patrol times. How do you bring it into Excel as data you can preview first?
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    Answer: C. Data > From Text/CSV

    From Text/CSV (in Get & Transform Data) opens a preview where you check the delimiter, then Load or Transform Data.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    Which command imports a table from a page on the internet by entering its web address?
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    Answer: D. Data > From Web

    From Web asks for a URL and lets you choose a table from that page. Insert > Link only makes a hyperlink.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    A workbook has a named range called Rates. What is the quickest way to select it?
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    Answer: A. Choose Rates from the Name Box list

    The Name Box (left of the formula bar) lists named ranges; picking one selects it. Go To (F5 or Ctrl+G) also works. Find only searches cell contents.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    A cell contains a hyperlink to a supplier website. You want to keep the text but remove the link. What should you do?
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    Answer: C. Right-click it and choose Remove Hyperlink

    Remove Hyperlink keeps the cell text and removes only the link. Delete would clear the text too.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    A 6-page staff list must show the heading row at the top of every printed page. Where do you set this?
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    Answer: D. Page Layout > Print Titles > Rows to repeat at top

    Print Titles repeats chosen rows on every printed page. Freeze Panes only affects the screen.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    You only ever want cells A1:F20 to print. What should you set?
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    Answer: B. Page Layout > Print Area > Set Print Area

    A print area tells Excel which cells to print, and it is saved with the workbook.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    You hold Ctrl, select A1:C10 and E1:G10, and set them as the print area. How do they print?
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    Answer: B. Each area prints on its own page

    When a sheet has more than one print area, each print area prints on a separate page.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    In a footer you want "Page 2 of 5". Which code shows the current page number?
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    Answer: D. &[Page]

    &[Page] is the current page number and &[Pages] is the total number of pages, so the footer is &[Page] of &[Pages].

  13. Question 13 of 20

    Which view shows blue lines where each printed page will break, so you can drag them?
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    Answer: B. Page Break Preview

    Page Break Preview (View > Workbook Views) shows page breaks you can move. Normal view does not show the page layout.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    You use Sort A to Z many times a day. How can you add it to the Quick Access Toolbar?
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    Answer: C. Right-click Sort A to Z > Add to Quick Access Toolbar

    Right-clicking almost any ribbon command offers Add to Quick Access Toolbar.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    Where do you add a Title and Tags to the workbook's document properties?
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    Answer: A. File > Info, in the Properties list

    File > Info shows the workbook properties, such as Title, Tags and Author, which you can edit there.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    A workbook has three sheets. You save it as CSV (Comma delimited). What is saved in the CSV file?
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    Answer: C. Only the active sheet, as plain text without formatting

    A CSV file holds one sheet of plain text values. Excel saves only the active sheet and drops formatting.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    You must send a schedule that should look the same on any computer and not be easy to edit. Which format fits best?
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    Answer: D. PDF

    Saving or exporting as PDF keeps the printed layout and is not edited like a workbook. CSV and text files lose the layout.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    What is the path to run the Document Inspector in Excel?
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    Answer: A. File > Info > Check for Issues > Inspect Document

    The Document Inspector is under File > Info > Check for Issues > Inspect Document.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    Why does Microsoft advise running the Document Inspector on a copy of the workbook?
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    Answer: D. Removed items may not be recoverable, even with Undo

    Content that the inspector removes might not come back with Undo, so keep the original and inspect a copy.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    You want a co-worker to answer a question you left on cell D8, with replies kept together. What should you add?
    Show answer

    Answer: C. A threaded comment (Review > New Comment)

    Threaded comments have a Reply box for discussion. Notes are yellow annotations with no Reply box.

What to know before the test

  • Passing exam MO-210: Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) earns the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification.
  • Microsoft lists five skill areas: manage worksheets and workbooks (25–30%), manage data cells and ranges (25–30%), manage tables and table data (10–15%), formulas and functions (15–20%) and charts (15–20%).
  • You have 50 minutes to complete the exam. Certiport lists 33–37 questions for the Excel exam, and the time covers the timed portion only, not check-in and the tutorial.
  • Certiport describes Microsoft Office Specialist exams as performance-based, with hands-on, live-in-the-application testing.
  • Certiport reports scores on a 1–1000 scale, and the passing value is always equated to 700.
  • If you do not pass, you must wait 24 hours before a second attempt, then 2 days (48 hours) before each later retake.
  • Microsoft suggests candidates have about 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience with Excel.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official MO-210 exam?

No. This is an independent practice course with original questions. The real exam is taken in Excel itself, proctored, and booked through Certiport.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not the Microsoft Office Specialist certification and is not issued by Microsoft or Certiport.

How is the real exam scored?

Certiport reports scores on a scale of 1 to 1000, and the passing value is always equated to 700. Your score report shows the passing score for your exam.

How long is the real exam?

Microsoft gives 50 minutes for the exam, and Certiport lists 33–37 questions for Excel. Plan extra time at the test centre for check-in and the tutorial.

How is this course different from the general Excel courses?

It follows the MO-210 skills outline closely, including printing, sharing, tables and charts, and uses the exam's own skill areas as its topics. The final assessment is 35 questions in 50 minutes to match the exam's pace.

Can my practice score predict my exam result?

No. The real exam is hands-on and scaled, so practice scores here are feedback only. Practise each task in Excel until you can do it quickly.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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