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Formulas & functions
Understanding calculations and references.
Find out what “proficient in Excel” really means.
Check spreadsheet knowledge before the interview. Give candidates the same questions, compare their results and decide what to explore in a practical task.
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Check Excel knowledge, then add a practical task for hands-on evidence.
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Alex MorganMicrosoft Excel results
CompletedSPREADSHEET KNOWLEDGE
A clearer picture.
13 of 18 questions correct
72%
Formulas & functions5 / 6
Working with data4 / 6
Tables & charts4 / 6
Knowledge you can see.
A conversation you can focus.
A conversation you can focus.
WHAT THE EXCEL TEST COVERS
Three areas. A clearer view of Excel knowledge.
Check how candidates understand calculations, organise data and present information.
22 questions10 minutesMultiple choice question format
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Working with data
Organising and interpreting spreadsheet information.
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Tables & charts
Reading and presenting information clearly.
A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY
One test. Different abilities.
From straightforward questions to more challenging problems.
Our Excel test combines questions of different difficulty in one assessment, helping you compare candidates across a range of abilities.
The test is labelled intermediate, but the questions span a range of difficulty. Candidates answer in the browser; add a practical task to see hands-on work.
TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages available across our test suite. Options vary by test and level.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an Excel question.
Our Excel test combines questions of different difficulty to assess how candidates understand formulas, work with data and interpret spreadsheets. Try an example to see the question format for yourself.
Microsoft ExcelQuestion preview
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Select a formula for B5| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Product | Revenue | Quarter |
| 2 | Subscriptions | 14,250 | Q2 |
| 3 | Services | 9,600 | Q2 |
| 4 | Training | 11,150 | Q2 |
| 5 | Total | ? |
CHOOSING AND USING YOUR ASSESSMENT
A practical guide to Excel testing for recruitment
Choose the right assessment, understand what the score tells you and follow up with evidence from the work.
What is a Microsoft Excel test for recruitment?
An Excel recruitment test checks spreadsheet knowledge through a consistent set of multiple-choice questions. Our test covers formulas and functions, working with data, and tables and charts. Candidates answer in their browser, so you can compare their knowledge using the same assessment.
How can you use the Excel results?
Compare candidates’ scores against the Excel knowledge your role needs. Use the results to focus interview questions and identify areas to explore in a practical spreadsheet task. Review them alongside relevant experience and the other tests in your assessment.
Which Excel skills matter for your role?
- FinanceCalculations, cell references and interpreting financial figures.
- AdministrationOrganising records, understanding tables and handling spreadsheet data.
- ReportingInterpreting data, choosing charts and presenting information clearly.
Choosing tests for your vacancy
Choose Microsoft Excel to check spreadsheet knowledge. Add Numerical Reasoning when interpreting figures matters, or Error Checking for comparing detailed records. Use a separate spreadsheet task when you need to see how candidates apply that knowledge in a workbook.
HOW THIS TEST WAS BUILT
How Microsoft Excel was built.
Developed and validated by occupational psychologists and industry experts.
- Occupational psychologists
- Industry experts
- Validated
Group: Software
Research for this kind of test: job knowledge tests predict job performance at .40.
Read our methodologySEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your Excel test questions, answered.
Is this Excel test relevant to the role I’m hiring for?
The test checks knowledge of formulas and functions, working with data, and tables and charts. Use it for roles that rely on spreadsheets, such as finance, administration and reporting. If your role needs specialist modelling, macros or a particular workflow, assess those separately with a practical task.
Will it distinguish basic knowledge from stronger Excel ability?
The test combines straightforward and more challenging questions, helping you compare candidates across a range of Excel knowledge. Although it is labelled intermediate, its questions vary in difficulty. Review the score alongside the spreadsheet work your role actually requires.
Do candidates need Excel installed or work in a live workbook?
No. Candidates answer 22 multiple-choice questions in their browser, with a 10-minute time allowance. They do not edit a workbook. This makes it straightforward to check knowledge; add a practical spreadsheet exercise if you also want to see hands-on work.
What will I see in each candidate’s Excel result?
You can review their Excel test score and compare it with other candidates’ results. If you include other tests in the assessment, you can review those results too. Use the Excel result to focus your interview or decide what to explore in a practical exercise.
Can I test Excel alongside numerical reasoning or error checking?
Yes. Add Microsoft Excel and the other tests relevant to your role to one assessment. For finance or data-heavy roles, numerical reasoning and error checking can provide additional evidence. Review the combined time before sending it to candidates.
Can I assess real candidates with the Excel test for free?
Yes. Create your account, add Microsoft Excel to an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free, with no credit card required. After that, you pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test, with no subscription or annual commitment.
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