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Key Facts: ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
36 questions
Official ICDL Spreadsheets certification test length
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
45 minutes
Time allowed for Base and Workforce module certification tests
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
75% pass mark
Candidates need 27 out of 36 marks to pass
ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications
7 categories
Using the Application; Cells; Managing Worksheets; Formulas and Functions; Formatting; Charts; Prepare Outputs
ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus Version 6.0
Syllabus 6.0
Current Spreadsheets module syllabus on ICDL Global and ICDL Ireland
ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus 6.0 PDF
8 functions
SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, ROUND, and IF are the syllabus function set
ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus 6.0 section 4.2
QQI mapped
ICDL certification aligns to Ireland's National Framework of Qualifications for education progression
Quality and Qualifications Ireland / ICDL Ireland
100
Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep across all syllabus categories
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ICDL Spreadsheets is an Irish ICS/ICDL Ireland module testing everyday spreadsheet skills — data entry, formulas, formatting, charts, and printing — at Accredited Test Centres nationwide. The live exam has 36 MCQs in 45 minutes; you need 75% (27/36) to pass. This free 100-question bank gives extra multiple-choice practice across all seven official syllabus categories.
Sample ICDL Spreadsheets Practice Questions
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1An Irish training centre asks you to save a budget workbook so finance staff can import figures into their accounting package. Which export format best preserves raw tabular values for import?
2Which Excel interface element shows the full formula or value of the currently selected cell and allows direct editing?
3A candidate opens Excel and presses F1. What is the intended outcome per ICDL productivity skills?
4You need a master invoice layout that staff open each month without overwriting the original structure. Which file type is designed for this purpose?
5Changing the Zoom setting in Excel from 100% to 150% will have which effect?
6Which application preference does ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus 6.0 explicitly list as configurable?
7A workbook must be archived for long-term viewing without allowing edits. Which save-as format is most appropriate?
8What is the main benefit of adding frequently used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar?
9Which keyboard shortcut opens the Go To dialog so you can jump to a named range or specific cell reference?
10When saving a spreadsheet to a cloud location, which syllabus concept applies?
About the ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
The ICDL Spreadsheets module certifies essential spreadsheet concepts and skills for producing accurate work outputs. Offered in Ireland through ICDL Accredited Test Centres administered by the Irish Computer Society, it covers using the application, entering and managing cell data, editing worksheets, building formulas and standard functions, formatting numbers and text, creating charts, and preparing worksheets for printing. The official certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions over 45 minutes with a pass mark of 75% (27/36), aligned to ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus Version 6.0. ICDL certification is mapped by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to the National Framework of Qualifications, supporting progression in Irish education and training.
Assessment
Single automated ICDL Workforce / Base module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an Accredited Test Centre.
Time Limit
45 minutes for the official certification test.
Passing Score
75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.
Exam Fee
Module test fees are set by individual ICDL Accredited Test Centres in Ireland; test-only pricing commonly starts around €75 per module. Contact your local centre for the current module price. (Irish Computer Society (ICS) / ICDL Ireland, operating under the international ICDL Foundation digital skills certification programme)
ICDL Spreadsheets Exam Content Outline
Using the Application
Open, close, create, and save spreadsheets locally or online; save as PDF, CSV, or text; set preferences; use help, zoom, toolbars, shortcuts, and Go To.
Cells
One data element per cell; list good practice; enter numbers, dates, text; select adjacent and non-adjacent ranges; edit, undo, redo, search, replace, sort; copy, move, delete, autofill.
Managing Worksheets
Select, insert, delete rows/columns; adjust width/height; freeze titles; switch, insert, delete, copy, move, and rename worksheets with meaningful names.
Formulas and Functions
Formulas with cell references and +, −, ×, ÷; recognise #NAME?, #DIV/0!, #REF!, #VALUE!; relative and absolute references; SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, ROUND, IF.
Formatting
Decimal places, thousands separators, currency, date, and percentage formats; font size, type, bold, italic, underline; colours; table styles; wrap, align, merge, borders; copy formatting.
Charts
Column, bar, line, pie charts; create, select, resize, change type; edit titles, legends, data labels, and chart colours.
Prepare Outputs
Margins, orientation, paper size, fit-to-pages; headers/footers with page number, date, time, file and sheet name; check content; print gridlines/titles; preview and print.
How to Pass the ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.
- Assessment: Single automated ICDL Workforce / Base module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an Accredited Test Centre.
- Time limit: 45 minutes for the official certification test.
- Exam fee: Module test fees are set by individual ICDL Accredited Test Centres in Ireland; test-only pricing commonly starts around €75 per module. Contact your local centre for the current module price.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the official ICDL Spreadsheets test in Ireland?
The certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, delivered in a 45-minute session at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.
What score do I need to pass ICDL Spreadsheets?
The pass mark is 75%, which means at least 27 correct answers out of 36 marks, following ICDL Foundation standard specifications for Base and Workforce modules.
Who administers ICDL in Ireland?
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) is the national operator for ICDL in Ireland. Candidates register and sit tests at ICDL Accredited Test Centres located across the country.
Which syllabus version does this practice cover?
Questions are aligned to ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus Version 6.0, the current version on ICDL Global and ICDL Ireland with seven categories from Using the Application through Prepare Outputs.
Which spreadsheet functions are tested in ICDL Spreadsheets?
Syllabus 6.0 requires SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, ROUND, and the logical IF function with comparison operators, plus arithmetic formulas with cell references.
Are these the official ICDL exam questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep multiple-choice items for extra drill. ICDL publishes separate sample tests on icdl.org; live certification tests also include practical tasks not fully replicated here.