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Key Facts: ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
Not published
Fixed Current Test Length
ICDL South Africa — Spreadsheets
Not published
Fixed Current Time Limit
ICDL South Africa — Spreadsheets
Not published
Current Official Pass Mark
ICDL South Africa — Spreadsheets
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 version on ICDL South Africa
ICDL South Africa — Spreadsheets
8 functions
SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, ROUND, and IF are the syllabus function set
ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus 6.0 section 4.2
ICDL CORE
Current ICDL Global Programme Group
ICDL Global — Spreadsheets
120
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ICDL Spreadsheets is a South African ICDL Foundation module covering practical spreadsheet work: data entry, worksheet management, formulas and functions, formatting, charts, and printing. Certification is delivered through Accredited Test Centres. This free 120-question practice bank covers all seven syllabus categories; it does not represent an official live-test length.
Sample ICDL Spreadsheets Practice Questions
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1According to the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus, what is the primary purpose of the Spreadsheets module?
2Which file format is listed in the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus as an example of saving a spreadsheet under another file type?
3Which save-as format in the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus is commonly used to exchange tabular data between applications?
4When creating a new spreadsheet, the ICDL syllabus expects candidates to be able to start from which of the following?
5Which basic application preference does the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus list as configurable?
6Which productivity feature does the ICDL syllabus identify for navigating directly to a specific cell?
7What does the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus say about using help resources?
8Which display control is named in the ICDL Spreadsheets syllabus for viewing worksheet detail?
9Regarding the application ribbon, the ICDL syllabus expects candidates to be able to:
10When working with multiple open spreadsheets, which action is listed in the ICDL syllabus?
About the ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
The ICDL Spreadsheets module certifies core spreadsheet concepts and practical skills for producing accurate work outputs. Offered in South Africa through ICDL Accredited Test Centres, it covers application use, cell data, worksheet management, formulas and standard functions, formatting, charts, and output preparation. ICDL publishes the assessed syllabus skills but does not publish a fixed current live-test question count, duration, or pass mark on the public module pages.
Exam sponsor: ICDL South Africa, operating under the international ICDL Foundation digital skills certification programme. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Certification assessment delivered through an ICDL Accredited Test Centre against the official Spreadsheets syllabus. The public ICDL pages publish the assessed skills but no fixed current live-test count or task mix.
Time Limit
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Passing Score
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Exam / Certification Fees
Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local centre for the current module price.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
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, 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.
Preparing for the ICDL Spreadsheets Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: not-published
- Assessment: Certification assessment delivered through an ICDL Accredited Test Centre against the official Spreadsheets syllabus. The public ICDL pages publish the assessed skills but no fixed current live-test count or task mix.
- Time limit: not-published
- Exam / certification fees: Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local centre for the current module price. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 120 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ICDL Spreadsheets: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ICDL South Africa publish a fixed Spreadsheets test length?
No fixed current question count or duration appears on the public ICDL South Africa module page. Ask your Accredited Test Centre for the assessment configuration used for your booking.
What score do I need to pass ICDL Spreadsheets?
ICDL South Africa does not publish a current pass mark on the public Spreadsheets module page. Confirm the applicable threshold with your Accredited Test Centre.
Which syllabus version does this practice cover?
Questions are aligned to ICDL Spreadsheets Syllabus Version 6.0, the current version on ICDL South Africa and ICDL Global 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.
Where does Spreadsheets sit in the current ICDL programme?
ICDL Global currently lists Spreadsheets as an ICDL CORE module, and ICDL South Africa lists it among the office-application modules in ICDL Workforce.
Are these the official ICDL exam questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep multiple-choice items for extra drill. ICDL publishes separate sample tests on its website; live certification tests also include practical tasks not fully replicated here.