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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 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 Base module
Spreadsheets counts toward the four-module ICDL Base certificate
ICDL Foundation ICDL Base programme
100
Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep across all syllabus categories
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ICDL Spreadsheets is a South African ICDL Foundation module testing everyday spreadsheet skills — data entry, formulas, formatting, charts, and printing — at Accredited Test Centres. 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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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 essential spreadsheet concepts and skills for producing accurate work outputs. Offered in South Africa through ICDL Accredited Test Centres, 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. Candidates build an ICDL Profile by passing modules such as Computer Essentials, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets toward ICDL Base or broader Workforce certificates.
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
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. (ICDL South Africa, 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, 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: 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.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the official ICDL Spreadsheets test?
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.
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.
Is Spreadsheets part of ICDL Base?
Yes. Spreadsheets is one of the ICDL Base / Workforce essential modules, alongside Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, and Word Processing, toward the ICDL Base certificate.
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.