TestGorilla Excel test practice
TestGorilla's Excel tests are short multiple-choice tests of about 10 minutes. The General version covers sheet basics, tables, managing data and formulas; the Advanced version covers organising data, advanced formulas, reports and visualisations. Practise answering Excel questions quickly, then back it up with hands-on tasks.
ExcelReady is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by TestGorilla. We don't have their questions. Our practice tests use the same format and skills, so you can prepare for whichever version you get.
What the TestGorilla Excel test is like
- TestGorilla lists a Microsoft Excel (General) test of about 10 minutes, multiple choice, at entry level.
- General covers sheet basics, working with tables, managing worksheet data, and formulas and functions.
- The Advanced version is also about 10 minutes and covers organising data, advanced formulas, reports and visualisations, and advanced features.
- Ten minutes for a full test means speed matters: you have well under a minute per question.
Practise in the same format
Timed, no hints, marked at the end. Runs in any browser on Mac or Windows, with no Excel licence needed.
Excel screening quiz
15 multiple-choice questions in 10 minutes, like the quick Excel screens many employers send before an interview.
Anyone applying for office, admin, sales or analyst roles who might get a quick knowledge screen first.
Basic Excel skills test
10 tasks in 15 minutes on an orders table: totals, averages, COUNTIF and SUMIF, an IF flag, absolute references and a filter.
Admin, office, customer service and entry-level roles.
Intermediate Excel skills test
12 tasks in 25 minutes on an HR roster: XLOOKUP across sheets, SUMIFS and COUNTIFS, IFS, text and date formulas, conditional formatting and a PivotTable.
Analyst, operations, HR, finance and sales support roles.
Advanced Excel skills test
11 tasks in 30 minutes on a sales ledger: dynamic arrays, two-way and multi-criteria lookups, SUMPRODUCT, sorting by two keys and a two-way PivotTable.
Financial analyst, data analyst, business intelligence and consulting roles.
Skills to practise
Tips for the day
- Work out the answer before you read the options, so look-alike answers don't trick you.
- Don't spend long on one question. Pick your best answer and move on.
- Learn what each error means (#N/A, #DIV/0!, #REF!). They come up often in quick screens.
Questions people ask
How long is the TestGorilla Excel test?
TestGorilla lists its Excel (General) and Excel (Advanced) tests at about 10 minutes each. Employers often combine several short tests into one assessment.
Is the TestGorilla Excel test multiple choice?
Yes, its Excel skills tests are multiple choice. Some employers add a hands-on task separately, so it's worth practising both.
How can I practise for it?
Take a timed multiple-choice screen to get used to the speed, then fill any gaps with hands-on lessons. ExcelReady's screening quiz is free.
Sources
Test names are trademarks of their owners. Test details change and employers set their own versions, so check your invitation for the time limit and format.