Google Data Analytics Professional Certification Practice Test

In what scenario would you use the SPLIT function in spreadsheet software?

1. To delete unnecessary cells

2. To convert numbers into text

3. To divide a text string into separate components

4. To find specific data across multiple rows

The correct answer is: To divide a text string into separate components

The SPLIT function is used to divide a text string into separate components based on a specified delimiter. This function is particularly useful when you have data formatted in a single string that you want to break down into individual elements for easier analysis or manipulation. For instance, if you have a cell containing names in the format "First Last" or a list of items separated by commas, the SPLIT function allows you to parse that string into separate cells for each name or item. In this context, options involving deleting cells, converting numbers to text, or finding specific data across multiple rows do not align with the purpose of the SPLIT function. Each of those scenarios would require different functions or approaches in a spreadsheet to achieve the desired outcome. Thus, using the SPLIT function facilitates data organization and detail extraction when working with text strings.