What is a Spreadsheet?

• A. A data storage device
• B. A word processing program
• C. A computerised application or program that enables the user to tabulate and collate data
• D. A project management tool

Answer: (C)

Spreadsheets are computerised applications that let you organize data in a grid of rows and columns, with each cell able to hold numbers, text, or formulas. The main idea is to tabulate and collate data, so you can perform automatic calculations, apply functions, and summarize information. This makes it easy to total expenses, compare values, or analyze trends using features like formulas, sorting, filtering, and charts. The other options refer to different kinds of tools: a data storage device is hardware for saving data, a word processing program handles text documents, and a project management tool focuses on planning and tracking tasks rather than general data tabulation and calculation.