Basic IT Tools
Year-End Lab Practical Record
Name: [Your Name]
Examination Roll No.: [Your Roll Number]
Course: B.M.S.
Subject (SEC): Basic IT Tools
Session: 2024-25
Preface
This document presents comprehensive theory and completed practical exercises for Units
1–4 of the Basic IT Tools syllabus, demonstrating proficiency through actual Excel tables,
charts, Word formatting, mail merge, and database tasks.
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Unit 2: Data Analysis in Spreadsheets
Unit 3: Word Processing
Unit 4: Databases
Unit 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets
1.1 Worksheet Fundamentals
Worksheets provide a flexible grid for storing and organizing diverse data types in rows and
columns. Cells support data validation to restrict input formats (e.g., whole numbers, drop-
down lists). Named ranges simplify complex formulas and enhance readability. Conditional
formatting allows dynamic visual cues based on cell values.
Practical: Create an expense tracker table in Excel.
1.2 Cell Referencing
NAME OF THE EXERCISE: Understanding absolute, relative and mixed cell referencing;
performing the required functions
1. 1) Relative Cell Referencing
Student Name Marks In English Marks In History Total Marks
Riya 85 78 163
Ankit 88 84 172
Sanya 91 80 171
Kunal 87 85 172
Steps: -
1) Make table and insert the required data
2) Use the relative cell reference to calculate total, e.g., =B2+C2
3) Insert a graph by selecting the most appropriate one from the Charts group in the Insert
tab