Google Sheets Data Validation and Protection Flashcards

You share a sheet as 'Editor' but protect the totals row with restricted permissions. What can the editor do to the totals row?

Answer: Not edit it unless added as an allowed editor

Even editors cannot change a protected range unless explicitly granted permission for it.

A data validation dropdown shows a red triangle in the corner of a cell. What does it indicate?

Answer: The current value violates the validation rule

A red triangle marks a cell whose value fails its validation rule.

To remove data validation from a range, what should you do?

Answer: Open Data validation and click 'Remove validation'

The Data validation dialog has a 'Remove validation' button to clear rules.

Which statement about copying a cell with data validation to another cell is true?

Answer: Paste normally copies the validation rule along with the value

A standard copy-paste carries the data validation rule to the destination cell.

What is the best practice when protecting ranges in a shared collaborative sheet?

Answer: Protect only critical formula and header ranges, leaving input cells open

Protecting only key formulas and headers prevents accidental breakage while keeping collaboration smooth.

A user reports they can still edit a 'warning' protected range. Is this expected?

Answer: Yes, warning mode allows edits after a confirmation prompt

Warning-mode protection permits edits once the user confirms the prompt.

Which is NOT a valid data validation criterion in Google Sheets?

Answer: Encrypt cell

Google Sheets has no 'Encrypt cell' validation criterion; the others are all valid.