In Excel, workbooks start with ________ worksheet(s) by default

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (A)

A workbook is a container for worksheets, and the number of sheets that appear when you create a new file is determined by the default template you’re using. If the default is set to one, a new workbook opens with a single worksheet (Sheet1). This setting can be changed in Excel Options under General with the option “Include this many sheets in new workbooks.” In that context, the test’s choice reflects a scenario where the default has been configured to start with one sheet. If you don’t change this setting, many modern Excel setups start with more sheets by default, but you can always add or remove sheets as needed after creation.