I’ve been reading the handbook for Exam 2 and I was wondering if we need to know how to use the Excel functions for the exam or whether the excel component is available in the handbook just for illustration purposes.
That is correct – you will not need Excel during the exam. But make sure you are well familiar with the Windows calculator. Here is an article on RiskPrep that clarifies what you must know: https://riskprep.com/blog/73-using-the-windows-calculator