Microsoft Word Exam-2

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Take an exam to see how well you know some Word basics. Content in this quiz was excerpted from Training on Microsoft Office Online.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    You place the insertion point in the middle of a paragraph and start typing. But the new text deletes existing text. What's the problem and how do you fix it? 

    • A.

      Word is in Overtype mode. Press BACKSPACE and retype.

    • B.

      The DELETE key is pressed in. Press DELETE again.

    • C.

      Word is in Overtype mode. Press INSERT to turn it off.

    Correct Answer
    C. Word is in Overtype mode. Press INSERT to turn it off.
    Explanation
    The problem is that Word is in Overtype mode, which causes new text to replace existing text instead of inserting it. To fix this, you need to press the INSERT key to turn off Overtype mode.

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  • 2. 

    Once you've deleted text, you can't get it back. 

    • A.

      True.

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Once you've deleted text, you can't get it back" is incorrect. In many cases, deleted text can be recovered using various methods such as restoring from a backup, using data recovery software, or seeking assistance from professionals. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 3. 

    As you type a paragraph, press ENTER to move from one line to the next. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer being "True" is not available.

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  • 4. 

    The best way to create a heading in a document is to: 

    • A.

      Apply a larger font size to it than the body text.

    • B.

      Add bold formatting by clicking the Bold button on the Formatting toolbar.

    • C.

      Apply a heading style.

    Correct Answer
    C. Apply a heading style.
    Explanation
    Applying a heading style is the best way to create a heading in a document because it not only changes the font size but also applies other formatting options like bold, italics, and underline, depending on the heading style chosen. This ensures consistency throughout the document and makes it easier to update the formatting if needed. Additionally, using heading styles allows for easy navigation within the document using the table of contents or navigation pane features.

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  • 5. 

    You create a numbered list as you type by typing 1, adding your text, and pressing ENTER. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    To create a numbered list as you type, you need to type a number followed by a period, add your text, and then press ENTER. In this case, the correct answer is False because simply typing "1" and adding text without the period will not create a numbered list.

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  • 6. 

    What's a good reason to use a header or footer in your document? 

    • A.

      To include the document title and page numbers.

    • B.

      To look impressive.

    • C.

      To add a title to the start of the document

    Correct Answer
    A. To include the document title and page numbers.
    Explanation
    A good reason to use a header or footer in your document is to include the document title and page numbers. This helps in organizing and identifying the document, as well as providing a clear structure for the reader. Additionally, page numbers make it easier to navigate through the document, especially in longer documents.

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  • 7. 

    How do you open the Header and Footer toolbar? 

    • A.

      On the View menu, click Toolbars, and select Header and Footer from the list of toolbars.

    • B.

      On the View menu, click Header and Footer.

    • C.

      Right–click any toolbar and click Header and Footer.

    Correct Answer
    B. On the View menu, click Header and Footer.
    Explanation
    To open the Header and Footer toolbar, you need to click on the "View" menu and then select "Header and Footer".

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  • 8. 

    In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to:

    • A.

      Retype the document and give it a different name

    • B.

      Use the Save as.. command

    • C.

      Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save

    • D.

      Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename it

    Correct Answer
    B. Use the Save as.. command
    Explanation
    To save an existing document with a different name, you need to use the "Save as.." command. This command allows you to create a duplicate of the document and save it with a new name, without altering the original document. By using "Save as..", you can easily create multiple versions of the same document with different names, locations, or file formats.

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  • 9. 

    Which keyboard shortcut bolds selected text?

    • A.

      Ctrl+B

    • B.

      Alt+B

    • C.

      File/Format/Bold

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ctrl+B
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ctrl+B. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used to bold selected text in various text editing applications. By pressing Ctrl+B, the selected text will be formatted to appear in a bold font style. This shortcut is often used to emphasize important information or headings in a document.

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  • 10. 

    What would you see while spell checking the phrase "My father was write"?

    • A.

      The word "write" is mispelled

    • B.

      No errors

    • C.

      The verb of the phrase will be highlighted

    • D.

      A blue squiggly underline under the word "write"

    Correct Answer
    B. No errors
    Explanation
    While spell checking the phrase "My father was write," you would not find any errors. This suggests that all the words in the phrase are spelled correctly and do not require any correction.

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  • 11. 

    Suddenly Word does not display your favorite toolbar. What has happened?

    • A.

      Your program has been infected by a macro virus

    • B.

      This version of Word does not support toolbars

    • C.

      Your toolbar option has been deleted from the menus

    • D.

      Your toolbar has been unchecked under the View/Toolbars menu

    Correct Answer
    D. Your toolbar has been unchecked under the View/Toolbars menu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that your toolbar has been unchecked under the View/Toolbars menu. This means that the toolbar is still present in Word, but it is not being displayed because it has been manually unchecked by the user. To resolve this issue, the user can simply go to the View menu, select Toolbars, and then check the toolbar that they want to be displayed.

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  • 12. 

    Which elements of a Word document can be displayed in color?

    • A.

      Only graphics

    • B.

      Only text

    • C.

      All elements

    • D.

      All elements, but only if you have a color printer

    Correct Answer
    C. All elements
    Explanation
    All elements of a Word document can be displayed in color. This includes both graphics and text. The color can be seen on the screen and also when the document is printed, regardless of whether you have a color printer or not.

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  • 13. 

    Why the document you created at home displays with a different font at school?

    • A.

      Because you have a different printer at school than at home

    • B.

      Because you have a different monitor at school than at home

    • C.

      Because the font you used at home is not installed on your school computer

    • D.

      Because the version of Windows is different

    Correct Answer
    C. Because the font you used at home is not installed on your school computer
    Explanation
    The document created at home displays with a different font at school because the font used at home is not installed on the school computer. Fonts need to be installed on each computer in order for them to be displayed correctly. If a font is not installed on a computer, it will default to a different font that is available on that computer, resulting in a different appearance of the document.

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  • 14. 

    Which keyboard shortcut centers selected text?

    • A.

      Ctrl+C

    • B.

      Alt+C

    • C.

      There is no keyboard shortcut for this operation

    • D.

      Ctrl+E

    Correct Answer
    D. Ctrl+E
    Explanation
    Ctrl+E is the correct answer because it is a commonly used keyboard shortcut that centers selected text in many text editing programs and word processors. By pressing Ctrl+E, the selected text will be aligned in the center of the page or text box. This shortcut is convenient for formatting purposes and can save time when working with large amounts of text.

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  • 15. 

    How many different documents can you have open at one time?

    • A.

      No more that three

    • B.

      Only one

    • C.

      As many as your computer memory will hold

    • D.

      No more than your Taskbar can display

    Correct Answer
    C. As many as your computer memory will hold
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "As many as your computer memory will hold." This means that the number of different documents that can be open at one time is limited by the amount of memory available on the computer. The more memory the computer has, the more documents can be opened simultaneously.

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  • 16. 

    How many margins are on a page?

    • A.

      Two (header and footer)

    • B.

      Four (top, bottom, right, left)

    • C.

      Two (landscape and Portrait)

    • D.

      Two (top and bottom)

    Correct Answer
    B. Four (top, bottom, right, left)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is four (top, bottom, right, left) because margins are the blank spaces around the content of a page. In order to create a visually balanced layout, margins are added on all four sides of a page, including the top, bottom, right, and left. This ensures that there is enough space between the content and the edges of the page, allowing for readability and aesthetic appeal.

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  • 17. 

    A document in portrait prints:

    • A.

      The same characters per line with the same document in landscape

    • B.

      More characters per line than the same document in landscape

    • C.

      Less characters per line than the same document in landscape

    • D.

      Smaller fonts in order to fit the same amount of characters per line with landscape

    Correct Answer
    C. Less characters per line than the same document in landscape
    Explanation
    In portrait mode, the document prints with less characters per line compared to the same document in landscape mode. This is because the orientation of the paper is different in portrait and landscape modes. In portrait mode, the paper is taller than it is wide, so there is less space available horizontally for characters. As a result, the document needs to wrap the text to the next line more frequently, resulting in fewer characters per line compared to landscape mode where the paper is wider and allows for more characters to fit in a single line.

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  • 18. 

    In page preview mode:

    • A.

      You can see all pages of your document

    • B.

      You can only see the page you are currently working

    • C.

      You can only see pages that do not contain graphics

    • D.

      You can only see the title page of your document

    Correct Answer
    A. You can see all pages of your document
    Explanation
    In page preview mode, you are able to see all the pages of your document. This allows you to get an overview of the entire document and check for any errors or inconsistencies. It is a useful feature for reviewing the content and layout of your document before finalizing it.

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  • 19. 

    How can you highlight text without using the mouse? 

    • A.

      It is impossible

    • B.

      Use the F5 key

    • C.

      Use the arrow keys while holding down a Ctrl key

    • D.

      Use the arrow keys while holding down a Shift key

    Correct Answer
    D. Use the arrow keys while holding down a Shift key
    Explanation
    To highlight text without using the mouse, you can use the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key. This allows you to move the cursor to the desired starting point of the text and then use the arrow keys to select the text in the desired direction. Holding down the Shift key while using the arrow keys allows you to highlight the text you want without the need for a mouse.

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  • 20. 

    Microsoft Word 2007 or later documents are saved as what type of file?

    • A.

      .doc

    • B.

      .docx

    • C.

      .pdf

    • D.

      .jpg

    Correct Answer
    B. .docx
    Explanation
    Microsoft Word 2007 or later documents are saved as .docx files. This is because .docx is the file format introduced by Microsoft in Word 2007. It is an XML-based format that allows for better file compression and improved data recovery. The .docx format also supports advanced features such as enhanced formatting, graphics, and multimedia elements. Therefore, .docx is the correct file type for saving Word documents created in Microsoft Word 2007 or later versions.

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  • 21. 

    The ______ contains all the toolbars (known as Tabs) that you can use to brighten up the plain white text on your page. The Tabs are called: HomeInsertPage LayoutReferences,MailingsReview and View.

    • A.

      Main bar

    • B.

      Home bar

    • C.

      Ribbon

    • D.

      Know It All

    Correct Answer
    C. Ribbon
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Ribbon." The ribbon is the main bar that contains all the toolbars or tabs, such as Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View. These tabs provide various options and features to enhance the appearance of the plain white text on the page.

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  • 22. 

    If your screen is too small or too large, you can use what to ways to increase or decrease the size of your page.

    • A.

      Magnifying glass

    • B.

      Zoom Slider

    • C.

      Increase/Reduce Button

    • D.

      The "-" and "+" on the bottom right of the screen

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Zoom Slider
    D. The "-" and "+" on the bottom right of the screen
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Zoom Slider and the "-" and "+" on the bottom right of the screen. These options allow users to adjust the size of their page by zooming in or out. The Zoom Slider provides a visual representation of the zoom level and can be adjusted by sliding it left or right. The "-" and "+" buttons on the bottom right of the screen are commonly used to decrease or increase the zoom level respectively. These options are useful for users with screens that are too small or too large, as they allow for customization of the page size to fit their preferences.

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  • 23. 

    When is a document from Word usually saved?

    • A.

      My Documents

    • B.

      My Pictures

    • C.

      My Videos

    • D.

      Program Files

    Correct Answer
    A. My Documents
    Explanation
    A document from Word is usually saved in "My Documents" folder. This is the default location where Microsoft Word saves documents unless the user specifies a different location. "My Documents" is a common folder on Windows operating systems where users can store personal files and documents. By saving documents in this folder, it becomes easier for users to locate and access their Word files.

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  • 24. 

    If you have a spelling error, what color line will be under your word?

    • A.

      Purple

    • B.

      Green

    • C.

      Red

    • D.

      Black

    Correct Answer
    C. Red
    Explanation
    If you have a spelling error, the color line that will be under your word is red. This is a common convention in word processing software and text editors, where a red line is used to indicate spelling errors.

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  • 25. 

    If you have a grammatical error, what color line will be under your word?

    • A.

      Purple

    • B.

      Red

    • C.

      Green

    • D.

      White

    Correct Answer
    C. Green
    Explanation
    If you have a grammatical error, the color line that will be under your word is green. This is because green is commonly used to indicate that a word or phrase is grammatically incorrect or needs to be revised.

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  • 26. 

    In what group, on the Ribbon, do you need to go to set tab positions?

    • A.

      Font

    • B.

      Paragraph

    • C.

      Styles

    • D.

      Editing

    Correct Answer
    B. Paragraph
    Explanation
    To set tab positions on the Ribbon, you need to go to the "Paragraph" group. This group contains various formatting options related to paragraphs, such as alignment, indentation, and line spacing. The tab positions determine the horizontal placement of text within a paragraph, allowing you to align content at specific intervals. Therefore, selecting the "Paragraph" group on the Ribbon provides access to the necessary tools for setting tab positions.

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  • 27. 

    What is the keyboard shortcut to Undo things in a documents besides the Undo button?

    • A.

      Ctrl+1

    • B.

      Ctrl+P

    • C.

      Ctrl+Z

    • D.

      Ctrl+B

    Correct Answer
    C. Ctrl+Z
    Explanation
    Ctrl+Z is the correct answer because it is a commonly used keyboard shortcut to undo actions in a document. It allows users to reverse their previous action and restore the document to its previous state. This shortcut is widely supported in various software applications and is a convenient alternative to using the Undo button.

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  • 28. 

    What is the shortcut to paste text/image that has been cut?

    • A.

      Ctrl+V

    • B.

      Ctrl+C

    • C.

      Ctrl+A

    • D.

      Ctrl+9

    Correct Answer
    A. Ctrl+V
    Explanation
    Ctrl+V is the shortcut to paste text/image that has been cut. This shortcut is widely used in various applications and operating systems. When you cut a text or image, it is stored in the clipboard. By pressing Ctrl+V, you can easily paste the content from the clipboard to the desired location. This shortcut saves time and effort by eliminating the need to manually right-click and select the paste option.

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  • 29. 

    ______ is a picture or graphic that can be inserted into a word processed document. 

    • A.

      Bulleted list

    • B.

      Roman numerals

    • C.

      Clip Art

    • D.

      Icons

    Correct Answer
    C. Clip Art
    Explanation
    Clip Art is a picture or graphic that can be inserted into a word processed document. It is a collection of pre-made images that can be easily added to enhance the visual appeal of the document. Clip Art includes various categories such as illustrations, photographs, symbols, and shapes, which can be resized, rotated, and customized according to the user's needs. It provides a convenient way to add visual elements to the document without the need for artistic skills or creating original graphics.

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  • 30. 

    Can you setup word to work in another language besides English?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes, Word can be set up to work in languages other than English. It has language settings that allow users to change the default language, spell check, and grammar settings to the desired language. This enables users to create and edit documents in multiple languages, making Word a versatile tool for international users.

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  • 31. 

    If you want to access a new template of any sort what button would you press first?

    • A.

      Office or File depending on version

    • B.

      New or Open depending on version

    • C.

      Open or Template depending on version

    • D.

      Open or Help depending on version

    Correct Answer
    A. Office or File depending on version
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Office or File depending on version". This is because in different versions of the software, the button to access a new template may be labeled as either "Office" or "File". The answer suggests that the user should look for either of these buttons to access a new template, depending on the version they are using.

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