PC Skills Trivia Quiz: MCQ!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
You have typed information or a figure that you wish to repeat at another location in your document. The procedure used to complete this task in the most efficient manner is...
- A.
Highlight the selection
- B.
Re-type or insert
- C.
Copy and Paste
- D.
Cut and Paste
Correct Answer
C. Copy and PasteExplanation
To repeat information or a figure at another location in a document, the most efficient method is to use the "Copy and Paste" function. This involves highlighting the desired selection, copying it, and then pasting it at the desired location. This allows for the information or figure to be easily duplicated without the need to retype or insert it again, saving time and effort.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the quickest way to create a professional-looking fax cover sheet?
- A.
Write the information by hand
- B.
Use a template
- C.
Start with a blank document and create using different text properties
- D.
Simply write information on a post-it fax memo
Correct Answer
B. Use a templateExplanation
Using a template is the quickest way to create a professional-looking fax cover sheet. Templates provide pre-designed formats and layouts that can be easily customized with the necessary information. This saves time and ensures a consistent and professional appearance. Writing the information by hand or starting with a blank document and creating using different text properties would be more time-consuming and may lack the polished look of a template. Simply writing information on a post-it fax memo would not provide a professional appearance.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What function is missing from this sequence for saving and naming a document? File, ______________, OK
Correct Answer
Save as, Save, save as, Save As, saveExplanation
The missing function in the sequence is "Save". This is indicated by the repetition of "Save as" and "save as" in the given options. The correct order of functions for saving and naming a document would be "Save as, Save, OK".Rate this question:
- 4.
Which is not a good way to proofread a document?
- A.
Quickly glance over it
- B.
Use spell check
- C.
Use grammar check
- D.
Read it thoroughly
Correct Answer
A. Quickly glance over itExplanation
Quickly glancing over a document is not a good way to proofread because it increases the chances of missing errors or mistakes. Proofreading requires careful attention to detail, and quickly glancing over a document may result in overlooking spelling or grammar errors. It is important to thoroughly read the document to ensure its accuracy and clarity. Additionally, using spell check and grammar check tools can be helpful, but they should not be relied upon solely as they may not catch all errors.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In order to change the text properties, which command on the toolbar do you need to drop down (work within)?
- A.
Edit
- B.
View
- C.
Insert
- D.
Format
Correct Answer
A. EditExplanation
To change the text properties, you need to drop down the "Edit" command on the toolbar. This command typically contains options such as "Cut," "Copy," and "Paste," which allow you to manipulate the text. By accessing the "Edit" command, you can make changes to the text properties such as font style, size, color, and alignment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is missing from this sequence for changing a page's orientation? File, ____________, Paper Size, Letter, Landscape
Correct Answer
Print Set-Up , Print Preview, print preview, print setup, Print setupExplanation
The missing element in the sequence is "Print Set-Up." The given sequence is a list of steps or options related to changing a page's orientation. The first step is "File," followed by an unknown element, then "Paper Size," "Letter," and "Landscape." The correct answer, "Print Set-Up," fits logically in the sequence as the missing element. It is followed by "Print Preview," "print preview," "print setup," and "Print setup," completing the sequence.Rate this question:
- 7.
When someone refers to locating information on the computers hard drive, they are referring to:
- A.
Information that can be found on a disc
- B.
Information that is contained within the computer
- C.
Increasing the memory
- D.
Information that can be found on the keyboard or mouse
Correct Answer
B. Information that is contained within the computerExplanation
The correct answer is "Information that is contained within the computer." When someone refers to locating information on the computer's hard drive, they are referring to accessing data that is stored within the computer itself. The hard drive is a component of the computer that stores and retrieves data, including files, documents, programs, and other information. It is not referring to information that can be found on a disc, increasing the memory, or information that can be found on the keyboard or mouse.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Font numbers refer to...
- A.
The position of the text
- B.
Paper size
- C.
The size of the text
- D.
The amount of memory in the hard drive
Correct Answer
C. The size of the textExplanation
Font numbers refer to the size of the text. In typography, fonts are assigned numerical values to indicate their size. These numbers determine how large or small the text appears on a page or screen. The higher the font number, the larger the text size. This allows users to adjust the size of the text according to their preferences or the requirements of the document or design.Rate this question:
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- 9.
You have just discovered that everywhere in your document that you refer to Jane, you need to change the name to Jill. The quickest way to make these changes are:
- A.
Just read through and find where you need to make the changes
- B.
Use the "insert" function and type in Jill
- C.
Change the view of the document
- D.
Use "Find and Replace"
Correct Answer
D. Use "Find and Replace"Explanation
The quickest way to make the changes of replacing "Jane" with "Jill" everywhere in the document is to use the "Find and Replace" function. This feature allows you to search for a specific word or phrase (in this case, "Jane") and replace it with another word or phrase (in this case, "Jill") throughout the entire document. By using "Find and Replace," you can quickly and efficiently update all references to "Jane" without manually searching through the document or inserting the new name one by one.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If you only want to bold a particular word or phrase in a document, what must you do first to select that text?
- A.
Highlight it
- B.
Clear it
- C.
Backspace over it
- D.
Underline it
Correct Answer
A. Highlight itExplanation
To select a particular word or phrase in a document, you must first highlight it. This can be done by clicking and dragging the cursor over the desired text or by using the keyboard shortcuts such as holding down the Shift key and using the arrow keys to select the text. Once the text is highlighted, you can then apply formatting options such as bolding it.Rate this question:
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