Success Academy Microsoft Word Quiz
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Let's say that you have just finished typing a short paragraph that is indented and italicized. You need to start another paragraph, and you want it to also be indented and italicized. Which of the following keys could you use to both start a new paragraph AND copy all the formatting down from the previous paragraph?
- A.
The Enter key
- B.
The Down Arrow key
- C.
The Page Down key
- D.
The Backspace key
Correct Answer
A. The Enter keyExplanation
The Enter key is the correct answer because it is used to start a new paragraph in most word processing programs. Additionally, when you press Enter, the formatting from the previous paragraph is usually copied down to the new paragraph, including indentation and italics. The other keys listed do not perform both functions of starting a new paragraph and copying formatting.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following keystrokes is guaranteed to instantly take you to the beginning of your document, regardless of document length or current location of the insertion point?
- A.
Home
- B.
Page Up
- C.
CTRL + Home
- D.
CTRL + Page Up
Correct Answer
C. CTRL + HomeExplanation
Pressing CTRL + Home is guaranteed to instantly take you to the beginning of your document, regardless of the document length or current location of the insertion point. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used in word processing software to quickly navigate to the start of a document.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Suppose you have two or more documents open simultaneously. What keyboard shortcut can be used to switch between these documents?
- A.
CTRL + F5
- B.
CTRL + F6
- C.
CTRL + F7
- D.
CTRL + F8
Correct Answer
B. CTRL + F6Explanation
The keyboard shortcut CTRL + F6 can be used to switch between two or more open documents simultaneously.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In Word, a document that is wider than it is tall would be said to be in:
- A.
Portrait mode
- B.
Wide mode
- C.
Landscape mode
- D.
Poster mode
Correct Answer
C. Landscape modeExplanation
A document that is wider than it is tall is said to be in landscape mode. In landscape mode, the page is oriented horizontally, allowing more width for content. This format is commonly used for documents such as spreadsheets, presentations, and wide tables, where horizontal space is more important than vertical space.Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to Word's definition of a "paragraph", which of the following would qualify as a paragraph?
- A.
Two or more words followed by an ENTER
- B.
One sentence followed by an ENTER
- C.
Two or more sentences followed by an ENTER
- D.
all of the above
Correct Answer
D. all of the aboveExplanation
All of the options mentioned would qualify as a paragraph according to Word's definition. A paragraph can consist of two or more words followed by an ENTER, one sentence followed by an ENTER, or two or more sentences followed by an ENTER. Therefore, all the given options meet the criteria and can be considered as a paragraph.Rate this question:
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Which key is designed to eliminate any errors found to the RIGHT of your insertion point?
- A.
Delete
- B.
Backspace
- C.
CTRL
- D.
Space Bar
Correct Answer
A. DeleteExplanation
The Delete key is designed to eliminate any errors found to the RIGHT of your insertion point. Unlike the Backspace key, which deletes characters to the LEFT of the insertion point, the Delete key removes characters to the RIGHT. CTRL and Space Bar do not have the specific function of deleting characters.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Suppose you want to send a Word 2010 document to a person who uses a word processor you've never heard of on an obsolete computer that is running a non-standard operating system. Which of these saved file formats would give your friend the greatest chance of being able to open your document?
- A.
WordPerfect
- B.
Works
- C.
Rich Text Format
- D.
Text Only
Correct Answer
D. Text OnlyExplanation
The "Text Only" file format would give the friend the greatest chance of being able to open the document. This is because the "Text Only" format contains only the text content of the document without any formatting or special features. It is a basic and widely compatible format that can be opened by most word processors, even on obsolete computers with non-standard operating systems. WordPerfect, Works, and Rich Text Format may not be supported by the friend's word processor or operating system, making "Text Only" the safest choice.Rate this question:
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- 8.
By default, all of the text in your paragraphs will be:
- A.
Left aligned
- B.
Right aligned
- C.
Centered
- D.
Justified
Correct Answer
A. Left alignedExplanation
By default, all of the text in your paragraphs is left aligned. This means that the text starts at the left margin and is flush with the left edge of the page.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A 7 point font would be exactly:
- A.
7/10 of an inch tall
- B.
7/12 of an inch tall
- C.
7/26 of an inch tall
- D.
7/72 of an inch tall
Correct Answer
D. 7/72 of an inch tallExplanation
A 7 point font refers to the size of the characters in a text, where one point is equal to 1/72 of an inch. Therefore, a 7 point font would be 7/72 of an inch tall.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following type of indent might be used in a bibliography?
- A.
Left indent
- B.
Double indent
- C.
First line indent
- D.
Hanging indent
Correct Answer
D. Hanging indentExplanation
A hanging indent is commonly used in a bibliography. It is a formatting style where the first line of each entry is flush with the left margin, while any subsequent lines are indented. This format helps to differentiate between different entries and makes it easier for readers to quickly scan and locate information in a bibliography.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following is a keyboard shortcut for the thesaurus?
- A.
SHIFT + F7
- B.
SHIFT + F5
- C.
SHIFT + F3
- D.
SHIFT + F1
Correct Answer
A. SHIFT + F7Explanation
The correct answer is SHIFT + F7. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used to access the thesaurus feature in Microsoft Word. By pressing SHIFT + F7, users can quickly look up synonyms and antonyms for selected words or phrases, making it a convenient tool for improving writing and expanding vocabulary.Rate this question:
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- 12.
If you set tabs with your ruler displayed, Word will make a mark on the ruler to illustrate the tab position. Which of the following marks would Word use to mark the position of a center tab?
- A.
an 'L'
- B.
A backwards 'L'
- C.
An upside down 'T'
- D.
An upside-down 'T' with a dot
Correct Answer
C. An upside down 'T'Explanation
When setting tabs with the ruler displayed in Word, the program uses an upside-down 'T' mark to illustrate the position of a center tab. This mark helps users identify the exact location where the text will align when the center tab is used. The other options, such as an 'L', a backwards 'L', or an upside-down 'T' with a dot, do not accurately represent the mark that Word uses for a center tab position.Rate this question:
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