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Are you good at Microsoft Word? If you are, then you must be well familiar with all the functions it offers. In that case, this quiz shall serve you as a review test of your MS Word skills. Just press start, and see what you know and what you don't. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which option in File pull-down menu is used to close a file in MSWord?

    • A.

      New

    • B.

      Quit

    • C.

      Close

    • D.

      Exit

    Correct Answer
    C. Close
    Explanation
    The option in the File pull-down menu that is used to close a file in MSWord is "Close". This option allows the user to close the currently open file without closing the entire MSWord program. It is a common feature in most software applications to have a "Close" option in the file menu to provide an easy way for users to close individual files.

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  • 2. 

    Which bar is usually located below that Title Bar that provides categorized options?

    • A.

      Menu bar

    • B.

      Status Bar

    • C.

      Tool bar

    • D.

      Scroll bar

    Correct Answer
    A. Menu bar
    Explanation
    The menu bar is usually located below the title bar and provides categorized options for the user. It typically contains various menus such as File, Edit, View, and Help, which can be expanded to display a list of related commands or options. The menu bar allows users to access different functions and features of the software or application they are using, providing a convenient and organized way to navigate and interact with the program.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these toolbars allows changing of Fonts and their sizes?

    • A.

      Standard

    • B.

      Formatting

    • C.

      Print Preview

    • D.

      None of these

    Correct Answer
    B. Formatting
    Explanation
    The Formatting toolbar in many software applications, like Microsoft Word, includes options for changing the font type, size, color, and other text attributes such as bold, italic, and underline. This toolbar is specifically designed to handle the appearance of text in a document.

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  • 4. 

    Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MSWord?

    • A.

      Down Cursor Key

    • B.

      Enter Key

    • C.

      Shift + Enter

    • D.

      Control + Enter

    Correct Answer
    B. Enter Key
    Explanation
    The Enter key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS Word. When the Enter key is pressed, the cursor moves to a new line and starts a new paragraph. This allows for proper formatting and organization of the text in the document. Pressing the Enter key multiple times creates additional blank lines between paragraphs.

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  • 5. 

    Which menu in MSWord can be used to change character size and typeface?

    • A.

      View

    • B.

      Tools

    • C.

      Format

    • D.

      Data

    Correct Answer
    C. Format
    Explanation
    The Format menu in MS Word can be used to change the character size and typeface. This menu provides options to modify the appearance of the text, including changing the font, font size, and applying various formatting styles.

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  • 6. 

    By default, on which page the header or the footer is printed?

    • A.

      On first page

    • B.

      On alternate page

    • C.

      On every page

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. On every page
    Explanation
    The header or footer is printed on every page by default. This means that the header or footer content will be visible on every page of the document, providing consistent information or branding throughout the document.

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  • 7. 

    In MS-Word, for what does ruler help?

    • A.

      To set tabs

    • B.

      To set indents

    • C.

      To change page margins

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    The ruler in MS-Word helps with setting tabs, indents, and changing page margins. It is a useful tool for formatting and aligning text and paragraphs in a document. By using the ruler, users can easily adjust the position of tabs, control the indentation of paragraphs, and modify the margins of the page. Overall, the ruler provides a convenient way to customize the layout and formatting of a document in MS-Word.

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  • 8. 

    Using Find command in Word, we can search?

    • A.

      Characters

    • B.

      Formats

    • C.

      Symbols

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    The Find command in Word allows users to search for characters, formats, and symbols within a document. It is a versatile tool that can be used to locate specific text or formatting elements, making it easier to edit and navigate through large documents. By selecting "All of the above" as the correct answer, it implies that the Find command can be used to search for all of these elements simultaneously.

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  • 9. 

    MS-Word automatically moves the text to the next line when it reaches the right edge of the screen and is called?

    • A.

      Carriage Return

    • B.

      Enter

    • C.

      Word Wrap

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Word Wrap
    Explanation
    Word Wrap is the correct answer because it refers to the automatic feature in MS-Word that moves the text to the next line when it reaches the right edge of the screen. This ensures that the text remains visible without the need for horizontal scrolling. Carriage Return and Enter are not correct as they refer to the key or command used to start a new line or paragraph. "None of the above" is also not correct as Word Wrap is the specific term used for this feature in MS-Word.

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  • 10. 

    Selecting text means, selecting?

    • A.

      A word

    • B.

      An entire sentence

    • C.

      Whole document

    • D.

      Any of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. Any of the above
    Explanation
    Selecting text refers to the action of highlighting or choosing a portion of text. It can involve selecting a single word, an entire sentence, or even the entire document. Therefore, the correct answer is "any of the above" because selecting text can refer to choosing any of these options.

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