A Quick Quiz: PowerPoint 101

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    PowerPoint is best described as:

    • Database Software
    • Presentation Software
    • Desktop Publishing Software
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Explore the essentials of PowerPoint through 'A Quick Quiz: PowerPoint 101'. This quiz assesses your ability to manage presentations, use basic functions like saving, adding themes, and inserting items on slides. It's perfect for learners aiming to enhance their presentation skills.

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  • 2. 

    You can insert the following on a slide:

    • Text

    • Picture

    • Chart

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because the statement implies that you can insert all of the mentioned elements (text, picture, and chart) on a slide. This means that you have the option to include any combination of these elements to enhance your presentation and convey your message effectively.

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  • 3. 

    During a slide show, pressing the Esc key:

    • Displays the last slide

    • Ends slide show

    • Displays the first slide

    Correct Answer
    A. Ends slide show
    Explanation
    Pressing the Esc key during a slide show is the command to end the slide show. This key is commonly used as a shortcut to exit or close a program or presentation. Therefore, when the Esc key is pressed, it terminates the current slide show and returns the user to the previous view or interface.

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  • 4. 

    In creating a new slide you choose a:

    • Layout

    • Theme

    • Picture

    Correct Answer
    A. Layout
    Explanation
    When creating a new slide, you choose a layout. A layout determines the arrangement of content on the slide, such as the placement of text boxes, images, and other elements. It provides a structure and format for organizing information and helps in creating a visually appealing and well-structured slide. A layout can be selected based on the type of content you want to include on the slide, such as a title slide, content slide, or a slide with a combination of text and images. Choosing the right layout is essential for effectively conveying your message and engaging the audience.

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  • 5. 

    Slides cannot be deleted.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Slides can be deleted. This means that it is possible to remove individual slides from a presentation.

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  • 6. 

    PowerPoint is saved as:

    • .docx

    • .pptx

    • .xlsx

    Correct Answer
    A. .pptx
    Explanation
    PowerPoint presentations are saved with the file extension .pptx. This file format is specifically designed for PowerPoint and allows for the inclusion of various multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio. Saving a PowerPoint presentation as a .pptx file ensures that it can be easily opened and edited in PowerPoint software. The other file extensions mentioned, .docx and .xlsx, are used for Microsoft Word and Excel documents respectively, and are not the standard file format for PowerPoint presentations.

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  • 7. 

    We add themes to our slides by clicking the:

    • Design tab

    • Home tab

    • Ananimations tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Design tab
    Explanation
    The Design tab is where we add themes to our slides. This tab contains various options for customizing the appearance of our slides, such as changing the background, applying different color schemes, and selecting different fonts. By clicking on the Design tab, we can easily access these options and apply a theme that suits our presentation.

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  • 8. 

    You can hide a slide that you don't want to appear in a slide show.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    You can hide a slide that you don't want to appear in a slide show. This can be useful when you have a slide that contains sensitive information or is not relevant to the presentation. By hiding the slide, you can ensure that it is not shown to the audience during the presentation.

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  • 9. 

    We use Microsoft office Button to save our presentation in the latest Microsoft Office versions:

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    No, in Microsoft PowerPoint, you typically use the "Save" or "Save As" option from the "File" menu or the shortcut Ctrl+S to save your presentation. The "Microsoft Office Button" was a feature in older versions of Microsoft Office, such as Office 2007, and served as a menu for various functions, including saving and opening files. In later versions of Office, like Office 2010 and onwards, it was replaced by the "File" tab, which contains similar functions. 

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  • 10. 

    You can re-arrange slides in:

    • Slide view

    • Sorter view

    • Notes page View

    Correct Answer
    A. Sorter view
    Explanation
    In Sorter view, you can re-arrange slides in a presentation. This view allows you to see a thumbnail of each slide along with any accompanying notes or comments. By selecting and dragging the slides, you can easily change their order and arrangement. This feature is useful when you want to quickly organize your slides or make changes to the sequence of your presentation.

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