Word Documents
This is a multiple choice test on the skills you learned for creating and formatting documents in MS Word.
- 1.
If you are binding multiple pages of a report of the left side (bound report), what would your margins be set at?
- A.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.25”; Left 1.25”
- B.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.25”; Left 1.25”
- C.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1”; Left 1.5”
- D.
The left and right margins are 1.25"; Top and bottom are 1"
- E.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.5”; Left 1.5”
Correct Answer
C. Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1”; Left 1.5”Explanation
All margins are set at 1", except for the left, where you need an extra 1/2 inch for the binding. This makes your left margin measurement 1.5"Rate this question:
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- 2.
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
A margin is the white space around the documentRate this question:
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- 3.
Which Word feature corrects spelling errors?
- A.
Thesaurus
- B.
AutoCorrect
- C.
Spelling and Grammar
- D.
Undo and Redo
Correct Answer
C. Spelling and GrammarExplanation
You would use the Spelling and Grammar tool after you have completed your document to correct any spelling or grammar errors.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is Arial?
- A.
A style
- B.
A Character Format
- C.
A Text Effect
- D.
A Font
Correct Answer
D. A FontExplanation
Arial is a Font, which is acceptable when typing formal reports.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which type of break do you insert if you want to force text to begin on the next page?
- A.
Text Wrapping Break
- B.
Page Break
- C.
Column Break
- D.
Continuous Section Break
Correct Answer
B. Page BreakExplanation
A page break will create a new page in your document.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What are the margins for a single page or unbound report that is simply stapled in one corner?
- A.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.25”; Left 1.25”
- B.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1”; Left 1”
- C.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.5”; Left 1.5”
- D.
Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1.25”; Left 1.5”
Correct Answer
B. Top 1”, Bottom 1”; Right 1”; Left 1”Explanation
Since this report is not bound, your margins should be an even 1" on all four sides.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When you are formatting a typed report, the line spacing for the report is:
- A.
Single spaced
- B.
1.5 line spacing
- C.
What ever the default spacing is
- D.
Double line spaced
Correct Answer
D. Double line spacedExplanation
A typed report is always double spaced to make it easier for the reader to read.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The title of a report is:
- A.
Left aligned
- B.
Center Aligned
- C.
Right Aligned
- D.
In the header section
Correct Answer
B. Center AlignedExplanation
The report title is center aligned and at times is boldRate this question:
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- 9.
A multipage (more than one) report should have the following in the header:
- A.
Page number
- B.
Your name and the date
- C.
Your name, the class, the date and the page number
- D.
Your last name and the page number
Correct Answer
D. Your last name and the page numberExplanation
Your last name and the page number are the only things that should be in the header section of a multipage report.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When typing a report, what information needs to be on the paper before you type the title?
- A.
Name, Class, Teacher name, date
- B.
Name and class
- C.
Name and Date
- D.
Nothing, the title comes first
Correct Answer
A. Name, Class, Teacher name, dateExplanation
You need to type your full name, the class, the teachers name and the date before typing the title.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A bibliography and works cited page are alphabetical lists of the sources of information you used in writing a report. While both serve the same purpose, there are some formatting differences. Which formatting features are the same for both documents.
- A.
The title is centered on the page
- B.
The sources for both are single-spaced
- C.
The sources for both are double-spaced
- D.
The sources for a bibliography are single-spaced
Correct Answer
A. The title is centered on the pageExplanation
A work cited page is double spaced while a bibliography has single spaced sources with a double space in between each one.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Both the bibliography and the works cited pages include a hanging indent. What does the hanging indent do?
- A.
Automatically indents the first line of a source
- B.
Automatically double-spaces the page
- C.
Changes the margins on the page
- D.
Automatically indents the second line of a source
Correct Answer
D. Automatically indents the second line of a sourceExplanation
A hanging indent indents the second and third line of each source.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The bibliography and the work cited page are created on same page as the last paragraph of your document
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
B. FALSEExplanation
You will need to enter a page break and include the bibliography or works cited page on its own page.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following indent features do you use to create a hanging indent?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The answer is B, the second arrow.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Where do you move the hanging indent to for a bibliography and works cited page?
- A.
A: 0.5"
- B.
B: 1"
- C.
C: 1.5"
Correct Answer
A. A: 0.5"Explanation
Your handing indent is set at 0.5"Rate this question:
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- 16.
Where on the menu bar would you go to change the margins of a document?
- A.
Edit/Document
- B.
Format/Document
- C.
Edit/paragraph
- D.
Format/paragraph
Correct Answer
B. Format/DocumentExplanation
The margin setting on the menu bar is Format and then Document.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Where on the menu bar would you go to insert a table into a word document?
- A.
Edit menu
- B.
Tool Bar
- C.
Table
Correct Answer
C. TableExplanation
You would select TABLE off of the menu barRate this question:
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- 18.
The columns in a table go up and down (vertical)
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
A. TRUEExplanation
Columns go up and downRate this question:
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- 19.
The rows in a table go from left to right (horizontal)
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
A. TRUEExplanation
Rows go from left to rightRate this question:
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- 20.
In order to create columnar data (putting your data is neat columns) in Word you need to:
- A.
Tab consecutively until you cursor reaches the desired place
- B.
Set tabs or use the Table menu
- C.
You need to use Excel
- D.
Press the space bar until your cursor reaches the desired place
Correct Answer
B. Set tabs or use the Table menuExplanation
You can use tabs or a table to line up your dataRate this question:
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- 21.
A table of contents (TOC) is a listing of all the main topic headings and subtopic headings.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
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- 22.
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.. commandExplanation
Use the Save as.. commandRate this question:
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- 23.
Which keyboard shortcut bolds selected text?
- A.
Command (CMD)+B
- B.
CTRL+B
- C.
File/Format/Bold
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Command (CMD)+BExplanation
CMD+BRate this question:
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- 24.
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 CMD key
- D.
Use the arrow keys while holding down a Shift key
Correct Answer
D. Use the arrow keys while holding down a Shift keyExplanation
Use the arrow keys while holding down a Shift keyRate this question:
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- 25.
What would you see while spell checking the phrase "My father was write"?
- A.
The word "write" is misspelled
- B.
No errors
- C.
The verb of the phrase will be highlighted
- D.
A green squiggly underline under the word "write"
Correct Answer
D. A green squiggly underline under the word "write"Explanation
A green squiggly underline under the word "write". The spell check tool would suggest either "writing" or "right"Rate this question:
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- 26.
In Word you can force a page break:
- A.
By positioning your cursor at the appropriate place and pressing the F1 key
- B.
By using the Insert/Page Break
- C.
By positioning your cursor at the appropriate place and pressing Ctrl+Enter
- D.
By changing the font size of your document
Correct Answer
B. By using the Insert/Page BreakExplanation
By using the Insert/Page BreakRate this question:
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- 27.
Which keyboard shortcut centers selected text
- A.
Ctrl+C
- B.
Alt+C
- C.
There is no keyboard shortcut for this operation
- D.
CMD+E
Correct Answer
D. CMD+EExplanation
Ctrl+ERate this question:
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- 28.
What is the default file extension for all Word documents?
- A.
TXT
- B.
WRD
- C.
FIL
- D.
DOC
Correct Answer
D. DOCExplanation
DOCRate this question:
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- 29.
Which key moves your cursor from one cell to the next in a table?
- A.
Tab
- B.
Shift
- C.
Enter
- D.
CMD+Enter
Correct Answer
A. TabExplanation
TabRate this question:
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- 30.
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 holdExplanation
As many as your computer memory will holdRate this question:
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- 31.
A feature used to suggest synonyms for words.
- A.
Paste
- B.
Blog
- C.
Document Properties
- D.
Thesaurus
Correct Answer
D. ThesaurusExplanation
ThesaurusRate this question:
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- 32.
Which keyboard shortcut Left Aligns selected text?
- A.
CMD+E
- B.
CRTL+E
- C.
CMD+R
- D.
CMD+L
Correct Answer
D. CMD+LExplanation
CMD+LRate this question:
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- 33.
Which keyboard shortcut Right Aligns selected text?
- A.
CMD+E
- B.
CRTL+E
- C.
CMD+R
- D.
CMD+L
Correct Answer
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- 34.
Which keyboard shortcut opens a new document?
- A.
CMD+E
- B.
CMD+R
- C.
CMD+N
- D.
CMD+T
Correct Answer
C. CMD+NExplanation
CMD+NRate this question:
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- 35.
Which keyboard shortcut will UNDO the last action?
- A.
CMD+Z
- B.
CMD+U
- C.
CMD+L
- D.
CMD+Y
Correct Answer
A. CMD+Z -
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