Word Processing25
This test will measure your knowledge of word processing terminology and advanced word processing skills.
- 1.
Which form of correspondence contains the heading shown below: TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT:
- A.
Business Letter
- B.
Memorandum
- C.
Outline
- D.
Report
Correct Answer
B. Memorandum -
- 2.
An important skill that involves the ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the key is:
- A.
Ergonomics
- B.
Hunt and pecking
- C.
Keyboarding
- D.
Input
Correct Answer
C. Keyboarding -
- 3.
Which is a TRUE statement about memorandums?
- A.
Contains the same parts as a personal-business letter
- B.
Does not contain a body
- C.
Does not contain a salutation or complimentary closing
- D.
Should be double spaced
Correct Answer
C. Does not contain a salutation or complimentary closing -
- 4.
Which type of written correspondence is used between people within the same business or organization?
- A.
Block style letter
- B.
Business letter
- C.
Memorandum
- D.
Personal-business letter
Correct Answer
C. Memorandum -
- 5.
How many lines of text can be typed onto a standard size of paper?
- A.
33
- B.
56
- C.
66
- D.
76
Correct Answer
C. 66 -
- 6.
Which statement about personal-business letters is TRUE?
- A.
It is a letter written between personal friends
- B.
It is a letter written from an individual to an individual or business?
- C.
It is a letter written from one business to another
- D.
It is a mail merge letter
Correct Answer
B. It is a letter written from an individual to an individual or business? -
- 7.
If something else is included with the letter, the last part of the letter should include what type of notation?
- A.
Atttachment
- B.
Copy
- C.
Enclosure
- D.
Postscript
Correct Answer
C. Enclosure -
- 8.
When three lines are drawn under a character, this proofreader's mark means to make what type of correction?
- A.
Bold
- B.
Capitalize
- C.
Italicize
- D.
Underline
Correct Answer
B. Capitalize -
- 9.
Which word processing feature allows text to remain in the old position and also be duplicated to a new position in a document?
- A.
Copy and paste
- B.
Cut and paste
- C.
Format
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
A. Copy and paste -
- 10.
What is the page layout in which text and/or graphics are oriented across the long edge of the page?
- A.
Justification
- B.
Landscape
- C.
Portrait
- D.
Posture
Correct Answer
B. Landscape -
- 11.
What is the default printing orientation for a page of text in which the height of the page is greater than the width?
- A.
Justified
- B.
Landscape
- C.
Orientation
- D.
Portrait
Correct Answer
D. Portrait -
- 12.
What is the use of a personal computer as an inexpensive production system for creating typeset quality text and graphics called?
- A.
Desktop publishing
- B.
Multimedia presentation
- C.
Spreadsheet
- D.
Web authoring
Correct Answer
A. Desktop publishing -
- 13.
What word processing feature allows text to be removed from the old position and be placed in a new position?
- A.
Copy and paste
- B.
Cut and paste
- C.
Format
- D.
Align
Correct Answer
B. Cut and paste -
- 14.
Which document type would be BEST to use when informing your membership of what happened at the last FBLA meeting?
- A.
Academic report
- B.
Business Letter
- C.
Flyer
- D.
Minutes
Correct Answer
D. Minutes -
- 15.
What type of document would be BEST to thank your legislator for coming to speak to your FBLA Chapter?
- A.
Academic report
- B.
Business letter
- C.
Flyer
- D.
Newsletter
Correct Answer
B. Business letter -
- 16.
When writing a business letter without letterhead, what would be the FIRST thing that would be keyed?
- A.
Dateline
- B.
Inside address
- C.
Return address
- D.
Salutation
Correct Answer
A. Dateline -
- 17.
Creating a word processing document would accomplish all of the following tasks EXCEPT which one?
- A.
Calculating the expenditures for the candy sale
- B.
Developing a table of historical events
- C.
Typing a letter to a friend
- D.
Writing an essay for history class
Correct Answer
A. Calculating the expenditures for the candy sale -
- 18.
Most documents are keyed on standard paper that measures:
- A.
8 x 11 inches
- B.
8 x 11 1/2 inches
- C.
8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches
- D.
8 1/2 x 11 inches
Correct Answer
D. 8 1/2 x 11 inches -
- 19.
What name is given to the MOST common arrangement of keyboards?
- A.
BASIC
- B.
CDROM
- C.
IBMS
- D.
QWERTY
Correct Answer
D. QWERTY -
- 20.
How many lines of 12 point type equal one vertical inch in a document?
- A.
Five
- B.
One
- C.
Six
- D.
Ten
Correct Answer
C. Six -
- 21.
Why is the writer's name of a letter keyed four lines below the complimentary close?
- A.
To leave space for the address
- B.
To leave space for the date
- C.
To leave space for a message
- D.
To leave space for the signature
Correct Answer
D. To leave space for the signature -
- 22.
Where does the complimentary close of a letter appear?
- A.
Above the handwritten signature
- B.
Above the salutation
- C.
Below the handwritten signature
- D.
Within the body of the letter
Correct Answer
A. Above the handwritten signature -
- 23.
What is the name and address of the business or person to whom the letter is being sent called?
- A.
Complimentary close
- B.
Mailing or Inside address
- C.
Return address
- D.
Salutation
Correct Answer
B. Mailing or Inside address -
- 24.
"Yours truly," and "Sincerely Yours," are both examples of which letter part?
- A.
Complimentary close
- B.
Dateline
- C.
Enclosure notation
- D.
Salutation
Correct Answer
A. Complimentary close -
- 25.
Which type of report is prepared without a binder or cover?
- A.
Business
- B.
Financial
- C.
Leftbound
- D.
Unbound
Correct Answer
D. Unbound -
- 26.
What is the listing of sources used in the body of a report called?
- A.
Bibliography
- B.
Outline
- C.
Table of contents
- D.
Title page
Correct Answer
A. Bibliography -
- 27.
When proofreading a document, what do the letters "lc" mean?
- A.
Capitalize
- B.
Left alignment
- C.
Left and center
- D.
Lowercase
Correct Answer
D. Lowercase -
- 28.
What software would be BEST for creating an FBLA newsletter?
- A.
Database
- B.
Desktop publishing
- C.
Multimedia presentation
- D.
Spreadsheet
Correct Answer
B. Desktop publishing -
- 29.
What software is BEST for creating a business letter?
- A.
Database
- B.
Multimedia
- C.
Spreadsheet
- D.
Word processing
Correct Answer
D. Word processing -
- 30.
What word processing feature allows the user to view the document before it is printed?
- A.
Hard copy
- B.
Page format
- C.
Page setup
- D.
Print preview
Correct Answer
D. Print preview -
- 31.
What is the way multiple lines of text line up along the left, the right, or both margins called?
- A.
Alignment
- B.
Formatting
- C.
Landscape
- D.
Orientation
Correct Answer
A. Alignment -
- 32.
What is the distinctive design of a set of type, distinguished by its weight, posture, and type size?
- A.
Formula
- B.
Point
- C.
Template
- D.
Font
Correct Answer
D. Font -
- 33.
What is the vertical or horizontal setup of the printed page called?
- A.
Flush left
- B.
Format
- C.
Orientation
- D.
Page setup
Correct Answer
C. Orientation -
- 34.
What feature of word procesing software would be used to find words with similar meanings?
- A.
Dictionary
- B.
Grammar checker
- C.
Spell checker
- D.
Thesaurus
Correct Answer
D. Thesaurus -
- 35.
What term refers to the overall lightness or darkness of a typeface design?
- A.
Alignment
- B.
Font
- C.
Typeface
- D.
Weight
Correct Answer
D. Weight -
- 36.
What type of correspondence is written to inform of the happenings of a meeting within a company?
- A.
Flyer
- B.
Letter
- C.
Memorandum
- D.
Report
Correct Answer
C. Memorandum -
- 37.
What spacing should be used between reference initials and an enclosure notation?
- A.
Double
- B.
Quadruple
- C.
Single
- D.
Triple
Correct Answer
A. Double -
- 38.
When letterhead stationery is used, what part of the letter is not keyed?
- A.
Dateline
- B.
Inside address
- C.
Return Address
- D.
Salutation
Correct Answer
C. Return Address -
- 39.
What is the correct spacing for the body of an academic report?
- A.
Double
- B.
One and a half
- C.
Single
- D.
Triple
Correct Answer
A. Double -
- 40.
What should be the side margins for a business letter?
- A.
0.5"
- B.
0.75"
- C.
1.0"
- D.
1.25"
Correct Answer
C. 1.0" -
- 41.
What type of alignment is it when words are even at the left and right margin?
- A.
Center
- B.
Justified
- C.
Left
- D.
Right
Correct Answer
B. Justified -
- 42.
What is it called when you combine charts from spreadsheets with word processing documents?
- A.
Clipart
- B.
Integration
- C.
Tables
- D.
Tabs
Correct Answer
B. Integration -
- 43.
What is the message of the letter called?
- A.
Body
- B.
Complimentary close
- C.
Dateline
- D.
Sa;itatopm
Correct Answer
A. Body -
- 44.
Keyboarding is also known as:
- A.
Editing
- B.
Documenting
- C.
Hunt and pecking
- D.
Touch typing
Correct Answer
D. Touch typing -
- 45.
What is a large size business envelope called?
- A.
#5
- B.
#6 3/4
- C.
#10
- D.
#10 1/2
Correct Answer
C. #10 -
- 46.
What is a small size business envelope called?
- A.
#5
- B.
#6
- C.
#6 3/4
- D.
#10
Correct Answer
C. #6 3/4 -
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