Word Processing Practice Quiz Questions
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This assignment covers the key terms and concepts from the Word Processing unit.
- 1.What is the correct line spacing for the body of text of a personal-business letter?
- A.
Single space paragraphs and double space between paragraphs.
- B.
Single space throughout the body
- C.
Double space paragraphs and single space between paragraphs
- D.
Double space throughout the body
- 2.Erica is comparing a lesson that she typed to the original lesson in the book. Her teacher has asked her to mark her mistakes. What is this process called?
- A.
Checking
- B.
Formatting
- C.
Proofreading
- D.
Reading
- 3.Sandra is setting up a new office. She is researching the latest equipment and workplace design to make sure she has a comfortable work environment. This is an example of :
- A.
Economics
- B.
Ergonomics
- C.
Physics
- D.
Politics
- 4.How should guide words in a memorandum be keyed?
- A.
All caps, followed by a colon, and double-spaced
- B.
Bold, all caps, followed by a colon and single-spaced
- C.
Bold, all caps, followed by a semi-colon, and double-spaced
- D.
Bold, double-spaced, and followed by two periods
- 5.Which letter of the left homerow keys has been omitted, ADF?
- A.
A
- B.
H
- C.
L
- D.
S
- 6.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 inches
- D.
8 1/2 X 11 1/2 inches
- 7.What is the term used for the greeting of a letter?
- A.
Body
- B.
Complimentary Close
- C.
Date line
- D.
Salutation
- 8.What is the term used for the message of a letter?
- A.
Body
- B.
Complimentary Close
- C.
Date line
- D.
Salutation
- 9.What is the term used for the sender's or writer's address?
- A.
Inside address
- B.
Outside address
- C.
Return address
- D.
None of the above
- 10.What is the term used for the address of the person or business receiving the letter?
- A.
Inside address
- B.
Outside address
- C.
Return address
- D.
None of the above
- 11.What does the combination of JKL; represent?
- A.
Arrangement of the keyboard
- B.
Function keys
- C.
Left hand homerow
- D.
Right hand homerow
- 12.What is a large size letter envelope called?
- A.
#5
- B.
#6 3/4
- C.
#10
- D.
#10 1/2
- 13.What is a small size letter envelope called?
- A.
#5
- B.
#6 3/4
- C.
#10
- D.
#10 1/2
- 14.What do timed writings strive to improve?
- A.
Performance and accuracy
- B.
Speed and accuracy
- C.
Speed and technique
- D.
Technique and accuracy
- 15.What does the # symbol mean in terms of proofreading?
- A.
Insert
- B.
Number
- C.
Pounds
- D.
Space
- 16.What does the ^ symbol means in terms of proofreading?
- A.
Delete
- B.
Insert
- C.
Space
- D.
Transpose
- 17.How should entries in a bibliography be listed?
- A.
Alphabetical by author's last name
- B.
Alphabetical by title
- C.
Chronological order
- D.
Descending order
- 18.Which type of report is prepared without a binder or cover?
- A.
Business
- B.
Financial
- C.
Leftbound
- D.
Unbound
- 19."Yours Truly," and "Sincerely," are two examples of which part of a letter?
- A.
Mailing or Inside address
- B.
Complimentary Close
- C.
Return address
- D.
Salutation
- 20.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 another message
- D.
To leave space for the signature
- 21.Which of the following is NOT an example of proper technique?
- A.
Body centered with the G/H keys
- B.
Key at a steady pace
- C.
Maintain good posture
- D.
No food or drink at the computer
- 22.What is the name for the MOST common arrangement of keyboards?
- A.
BASIC
- B.
CDROM
- C.
IBMS
- D.
QWERTY
- 23.A standard word in keyboarding consists of how many letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces?
- A.
Five
- B.
Four
- C.
Ten
- D.
Two
- 24.How many lines of 12 point type equal one vertical inch in a document?
- A.
Four
- B.
Five
- C.
Six
- D.
Seven
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