Question 1

The Title Slide, by default, hides the background elements.

Accepted Answer

The title slide, by default, hides the background elements to draw attention to the title and subtitle.

Question 2

Next Sarah tells you that she's heard of using guidelines to plan a presentation, but doesn't really understand the advantages of doing so.You explain that guidelines are valuable for three reasons, they allow users to: (1) plan the slide master, (2) develop the slide master prior to creating presentation slides, and (3) ____.
A)change templates in a few simple steps
B)format a template with a theme, customized title and text fonts, and customized footer placeholders
C)decide how to distribute copies of slides
D)increase or decrease character spacing from the Normal default in one of three amounts: Very Tight, Loose, or Very Loose

Accepted Answer

The answer of Next Sarah tells you that she's heard...

Question 3

Ann also wants to know if, when she has finished creating the slide master, she can ensure that it will not be changed when she creates future presentations.You tell her ____.
A)no, there is no way to ensure this
B)yes, but only if she has designed more than one layout to create presentation slides
C)yes, she can preserve it by selecting the thumbnail that represents it and then clicking the Do Not Discard button in the Slide Master group
D)yes, she can preserve it by selecting the thumbnail that represents it and then clicking the Preserve button in the Edit Master group

Accepted Answer

Ann can preserve the slide master by selecting its thumbnail and then clicking the Preserve button in the Edit Master group, ensuring it won't be changed in future presentations.

Question 4

The Quick Styles button is located in the Drawing group on the Insert tab.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Normally, a slide master automatically is saved when a new design template is selected.

Accepted Answer

A slide master is not automatically saved when a new design template is selected; it needs to be manually saved or applied.

Question 6

The Hide Background Graphics check box is a toggle that displays and conceals the graphics.

Accepted Answer

The Hide Background Graphics check box allows the user to toggle the display of background graphics on and off.

Question 7

Dragging the square rotation handle above a selected object allows you to rotate the object in any direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dragging the square rotation handle above a...

Question 8

The 'Date and time' footer has just one format.

Accepted Answer

Different regions and languages may use different formats for displaying date and time in the footer.

Question 9

Sarah begins by asking you to recommend the best, most effective way to create each month's presentation for distribution.You suggest that she ____.
A)create a presentation template file containing all the desired slide layouts, customized theme, and logo art; then use the template to create each month's presentation file
B)create each month's presentation file from scratch including all the necessary formatting and art; you just cannot think of a better way to get the task done
C)ask her boss to transfer the assignment to the IT department, which has more experience working with complex PowerPoint issues
D)create the first month's presentation file from scratch; then each subsequent month, open the previous month's presentation and just change the data

Accepted Answer

Creating a presentation template with all necessary slide layouts, theme and logo art will save time and ensure consistency in all monthly presentations. This will also eliminate the need to create each presentation from scratch every month.

Question 10

You can customize the handout master so that it coordinates visually with the presentation slides and reinforces your message.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to customize the handout master to match the visual style and message of the presentation. You can add logos, change the font and color scheme, and adjust the layout to make the handouts more effective in supporting your presentation.

Question 11

At times, you may find that you need a specific text box for a design element not found on any of the slide master layouts.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Ann has selected a theme for the template, but wants to customize its colors and use new fonts.You tell Ann ____.
A)that it is too difficult to customize a theme; she should just download a customized theme from the Web
B)to switch to Slide Master view; apply the desired theme; click the Theme Colors button and click a different color scheme in the gallery; click the Theme Fonts button and click Create New Theme Fonts to open the Create New Theme Fonts dialog box; make the desired font changes
C)to switch to Theme view; click the Color Scheme button and click a different color scheme in the gallery; click the New Fonts button and select a new font from the Fonts gallery
D)sorry, but there is no way to customize a theme in PowerPoint

Accepted Answer

To customize the colors and fonts of a selected template theme in PowerPoint, Ann should switch to Slide Master view, apply the desired theme, and then use the Theme Colors and Theme Fonts buttons to make the desired changes. It is not necessary to download a customized theme from the Internet, nor is it possible to customize a theme using the Theme view or in some other way.

Question 13

Before you start developing the master, give your overall plan some careful thought.
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Accepted Answer

It is important to develop an overall plan before starting to develop the master. This will ensure that the master is developed strategically and will meet the desired goals and objectives.

Question 14

Using handout masters saves time because you don't have to format every slide or type the same information repeatedly.
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Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Templates can have a variable number of slide layouts depending upon the complexity of the presentation.
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Accepted Answer

Templates can have multiple slide layouts, which can be adjusted based on the content and complexity of the presentation. Therefore, the number of slide layouts can vary.

Quiz 9: Customizing a Template and Handouts Using Masters

The Title Slide, by default, hides the background elements.

Ann also wants to know if, when she has finished creating the slide master, she can ensure that it will not be changed when she creates future presentations.You tell her ____.

The Quick Styles button is located in the Drawing group on the Insert tab. _________________________.

Normally, a slide master automatically is saved when a new design template is selected.

The Hide Background Graphics check box is a toggle that displays and conceals the graphics.

Dragging the square rotation handle above a selected object allows you to rotate the object in any direction.

The 'Date and time' footer has just one format.

Sarah begins by asking you to recommend the best, most effective way to create each month's presentation for distribution.You suggest that she ____.

You can customize the handout master so that it coordinates visually with the presentation slides and reinforces your message.

At times, you may find that you need a specific text box for a design element not found on any of the slide master layouts. _________________________

Ann has selected a theme for the template, but wants to customize its colors and use new fonts.You tell Ann ____.

Before you start developing the master, give your overall plan some careful thought. _________________________

Using handout masters saves time because you don't have to format every slide or type the same information repeatedly. _________________________

Templates can have a variable number of slide layouts depending upon the complexity of the presentation. _________________________