Question 1

A ____ is a specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects.
A)placeholder
B)slide show
C)chart
D)document theme

Accepted Answer

A document theme is a specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects that can be applied to a document in various applications like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. It helps to maintain consistency throughout the document and also saves time by providing pre-designed formatting options.

Question 2

The Undo button is located on the ____.
A)HOME tab on the ribbon
B)Quick Access Toolbar
C)vertical scroll bar
D)status bar

Accepted Answer

The Undo button is typically located on the Quick Access Toolbar, which is a customizable toolbar located above or below the ribbon. This allows users to quickly undo any previous actions without having to navigate through menus or use keyboard shortcuts.

Question 3

When you install PowerPoint, the default setting allows you to reverse up to the last ____ changes by tapping or clicking the Undo button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
A)2
B)20
C)12
D)200

Accepted Answer

The default setting in PowerPoint allows you to reverse up to the last 20 changes by tapping or clicking the Undo button on the Quick Access Toolbar.

Question 4

The accompanying figure illustrates the screen you use to choose a ____.
A)placeholder
B)presentation
C)title
D)document theme

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure illustrates the screen...

Question 5

By default, slides in a new presentation are in ____ orientation.
A)right to left
B)landscape
C)top to bottom
D)portrait

Accepted Answer

By default, slides in a new presentation, such as those created in Microsoft PowerPoint, are in landscape orientation.

Question 6

Text ____ defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols.
A)size
B)style
C)format
D)font

Accepted Answer

The term "font" specifically refers to the appearance and shape of characters, making it the best choice for this definition. "Size" refers to the dimension of the characters, "style" refers to variations within a specific font (such as bold or italic), and "format" typically refers to the overall layout of a document.

Question 7

When you begin creating a new PowerPoint presentation, you need to select a ____.
A)variant
B)theme
C)document
D)slide

Accepted Answer

When creating a new PowerPoint presentation, you need to select a theme. The theme determines the overall appearance of the presentation, including the colors, fonts, and background style. Variants refer to different versions of a theme, while documents are files that contain the actual presentation content. Slides are individual pages within the presentation, which can be customized with content and layout.

Question 8

When you open a new presentation, a slide with the default ____ layout appears.
A)Home
B)Title Slide
C)Blank Slide
D)variant

Accepted Answer

When you open a new presentation, a slide with the default Title Slide layout appears. This slide provides a prominent space for the title of your presentation, along with a subtitle field for a brief description or your name.

Question 9

If you use the ____ template, as opposed to a formatted theme, you must make all design decisions.
A)placeholder
B)variant
C)Blank Presentation
D)Ion theme

Accepted Answer

If you use the Blank Presentation template, you start with a completely blank slate and must make all design decisions from scratch. The other options offer some pre-formatted design elements or placeholders to work with.

Question 10

A point is ____ of an inch in height.
A)1/72
B)1/6
C)1/5
D)1/65

Accepted Answer

A point is a standard unit used in typography, and 1 point is equal to 1/72 of an inch. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 1/72 of an inch.

Question 11

Pressing the ____ key when entering title text in a placeholder creates a new paragraph.
A)BACKSPACE
B)SHIFT
C)DELETE
D)ENTER

Accepted Answer

Pressing the ENTER key creates a new paragraph, so the correct answer is D.

Question 12

____ are the alternate designs that exist for each theme.
A)Layouts
B)Ions
C)Variants
D)Placeholders

Accepted Answer

Variants are the alternate designs that exist for each theme. Layouts refer to the arrangement of content on a page, ions are a type of atom, and placeholders are temporary text or images used to hold a space for content.

Question 13

A PowerPoint ____ can help you deliver a dynamic, professional-looking message to an audience.
A)calendar
B)worksheet
C)presentation
D)database

Accepted Answer

A presentation is the best choice because it is specifically designed for delivering messages to an audience, with features such as slide design, animation, and multimedia integration. A calendar, worksheet, or database may be useful in other situations, but they are not tailored for delivering presentations.

Question 14

PowerPoint assumes every new slide, except for a blank slide, has ____.
A)clip art
B)a title
C)large font sizes
D)transitions

Accepted Answer

Every new slide, except for a blank slide, has a default title in PowerPoint.

Question 15

PowerPoint ____ should reinforce the speaker's message and help the audience retain the information presented.
A)events
B)slides
C)markers
D)files

Accepted Answer

PowerPoint slides are designed to support and enhance the speaker's message, providing visual reinforcement and aiding in audience retention of information presented.

Question 16

The box on a slide that has a dotted or hatch-marked border and that contains the insertion point is a text ____.
A)placeholder
B)pane
C)layout
D)recorder

Accepted Answer

A text placeholder is a box on a slide where text can be added, and it typically has a dotted or hatch-marked border to indicate where the text should be inserted. Panes refer to a portion of the PowerPoint screen, layouts refer to the pre-designed slide formats, and recorders are not related to text boxes on slides.

Question 17

When you type the wrong character, you can press the ____ key to erase all the characters back to and including the one that is incorrect.
A)ENTER
B)DELETE
C)BACKSPACE
D)HOME

Accepted Answer

The BACKSPACE key is used to erase characters, and it deletes the one immediately before the cursor. If you hold down the BACKSPACE key, it will continue to delete characters, but using it in combination with the CTRL key can erase entire words or paragraphs.

Question 18

____ a slide can help you see slide elements more clearly so that you can position them precisely where desired.
A)Coloring
B)Styling
C)Formatting
D)Zooming

Accepted Answer

Zooming in on a slide can help you see slide elements more clearly and enable you to position them precisely where desired.

Question 19

____ help one slide flow gracefully into the next during a slide show.
A)Videos
B)Transitions
C)Variants
D)Shapes

Accepted Answer

Transitions can help one slide flow gracefully into the next during a slide show by adding visual effects between slides. They can create a smooth and seamless transition from one topic to another and can also add a professional touch to the presentation. Videos, variants, and shapes can also enhance a slide show, but they do not specifically help with the flow between slides.

Question 20

An accompanying ____ gives audience members reference notes and review material for your presentation.
A)handout
B)slide
C)file
D)database

Accepted Answer

Handout is a type of document or paper that provides additional information or resources to the audience for reference or review after a presentation. Slides are visual aids that support the presenter's speech during the presentation. Files and databases are not necessarily relevant in this context.

Quiz 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation With Pictures

A ____ is a specific design with coordinating colors, fonts, and special effects.

The Undo button is located on the ____.

When you install PowerPoint, the default setting allows you to reverse up to the last ____ changes by tapping or clicking the Undo button on the Quick Access Toolbar.

The accompanying figure illustrates the screen you use to choose a ____.

By default, slides in a new presentation are in ____ orientation.

Text ____ defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols.

When you begin creating a new PowerPoint presentation, you need to select a ____.

When you open a new presentation, a slide with the default ____ layout appears.

If you use the ____ template, as opposed to a formatted theme, you must make all design decisions.

A point is ____ of an inch in height.

Pressing the ____ key when entering title text in a placeholder creates a new paragraph.

____ are the alternate designs that exist for each theme.

A PowerPoint ____ can help you deliver a dynamic, professional-looking message to an audience.

PowerPoint assumes every new slide, except for a blank slide, has ____.

PowerPoint ____ should reinforce the speaker's message and help the audience retain the information presented.

The box on a slide that has a dotted or hatch-marked border and that contains the insertion point is a text ____.

When you type the wrong character, you can press the ____ key to erase all the characters back to and including the one that is incorrect.

____ a slide can help you see slide elements more clearly so that you can position them precisely where desired.

____ help one slide flow gracefully into the next during a slide show.

An accompanying ____ gives audience members reference notes and review material for your presentation.