Question 1

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 opening a new presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, a slide with the default Title Slide layout appears. This slide includes spaces for the presentation title and subtitle, as well as the author's name and date.

Question 2

In a multilevel bulleted list slide, creating a lower-level paragraph is called ____ the text.
A) demoting
B) decreasing
C) promoting
D) increasing

Accepted Answer

Creating a lower-level paragraph in a bulleted list slide means moving the text to a lower level or demoting it. This can be done by selecting the text and either clicking the "Decrease List Level" button or using the tab key on the keyboard.

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

____ 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 so that you can position them precisely where desired.

Question 5

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 or presentation. Placeholders, slide shows, and charts are all elements that can be included in a document or presentation but do not refer specifically to the design or overall appearance.

Question 6

You can insert a new slide by pressing the ____ keyboard shortcut keys.
A) CTRL+M
B) CTRL+I
C) CTRL+N
D) CTRL+HOME

Accepted Answer

To insert a new slide, press the keyboard shortcut keys "CTRL+M".

Question 7

When you add a new slide following the title slide, PowerPoint uses the ____ slide layout for the new slide.
A) Title Only
B) Title and Content
C) Comparison
D) Blank

Accepted Answer

The Title and Content slide layout is versatile and commonly used for adding text and media to a slide. This layout allows the user to add a title to the slide, as well as content such as text, images, and other media elements. While the other slide layouts may be appropriate in certain situations, the Title and Content layout is generally the most practical choice for creating a new slide.

Question 8

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 in the Quick Access Toolbar, which is a customizable toolbar located above or below the ribbon. This makes it easily accessible no matter which tab or section of the ribbon is currently selected. While some programs may also include an Undo button on the ribbon or in other locations, the Quick Access Toolbar is generally the most convenient option.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 PowerPoint presentation is specifically designed for delivering messages to an audience, with features such as slides, animations, and multimedia. Calendars, worksheets, and databases are not typically used for delivering presentations.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Font refers to the design or typeface of the text, determining its overall appearance and style.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

In typography, a point is a unit of measurement equal to 1/72 of an inch. Therefore, the correct choice is A, 1/72 of an inch.

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A handout is a physical or digital document that provides supplemental information or review material for a presentation. Slides are visual aids used during the presentation, but they are not necessarily comprehensive enough to serve as a stand-alone reference guide. A file or database may contain information related to the presentation, but they do not necessarily provide a structured summary or review material for the audience.

Question 15

____ 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 create a seamless flow between slides by adding visual effects or animations as one slide transitions into the next. Videos, variants, and shapes may enhance a slide show, but they do not necessarily contribute to the overall flow between slides.

Question 16

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 the visual aids that support the speaker's message and help the audience remember the information presented. The speaker should use slides to enhance the audience's understanding, not just to repeat what is being said.

Question 17

____ text has a slanted appearance.
A) Colored
B) Highlighted
C) Bolded
D) Italicized

Accepted Answer

Italicized text has a slanted appearance.

Question 18

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 that indicates where text can be entered. It usually has a dotted or hatch-marked border and contains the insertion point.

Question 19

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, the first thing you need to select is a theme. The theme sets the overall look and feel of the presentation, including colors, fonts, and background styles. Once you select a theme, you can start adding slides to your presentation.

Question 20

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 erases the character immediately to the left of the cursor and moves the cursor back one space. Holding down the backspace key will continue to erase characters until it reaches the beginning of the line or the previous word.

Quiz 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation With Pictures

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

In a multilevel bulleted list slide, creating a lower-level paragraph is called ____ the text.

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

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

You can insert a new slide by pressing the ____ keyboard shortcut keys.

When you add a new slide following the title slide, PowerPoint uses the ____ slide layout for the new slide.

The Undo button is located on the ____.

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

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

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

A point is ____ of an inch in height.

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

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

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

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

____ text has a slanted appearance.

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

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

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.