Question 1

When an object is selected, it is surrounded by ________, which allow you to change the size of the object.

Accepted Answer

Sizing handles are the small squares or circles that appear around an object when it is selected in order to adjust the size of the object. Rotation handles allow you to rotate the object, move pointers are used for moving the object, and dragging handles are not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 2

________ can be applied to clip art, shapes, and text boxes to complement slide backgrounds and colors.

Accepted Answer

Styles and effects can be applied to clip art, shapes, and text boxes to complement slide backgrounds and colors. Themes and prototypes/placeholders relate to the overall design and layout of the presentation.

Question 3

When you use the OnLine Pictures command on the Ribbon to insert a picture, PowerPoint inserts the image:

Accepted Answer

When you use the OnLine Pictures command on the Ribbon to insert a picture, PowerPoint automatically centers the image on your slide.

Question 4

Lines, arrows, stars, banners, ovals, and rectangles are examples of ________ that are used to illustrate an idea, a process, or a workflow.

Accepted Answer

Shapes are commonly used to illustrate an idea, a process, or a workflow in various applications, including graphic design, presentation software, and workflow diagramming tools. Clips, crops, and headers are not appropriate terms in this context.

Question 5

You can customize a bullet by changing any of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

You cannot change the intensity of a bullet point. You can change its style, size, and color.

Question 6

When the ________ displays, you know you can draw a shape.

Accepted Answer

The crosshair pointer is the symbol or tool that appears on the screen when a user wants to start drawing a shape. It indicates that the user can click and drag to create a shape. The placeholder is a temporary text or object box that holds a spot where objects or text will be inserted later. The text box is a predefined space for entering text. The ruler guide is a tool used to help align objects in a document.

Question 7

An image can be resized by using the Shape Height and Shape Width boxes or by using the:

Accepted Answer

The sizing handles are specifically designed to resize an image in a proportional manner without distorting the image. The rotation handles allow for rotation, the shape handles adjust the specific shape of the image, and the move pointer just moves the image without resizing it. Therefore, the best choice for resizing an image is using the sizing handles.

Question 8

The color of the numbers in a numbered list is determined by the presentation:

Accepted Answer

The color of the numbers in a numbered list is determined by the theme selected in the presentation. The theme controls the overall design and style of the presentation, including the color scheme used for text and other elements.

Question 9

________ are displayed as dotted horizontal and vertical lines and indicate the pointer's position.

Accepted Answer

Ruler guides are displayed as dotted horizontal and vertical lines, and they indicate the pointer's position. Headers are the top part of a document or file, rotation handles are used to rotate objects, and sizing handles are used to adjust the size of an object.

Question 10

A box that appears on a slide with dotted or hatch-marked borders where text, charts, tables, or pictures can be placed is called a:

Accepted Answer

A placeholder is a designated area on a slide that is used to hold different types of content, including text, charts, tables, or pictures. Placeholders are often indicated by dotted or hatch-marked borders, and they help create consistency in the layout of slides within a presentation. A template is a pre-designed slide layout that can include multiple placeholders, as well as design elements like background colors, fonts, and graphics. A layout is a specific arrangement of placeholders and other design elements on a slide. A spread is a term used in print publishing to refer to a two-page layout, typically seen in magazines, newspapers, and books.

Question 11

The inside color of text or of an object is called the:

Accepted Answer

The inside color of text or object is called the fill color. It is used to fill the content of an object, shape or text. The fill color can be any solid color, gradient, pattern or texture that can be applied to the content.

Question 12

When you see a ________ border around a placeholder, you know you can edit the placeholder text.

Accepted Answer

A dashed border around a placeholder indicates that it is selected and ready for editing.

Question 13

A button that turns a feature on and off is called a ________ button.

Accepted Answer

A toggle button is a common type of button that switches between two states - on and off. It is often used in user interfaces to enable/disable a feature or to switch between modes.

Question 14

Dashed lines that display on your slide when you are moving an object and that assist you with alignment are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Dashed lines that assist with alignment are called smart guides. Rulers are straight lines used for measurement, alignment tools could refer to several different tools used for aligning objects, and Screen tips are small pop-up text boxes that appear when you hover over certain objects or icons.

Question 15

An object that allows you to position text anywhere on the slide is called a:

Accepted Answer

A text box is an object in presentation software that allows users to type and position text anywhere on a slide. It can be resized and formatted as needed to fit the content being presented.

Question 16

A ________ border around a placeholder means that any formatting commands will be applied to all of the text within the placeholder.

Accepted Answer

A solid border around a placeholder indicates that all formatting commands will be applied to all of the text within the placeholder. Dashed or thin yellow borders are typically used to indicate that the placeholder is selected or currently being edited, while a thick yellow border may indicate that the placeholder has been copied or moved.

Question 17

If you wish to constrain an object's movement to a straight line either vertically or horizontally, you should hold down the ________ key while dragging the object.

Accepted Answer

Holding down the Shift key while dragging an object will constrain the movement to a straight line either vertically or horizontally.

Question 18

A ________ is a single media file including art, sound, animation, or movies.

Accepted Answer

A clip is a common term used for a single media file including art, sound, animation or movies. A snippet is a small piece or fragment of something, a cut may refer to various things including a video edit, and a presentation is a formal talk given usually in a public setting.

Question 19

The ________ feature reduces the size of a picture by removing unwanted areas of the picture.

Accepted Answer

The crop feature is used to reduce the size of a picture by removing unwanted areas. This is often used to frame the image in a more visually appealing way or to focus on a specific element within the picture. The clip feature is typically used to cut or copy a section of the picture, while the remove feature may refer to erasing a specific element within the picture. The move feature is used to shift the position of the picture within the document.

Question 20

Changing bulleted and numbered list styles on a slide is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Changing bulleted and numbered list styles on a slide is an example of formatting. Formatting refers to the process of customizing the appearance and the layout of the content on your slides. It can include changing fonts, colors, backgrounds, borders, spacing, and other visual elements of your presentation. In PowerPoint, you can access formatting options by clicking on the Home tab, which contains a range of tools and commands for formatting your text, images, shapes, and other objects on your slides.

Quiz 2: Formatting PowerPoint Presentations