Question 1

Decreasing the list level of a bullet point:

Accepted Answer

Decreasing the list level of a bullet point typically decreases its indent, making it more aligned to the left, and increases the text size to signify a higher level of importance or a broader category in the hierarchy of the list.

Question 2

A set of unified design elements that provides a look for a presentation by applying colors, fonts, and effects is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A theme is a set of unified design elements that includes colors, fonts, and effects that provide a look for a presentation. Alignments are ways of positioning items on a slide, placeholders are areas designated for content within a slide, and levels refer to the organization of content within a presentation.

Question 3

________ are used to organize text and are identified by the bullet style, indentation, and the size of the text.

Accepted Answer

List levels are used to organize text and are identified by the bullet style, indentation, and the size of the text. Themes refer to the overall design and visual appearance of a document, layouts refer to the arrangement and placement of text and other elements on a page, and styles refer to formatting options such as font, color, and spacing. Therefore, the best choice for this question is B, list levels.

Question 4

When ________ surround a picture, the user knows that the picture is selected and can be modified or formatted.

Accepted Answer

Sizing handles are the small squares or circles that appear around a picture when it is selected, indicating that it can be resized or adjusted.

Question 5

The PowerPoint ________ allow(s) you to control the look of the presentation window with a set of commands.

Accepted Answer

The View buttons (located in the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint window) allow you to control the look of the presentation window with a set of commands, such as changing the view layout, switching between normal and slide show view, and adjusting the zoom level. The taskbar displays open programs, the slide pane shows the thumbnail images of your slides, and the status bar displays information about the current slide and the presentation as a whole, but these do not provide specific commands for controlling the presentation window's appearance.

Question 6

A large image of the active slide is displayed in the:

Accepted Answer

The active slide is displayed in the Slide pane, which is the main area of the PowerPoint interface where users can edit and preview the content of their slides. The Notes pane is typically used for adding speaker notes or additional details that are not meant to be seen by the audience, while the Navigation pane displays an overview of the presentation structure and allows users to rearrange slides. Thumbnails are small previews of each slide and can be used for navigation, but do not provide a large image of the active slide. Therefore, the best choice is C, the Slide pane.

Question 7

A PowerPoint presentation is made up of one or more ________ that can contain text, pictures, tables, charts, and other objects.

Accepted Answer

A PowerPoint presentation is made up of one or more slides that can contain text, pictures, tables, charts, and other objects. Themes and styles are used to format the slides consistently, while views refer to how the presentation is displayed (e.g. normal view, slide sorter view, etc.).

Question 8

The ________ provides an introduction to the topic covered in the presentation.

Accepted Answer

The title slide typically contains the title of the presentation, the name of the presenter, and any logos or graphics related to the topic covered in the presentation. It is usually the first slide in the presentation and sets the tone for the rest of the content.

Question 9

Increasing the list level of a bullet point:

Accepted Answer

Increasing the list level of a bullet point increases its indent and typically decreases the text size to visually distinguish different levels of information.

Question 10

The primary editing view in PowerPoint where the user can write and design presentation is:

Accepted Answer

The Normal view is the primary editing view in PowerPoint where the user can write and design the presentation. It allows the user to work on individual slides and see a preview of the overall presentation on the left-hand side. The Reading view is used to view the presentation in full screen mode for presenting, the Notes view is used to add speaker notes, and the Slide Sorter view is used to rearrange and organize the order of slides.

Question 11

The ________ button displays a Comments pane to the right of the Slide pane.

Accepted Answer

The Comments button is located on the Review tab and is represented by a speech bubble with a plus sign. Clicking on this button will open a Comments pane to the right of the Slide pane where users can add and view comments related to the slide.

Question 12

The ________ displays above the selected picture and provides a way to rotate the image.

Accepted Answer

Rotation handle allows the user to rotate the selected image.

Question 13

A ________ is a box on a slide with dashed or dotted borders that holds titles and body text, or other content such as charts, tables, or pictures.

Accepted Answer

A placeholder is a box on a slide that is specifically designed to hold content such as titles, body text, charts, tables, or pictures. Placeholders often have dashed or dotted borders to differentiate them from other elements on the slide. Themes and styles refer to the overall design and formatting of the presentation, while levels typically refer to the organization of slide content.

Question 14

A(n) ________ is the arrangement of elements, such as title and subtitle text, lists, pictures, tables, charts, shapes, and movies on a slide.

Accepted Answer

A layout is the arrangement of various elements on a slide, including the text, graphics, and multimedia components. It plays a crucial role in determining the visual appeal and legibility of the presentation, as well as the overall engagement and impact on the audience. The layout typically follows a predefined structure or template, which may include placeholders for headers, footers, body text, images, and other media, as well as guidelines for typography, color scheme, and branding. By choosing an appropriate layout for different types of content, speakers can help convey their message more effectively, make it easier to follow and understand, and enhance the overall experience of the viewers.

Question 15

A ________ is a collection of formatting options that you can apply to a picture, text, or an object.

Accepted Answer

A style is a collection of formatting options that can be applied to a variety of elements in a document, including pictures, text, and objects. It allows for easy and consistent formatting throughout the entire document. Choice B, layout, refers to the arrangement of elements on a page, while choice C, placeholder, refers to a space reserved for a particular type of content, such as a picture or text. Choice D, format, refers to the specific way in which text or numbers are presented.

Question 16

When PowerPoint displays a new presentation, the user is presented with one slide, the ________ slide.

Accepted Answer

When PowerPoint displays a new presentation, the user is presented with the title slide. This slide typically includes the title of the presentation and possibly a subtitle, as well as any relevant images or graphics.

Question 17

PowerPoint's ________ is displayed below the Slide pane and provides an area for the user to enter information concerning the active slide.

Accepted Answer

The Notes pane is located below the Slide pane in PowerPoint and is used for entering information about the active slide. It can be used to add extra information for the speaker that won't be visible to the audience during the presentation. The status bar shows information about the current slide and the overall presentation progress, while the header and footer are typically used for adding information such as the presentation title, date, and page numbers.

Question 18

________ is the process of changing the contents of a slide or adding slides to or deleting slides from the presentation.

Accepted Answer

Editing is the process of changing the contents of a slide or adding/deleting slides from the presentation. Formatting refers to the visual design of the slide, leveling is not a commonly used term in PowerPoint, and paging typically refers to the process of flipping through slides during a presentation.

Question 19

The Zoom ________ zooms the slide displayed in the Slide pane.

Accepted Answer

The Zoom slider, typically found at the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint window, allows users to zoom in and out of the slide displayed in the Slide pane for a closer or broader view.

Question 20

Changing the wording on a slide would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

Editing refers to making changes to the content of the slide, such as changing the wording, adding or deleting text, or modifying images or graphics. Handling would not apply in this context, as it typically refers to managing or dealing with a situation, rather than making changes to a slide. Aligning and formatting, while important aspects of creating a cohesive and professional-looking presentation, do not specifically refer to changing the wording on a slide.

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