Question 1

Microsoft OneNote is a(n)________ program.
A)e-mail and contact
B)presentation and slide
C)planner and note-taking
D)information management

Accepted Answer

Microsoft OneNote is primarily a planner and note-taking program, allowing users to gather and organize information in various formats. It is not an e-mail or contact program, nor is it designed specifically for creating presentations or slides. While it can be used for information management, this is not its sole purpose.

Question 2

Microsoft Excel is a ________ program.
A)word processing
B)presentation
C)database
D)spreadsheet

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used for organizing and manipulating data in cells, columns, and rows. It includes functions for performing calculations, creating charts and graphs, and sorting and filtering data. It is not a word processing program for creating written documents, a presentation program for creating slideshow presentations, or a database program for storing and retrieving large amounts of data.

Question 3

When moving your mouse pointer over a taskbar icon for an open program,a ________ of the file is displayed.
A)dialog box
B)Key tip
C)thumbnail
D)shortcut

Accepted Answer

When moving the mouse pointer over a taskbar icon for an open program, a thumbnail of the file is displayed. Dialog boxes are generally used to display messages or prompts to the user, key tips are keyboard shortcuts, and shortcuts are icons or links that lead to a file or program. None of these options accurately describe the behavior of the taskbar icon when the mouse pointer is placed over it. Therefore, option C - thumbnail is the correct answer.

Question 4

A Microsoft program that can be used for e-mail,contact,and information management is ________.
A)Access
B)OneNote
C)Excel
D)Outlook

Accepted Answer

Outlook is a program specifically designed for email, contact, and information management. Access is a database management program, OneNote is a note-taking program, and Excel is a spreadsheet program.

Question 5

After text is selected,a(n)________ appears containing buttons for the most commonly used formatting commands.
A)Mini toolbar
B)contextual tab
C)toggle button
D)Answer Choice

Accepted Answer

After selecting text, a mini toolbar appears containing buttons for commonly used formatting commands such as font size, font style, and highlighting.

Question 6

The ________,located in the lower-right corner of some groups,opens a corresponding dialog box or task pane.
A)Task Pane Launcher
B)Dialog Box Launcher
C)Toggle buttons
D)Charms bar

Accepted Answer

The Dialog Box Launcher launches a dialog box or task pane corresponding to the group it is located in.

Question 7

The Windows 8 ________ is the main interface to launch programs.
A)Start button
B)Start screen
C)Charms bar
D)desktop

Accepted Answer

The Start screen is the main interface to launch programs in Windows 8. It contains tiles that represent the programs installed on your computer, and you can easily click on them to open and run them. The Start button and desktop are also available in Windows 8, but they are not as prominently used for launching programs as the Start screen. The Charms bar is a menu that appears on the right side of the screen when you swipe in from the right edge, and it contains tools such as search, settings, and sharing.

Question 8

Windows ________ are a specific and consistent set of buttons available in every application that appear on the right side of the screen.
A)tiles
B)icons
C)charms
D)thumbnails

Accepted Answer

Windows Charms are a specific set of buttons that appear on the right side of the screen in every application. They provide quick access to settings, search, share, and other common tasks in Windows. Tiles, Icons, and Thumbnails are also UI elements in Windows, but they do not appear consistently in every application like Charms do.

Question 9

Microsoft Access is a relational ________ management program.
A)document
B)database
C)spreadsheet
D)information

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Access is used to create and manage databases, which are collections of related data stored in tables. As a relational database management program, Access allows users to link tables together based on common fields, enabling them to retrieve and manipulate data in various ways.

Question 10

Files created by Excel are called ________.
A)workbooks
B)tables
C)documents
D)worksheets

Accepted Answer

Excel files are commonly referred to as workbooks because they can contain multiple worksheets within them. Tables and documents can be created within Excel, but they refer to specific components within the workbook. Worksheets are also a component within the workbook, but the file as a whole is typically referred to as a workbook.

Question 11

Buttons where one click turns a feature off and another click turns it on,are called ________ buttons.
A)switch
B)option
C)toggle
D)on/off

Accepted Answer

Toggle buttons are specifically designed to switch between two states, which can be turned on and off alternatively by clicking the button. Switches and on/off buttons are also used for similar purposes, but the term "toggle" is more appropriate in this case. Option buttons, on the other hand, typically present a list of mutually exclusive options, where only one option can be selected at a time.

Question 12

Microsoft Word is a ________ program.
A)presentation
B)word processing
C)spreadsheet
D)graphics

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Word is a word processing program used for creating, editing, and formatting text documents such as letters, resumes, and reports. It is not a presentation software, spreadsheet software, or graphics software.

Question 13

A program that helps create professional brochures,newsletters,and greeting cards is ________.
A)Microsoft Publisher
B)Microsoft PowerPoint
C)Microsoft OneNote
D)Microsoft Access

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program that is specifically designed for creating professional documents such as brochures, newsletters, and greeting cards. It has a wide range of templates and design tools that help users create high-quality documents quickly and easily. Microsoft PowerPoint is designed for creating presentations, not documents like brochures or newsletters. Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking program, and Microsoft Access is a database management program.

Question 14

Search,Share,Start,Devices,and Settings are icons on the ________.
A)Charms bar
B)Start menu
C)Quick Access toolbar
D)taskbar

Accepted Answer

Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings are all icons on the Charms bar in Windows 8 and 10.

Question 15

You can open a program from the Start screen or by ________ the file in File Explorer.
A)double-clicking
B)right-clicking
C)selecting
D)dragging

Accepted Answer

The most common and efficient way to open a program is by double-clicking on its icon in the Start screen or desktop. Right-clicking may give additional options, but it does not guarantee opening the program. Selecting and dragging are not appropriate actions to open a program.

Question 16

________ is available for many galleries and shows how formatting will look before it is applied.
A)Live Preview
B)Peek
C)Gallery option
D)Backstage view

Accepted Answer

Live Preview is a feature available in many galleries in Microsoft Office that allows users to preview how formatting will look before it is applied.

Question 17

Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create ________.
A)newsletters
B)presentations
C)documents
D)databases

Accepted Answer

Microsoft PowerPoint is primarily used to create presentations. It is a presentation software commonly used in business and education settings to create slide shows with text, images, audio, and video.

Question 18

Tools that appear only when needed for specific tasks,are called ________ tools.
A)specific
B)optional
C)conditional
D)contextual

Accepted Answer

Contextual tools are designed to appear only when needed for specific tasks or in specific situations. They are dependent on context and adjust to the user's needs on the fly. This helps to streamline workflows and reduce cognitive load, as users do not need to search for or navigate through numerous options to find the right tool for the task at hand.

Question 19

As an alternative to using thumbnails to switch windows,you can use the ________ keyboard shortcut.
A)Ctrl + Tab
B)Alt + Tab
C)Alt + Esc
D)Ctrl + Esc

Accepted Answer

Alt + Tab is the keyboard shortcut used to switch between open windows on a Windows computer. It displays a thumbnail view of all open windows and allows the user to select the desired window. This shortcut is quicker than using the mouse to switch between windows as the user does not have to search for the desired window or open the taskbar.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a graphic?
A)Picture
B)SmartArt
C)Letter
D)Chart

Accepted Answer

A graphic is a visual representation of data or information, such as a picture, diagram, chart, or graph. A letter is not considered a graphic as it is not a visual representation of data or information. The other choices (picture, SmartArt, and chart) are all examples of graphics.

Quiz 16: The Common Features of Microsoft Office

Microsoft OneNote is a(n) ________ program.

Microsoft Excel is a ________ program.

When moving your mouse pointer over a taskbar icon for an open program,a ________ of the file is displayed.

A Microsoft program that can be used for e-mail,contact,and information management is ________.

After text is selected,a(n) ________ appears containing buttons for the most commonly used formatting commands.

The ________,located in the lower-right corner of some groups,opens a corresponding dialog box or task pane.

The Windows 8 ________ is the main interface to launch programs.

Windows ________ are a specific and consistent set of buttons available in every application that appear on the right side of the screen.

Microsoft Access is a relational ________ management program.

Files created by Excel are called ________.

Buttons where one click turns a feature off and another click turns it on,are called ________ buttons.

Microsoft Word is a ________ program.

A program that helps create professional brochures,newsletters,and greeting cards is ________.

Search,Share,Start,Devices,and Settings are icons on the ________.

You can open a program from the Start screen or by ________ the file in File Explorer.

________ is available for many galleries and shows how formatting will look before it is applied.

Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create ________.

Tools that appear only when needed for specific tasks,are called ________ tools.

As an alternative to using thumbnails to switch windows,you can use the ________ keyboard shortcut.

Which of the following is NOT considered a graphic?