Question 1

One way to add a correctly spelled word to the custom dictionary is to tap or click the ____ button in the Spelling and Grammar dialog box.
A) Add to Dictionary
B) New Entry
C) Add to Custom
D) Custom Entry

Accepted Answer

The "Add to Dictionary" button specifically adds the word to the custom dictionary, which ensures that the word is not marked as misspelled in future documents. The other options are not present in the Spelling and Grammar dialog box.

Question 2

To search for formatting or a special character, click the _____ button to expand the Find dialog box.
A) Additional searching
B) Find more
C) More
D) Search options

Accepted Answer

Clicking the "More" button will expand the Find dialog box to reveal additional search options, including the ability to search for specific formatting and special characters.

Question 3

The rule when using MLA style is to press the SPACEBAR ____ time(s) after periods, colons, and other punctuation marks.
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) either A or B

Accepted Answer

The rule when using MLA style is to press the SPACEBAR one time after periods, colons, and other punctuation marks.

Question 4

____ is the process of copying an item from the Office Clipboard into the document at the location of the insertion point.
A) Clipping
B) Dragging
C) Pasting
D) Dropping

Accepted Answer

Pasting is the process of taking an item that has been copied or cut and inserting it into a new location in the document. This is done by using the Paste command or keyboard shortcut, which will place the item from the clipboard into the document at the location of the insertion point.

Question 5

A(n) ____ is a book of synonyms.
A) dictionary
B) glossary
C) index
D) thesaurus

Accepted Answer

A thesaurus is a book of synonyms, providing a list of words with similar meanings to enhance writing and communication skills. Dictionaries provide word definitions, glossaries list specific terms and their definitions, and indexes are alphabetical listings of specific topics or terms with page numbers indicating where they can be found in a book.

Question 6

To search for a special character, use the ____ button in the expanded Find dialog box.
A) Characters
B) Special
C) Options
D) Advanced

Accepted Answer

The Special button in the expanded Find dialog box is specifically meant for searching for special characters.

Question 7

According to the MLA style, the _____ is a list of sources that are referenced directly in a research paper.
A) parenthetical citations page
B) works cited page
C) explanatory notes page
D) superscript reference page

Accepted Answer

The works cited page is a list of sources that are directly referenced in a research paper, and it is required in MLA style. The parenthetical citations page is not an actual page or element in MLA style, but rather a term used to describe the in-text citations throughout the paper. The explanatory notes page is only used if the writer includes additional comments or explanations outside the main body of the paper, and it is not required in MLA style. The superscript reference page is not a part of MLA style, but rather a feature of some citation styles (such as Chicago).

Question 8

If you do not want to keep a change automatically made by Word and you immediately notice the automatic correction, you can undo the change by clicking the Undo button on the ____.
A) Office Button menu
B) Quick Access Toolbar
C) ribbon
D) any of the above

Accepted Answer

The Quick Access Toolbar is a customizable toolbar located at the upper-left corner of the Word window. It contains frequently used commands, including the Undo button, which can quickly undo the last action or correction made by Word. The Office Button menu and ribbon do not have the Undo button readily available, making B the best choice.

Question 9

A tag name is an identifier that links a(n) ____ to a source.
A) citation
B) index
C) attribute
D) field

Accepted Answer

A tag name is used as an identifier to link a citation to a source in markup languages such as HTML or XML. Tags are used to define elements and attributes of a web page, and a citation tag can be used to link to external sources such as books or articles.

Question 10

Word shades fields ____ on the screen.
A) blue
B) gray
C) green
D) tan

Accepted Answer

Word shades fields gray on the screen to indicate areas that can be replaced with your own text or that will auto-update.

Question 11

The Office ____ is a temporary storage area.
A) Warehouse
B) Clipboard
C) Storehouse
D) Gallery

Accepted Answer

A clipboard is a temporary storage area for papers or documents. A warehouse is a large, permanent storage facility for goods. A storehouse is a building used for storing a variety of items, while a gallery is a space used for displaying art or exhibits.

Question 12

The Word Count dialog box displays the number of words as well as the number of _____ in the current document.
A) lines
B) characters
C) paragraphs
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The Word Count dialog box displays the number of words, characters, and paragraphs in the current document. Therefore, the correct answer is D - all of the above.

Question 13

A(n) ____ is a placeholder for data whose contents can change.
A) attribute
B) element
C) field
D) value

Accepted Answer

A field is a placeholder for data whose contents can change, whereas an attribute describes a characteristic of an element or object, an element is a building block of HTML documents that specify the content and structure of a webpage, and a value is the specific piece of data that is contained within a field or attribute.

Question 14

Footnote text is _____.
A) double-spaced, right-aligned, and a smaller font size than the text in the research paper
B) double-spaced, left-aligned, and the same font size as the text in the research paper
C) double-spaced, left-aligned, and a smaller font size than the text in the research paper
D) single-spaced, left-aligned, and a smaller font size than the text in the research paper

Accepted Answer

Footnote text is typically single-spaced, left-aligned, and in a smaller font size than the main text of the research paper to distinguish it from the main body of text and to conserve space while still providing additional information or citations.

Question 15

Automatic page breaks are determined by ____.
A) paper size
B) line spacing
C) margin settings
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Automatic page breaks are determined by the combination of paper size, line spacing, and margin settings. All of these factors work together to determine where a page break will occur.

Question 16

When you install Word, it selects a series of ____ that it searches through when you use the Research task pane.
A) dialogs
B) pathways
C) indices
D) services

Accepted Answer

When you install Word, it selects a series of services that it searches through when you use the Research task pane. These services can include dictionaries, thesauruses, translation services, and search services.

Question 17

One way to delete a note is to tap or click immediately to the left of the note reference mark in the document text and then press the ____ key twice.
A) BACKSPACE
B) DELETE
C) ESC
D) F3

Accepted Answer

Pressing the DELETE key twice will delete the note reference mark along with the corresponding note. Pressing the BACKSPACE key twice will only delete the note reference mark and not the note itself. ESC and F3 are not relevant to deleting a note.

Question 18

Which of the following is a bibliographic source?
A) map
B) memo
C) letter
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Bibliographic sources can include a wide range of materials that provide information or data, including maps, memos, and letters. These can all be cited in research to support findings or provide evidence.

Question 19

With ____ editing, Word automatically displays a Paste Options button near the pasted or moved text.
A) drag-and-drop
B) inline
C) copy-and-carry
D) cut-and-paste

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A thesaurus can be used to look up a(n) _____, or a word similar in meaning to a given word.
A) synonym
B) homonym
C) antonym
D) metronym

Accepted Answer

A thesaurus is a reference book that provides synonyms and antonyms for words. Therefore, the best choice is A) synonym, as it is the correct term for a word with a similar meaning to another word.

Quiz 16: Word: Creating a Research Paper With References and Sources

One way to add a correctly spelled word to the custom dictionary is to tap or click the ____ button in the Spelling and Grammar dialog box.

To search for formatting or a special character, click the _____ button to expand the Find dialog box.

The rule when using MLA style is to press the SPACEBAR ____ time(s) after periods, colons, and other punctuation marks.

____ is the process of copying an item from the Office Clipboard into the document at the location of the insertion point.

A(n) ____ is a book of synonyms.

To search for a special character, use the ____ button in the expanded Find dialog box.

According to the MLA style, the _____ is a list of sources that are referenced directly in a research paper.

If you do not want to keep a change automatically made by Word and you immediately notice the automatic correction, you can undo the change by clicking the Undo button on the ____.

A tag name is an identifier that links a(n) ____ to a source.

Word shades fields ____ on the screen.

The Office ____ is a temporary storage area.

The Word Count dialog box displays the number of words as well as the number of _____ in the current document.

A(n) ____ is a placeholder for data whose contents can change.

Footnote text is _____.

Automatic page breaks are determined by ____.

When you install Word, it selects a series of ____ that it searches through when you use the Research task pane.

One way to delete a note is to tap or click immediately to the left of the note reference mark in the document text and then press the ____ key twice.

Which of the following is a bibliographic source?

With ____ editing, Word automatically displays a Paste Options button near the pasted or moved text.

A thesaurus can be used to look up a(n) _____, or a word similar in meaning to a given word.