Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about themes in PowerPoint 2013?
A)A theme can be added from the Insert tab.
B)Widescreen themes are available.
C)A theme includes animation and transitions.
D)A theme is automatically applied to only the currently selected slide.

Accepted Answer

Widescreen themes are available in PowerPoint 2013, which means that users can select a theme designed specifically for the aspect ratio of widescreen displays. The other options are not entirely accurate. While a theme can be added from the Design tab, not the Insert tab (option A), a theme does not necessarily include animation and transitions (option C). Finally, a theme can be applied to more than just the currently selected slide (option D).

Question 2

Of the following,________ is NOT an option on the PowerPoint status bar.
A)the Fit slide to current window button
B)a Zoom slider
C)the Close button
D)the Zoom level button

Accepted Answer

The Close button is not an option on the PowerPoint status bar. It is usually located in the top-right corner of the PowerPoint window. The Fit slide to current window button, Zoom slider, and Zoom level button are all options on the status bar.

Question 3

Which of the following is FALSE about the Slide Show view?
A)A presentation running in Slide Show view can contain both manual and automatic slide transitions.
B)To end a slide show,press Esc.
C)The Slide Show view is used to deliver a completed presentation to an audience.
D)The Slide Show view is new to PowerPoint 2013.

Accepted Answer

The Slide Show view is not new to PowerPoint 2013. It has been a part of PowerPoint for many years.

Question 4

Changing the order of slides or deleting one or more slides is most easily done in ________ view.
A)Presenter
B)Reading
C)Slide Sorter
D)Slide Show

Accepted Answer

Slide Sorter view allows you to easily rearrange the order of slides and delete one or more slides by simply clicking and dragging them into the desired position or selecting and pressing the delete key. Presenter view is used during a presentation, Reading view is used to view the presentation in a full-screen format without the editing tools, and Slide Show view is used to present the slides in a full-screen slideshow format.

Question 5

Choosing the layout for a slide is done by clicking the ________ arrow on the ________ tab.
A)New Layout;Home
B)New Slide;Home
C)New Slide;Insert
D)Slide;Design

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "New Slide" on the "Home" tab, where you can select different layouts for a new slide in PowerPoint or similar presentation software.

Question 6

Contextual mistakes in PowerPoint 2013 are noted by:
A)a red wavy underline.
B)dark red bolded text.
C)a thick green underline.
D)blue flashing text.

Accepted Answer

Contextual mistakes in PowerPoint 2013 are noted by a red wavy underline, indicating a spelling or grammatical error.

Question 7

All of the following layouts include specific buttons to quickly and easily insert objects EXCEPT:
A)Title and Content.
B)Title Slide.
C)Comparison.
D)Content with Caption.

Accepted Answer

The Title Slide layout does not include specific buttons to quickly and easily insert objects. The other layouts mentioned (Title and Content, Comparison, and Content with Caption) include specific buttons for inserting objects such as pictures, charts, and shapes.

Question 8

Which of the following writing style requires more words may make your presentation seem flat?
A)Active voice
B)Parallel construction
C)Beginning bullets with a verb
D)Passive voice

Accepted Answer

The passive voice often requires more words to convey the same message as the active voice, and it can make writing seem dull or detached. It is best to stick to the active voice whenever possible to keep writing clear and engaged.

Question 9

If you save a presentation with a .pptx file extension,it will open in ________ view in PowerPoint 2013.
A)Presenter
B)Slide Sorter
C)Slide Show
D)Normal

Accepted Answer

When you open a .pptx file in PowerPoint 2013, it defaults to opening in Normal view, which is the main editing view where you can create and edit slides.

Question 10

It is suggested that a title slide should include a title in ________ words.
A)two to five
B)a minimum of six
C)ten to fifteen
D)a minimum of fifteen

Accepted Answer

A title slide should have a concise title that captures the essence of the presentation. Two to five words are sufficient for this purpose, and they can easily catch the audience's attention without overwhelming them with too much information.

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE about the 7 × 7 guideline for presentations?
A)It suggests that you use no more than seven words per line.
B)You may occasionally be forced to exceed this guideline.
C)It suggests that you try to use no more than seven lines per slide.
D)It suggests that a maximum of seven transitions and seven animations should be used in a presentation.

Accepted Answer

The 7 × 7 guideline suggests that you use no more than seven words per line and no more than seven lines per slide. While it is a good guideline to follow, there may be times when you need to exceed it to effectively communicate your message. However, the guideline does not suggest a maximum of seven transitions and animations. This statement is false.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about PowerPoint 2013?
A)A PowerPoint presentation is saved with a .ptt extension after the filename.
B)A page is the most basic element of a PowerPoint presentation.
C)A PowerPoint slide show can run automatically at a kiosk.
D)A PowerPoint slide show cannot be displayed on the World Wide Web.

Accepted Answer

PowerPoint 2013 allows for the creation of self-running presentations that can run automatically without user input, perfect for kiosk displays.

Option A is incorrect because a PowerPoint presentation is saved with a .pptx extension after the filename in PowerPoint 2013.

Option B is incorrect because a slide is the most basic element of a PowerPoint presentation, not a page.

Option D is incorrect because a PowerPoint slide show can be displayed on the World Wide Web through various methods, such as embedding the presentation code onto a website or uploading the presentation onto a web-based service.

Question 13

It is suggested that you end a presentation with any of the following EXCEPT a:
A)restatement of the purpose of your presentation.
B)call to action.
C)new key thought.
D)review of your main points.

Accepted Answer

Ending with a new key thought could leave the audience confused as to what the main takeaway from the presentation is. It is better to end by summarizing the purpose, main points, and calling the audience to action.

Question 14

If you have a Title slide selected and you click on the New Slide button (not the New Slide arrow),the new slide will have a ________ layout.
A)Title and Content
B)Title Slide
C)Blank
D)Title Only

Accepted Answer

If a Title slide is selected and the New Slide button (not the New Slide arrow) is clicked, the new slide will have a Title and Content layout. This is the default layout for all new slides, except for Title slides.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered a step in checking spelling and incorrect word usage in a PowerPoint slide show?
A)Use the Editing feature.
B)Read the slide content after you enter it.
C)Use the Spelling feature.
D)Ask a friend or colleague to review it.

Accepted Answer

Using the Editing feature may help with formatting and design, but it does not specifically address checking spelling and incorrect word usage.

Question 16

Which of the following is recommended as the first step in planning a presentation?
A)Research your audience
B)Determine the goal
C)Brainstorm how to deliver your message
D)Sketch out your thoughts about the presentation

Accepted Answer

Determining the goal of a presentation is essential as the first step because it guides the direction and purpose of the presentation, influencing all subsequent decisions, including how to research the audience, deliver the message, and structure the presentation.

Question 17

Which of the following is a variation of a specific theme design using different color palettes?
A)Templates
B)Variants
C)Clip Art
D)Theme Gallery

Accepted Answer

Variants are variations of a specific theme design using different color palettes. Templates are pre-designed layouts for documents or presentations. Clip art is pre-made images or graphics that can be inserted into a document or presentation. Theme gallery is a collection of various pre-designed themes.

Question 18

The default PowerPoint window contains the ________ and ________ pane.
A)Thumbnails;Slides
B)Add-Ins;Outline
C)Slides;View
D)Slides;Slide Show

Accepted Answer

The default PowerPoint window contains the Thumbnails pane, which shows slide previews, and the Slides pane, where the current slide is displayed and edited.

Question 19

Which of the following lists of phrases uses parallel construction?
A)Turning on the faucet,drinking the water,and turn the faucet off
B)Went running,walking,and then rode her bike
C)Mowed the lawn,weeded the flower beds,and put the tools away
D)She plays volleyball,likes to hike,and runs cross country

Accepted Answer

The phrases in option C follow parallel construction by starting each phrase with an action verb (mowed, weeded, put) and using the same preposition (away) at the end of the sentences. The other options do not follow parallel construction.

Question 20

A typical storyboard includes sections for all of the following EXCEPT:
A)the title slide.
B)the introduction of the topic.
C)the development of the topics.
D)animations.

Accepted Answer

Storyboards typically include sections for the title slide, introduction of the topic, and development of the topics. Animations are typically not included as a section in a storyboard, but rather are a visual element that may be included within the development of the topics section.

Quiz 10: Power: Introduction to Powerpoint: Creating a Basic Presentation

Which of the following is TRUE about themes in PowerPoint 2013?

Of the following,________ is NOT an option on the PowerPoint status bar.

Which of the following is FALSE about the Slide Show view?

Changing the order of slides or deleting one or more slides is most easily done in ________ view.

Choosing the layout for a slide is done by clicking the arrow on the tab.

Contextual mistakes in PowerPoint 2013 are noted by:

All of the following layouts include specific buttons to quickly and easily insert objects EXCEPT:

Which of the following writing style requires more words may make your presentation seem flat?

If you save a presentation with a .pptx file extension,it will open in ________ view in PowerPoint 2013.

It is suggested that a title slide should include a title in ________ words.

Which of the following is FALSE about the 7 × 7 guideline for presentations?

Which of the following is TRUE about PowerPoint 2013?

It is suggested that you end a presentation with any of the following EXCEPT a:

If you have a Title slide selected and you click on the New Slide button (not the New Slide arrow) ,the new slide will have a ________ layout.

Which of the following is NOT considered a step in checking spelling and incorrect word usage in a PowerPoint slide show?

Which of the following is recommended as the first step in planning a presentation?

Which of the following is a variation of a specific theme design using different color palettes?

The default PowerPoint window contains the and pane.

Which of the following lists of phrases uses parallel construction?

A typical storyboard includes sections for all of the following EXCEPT: