Question 1

Word's ________ feature permits you to select text then point to a font to see effect of the font on the text.

Accepted Answer

The feature described is called Live Preview, which allows you to see the effect of a font or other formatting option without actually applying it to the text. Live Layout refers to a feature that adjusts the layout of objects in real-time as you move them, WordArt is a tool for creating decorative text effects, and Styles refer to predefined formatting options that can be applied to text. None of these options specifically allow you to preview the effect of a font on selected text.

Question 2

Which alignment positions text horizontally in the center of a line, with an equal distance from both the left and right margins?

Accepted Answer

Center alignment positions text horizontally in the center of a line, with an equal distance from both the left and right margins.

Question 3

________ are predefined combinations of font, style, color, and font size that can be applied to selected text.

Accepted Answer

Style sets are predefined combinations of font, style, color, and font size that can be applied to selected text. Font themes, document themes, and font sets are not specifically related to combinations of font, style, color, and font size.

Question 4

Which of the following symbols is not a part of the three-part indent marker?

Accepted Answer

The three-part indent marker consists of an upper triangle, lower triangle, and a rectangle. The square symbol is not a part of it.

Question 5

Paragraph spacing is measured in ________.

Accepted Answer

Paragraph spacing is usually measured in points, which is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography and graphic design. One point is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch, so it allows for precise adjustments in the spacing between paragraphs. While other units like inches, picas, and characters are also used in design, they are less commonly used to measure paragraph spacing.

Question 6

A(n) ________ is two letters that are fashioned together into a single character.

Accepted Answer

A ligature is a combination of two or more characters into a single glyph, often used to improve the appearance or readability of certain letter combinations.

Question 7

________ are thin lines that begin and end the main strokes of each letter.

Accepted Answer

Serifs are small decorative details at the beginning and end of each main stroke of a letter.

Question 8

Courier New is a(n) ________ font that uses the same amount of horizontal space for every character regardless of its width.

Accepted Answer

Courier New is a monospaced font where each character takes up the same amount of horizontal space. This is useful for tasks such as aligning columns of text or creating monospaced ASCII art.

Question 9

The default tab stops for a document are ________.

Accepted Answer

The default tab stops for a document are left tabs set every 0.5". This means that when you press the Tab key, the cursor will move to the next tab stop, which is set at every 0.5" interval from the left margin.

Question 10

A ________ is a line that surrounds a paragraph or an image.

Accepted Answer

A border is a line that surrounds a paragraph or an image.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of tab stop?

Accepted Answer

The other options (center, decimal, and bar) are all types of tab stops commonly used in formatting documents, but "line" is not a valid tab stop option.

Question 12

A ________ is a series of dots or hyphens that connects two columns of information.

Accepted Answer

A leader is a series of dots or hyphens that connects two columns of information, such as in a table of contents or an index. A border is a line or series of lines that surrounds an object or a section of a document. A serif is a small line or stroke that is added to the end of a letter or symbol. A sizing handle is a small square or circle that can be clicked and dragged to resize an object in a document.

Question 13

Which alignment spreads the text evenly between the left and right margins so that text begins at the left margin and ends uniformly at the right margin?

Accepted Answer

Justified alignment spreads the text evenly between the left and right margins, which gives a professional and polished look to a document. It is the best option for long documents like articles, reports, and books.

Question 14

Arial is a ________ font that uses space according to the width of the character.

Accepted Answer

Arial is a proportional font which means that each character takes up a different amount of space based on its width. This allows for more natural spacing between letters and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance overall.

Question 15

A document ________ is a set of coordinated fonts, colors, and special effects.

Accepted Answer

A theme in document creation and editing software refers to a set of coordinated design elements including fonts, colors, and special effects, which provide a consistent look across a document or presentation.

Question 16

________ is a background color that appears behind text in a page or a table.

Accepted Answer

Shading is the most appropriate term for the background color that appears behind text in a page or a table. Highlighting refers to emphasizing text with a brighter color, masking is used for hiding or obscuring part of an image or text, and filling is used to add color to objects or shapes.

Question 17

In a ________ indent, the first line of a paragraph begins at the left margin, but all other lines in the paragraph are indented.

Accepted Answer

A hanging indent is when the first line starts at the left margin, but all subsequent lines of the paragraph are indented. This is often used in reference lists or bibliographies, where the first line is the author or title and subsequent lines provide additional information.

Question 18

Which of the following indents is not available from the three-part indent marker?

Accepted Answer

The three-part indent marker only allows for the selection of left, right, or hanging indents. Centered indents are not available through the three-part marker.

Question 19

A(n) ________ is used to mark specific positions for text alignment.

Accepted Answer

A tab stop is a designated position on a line of text that points to where the text should be aligned. It is most commonly used to align text in columns, such as in a table or list. Margins are the space between the text and the edge of the page. Indents are used to shift the text inward from the left or right margin. A text box is a container that holds text or other objects, and can be moved or resized within a document.

Question 20

The combination of typeface and type style is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The combination of typeface and type style is referred to as a font, which includes the specific design and style choices within the typeface. A property refers to characteristics of the font such as size or weight, a template is a pre-designed document or layout, and a theme is a consistent design element used throughout a project.

Quiz 2: Document Presentation