Question 1

To delete a character in a document, click next to the character and then press the ____ key to erase to the left of the insertion point.

Accepted Answer

The BACKSPACE key erases to the left of the insertion point, which is used to delete a character in a document. The other options (F5, ALT+ESC, DELETE) perform different functions and are not relevant to deleting a character in a document.

Question 2

Figure 1-5 The small squares and circles around a selected graphic, as shown in Figure 1-5, are called ____ handles.

Accepted Answer

The small squares and circles around a selected graphic are used to adjust the size of the graphic, thus they are called sizing handles.

Question 3

Which of the following colors suggests neutrality?

Accepted Answer

Gray is often associated with neutrality because it is a mixture of black and white, two colors that do not typically evoke strong emotions or associations. Gray can also be seen as a practical or functional color, making it a popular choice for business or professional settings where neutrality is desired.

Question 4

To move to the end of the document, press the _____ key(s).

Accepted Answer

The correct key combination to move to the end of a document in most text editors and word processing software is CTRL+END.

Question 5

____ is another term for document properties.

Accepted Answer

Metadata refers to the data or information that describes other data or information, such as document properties in a word processing software. Therefore, A is the correct choice. B, C, and D do not accurately describe document properties.

Question 6

To erase a character to the right of the insertion point, press the _____ key.

Accepted Answer

The DELETE key erases the character to the right of the insertion point. The BACKSPACE key erases the character to the left of the insertion point. CANCEL key is not used for erasing characters.

Question 7

_____ are types of changes that occur when text has been omitted from a document and must be inserted later.

Accepted Answer

Additions refer to text that is inserted into a document, while deletions refer to text that is removed from a document. Modifications refer to changes made to existing text. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Additions.

Question 8

Word displays, by default, the ____ most recently opened document file names in its Recent Documents list.

Accepted Answer

By default, Word displays the nine most recently opened document file names in its Recent Documents list. This feature helps users quickly access their recent work.

Question 9

Which is true of insert mode?

Accepted Answer

Insert mode inserts characters to the right of the cursor, moving all characters to the right one position to make space. Therefore, option B is the correct statement. The other options are incorrect.

Question 10

Press the ENTER key in all of the following circumstances except _____.

Accepted Answer

Pressing ENTER when the insertion point reaches the right margin will create a line break but does not necessarily begin a new paragraph. For starting a new paragraph, ENTER key should be used.

Question 11

A _____ consists of a group of frequently used styles formatted so they look pleasing when used together.

Accepted Answer

A style set consists of a group of frequently used styles formatted so they look pleasing when used together, such as heading styles, body text styles, and other formatting styles. Color schemes and font sets are separate components that may be included in a style set but do not encompass all of the necessary formatting styles. A format index is not a common term in the context of formatting styles.

Question 12

On most computers, the default font size in Word is ____.

Accepted Answer

The default font size in Word is 11. This is the size most commonly used in professional documents and is easy to read without appearing too large or too small.

Question 13

To move left one word with the keyboard, press ____.

Accepted Answer

To move the cursor left by one word in most text editors and word processors, you press CTRL+LEFT ARROW. This keyboard shortcut allows for quicker navigation within a text without using the mouse.

Question 14

_____ formatting is the process of changing the way letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and symbols appear on the screen and in print.

Accepted Answer

Character formatting is the process of changing the appearance of individual characters such as fonts, size, color, bold, italic, underline, etc. Document formatting refers to the overall layout and design of the document, including page margins, headers and footers, and page numbers. Paragraph formatting refers to changing the appearance of a group of sentences or paragraphs such as indentation, alignment, line spacing, etc. Object formatting refers to changing the appearance of non-text elements such as images, shapes, and charts.

Question 15

____ are words or phrases that describe a document.

Accepted Answer

Keywords are words or phrases that describe a document, which helps in organizing and retrieving it later. Metakeys, Enhanced ScreenTips, and Anchors are all features or tools within software programs and do not specifically relate to describing a document.

Question 16

To move to the beginning of a line with the keyboard, press ____.

Accepted Answer

The HOME key is typically used to move the cursor to the beginning of a line.

Question 17

The paragraph mark (¶)is a formatting mark that indicates where the _____ was pressed.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph mark (¶) is inserted when the ENTER key is pressed to indicate the end of a paragraph and the beginning of a new one.

Question 18

The _____, or typeface, defines the appearance and shape of letters, numbers, and special characters.

Accepted Answer

The font determines the specific typeface chosen for the text, while font size and point relate to the size of the font. Paragraph formatting concerns the structure and layout of the text within a document, but not the appearance of individual characters. Therefore, the best answer is A – font.

Question 19

The _____ on the right side of the menu bar lets users type free-form questions, such as how do I save , or terms, such as copy , and Word responds by displaying a list of topics related to the word or phrase entered.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) Type words to search for text box. This feature allows users to type in questions or terms to find help or functions in Microsoft Word, making it easier to navigate and use the software's features.

Question 20

To save an existing document with a different file name, use _____.

Accepted Answer

The Save As option on the Office Button menu allows the user to save the existing document under a different file name. Option A just saves the document with its current file name, Option B does not offer the option to change the file name, and Option C refers to a toolbar that is not commonly used in recent versions of Microsoft Word.

Quiz 16: Word: Creating and Editing a Word Document