Microsoft Word Basics Quiz

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What color represents Word in Microsoft Office applications?

Yellow

Blue (correct)

Green

Red

The Ribbon in Word 2016 only contains commands from one tab at a time.

True

What is a command in the context of using Word?

An instruction based on an action performed in Word.

The _____ tab in Word includes groups labeled Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, and Editing.

Home Signup and view all the answers

Match the features with their functions in Word 2016:

Tabs = Contain collections of related commands Drop-down arrows = Access lists of additional options Dialog box launcher = Launch additional options or information Ribbon = Main interface for accessing commands Signup and view all the answers

What symbol indicates the position where you start typing in Word?

Insertion point Signup and view all the answers

The l-beam symbol appears when the cursor is near the insertion point.

True Signup and view all the answers

What operating system is primarily used for the lessons in this book?

Windows 10 Signup and view all the answers

Before starting any steps in this book, you should turn on and log on to your ______.

computer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Windows operating systems to their version:

Windows 10 = Current version in the book Windows 8.1 = Previous version Windows 7 = Older version Windows XP = No longer supported Signup and view all the answers

What changes the cursor to a large, blinking 'I' shape?

Moving the cursor closer to the insertion point Signup and view all the answers

The insertion point is not affected by the operating system being used.

False Signup and view all the answers

Where is the insertion point typically located in Microsoft Word?

Upper-left corner of the document Signup and view all the answers

The blinking insertion point changes to an _____ when the cursor moves close.

I-beam Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to the insertion point in Microsoft Word:

Insertion point = Where you begin typing Cursor = Indicates your position in the document I-beam = Shape of the cursor near the insertion point Blinking = Indicates readiness for input Signup and view all the answers

What commands are displayed by default on the Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016?

Save, Undo, Repeat Signup and view all the answers

The Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016 cannot be customized.

False Signup and view all the answers

What feature does Touch Mode provide in the Quick Access Toolbar?

More space between buttons and icons Signup and view all the answers

When saving a document for the first time, specify the filename and location such as a local drive, flash drive, ______, or portable device.

OneDrive Signup and view all the answers

Match the Quick Access Toolbar commands with their description:

Save = Opens Save As screen Undo = Reverses the last action Repeat = Repeats the last action Save As = Allows naming and choosing a location for a document Signup and view all the answers

What does the `Undo` command do in Word?

Cancels the last command or action Signup and view all the answers

The Repeat command can only be clicked once after using the Undo command.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the default line spacing set in a new Word document?

8 pts Signup and view all the answers

To return to the document screen after saving, click the Return to Document icon or press the ___ key.

Esc Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions in Word with their descriptions:

Undo = Cancels the last action Save = Stores the current document Display Nonprinting Characters = Shows hidden formatting symbols Return to Document = Navigates back to the document screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of displaying non-printing characters in a Word document?

To represent formatting commands Signup and view all the answers

Non-printing characters will appear in the printed version of the document.

False Signup and view all the answers

What feature should you click to display non-printing characters in a Word document?

Show/Hide button Signup and view all the answers

In Word, the symbol representing a space is denoted by a _____ character.

. Signup and view all the answers

Match the non-printing characters with their symbols:

Paragraph = ¶ Indent = → Space = . Tab = → Signup and view all the answers

Which action is necessary to display nonprinting characters in a document?

Click the Show/Hide button in the Paragraph group on the Home tab Signup and view all the answers

Hiding white space requires changing the page layout settings in Word.

False Signup and view all the answers

What keyboard shortcut can be used to display nonprinting characters again after initially hiding them?

Ctrl+Shift+* Signup and view all the answers

The area between the bottom of one page and the top of the next page is referred to as __________.

white space Signup and view all the answers

Match the action to its result in Microsoft Word:

Clicking the Show/Hide button = Displays nonprinting characters Double-clicking between pages = Hides white space Pressing Ctrl+Shift+* = Toggles nonprinting character visibility Positioning the insertion point at the beginning = Prepares to hide white space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016?

To provide quick access to frequently used commands Signup and view all the answers

The Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016 can be customized to include different commands.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the blinking insertion point in a Word document?

The position where text will be entered. Signup and view all the answers

When saving a document for the first time, you need to specify the filename and location such as a local drive, flash drive, or ______.

cloud storage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Word 2016 features with their functions:

Clipboard = Stores copied or cut items Font = Changes the appearance of text Paragraph = Adjusts text alignment and spacing Styles = Applies a set of formatting options to text Signup and view all the answers

What punctuation is required in mixed punctuation format after the salutation?

Colon Signup and view all the answers

Open punctuation requires a comma after the closing of a letter.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the alignment style used in Block Style format?

Left margin Signup and view all the answers

Press Enter once to create a blank line after the ______.

address Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Open punctuation = No punctuation after salutation or closing Mixed punctuation = Colon after salutation, comma after closing Block Style = Left-aligned text format Date = Current month, day, and year Signup and view all the answers

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What color represents Word in Microsoft Office applications?

The Ribbon in Word 2016 only contains commands from one tab at a time.

What is a command in the context of using Word?

The _____ tab in Word includes groups labeled Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, and Editing.

Match the features with their functions in Word 2016:

What symbol indicates the position where you start typing in Word?

The l-beam symbol appears when the cursor is near the insertion point.

What operating system is primarily used for the lessons in this book?

Before starting any steps in this book, you should turn on and log on to your ______.

Match the following Windows operating systems to their version:

What changes the cursor to a large, blinking 'I' shape?

The insertion point is not affected by the operating system being used.

Where is the insertion point typically located in Microsoft Word?

The blinking insertion point changes to an _____ when the cursor moves close.

Match the terms related to the insertion point in Microsoft Word:

What commands are displayed by default on the Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016?

The Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016 cannot be customized.

What feature does Touch Mode provide in the Quick Access Toolbar?

When saving a document for the first time, specify the filename and location such as a local drive, flash drive, ______, or portable device.

Match the Quick Access Toolbar commands with their description:

What does the Undo command do in Word?

The Repeat command can only be clicked once after using the Undo command.

What is the default line spacing set in a new Word document?

To return to the document screen after saving, click the Return to Document icon or press the ___ key.

Match the following actions in Word with their descriptions:

What is the purpose of displaying non-printing characters in a Word document?

Non-printing characters will appear in the printed version of the document.

What feature should you click to display non-printing characters in a Word document?

In Word, the symbol representing a space is denoted by a _____ character.

Match the non-printing characters with their symbols:

Which action is necessary to display nonprinting characters in a document?

Hiding white space requires changing the page layout settings in Word.

What keyboard shortcut can be used to display nonprinting characters again after initially hiding them?

The area between the bottom of one page and the top of the next page is referred to as __________.

Match the action to its result in Microsoft Word:

What is the primary function of the Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016?

The Quick Access Toolbar in Word 2016 can be customized to include different commands.

What is indicated by the blinking insertion point in a Word document?

When saving a document for the first time, you need to specify the filename and location such as a local drive, flash drive, or ______.

Match the following Word 2016 features with their functions:

What punctuation is required in mixed punctuation format after the salutation?

Open punctuation requires a comma after the closing of a letter.

What is the alignment style used in Block Style format?

Press Enter once to create a blank line after the ______.

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

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