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Ms Word - Mail Merge

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It is possible to ____ a data source before performing a mail merge in MS Word.

Correct answer: D

A
Modify
B
Sort
C
Create
D
All of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Before performing a mail merge in MS Word, users can create, modify, and sort the data source according to their requirements. These options help organize recipient information efficiently before merging documents.

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Hyphenation Options

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In which tab are Hyphenation options available in MS Word?

Correct answer: B

A
Insert
B
Page Layout
Correct
C
References
D
Mailings
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, Hyphenation options are found under the 'Page Layout' tab. This tab contains tools for adjusting page setup, including hyphenation settings for text.

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Toolbars

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Insert Date, Format Page Number, and Insert AutoText are buttons on the ____ toolbar in MS Word.

Correct answer: B

A
Formatting
B
Header and Footer
Correct
C
Standard
D
Edit
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Insert Date', 'Format Page Number', and 'Insert AutoText' buttons are found on the Header and Footer toolbar in MS Word, which is used for editing headers and footers in a document.

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Headers And Footers

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In which view are Headers and Footers visible in MS Word?

Correct answer: C

A
Normal View
B
Page Layout View
C
Print Layout View
Correct
D
Draft View
Explanation and memory cue

Headers and Footers are visible in Print Layout View in MS Word. This view displays the document as it will appear when printed, including headers and footers, unlike Normal or Draft views.

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Paragraph Alignment

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In Word, what is the default alignment for paragraphs?

Correct answer: A

A
left-aligned, or flush margins at the left edge and uneven edges at the right edge
Correct
B
centered, or equidistant from both the left edge and the right edge
C
right-aligned, or flush margins at the right edge and uneven edges at the left edge
D
justified, or flush margins at both the left and right edges
Explanation and memory cue

By default, Microsoft Word aligns paragraphs to the left, creating a straight left margin and a ragged right margin. This is known as left alignment.

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Animation Trigger

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In the context of animations, what is a trigger in PowerPoint?

Correct answer: B

A
An action button that advances to the next slide
B
An item on the slide that performs an action when clicked
Correct
C
The name of a motion path
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In PowerPoint, a trigger is an item on the slide that initiates an animation or action when it is clicked. This allows for interactive presentations where specific animations occur only when the user interacts with certain objects.

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Rehearse Timings Option

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In PowerPoint 2016, the 'Rehearse Timings' option is available in which tab?

Correct answer: B

A
Home Tab
B
Slide Show Tab
Correct
C
Review Tab
D
Design Tab
Explanation and memory cue

In PowerPoint 2016, the 'Rehearse Timings' option is found under the Slide Show tab. This feature allows users to practice and record the timing of each slide for automated presentations.

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In PowerPoint, speaker information is expressed in ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Navigation Panel
B
Notes
Correct
C
Speaker's Panel
D
Both B and C
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft PowerPoint, speaker information is usually written in the Notes section, also called speaker notes. These notes help presenters remember important points during a presentation but are not visible to the audience.

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Insert Picture From File

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In PowerPoint, what happens if you select Insert >> Picture >> From File?

Correct answer: C

A
You can insert pictures and clipArts
B
You can insert clipArts only
C
You can insert pictures only
Correct
D
None of above
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Insert >> Picture >> From File' option in PowerPoint allows you to insert pictures stored on your computer or device, not clipart. ClipArt is inserted using a different option.

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Header And Footer Button Location

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In PowerPoint, the Header and Footer button can be found on the Insert tab in which group?

Correct answer: C

A
Illustrations group
B
Object group
C
Text group
Correct
D
Tables group
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Header and Footer button is located on the Insert tab within the Text group. This group contains options related to adding text elements, including headers and footers.

261

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MS Office

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In PowerPoint, ellipse motion is an example of which feature?

Correct answer: A

A
Animation
Correct
B
Slide Timing
C
Visual Widgets
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

In PowerPoint, 'ellipse motion' refers to a type of movement effect that can be applied to objects, which is categorized as an animation. Animations in PowerPoint allow objects to move along predefined paths, such as an ellipse.

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Gutter Margin

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In the context of Microsoft Word, there is a feature called ‘Gutter Margin’. What is this feature used for?

Correct answer: B

A
Improve the clarity of graphics and images
B
Give provision for better document binding
Correct
C
Improve the clarity of the printed text
D
Facilitate the insertion of page numbers
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Gutter Margin' feature in Microsoft Word adds extra space to the side or top margin of a document to allow for binding. This ensures that text is not obscured by the binding process, making it easier to read and handle printed documents.

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MS Office

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In MS Word, which of the following commands should you always use to check for mistakes before submitting a document to others?

Correct answer: C

A
Find command
B
Replace command
C
Spelling and Grammar
Correct
D
Thesaurus
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Spelling and Grammar' command in MS Word checks for spelling and grammatical errors in your document, helping you correct mistakes before sharing it with others. The other commands serve different purposes and do not check for errors.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

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In MS Excel, which shortcut key is used for hiding rows?

Correct answer: C

A
Ctrl+H
B
Ctrl+7
C
Ctrl+9
Correct
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Excel, the shortcut key 'Ctrl+9' is used to hide the selected rows. The other options either do not perform this function or are not valid shortcuts for hiding rows.

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In Normal view, how can you quickly change to Handout Master view?

Correct answer: B

A
Click the Outline tab and select Handout Master view
B
Press the Shift key and click the Handout Master view button
Correct
C
On the View menu, click Slide Sorter and select Handouts
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can quickly switch to Handout Master view by holding the Shift key and clicking the view button (such as Slide Sorter or Normal view icons). This shortcut directly opens the Handout Master without navigating through menus.

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In MS Word, to highlight text, a line, or any particular informative paragraph, we use: ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Different Font Color
B
Background
Correct
C
Shade
D
Font Effects
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, the 'Highlight' tool is used to emphasize text by applying a background color, which is often referred to as 'Background' or 'Text Highlight Color.' 'Shade' is not a standard term for highlighting in MS Word.

267

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How can you email a Word document directly from within MS Word 2016?

Correct answer: A

A
File >> Share >> Email
Correct
B
Save the file as an email attachment
C
Start Outlook and attach the file while open in Word
D
This is an impossible operation
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word 2016, you can email a document directly by going to File > Share > Email, which allows you to send the document as an attachment without leaving Word.

268

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In MS Word, what does the ruler help you do?

Correct answer: D

A
to set tabs
B
to set indents
C
to change page margins
D
All of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The ruler in MS Word helps users set tabs, adjust indents, and change page margins, making option D ('All of the above') the correct answer.

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In MS Word, which of the following options is not available under Insert >> Picture?

Correct answer: B

A
Chart
B
Graph
Correct
C
Clip Art
D
Word Art
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, the 'Insert' > 'Picture' menu typically includes options like 'Clip Art', 'Word Art', and 'Chart', but 'Graph' is not a direct option under 'Picture'. 'Graph' is usually accessed through 'Insert' > 'Chart'.

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Inserting Symbols And Equations

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In MS Word, which option is used to insert mathematical signs?

Correct answer: D

A
Symbol
B
Objects
C
Shapes
D
Equation
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, to insert mathematical symbols and equations, the 'Equation' option is specifically designed for this purpose. While 'Symbol' can insert individual symbols, 'Equation' provides a full set of mathematical tools.

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Page Number Formatting

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In MS Word, when inserting a page number in the footer, it appears as '1', but you wish to show 'a'. How can you do that?

Correct answer: C

A
From the Insert menu, choose Page Number and specify the necessary setting.
B
From the Format menu, choose Bullets and Numbering and configure the necessary setting.
C
Click on the Page Number Format tool and specify the required setting.
Correct
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

To change the page number format in the footer (e.g., from 1 to a), you need to use the 'Page Number Format' tool, where you can select different numbering styles such as letters instead of numbers.

272

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In MS Word, a master document contains ____ for subdocuments.

Correct answer: A

A
Placeholder
Correct
B
Files
C
Links
D
Same data
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, a master document contains placeholders for subdocuments. These placeholders represent the subdocuments within the master document structure, allowing for organization and management of large documents.

273

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In MS Word, what happens if you check the Hidden checkbox in the Font dialog box after selecting some text?

Correct answer: B

A
The text is deleted from the document and you need to recover it from the Recycle Bin if required again.
B
The text is hidden and you need to bring it back by removing the checkbox if needed again.
Correct
C
The text is deleted and cannot be returned.
D
The text is hidden and cannot be returned.
Explanation and memory cue

When you check the Hidden checkbox in the Font dialog box after selecting text in MS Word, the selected text becomes hidden from view. You can make it visible again by unchecking the Hidden checkbox.

274

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In MS Word, Ctrl+Shift+C is the shortcut for which of the following?

Correct answer: D

A
Copy
B
Indent Left
C
Paste
D
Copy Format Painter
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, Ctrl+Shift+C is the shortcut for copying formatting using the Format Painter tool. This allows you to copy the formatting of selected text and apply it elsewhere.

275

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In MS Word, a character that is raised and smaller above the baseline is known as ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Superscript
Correct
B
Raised
C
Outlined
D
Subscript
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, a character that is raised and smaller above the baseline is called a superscript. This formatting is commonly used for mathematical exponents and footnote indicators.