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What is the default font size in MS Office 2007?

Correct answer: B

A
12 pt
B
11 pt
Correct
C
13 pt
D
14 pt
Explanation and memory cue

The default font size in Microsoft Office 2007 (specifically in Word 2007) is 11 points. The option '11 ppt' is closest, though 'ppt' should be 'pt' for points.

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The 'Ctrl + End' shortcut key is used in MS Word to ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Moves the cursor to the end of the line
B
Moves the cursor to the end of the document
Correct
C
Moves the cursor to the end of the paragraph
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + End moves the cursor to the end of the entire document, not just the line or paragraph.

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The 'Ctrl + Home' shortcut key is used in MS Word to do which of the following?

Correct answer: A

A
Moves the cursor to the beginning of Document
Correct
B
Moves the cursor to the beginning of Line
C
Moves the cursor to the beginning of Paragraph
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Home moves the cursor to the very beginning of the document, regardless of its current position. The other options refer to different shortcuts.

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The 'Ctrl + Down Arrow' shortcut key is used in MS Word to ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Moves the cursor one paragraph down
Correct
B
Moves the cursor one line down
C
Moves the cursor one page down
D
Moves the cursor one screen down
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Down Arrow moves the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. This allows for quick navigation between paragraphs.

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The 'Ctrl + Delete' shortcut key is used in MS Word to ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Delete the word just after the cursor
Correct
B
Delete the word just before the cursor
C
Delete the single letter just after the cursor
D
Delete the single letter just before the cursor
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Delete deletes the entire word immediately after the cursor position. This shortcut is useful for quickly removing words without having to select them first.

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A computer spreadsheet cell that is highlighted with a heavy border is called a ____.

Correct answer: A

A
Active cell
Correct
B
Cell containing a formula
C
Locked cell
D
Cell
Explanation and memory cue

In spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel, the cell that is highlighted with a heavy border is called the 'active cell.' This is the cell currently selected and ready for data entry or editing.

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The Columns dialog box can be opened from which of the following?

Correct answer: D

A
Press Alt + O + C
B
Format menu Columns submenu
C
Double click on column space in ruler
D
All of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Columns dialog box in word processors like MS Word can be opened using the keyboard shortcut (Alt + O + C), through the Format menu > Columns submenu, or by double-clicking the column space on the ruler. Therefore, all the options are correct.

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The capability of a computer spreadsheet to generate a pie chart from data in spreadsheet cells is termed as ____?

Correct answer: D

A
Decoration
B
Data appearance
C
Functions
D
Charting
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The ability of a spreadsheet to generate a pie chart from data is called 'charting.' This feature allows users to visually represent data using various types of charts, including pie charts.

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What is the comment on an Excel cell called that is displayed when the mouse pointer is placed over it?

Correct answer: A

A
Smart Tip
Correct
B
Soft Tip
C
Web Tip
D
Cell Tip
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Excel, a comment or additional information shown when you hover the mouse over a cell is commonly referred to as a 'Smart Tip' (also known as a comment/note tooltip). It helps users view extra details without opening the cell.

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A feature of MS Office that saves the document automatically after a certain interval is called ____?

Correct answer: C

A
Save
B
Save As
C
Auto save
Correct
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The feature in MS Office that automatically saves the document at regular intervals is called 'AutoSave.' This helps prevent data loss in case of unexpected shutdowns or crashes.

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A master document contains ____ , each of which contains a pointer to a file on disk.

Correct answer: A

A
sub-documents
Correct
B
hyperlink
C
bookmarks
D
Placeholders
Explanation and memory cue

A master document in word processing software like Microsoft Word contains sub-documents, each of which acts as a pointer to a separate file on disk. This allows for managing large documents by dividing them into smaller, linked files.

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A screen element of MS Word that is usually located below the title bar and provides categorized options is ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Menu bar
Correct
B
Tool Bar
C
Status Bar
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The menu bar in MS Word is typically located below the title bar and provides categorized options such as File, Edit, View, etc. The toolbar contains shortcut icons, and the status bar is at the bottom of the window.

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A number or letter that appears a little above the normal text is called what?

Correct answer: A

A
Superscript
Correct
B
Subscript
C
Super text
D
Top text
Explanation and memory cue

A superscript is a character or number that appears slightly above the normal line of text. It is commonly used in mathematical expressions and chemical formulas.

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A feature of MS Word that saves the document automatically after a certain interval is available on which of the following?

Correct answer: A

A
Save tab on Options dialog box
Correct
B
Save As dialog box
C
Both of above
D
None of above
Explanation and memory cue

The AutoRecover feature in MS Word, which saves the document automatically at set intervals, can be configured in the 'Save' tab of the Options dialog box. It is not available in the Save As dialog box.

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The 'Ctrl + Enter' command in Microsoft Word will ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Open a new document
B
Create a new page
Correct
C
Create a new Paragraph
D
Create a new line
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Enter inserts a page break, which creates a new page at the cursor's position.

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Block arrows, stars and banners, and callouts are all examples of ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Different types of children’s building blocks
B
Auto Shape categories
Correct
C
Clip art categories located in the Microsoft Clip Gallery
D
More technical terms that I don’t understand
Explanation and memory cue

Block arrows, stars and banners, and callouts are all categories of AutoShapes in Microsoft Office applications. These shapes can be inserted into documents for diagrams and illustrations.

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Change the ____ to create a document in wide format in MS Word.

Correct answer: A

A
Page Orientation
Correct
B
Page margins
C
Paper Style
D
Paper Source
Explanation and memory cue

To create a document in wide format (landscape) in MS Word, you need to change the Page Orientation from Portrait to Landscape. This adjusts the width and height of the page layout.

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By default, Word automatically formats each heading in a table of contents as ____?

Correct answer: C

A
bookmarks
B
cross-references
C
hyperlinks
Correct
D
word-fields
Explanation and memory cue

By default, Microsoft Word formats each heading in a table of contents as a hyperlink, allowing users to click on a heading and jump directly to that section in the document.

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By default, on which pages are the header or footer printed in an MS Word document?

Correct answer: C

A
on first page
B
on alternate page
C
on every page
Correct
D
none of the above
Explanation and memory cue

By default, Microsoft Word prints the header and footer on every page of the document unless specific settings are changed to exclude certain pages.

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Before moving a subdocument to another location within a master document, you must switch to which view?

Correct answer: B

A
Normal View
B
Outline View
Correct
C
Web Layout View
D
Print Layout View
Explanation and memory cue

To move a subdocument within a master document in Microsoft Word, you must switch to Outline View. This view allows you to manage and rearrange subdocuments easily.

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Before creating a master document in MS Word, you must switch to ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Normal View
B
Outline View
Correct
C
Web Layout View
D
Print Layout View
Explanation and memory cue

To create a master document in MS Word, you must switch to Outline View. This view allows you to organize and manage the structure of your document, which is essential for creating and managing master documents.

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Background color or effects applied to a document are not visible in ____?

Correct answer: D

A
Reading View
B
Print Layout view
C
Web Layout view
D
Print Preview
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Background colors or effects applied to a document are not visible in Print Preview because most printers do not print page backgrounds by default, and Print Preview shows how the document will appear when printed.

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Auto Clip Art is a feature in PowerPoint that ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Automatically places clip art in your presentation
Correct
B
Scans your presentation for incorrect spelling in words on each slide
C
Scans your presentation for incorrect spelling in WordArt objects
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

Auto Clip Art in PowerPoint is a feature that suggests and automatically inserts relevant clip art images into a presentation based on the content. It does not perform spelling checks, so only option A is correct.

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The basic unit of a computer worksheet in which you enter text and numbers is known as a ____.

Correct answer: D

A
workbook
B
column
C
row
D
cell
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The basic unit of a computer worksheet where you can enter text and numbers is called a cell. Each cell is the intersection of a row and a column in spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel.

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Although it is not shown in normal view, to view a header, click 'View' on the menu bar and then click 'Header and Footer.'

Correct answer: A

A
View
Correct
B
Edit
C
Format
D
Tools
Explanation and memory cue

To view or insert a header in most word processing programs, you typically click 'View' on the menu bar and then select 'Header and Footer.' This option is not found under Edit, Format, or Tools.