Microsoft Word MCQ Test & Questions

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Chapter 23 — Complete Microsoft Word Test

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PART 01

Multiple Choice

01 1. The shortcut key used for copying selected text into clipboard is:

ACtrl+C BCtrl+V CCtrl+X DCtrl+D

02 2. The shortcut key used for pasting text from clipboard is:

ACtrl+C BCtrl+X CCtrl+D DCtrl+V

03 3. To open a new file in MS-Word, the shortcut key is:

ACtrl+V BCtrl+N CCtrl+X DCtrl+Y

04 4. Which extension is given to a Word document by default?

A.DOCX B.COM CNone D.EXT

05 5. To select non-neighbouring lines, which key is used in combination with left mouse button?

ACtrl BShift CCaps Lock DAlt

06 6. To select neighbouring lines, which key is used in combination with left-mouse button?

ACaps Lock BShift CAlt DCtrl

07 7. Which one of the following is not a tab in MS-Word 2010?

AHome BInsert CSave DFile

08 8. The feature that will reverse your action, should you make a mistake is called ________.

AUndo BInsert CSpell Check DPaste

09 9.Which of the following is not a command of Home tab?

ACopy BCut CPaste DPage Setup

10 10. This command creates a duplicate of a selection and saves it to the clipboard.

APrint BCopy CCut DPaste

11 11. Another name for cursor in a Word document is:

AClicker BBlinker CPointer DInsertion Point

12 12. The toolbar adjacent to the title bar, storing most basic commands such as Save, Undo, Redo etc. is called:

AQuick Access toolbar BBasic Task toolbar CStandard toolbar DQuick toolbar

13 13. The Ribbon does not contain these types of entities:

AGroups BTabs CControls DPreview window

PART 02

True / False

14 (i) Insertion point shows where the typed text will appear.

ACannot be determined BBoth True and False CTrue DFalse

15 (ii) A word processor automatically wraps any text extending beyond the right margin to the next line.

ABoth True and False BTrue CFalse DCannot be determined

16 (iii) END key marks the end of a paragraph.

ATrue BFalse CCannot be determined DBoth True and False

17 (iv) Ctrl+S shortcut is used to select text in MS-Word.

ACannot be determined BFalse CTrue DBoth True and False

PART 03

Fill in the Blanks

18 (i) Cut operation places the selected text into an area in the memory called ________.

AStatus Bar BRecycle Bin CClipboard DTask Pane

19 (ii) Cut operation can also be accomplished by using the shortcut key ________.

ACtrl+V BCtrl+C CCtrl+X DCtrl+Z

20 (iii) The key combination to reach to the end of the document is ________.

AEnd BCtrl+End CCtrl+Home DCtrl+Down Arrow

21 (iv) The shortcut key to invoke Find Text dialog is ________.

ACtrl+P BCtrl+S CCtrl+H DCtrl+F

22 (v) The temporary storage area holding the cut or copied text/image is known as ________.

ATask Pane BClipboard CStatus Bar DRecycle Bin

PART 04

Short & Long Answers

23 1. What are Word Processors? Give some examples.

ASoftware used to create, edit, format and manage text documents, such as Microsoft Word, WordStar and WordPerfect. BThe Enter key ends a paragraph. CThe blinking location where the next typed text will be inserted. DTemporary storage for copied or cut text and graphics.

24 2. What do you mean by the term Word Wrapping?

AFootnotes appear at the bottom of a page; endnotes appear at the end of a document. BFormatting marks such as spaces, tabs and paragraph symbols, visible with Show/Hide (¶). CText automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the right margin. DMoving removes text from its source; copying preserves the original and creates a duplicate.

25 3. While entering text within Word, which key marks the end of a paragraph?

ATemporary storage for copied or cut text and graphics. BThe Enter key ends a paragraph. CThe blinking location where the next typed text will be inserted. DAdvanced Find provides extra search filters such as matching case and whole words.

26 4. What are non-printing characters and how will you be able to see them in Word?

AFootnotes appear at the bottom of a page; endnotes appear at the end of a document. BFormatting marks such as spaces, tabs and paragraph symbols, visible with Show/Hide (¶). CMoving removes text from its source; copying preserves the original and creates a duplicate. DThe Office Clipboard stores multiple copied items; the ordinary clipboard usually holds the current item.

27 5. What do you understand by the term Clipboard?

AAdvanced Find provides extra search filters such as matching case and whole words. BThe blinking location where the next typed text will be inserted. CTemporary storage for copied or cut text and graphics. DSoftware used to create, edit, format and manage text documents, such as Microsoft Word, WordStar and WordPerfect.

28 6. What are footnotes and endnotes? What is the difference between the two?

AText automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the right margin. BMoving removes text from its source; copying preserves the original and creates a duplicate. CThe Office Clipboard stores multiple copied items; the ordinary clipboard usually holds the current item. DFootnotes appear at the bottom of a page; endnotes appear at the end of a document.

29 8. What do you mean by the term Insertion Pointer in Word?

AThe blinking location where the next typed text will be inserted. BSoftware used to create, edit, format and manage text documents, such as Microsoft Word, WordStar and WordPerfect. CThe Enter key ends a paragraph. DAdvanced Find provides extra search filters such as matching case and whole words.

30 9. What is the difference between copying and moving a block of text?

AText automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the right margin. BFormatting marks such as spaces, tabs and paragraph symbols, visible with Show/Hide (¶). CMoving removes text from its source; copying preserves the original and creates a duplicate. DThe Office Clipboard stores multiple copied items; the ordinary clipboard usually holds the current item.

31 10. How can you perform a simple Find and Advanced Find in Word 7? What is the difference between the two?

AThe Enter key ends a paragraph. BAdvanced Find provides extra search filters such as matching case and whole words. CSoftware used to create, edit, format and manage text documents, such as Microsoft Word, WordStar and WordPerfect. DTemporary storage for copied or cut text and graphics.

32 11. What is Clipboard? What is Office Clipboard? How are these two different?

AThe Office Clipboard stores multiple copied items; the ordinary clipboard usually holds the current item. BFootnotes appear at the bottom of a page; endnotes appear at the end of a document. CFormatting marks such as spaces, tabs and paragraph symbols, visible with Show/Hide (¶). DText automatically moves to the next line when it reaches the right margin.

33 Which keyboard shortcut moves the insertion point to the end of a Microsoft Word document?

ACtrl + Right Arrow BCtrl + Home CEnd DCtrl + End

PART 05

Assignment Questions

34 What are the advantages of a word processor over typewriters?

AA setting used only to adjust printer margins. BA feature used to replace every image with text. CThe process of closing Word without saving. DEditing, correcting, saving and reprinting text without retyping the entire document.

35 Name the feature available in word processors which helps in printing a large number of letters having similar text in a short span of time.

ATrack Changes BMail Merge CAutoCorrect DWordArt

36 Expand the term WYSIWYG. Why is Word called a WYSIWYG program?

AWhat You See Is What You Get; the displayed document closely matches its printed appearance. BA feature used to replace every image with text. CThe process of closing Word without saving. DThe keyboard shortcut for opening Print Preview.

37 What are non-printing characters? What are the different symbols that Word uses for displaying non-printing characters?

ANon-printing marks such as spaces, tabs, paragraph marks and line breaks. BThe name of the Word page layout orientation. CA setting used only to adjust printer margins. DAn option to lock all formatting automatically.

38 Which of the following shortcuts is used to open a new file in Word?

ACtrl+S BCtrl+N CCtrl+O DCtrl+V

39 Which shortcut is used to save a file in Word?

ACtrl+N BCtrl+P CCtrl+S DCtrl+Z

40 Where does a text or graphic go when you cut it or copy it?

AClipboard BNavigation Pane CStatus Bar DRibbon

PART 06

Assignment True / False

41 (a) In Word, the search is case sensitive by default.

ANot applicable BFalse CTrue DBoth True and False

42 (b) It is not possible to limit the search to a confined area, only a part of a document.

ABoth True and False BTrue CNot applicable DFalse

43 (c) It is possible to cancel the search in between a search operation.

ABoth True and False BNot applicable CTrue DFalse

44 (d) It is not possible to find out words with similar sounds.

ATrue BNot applicable CFalse DBoth True and False

45 (e) It is possible to find out words with similar forms.

ATrue BNot applicable CBoth True and False DFalse

PART 07

Assignment Questions — Continued

46 What do you mean by word wrapping?

AA tool that permanently deletes the entire document. BThe name of the Word page layout orientation. CAutomatic transfer of text to the next line at the right page margin. DAn option to lock all formatting automatically.

47 Define word wrap. Is this feature supported in Word?

AThe keyboard shortcut for opening Print Preview. BThe process of closing Word without saving. CA feature used to replace every image with text. DAutomatic movement of text to a new line; yes, Microsoft Word supports it.

48 What are the advantages of Find or Replace feature of a word processor?

AAn option to lock all formatting automatically. BFinding repeated terms and replacing them quickly and consistently. CA setting used only to adjust printer margins. DThe name of the Word page layout orientation.

49 What is a clipboard? How is it useful?

AThe keyboard shortcut for opening Print Preview. BA tool that permanently deletes the entire document. CTemporary storage for copied or cut text and images before pasting. DThe process of closing Word without saving.

50 What is Office Clipboard? How is it different from default clipboard?

AA feature used to replace every image with text. BA setting used only to adjust printer margins. COffice Clipboard stores multiple items while the ordinary clipboard usually holds one current item. DAn option to lock all formatting automatically.

51 Discuss some Paste Options that Word 2010 provides.

AThe name of the Word page layout orientation. BKeep Source Formatting, Merge Formatting and Keep Text Only. CThe keyboard shortcut for opening Print Preview. DA tool that permanently deletes the entire document.

52 What is a template? How is it useful?

AA pre-designed document layout with reusable formatting and structure. BThe process of closing Word without saving. CA feature used to replace every image with text. DA setting used only to adjust printer margins.

53 Which feature in Microsoft Word automatically creates a list of headings with page numbers from heading styles?

AMail Merge BTable of Contents CTrack Changes DWordArt

54 Which feature lets you view and review edits made to a Word document by collaborators?

APage Color BPrint Layout CTrack Changes DWord Count

55 What is the best way to produce a shareable PDF while retaining an editable copy of a completed Word assignment?

ASave the DOCX, then export a PDF BRename the DOCX file extension to PDF CTake screenshots of every page DPrint the document and delete the Word file

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