This Test Contains 20 Multiple-Choice Items Worth 1 Point Each

Computer Applications and Unit 5 Posttest Technology

This test contains 20 multiple-choice items worth 1 point each.

Directions For each question, select the correct answer and circle it on your answer sheet.

1. Carla is creating a presentation that will include tables, lists, and charts. What will help her present these different types of content appropriately?

A. different presentations B. different menus C. different layouts

2. Which is a feature of the Slide Sorter view?

A. helps you enter key points on slides B. helps you rearrange slides quickly C. helps you replace fonts on slides

3. When are numbered lists generally used?

A. when listing items that are not sequential B. when listing items that are of equal importance C. when listing items that have an order of priority

4. You can italicize a word by selecting it and clicking the Italic icon. What keyboard shortcut could you use instead of clicking the icon?

A. Ctrl+C B. Ctrl+B C. Ctrl+U D. Ctrl+I

5. Which is a good way to keep the text in your presentation short and simple?

A. use organized paragraphs B. use short sentences C. use bulleted or numbered lists D. use simple words

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Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. 6. Which is the 6-by-6 rule for presentations?

A. Ensure that the font size is large enough so that even a person six feet away can see it. B. Limit the text to no more than six words per bullet and six bullets per slide. C. Ensure that there are no more than six slides in every presentation. D. Make no more than six points per presentation and spend no more than six minutes per point.

7. What font size should generally be used for the slide title to ensure that it is set off from the content?

A. 30 point B. 40 point C. 50 point

8. Charlotte has created a presentation about art galleries and wants to edit some of the images she included. Which option on the Picture toolbar will let her remove unwanted parts of an image?

A. Compress Pictures B. Crop C. Reset Picture D. Color

9. Samantha is creating a presentation about tourist attractions in New York City. She wants to add a hyperlink that goes to a website she found about New York.

Which hyperlink option would let her do this?

A. Create New Document B. E-mail Address C. Existing File or Web Page D. Place in This Document

10.Rhea wants to add a clapping sound effect to the last slide of her presentation. Which option can she use to this?

A. Animation Schemes B. Custom Animation C. Design Templates D. Slide Transition

11.Miranda is creating a presentation about different dog breeds and she wants to add personal images to her presentation. Which Insert Picture option will NOT work for her?

A. Clip Art B. From File C. From Scanner or Camera

Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. 12.Which flowchart symbol is called the process symbol and contains the steps or actions in the process being depicted?

A. diamond B. elongated oval C. rectangle

13.You can add different objects to your presentation. Which option can make an object look closer or farther away than it actually is?

A. Dash Style B. Line Style C. 3-D Style

14.Several options are available on the drawing toolbar. Which option lets you create graphics from text?

A. Text Box B. Select Objects C. Insert WordArt D. Insert Clip Art

15.If Garrett wants to make sure his presentation is easy to understand, what rule should he follow when creating his slides?

A. Use no more than six bullets per slide and six words per bullet. B. Use words that are no longer than six letters. C. Use black-and-white graphics.

16.Rachel is creating a presentation about the polio vaccination and would like some focus. Which research tool would be best for her to use?

A. journals B. Internet C. encyclopedia

17.Which is a good technique for effectively proofreading your presentation?

A. Read it right after you complete it. B. Read it silently to yourself. C. Read it backwards.

Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. 18.Beth is giving her class a presentation about the benefits of yoga. At what volume should she speak while presenting?

A. She should speak at her normal volume and increase it only when making important points. B. She should speak very loudly to create an impression and convince her audience. C. She should be loud enough for people in the back of the room to hear her.

19.When posting a presentation online, why is it preferable to publish the presentation as a Web page instead of using a Web tool to share it?

A. Publishing a presentation as a Web page allows you to set the privacy controls so you can allow everyone to see it or keep it private. B. Publishing a presentation as a Web page will not affect the presentation's animations or special effects. C. Publishing a presentation as a Web page allows people to view a full-screen presentation without downloading the files.

20.Which of these is NOT a good presentation technique?

A. speaking loudly enough that everyone in the audience can hear you B. pronouncing words very clearly and speaking at a normal pace C. using dramatic gestures to emphasize important points D. making eye contact with the audience

Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.