Microsoft Word Practice Exam

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• Where is the command to divide a Microsoft Word document into multiple columns located?
• What is the name of the pane that shows a step-by-step progression for creating a mail merge?
• To prevent most users from editing a document but permit comments, which option should be applied?
• Which tab provides access to commands for applying table styles?
• Where would you go in backstage view to change the location where Word saves or recovers documents?
• In Word's Review tab, which group contains the command to accept or reject changes made to a document?
• What area in Microsoft Word enables users to view document properties and update the properties information at any time while creating a document?
• Where do you adjust the setting to display formatting marks by default?
• The principal wants to send out a monthly update of school activities. Which type of document is most appropriate?
• Which handle type would you use to resize a graphic proportionally?
• Which command can be used to go to a specific page by number?
• Which command is used to close the current document without exiting Microsoft Word?
• Which feature on Word provides predefined text formatting sets that can be applied quickly to selected text?
• Linda is creating a custom template. If she uses the tools found on the Review tab and proofreads her document, which important question is she answering?
• Which section in Word's Options would you access to adjust language and spelling-related settings?
• Which view would show the document structure with levels and headings?
• Which Word feature helps you manage sources and insert in-text citations within a document?
• Alexis formatted a dot leader in a Table of Contents document. Which tab stop should she use to align page numbers so that it will result in an even right edge?
• Which option would you select to browse and use templates provided by Office.com such as a newsletter template?
• Which command would you use to insert a link to an external resource such as a website, email address, or file?
• Which feature would you use to add spacing around the contents of a table cell as a formatting option?
• Which term describes adjusting the font name, size, and color for selected text?
• Kim is working on a research paper about the benefits of FBLA. She would like to list all of the sources used within her paper at the end of the paper. This is an example of a:
• To save a new file or an existing file in its same storage location, which keyboard shortcut is commonly used?
• In a Table of Contents, what formatting element is used to create a dotted line from the entry to the page number?
• Which object is used to present data in a visual format such as bars or pies?
• Which window allows a user to see document pages exactly as they will print?
• Which part of a document would include a list of sources cited, usually formatted according to a style guide?
• What is the process of changing the appearance of a paragraph of text called?
• In Nathan's parenting class, he has been assigned to diagram his family tree. Which command would be the most appropriate for a quick and easy visual representation?
• Which Insert option would you use to insert a stand-alone, resizable text container into your document?
• Which term refers to the oblong boxes that appear when formatting changes are made in a document while tracking changes?
• Which feature allows applying a predefined set of formatting attributes to a paragraph to maintain consistency?
• In a Word document, to duplicate a table in another document, which option should you choose?
• Where would you edit the metadata such as author and title during document creation?
• Where does Microsoft Word put elements saved for later use in a document?
• To specify the author in a Word document, which feature should you use?
• To save an existing document with a new file name or to save it in a new location, which command is used?
• Mark created a three column newsletter. He wants to increase more words per line in each column. What should Mark do?
• Which command is used to insert a picture file from a storage device into a document?
• To save merged documents or edit the contents of individual merged letters, which merge option should be selected?
• In outline view, which command would hide subpoints to focus on the main headings in the minutes?
• Which action would you take to consolidate edits from multiple authors into one final document version?
• Which command on the Insert Tab is used to select a part of a program window to insert into a file?
• Which of the following software programs is a full-featured word processing program that allows users to create professional-looking documents and revise them easily?
• Which Word feature provides a quick visual diagram for organizing information, such as a family tree?
• The principal emailed staff to inform them about new policy changes for cell phone use. Which type of document is most appropriate to use?
• Nathan is designing an FBLA flyer and wants to draw a star. Which command would he use from the Insert Tab?
• Which command changes capitalization style of selected text (e.g., sentence case, lowercase, uppercase)?
• To apply predefined formatting to a table, which option would you choose?
• Which command on the Insert Ribbon creates a preformatted placeholder for text in a document?
• Which option should you choose to place a box around the entire document that includes the table?
• To add a descriptive label below an object in Word, which feature should you use?
• Which Word feature should Joan use to send a mail merge to her customers most commonly contacted by email?
• To verify that a document is accessible to readers with disabilities, which Word feature should you use?
• The list of sources used at the end of a research paper is called a
• Which feature would Dylan use to let others access a Word document but prevent modifications?
• Angie is designing a band flyer and wants a picture of a drum set to appear behind the text. Which command should she use?
• If you choose One from the Columns drop-down list for a selected portion of text, that portion becomes a single column.
• Which operation creates a copy of content within a document while leaving the original intact?
• To reference a quote in the body of a report, which element is used to acknowledge the source?
• What does Microsoft Word automatically insert when the content fills a full page based on page size and margins?
• Which action would Drake take to insert the contents from the Office Clipboard into a document?
• Which tool converts words or paragraphs into a different language using the Microsoft Word bilingual dictionaries?
• In an outline view, which command would Amelia use to make the service project section more important than the related activities?
• Which area stores reusable content blocks for future insertion?
• To specify the size of the viewable area and allow users to reduce or enlarge the size of a document window, which command is used?
• To apply a consistent visual style to an existing Word table, which feature would you use?
• What is the conventional name for the page that lists all sources referenced in a research paper?
• To automatically capitalize a state abbreviation when typing, which Word feature would you adjust?
• In Outline view, which command would you use to view the main headings and subheadings?
• What is the name of the note type that appears at the end of a document and references a source?
• What is the name of the Microsoft Word feature that reviews spelling and grammatical errors as you type and compares them against the Microsoft Word dictionary?
• Which automatically appears based on tasks you perform, and contains commands related to changing the appearance of text in a document?
• Kim wants a rectangle shape to transition from one color to another. Which fill option should she choose?
• Which option would box the entire document, including the table?
• To allow others to view and provide feedback with comments on a document, which feature should you apply?
• Alexis is creating a table with numbers. She would like the numbers to be displayed as currency. Which tab stop should she use?
• Sara inserted a graphic used to visually display her family tree. Which graphic did she use?
• What is a quick reference point that gives the reader an overview of where to find content throughout the document?
• Which editing tool is used to search for and replace specific text in a document?
• Which option on the Apply Styles dialog box changes the settings for a selected style?
• Which command opens a dialog to define a 20-row by 4-column table?
• What type of paragraph indentation forces the first line to the left of the rest of the paragraph?
• Which feature lets you trim away parts of an inserted image?
• To display the report as it would appear online, which view should she use?
• In a template, what term describes the area that shows where text will be entered?
• On the Insert Ribbon, which command creates a link to a webpage, picture, email address, or program?
• To insert a mail merge placeholder into a letter that will pull recipient-specific data, you would insert a ...
• Which command should you use to cancel a recent command or action?
• Which page should appear at the beginning of a research paper?
• What is the correct file format for a normal Microsoft Word template?
• Which action cannot be undone in Microsoft Word?
• Linda is creating a custom template. If it will be quicker to use the template than to recreate the flyer from scratch each time, which important question is she answering?
• Which File tab option allows a Word document to be shared as a blog post?
• Which feature helps ensure a document displays correctly on older Word versions?
• Which feature allows you to view who edited the document and when?
• Which bar presents information about a document, the progress of current tasks, and the status of certain commands and keys, and also provides controls for viewing the document?
• Which icon group on the Word window is used to minimize, maximize, or close the application window?
• Prior to creating a table of contents using the Table of Contents command, which procedure must be completed in the document?
• Which action would you use to select the entire document you are editing?
• Which editing command is used to replace specific text in a document?
• What are the text and graphics that print at the bottom of every page in a Microsoft Word document called?
• Which feature allows saving reusable content blocks like boilerplate text or logos for future insertion?
• Opening a file that is focused on a specific heading in a longer paper is an example of what?
• What is the term for the large, decorative initial at the start of a paragraph intended for emphasis?
• To fill a shape with an inserted image, which fill option is used?
• Which method would allow creating a table with rows and columns of varying sizes?
• A shortcut that inserts a preformatted title page is an example of which Word feature?
• Helen wants to have places in her template where users can choose one of several options to fill in a blank. Which tool should she use?
• Which dialog box allows a user to create a new folder in the desired storage location?
• Which ribbon group within the Insert Ribbon contains the commands that enable a user to insert common mathematical symbols or equations?
• Which dialog box provides the user with the ability to replace text as it is typed?
• Lois wants to add a blank row between the table headers and the first data row. Which option should she choose?
• What is the quickest way to select an entire paragraph?
• What is the name of the note that can be inserted into a Microsoft Word document by a reviewer to communicate suggestions, alerts, or tips to the author?
• Which document state ensures it can be opened for viewing but not edited?
• Which symbol indicates a tab stop in a Word document?
• Which command on the Home ribbon allows a user to change the case of selected text to all uppercase, lowercase, sentence case, toggle case, or capitalize each word?
• Which term best describes a reusable layout and formatting setup that can be used to produce multiple documents with consistent design?
• What is the name of the view that provides data about documents and contains a set of commands to help manage documents?
• In a Word document, which command would you use to remove portions of a picture?
• Which command should she access to enable automatic capitalization of state abbreviations like CA or TX?
• What is the default paragraph alignment for the Normal Style in Word?
• During printing, which area of the Print dialog provides a list of available printers?
• In a mail merge, what is the purpose of the data source?
• Which feature of Microsoft Word automatically corrects typing, spelling, capitalization, or grammar errors as they are typed?
• Which option is selected in the Columns dialog box to create multiple columns in only one paragraph of text in a document?
• To select from the Bullet Library to change bullet shapes, which action should you perform?
• In Microsoft Word, what is the name of the group formatting characteristics called?
• Which button is used to store a new or existing file with the same name?
• Word uses which feature to automatically format ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd) as superscripts?
• Which element is printed at the bottom of every page?
• What is the process of creating a duplicate of an item while leaving the original item in place called?
• In Microsoft Word, what is the name of the group of picture formatting characteristics that includes shadows, reflections, glow, soft edges, bevel, and 3-D rotation?
• After combining the letter with the customer list, what is the resulting document called?
• While reviewing minutes in outline view, which command allows viewing only the main headings?
• Which term refers to a Word file that contains one or more subdocuments to organize a long report?
• Hal and Alice have both made changes separately to the Biology lab report that they created together. They need to turn in one final version to their teacher. Which Word tool could they use to easily create a single final report that includes both of their changes?
• Sara inserted an arrow to point out information in a newsletter, which object did she use?
• Katelyn is working on a research paper about the marketing reach of social media. Which would she use to reference a quote from a marketing executive included in the body of the report?
• To ensure the text in the rows of a table starts at the top-left corner, which layout feature should be applied?
• Which group contains the options for applying effects like shadows and rotation to pictures?
• What is the note inserted at the bottom of a page to cite a source called?
• Which feature provides a navigational guide showing headings and page numbers?
• Which view provides a centralized area with commands for managing documents, including printing and properties?
• What is the purpose of the Document Inspector in Word?
• Which tab stop aligns text with the right margin?
• Which command on the Picture Tools Format Tab is used to change the way text wraps around a selected object?
• In Word, which feature is used to review spelling and grammar as you type?
• To view the report as a hard copy, which view should she use?
• In an outline, which command would Terrance use to make the fundraising activities less important than the fundraising section?
• To configure the insert key to toggle overtype mode, which Backstage option should you choose?
• What are the built-in or predefined styles used for formatting text called?
• Which two tabs become available when a table is selected in a Word document?
• Which option would you use to insert a header that repeats on every page?
• Which group contains the command to place text at the bottom edge of each printed page of a document?
• During a mail merge, which component formats recipient addresses for envelopes?
• Which tool automatically corrects common typing errors as you type?
• Lois is unable to view all of the information in the first column of her table. Which option should she choose?
• To identify who made edits in a shared Word document, which feature would you use?
• Where is column width and spacing controlled in a Microsoft Word document?
• Where is the Print command typically located in Word?
• To increase or decrease the size of the content in a Microsoft Word window, which item on the status bar would you use?
• For printing envelopes with each customer's address in a predefined format, which option should Sally choose?
• From which tab can you apply table styles to a Word table?
• Which tool on the Home ribbon lets a user search for text in a document by keying the word into a search box?
• To change the organization of a paper, which Word view would assist in performing this task?
• Which term describes sorting? Arranging text in alphabetic, numeric, or date order based on the first character?
• Which area in Backstage view would you customize to enable quick opening of documents without navigating menus?
• Ann wants to add her name to the Microsoft dictionary. Which section of Backstage/Options will she use?
• In a Word document, what is the amount of space that appears between paragraphs called?
• When creating a Reference page for a report, which indentation would be used for the second and succeeding references?
• Which key would you press to move across columns to the left in a table?
• To make text appear in a smaller font size below the middle point of the line, which character formatting effect is applied?
• Where are the alignment controls located in Word's user interface?
• Which Backstage option should you select to make the insert key toggle overtype mode?
• Which command would you use to decrease the level of a heading in an outline, making it less prominent?
• How are different underline styles selected when applying the underline font format to selected text?
• Which tool helps verify that layout remains intact in older Word versions?
• To reuse a newsletter layout across semesters, which item should be created for future use?
• Which option would you use to convert a list of names in the format Last name, First name into a table?
• What is the control center located below the title bar at the top of the Microsoft Word window called?
• Which ribbon contains the command to create headers in a document?
• Where are the commands to apply preset table styles to a Word table?
• Nathan is using a business letter template he created earlier and wants to save it with all the customers information. What file type should he select?
• What is the name assigned to a file when it is saved?
• What is the term for turning a delimited list into a Word table?
• What term describes how the left and right edges of a paragraph align on a page?
• Which option would you use to create a new data source by typing recipient information directly into Word?
• In the Print dialog box, which area provides a user with a list of available printers?
• Which ribbon contains the command to change the preset margin settings in a Microsoft Word document?
• Which feature would you use to ensure that the document is protected so that only certain users can open it?
• On which ribbon would you find the Page Setup options to adjust margins and columns in a Word document?
• Which tool helps remove personal data from a document before sharing?
• What feature allows you to automatically adjust column widths to fit content?
• In Word, what is the term for a separate document that can be inserted into a larger document as part of a master file?
• What is the ghosted graphic displayed on top of or behind text in a document called?
• To change the interval for scheduled file backups in Word, which option should you access?
• Which option would you use to place content into the next column without manually inserting a page break?
• Which option would you adjust to create more space between lines within a paragraph?
• What is the command on the Insert Tab used to capture and insert a picture of any other open program window?
• Which area provides quick formatting options for tables in Word?
• To start a brand-new template, which icon should you click?
• Which Word feature should Joan use to apply a predefined mailing address format for each recipient?
• What type of break creates a new section on the same page as the previous section?
• What is the default space between columns in Word?
• From the File tab, which option would publish a document as a blog post?
• Which action would bring up the dialog to input the number of rows and columns you want in a new table?
• Which action maps a data source field to a standard recipient field in a mail merge?
• In a Word template, which item indicates the location where information should be typed?
• Which Word tab contains the Print command?
• Nathan wants to save a new business letter for reuse while protecting the original. Which file type should he choose?
• Jana wants to navigate page 35 of her report. What is the quickest way to navigate?
• To apply a predefined style to an existing table, which tab would you use?
• Which feature should Erin use to ensure content is viewable by FBLA members using older Word versions?
• What feature lets you see which users make changes to a document?
• What is the amount of vertical space between the lines of text in a paragraph called?
• Which commonly used shortcut keys or keyboard combination is used to apply bold formatting to selected text?
• Jordan inserted an image from his USB Drive into his science report. What did he insert?
• Where is the Word mail merge data source stored for future use?
• Which option would you use to insert a placeholder that can hold text and be resized?
• Where is the command to insert a new row into a Word table?
• Kim inserted a rectangular shape into her Word document. She wanted to fill the shape with a Microsoft Logo. Which shape fill option should she use?
• Which document type is most appropriate for internal staff announcements?
• Which area in Backstage view would you use to set the default save location for your documents?
• Which term refers to the two page layout positions of a document?
• Which of the following terms defines the appearance and shape of the letters, numbers, and special characters in a document?
• Where is the command to insert a new table into a Word document?
• What Word feature allows storing a frequently used sequence of actions for reuse?
• What is a quick way to close the Header or Footer view in a Word document?
• How is a watermark removed from a Microsoft Word document?
• If a document has a watermark you want removed, which command would you select?
• When comments are inserted into a Microsoft Word document, how can they be removed?
• Which setting would you adjust to increase the space between columns?
• How does a user modify the colors in a selected theme?
• What is the name of a capital letter at the start of a paragraph but set in a larger font size than the rest of the characters in the paragraph?
• Which command is used to find the number of words, characters, paragraphs, or lines in a Microsoft Word document?
• Shameka is a Yearbook Staff member. Instead of recreating it each time, what should she create for future use?
• Mrs. Perry has assigned the class to type a report. To maximize space, which option would you choose to display the content?
• Which feature helps identify edits by different users during collaboration?
• Mark created a three column newsletter. He wants to end the first column early to insert a picture below it. What should Mark do?
• Which command allows you to save a document under a different name or location?
• On the Review tab, which command allows you to restrict editing across the document?
• To prevent automatic capitalization after the abbreviated term assoc., which command would you access?
• What is the descriptive text placed below an object called?
• Which term refers to the oblong boxes that appear when formatting changes are made in a document while tracking changes?
• Which dialog box is used to save a document with a new name or location?
• Matt wants to have places in his survey template where users can check 'Yes' or 'No' about their senior week plans. Which tool would he use?
• Which option allows you to set the number and width of columns in Word?
• Which hidden formatting symbol represents a single space in a document?
• Which command group in the Table Tools Layout Tab contains the command to modify the height or width of rows and columns?
• From which tab would you access the Close command to close the current document?
• Which icon would Trey select to begin creating his own template from scratch?
• Which command on the Review tab limits how people edit or format specific parts of a document?
• Which feature automatically appears based on your actions and provides quick formatting options for text?
• Which feature on the status bar would you use to adjust the display size of the document content?
• Which hidden formatting symbol represents a tab stop in a document?
• What are the decorative lines used to surround a page or the elements on a page called?
• To show formatting marks by default in Word documents, which area in Backstage View should you adjust?
• How are columns removed from a document?
• To divide each cell in the top row of a table into two separate cells, which option should be used?
• Which option is commonly used to undo the most recent action in Word?
• Which of the following is a reference note that is displayed at the end of the document?
• How do users switch from one ribbon to another in Microsoft Word?
• Sally has a field in her data source called First. Which option maps 'First' to 'First Name' in mail merge?
• To insert a directional indicator such as an arrow in a document, which object would you most likely insert?
• Which of the following are valid placement options for page numbers in a document?
• What is the keyboard shortcut for inserting a manual page break?
• Which feature stores the author name in the document's metadata for distribution?
• Which feature in Microsoft Word highlights insertions, deletions, or formatting modifications in a document?
• To specify the exact style of the decorative lines used on a page, which dialog box is used?
• To apply a gradient fill to a shape, which option should you choose?
• Jordan wants to e-mail a view of the entire program window to the Technology Department of the error message that he received when logging onto his computer. What command would he use?
• Which is the shortcut key for accessing Microsoft Office Word Help from the Word window?
• To create a new data source listing her most loyal customers for a mail merge, which Word feature should she use?
• Which alignment option indicates text is aligned to both the left and right margins?
• Which backstage view area would you use to ensure your name appears as the author on all documents?
• In Word, which option represents a data visualization element that can be inserted into a document?
• What is the name of the list of frequently used commands that appears when you right-click an object?
• In a mail merge, what should you insert to place each customer's name and address in the letter?
• To enable quick access to frequently used commands, which backstage area should she modify?
• Which tab houses the commands used to format pictures, including options to wrap text around a picture?
• Which type of drawing object enables users to create shadowed, rotated, stretched, and wavy text effects?
• Which keyboard shortcut applies bold formatting to the selected text?
• Which icon would Trey select to create the Black Tie Newsletter template from Office.com?
• Which group on the Home ribbon contains commands to control the alignment of text in a document?
• Which action inserts content from the Office Clipboard into the document?
• What is the name of the document that organizes all heading sections and includes elements like title page, thesis, introduction, and works cited page?
• Sally wants to select the entire document that she is currently editing. What is the quickest way to select the document?
• What is the method for changing the Bullet symbol within a list?
• How do you access Microsoft Word Help from the Word Window?
• In a Microsoft Word table, which key moves the cursor to the next cell on the right?
• Which of the small, white circles surrounding a graphic allows a user to proportionately resize the graphic?
• Which tab is used to insert a new row into a Microsoft Word table?
• To populate the data source from an existing contact list stored in Outlook during a mail merge, which Word feature would you use?
• Which view would you use to preview how a document will look when printed?
• Which command would you use to insert a portion of another program's window into your document?
• Which shape fill option provides a smooth transition between colors?
• Which option would you use to apply a preset color scheme to a document's theme?
• In a mail merge document, what are the field names that are linked to the data source?
• Which option would you use to apply a gradient fill to a shape?
• Which Word feature provides guided setup for creating a mail merge?
• Which command on the Home ribbon applies a shadow, glow, or reflection to selected text or paragraphs?
• In a Microsoft Word document, what are the printable text and graphics at the top of each page called?
• Which approach would you use to build a table by manually drawing its grid lines?
• What is the process of changing the way characters appear, both on screen and in print, to improve document readability?
• What type of template is most appropriate for a FBLA Secretary to use to inform FBLA members of monthly club activities?
• Which layout feature controls the white space around the content inside a table cell?
• What area is used to provide information about the author, title, subject, keywords, category, and comments that describe the document?
• Which Track Changes command allows a user to see what a document looked like before any changes were made to it?
• What is a series of paragraphs, each beginning with a bullet character, called?