26. The key used to end a slide show is:
- Esc
- F5
- Space
- Enter
Answer: A) Esc
Explanation: Escape exits the show.
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42 multiple-choice questions on Lab: MS PowerPoint from Computer Science, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
27. The shortcut to make selected text bold is:
- Ctrl + B
- Ctrl + I
- Ctrl + U
- Ctrl + D
Answer: A) Ctrl + B
Explanation: B for bold.
28. A blend of two or more colours used as a background is a:
- transition
- pattern fill
- gradient fill
- solid fill
Answer: C) gradient fill
Explanation: Gradients change smoothly between colours.
29. The shortcut to insert a new slide is:
- Ctrl + M
- F5
- Ctrl + N
- Ctrl + S
Answer: A) Ctrl + M
Explanation: Ctrl + M = new slide.
30. Moving an object along a line or curve uses a:
- theme
- slide layout
- transition
- motion path
Answer: D) motion path
Explanation: Motion paths move objects.
31. The bar at the bottom showing "Slide 2 of 8" is the:
- title bar
- status bar
- Quick Access Toolbar
- ribbon
Answer: B) status bar
Explanation: It also has view buttons and the zoom slider.
32. "Fly Out" is an example of which animation type?
- Entrance
- Exit
- Transition
- Emphasis
Answer: B) Exit
Explanation: Exit effects are red.
33. Which key demotes a bullet to a sub-bullet?
- Esc
- Tab
- F5
- Enter
Answer: B) Tab
Explanation: Shift + Tab promotes it again.
34. The layout normally used for the first slide is:
- Two Content
- Blank
- Comparison
- Title Slide
Answer: D) Title Slide
Explanation: It has a title and subtitle.
35. The default file extension of a PowerPoint presentation is:
- .xlsx
- .txt
- .docx
- .pptx
Answer: D) .pptx
Explanation: Older versions used .ppt.
36. Save As is used to:
- print the file
- save a copy with a new name, location or format
- update the same file only
- delete the file
Answer: B) save a copy with a new name, location or format
Explanation: The original remains unchanged.
37. The pane that lists and lets you reorder all animations on a slide is the:
- Animation Pane
- Slides pane
- Notes pane
- Selection only
Answer: A) Animation Pane
Explanation: Animations → Animation Pane.
38. Dotted boxes on a slide that hold titles and text are called:
- transitions
- handouts
- themes
- placeholders
Answer: D) placeholders
Explanation: "Click to add title".
39. The key that starts a slide show from the first slide is:
- Esc
- F5
- F7
- F12
Answer: B) F5
Explanation: F5 = From Beginning.
40. During a slide show, pressing B:
- bolds text
- goes to the beginning
- adds a slide
- shows a black screen
Answer: D) shows a black screen
Explanation: Press again to return.
41. A predefined set of colours, fonts and effects applied to slides is a:
- macro
- transition
- theme
- placeholder
Answer: C) theme
Explanation: Design → Themes.
42. Decorative styled text in PowerPoint is created with:
- Clip Art only
- WordArt
- SmartArt
- Notes
Answer: B) WordArt
Explanation: Insert → WordArt.
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