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Q: 1Which one is not a transition effect in MS PowerPoint?
Option C
Curtains, Reveal, and Fade are valid PowerPoint transition effects that control how one slide changes to the next visually while Layout is related to the arrangement of slide content, not how the slides transition from one to another.
Q: 2Which of the following commands is not used in the proofing section while reviewing a presentation?
Option A
In the proofing section of presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, common commands include:
Q: 3MS-PowerPoint file extension is:
Option C
When you save a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 365, the default file extension applied is .pptx. This is the modern XML-based file format introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and later versions.
| APPLICATION | DEFAULT EXTENSION |
|---|---|
| MS Word | .docx |
| MS Excel | .xlsx |
| MS PowerPoint | .pptx |
| MS Access | .accdb (Access 2007 and later) or .mbd (Access 2003 and earlier) |
| MS Publisher | .pub |
| MS Outlook | .pst (Personal Storage), .ost (Offline Storage) |
Q: 4What a special effect is called that occur when you move from one slide to the next during on-screen presentation? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Option A
A Slide Transition is the special effect that occurs when moving from one slide to the next during an on-screen presentation in PowerPoint.
These effects can include fading, pushing, or other visual changes that make slide changes smoother and more engaging.
| TRANSITION | ANIMATION |
|---|---|
| Effect that happens when moving from one slide to another. | Effect that happens within a slide, applied to text, images, shapes, or objects. |
| Works on the entire slide. | Works on individual elements inside a slide. |
| Used to make the switch between slides smooth. | Used to highlight or emphasize content. |
| Examples: Fade, Push, Wipe, Dissolve. | Examples: Fly In, Bounce, Spin, Zoom. |
Q: 5Which of the following is not a valid Master View option in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016?
Option B
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, the Master Views allow users to control the overall look, layout, and formatting of slides, handouts, and notes in a presentation. The main Master View options are:
Slide Master: This is the primary master that controls the design, layout, fonts, colors, and placeholders for all slides in the presentation. Any changes made here automatically apply to all associated slides.
Handout Master: This master controls the appearance and layout of printed handouts, including the number of slides per page, headers, footers, and page orientation.
Notes Master: This master is used to format the notes pages, which include slide thumbnails and speaker notes. It allows customization of fonts, colors, and layout for printing or viewing.
Q: 6In Microsoft PowerPoint, background image can be added for all the slides by editing which slide?
Option D
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Slide Master is used to apply common formatting, themes, layouts, fonts, backgrounds, and images to all slides at once.
Q: 7Microsoft PowerPoint helps to enhance our presentation with ___________.
I. Pictures and Charts
II. Sound Effect
III. Tables
Option D
Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software used to create attractive and interactive presentations. It provides many multimedia features that help improve the quality and effectiveness of presentations.
PowerPoint Supports:
Q: 8Which of the following shortcut key of PowerPoint that helps to present the slides from the beginning?
Option C
| SHORTCUT KEY | FUNCTION |
|---|---|
| F1 | Opens Help. |
| F4 | Repeats the last action. |
| F5 | Starts slideshow from the beginning. |
| Shift + F5 | Starts slideshow from the current slide. |
| F7 | Opens Spell Check. |
| Ctrl + M | Inserts a new slide. |
| Ctrl + D | Duplicates the selected slide. |
| Ctrl + S | Saves the presentation. |
| Ctrl + P | Prints the presentation. |
| Esc | Exits the slideshow. |
Q: 9Which option allow inserting a chart into a slide in PowerPoint?
Option C
In MS PowerPoint, a chart is used to graphically represent data on a slide. Charts help in visualizing trends, comparisons, and patterns in numerical data, making it easier for the audience to understand. To insert a chart into a slide, you use the Insert > Chart option.
| CHART TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Column Chart | Displays data in vertical bars, good for comparing values across categories. |
| Bar Chart | Similar to column chart but horizontal bars, useful when category names are long. |
| Line Chart | Shows trends over time or continuous data using lines connecting points. |
| Pie Chart | Represents proportions of a whole, each slice shows percentage contribution. |
| Area Chart | Similar to line chart but areas under lines are filled, emphasizes volume. |
| Scatter Chart | Plots individual data points, shows relationship between two variables. |
| Bubble Chart | Like scatter chart but adds size of bubble to represent a third variable. |
| Stock Chart | Used to represent stock prices: high, low, open, and close values. |
| Radar Chart | Displays multivariate data in a circular layout, good for comparing multiple variables. |
Q: 10Can we create an mp4 file of a PowerPoint presentation?
Option D
Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to export a presentation as an MP4 video file. This feature is useful for sharing or uploading presentations as videos without requiring PowerPoint software to view them.
To create an MP4, you go to File > Export > Create a Video, select the quality and settings, and save the presentation as an MP4 file.
Q: 11Which of the following file extension is applied to a MS-PowerPoint 365 Presentation by default whenever you save it?
Option B
When you save a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 365, the default file extension applied is .pptx. This is the modern XML-based file format introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and later versions.
| APPLICATION | DEFAULT EXTENSION |
|---|---|
| MS Word | .docx |
| MS Excel | .xlsx |
| MS PowerPoint | .pptx |
| MS Access | .accdb |
| MS Publisher | .pub |
| MS Outlook | .pst (Personal Storage), .ost (Offline Storage) |
Q: 12What is “Fly in” in MS power-point?
Option C
In MS PowerPoint, Fly In is one of the Entrance Animation Effects. It makes text, images, or objects fly into the slide from a specific direction (top, bottom, left, right, etc.). it is used to grab attention and make a presentation more dynamic.
| Animation Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Effects | Make objects appear on the slide. Used to introduce new content. | Fly In, Fade In, Bounce, Zoom In, Appear |
| Emphasis Effects | Apply to objects already on the slide to highlight or draw attention. | Spin, Grow / Shrink, Pulse, Teeter, Change Font Color |
| Exit Effects | Make objects disappear from the slide. Used to remove content after use. | Fade Out, Fly Out, Disappear, Bounce Out, Zoom Out |
| Motion Path Effects | Move objects along a defined path. | Line, Arc, Circle, Custom Path |
Q: 13Which tab in PowerPoint allows you to insert the shapes?
Option B
| Tab | Description |
|---|---|
| Home | Basic text formatting, slides, clipboard commands, fonts, paragraph, drawing tools. |
| Insert | Insert objects like pictures, shapes, charts, tables, text boxes, SmartArt, videos. |
| Design | Apply slide themes, background styles, colors, and variants. |
| Transitions | Add slide transition effects and set timing. |
| Animations | Add animations to objects like text, images, and charts. |
| Slide Show | Start and customize slide show, set up slideshow options. |
| Review | Proofing tools, spell check, comments, language, and compare presentations. |
| View | Change slide display: Normal, Slide Sorter, Notes Page, Master view, Zoom, Gridlines. |
| File | Create, open, save, print, export, or share presentations. |
Q: 14For viewing the prepared slides in a Power – Point Presentation, which of the following is not an option?
Option B
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Presentation Views help users create, organize, and customize slides effectively. The main options are:
Q: 15In MS PowerPoint, the shortcut key for running the slide show from the beginning is :
Option D
In MS PowerPoint, pressing F5 starts the slideshow from the beginning (first slide). The Shift + F5 is used to start the slideshow from the current slide.
| SHORTCUT KEY | ACTION |
|---|---|
| F5 | Start slide show from beginning. |
| Shift + F5 | Start slide show from current slide. |
| Ctrl + P (During Slideshow) | Activate pen tool. |
| Esc | Exit slideshow. |
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