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491. If you want to keep track of different editions of a document which features will you use?

  • A. Editions
  • B. Versions
  • C. Track Change
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Versions are used to save and distinguish different editions of a document. Track Changes records individual revisions within a document, rather than principally managing separate editions.

Correct answer: Versions

492. What is place to the left of horizontal scroll bar?

  • A. Indicators
  • B. View buttons
  • C. Tab stop buttons
  • D. Split buttons

Explanation: The view buttons are located beside the horizontal scroll bar and switch among document views such as Normal, Print Layout, and Outline. Tab-stop and split controls are located elsewhere in the interface.

Correct answer: View buttons

493. Why Drop Caps are used in document?

  • A. To drop all the capital letters
  • B. To automatically begin each paragraph with capital letter
  • C. To begin a paragraph with a large dropped initial capital letter
  • D. None of These

Explanation: A drop cap enlarges the first letter of a paragraph and drops it across several lines of text, giving the paragraph a decorative initial. It does not capitalize every paragraph automatically.

Correct answer: To begin a paragraph with a large dropped initial capital letter

494. What does EXT indicator on status bar of MS Word indicate?

  • A. It indicates whether the external text is pasted on document or not
  • B. It indicates whether extended add-ons are installed on MS Word or not
  • C. It indicates whether Extended Selection mode is turned on or off
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The EXT indicator shows that Extended Selection mode is active, so cursor movement expands the selected range. It does not indicate pasted text or Word add-ons.

Correct answer: It indicates whether Extended Selection mode is turned on or off

495. Pressing F8 key for three times selects__________?

  • A. A paragraph
  • B. A sentence
  • C. A word
  • D. Entire document

Explanation: Repeated F8 presses progressively enlarge a selection: after the third press, the selection covers the current sentence. Further presses extend it to a paragraph and then the entire document.

Correct answer: A sentence

496. How can you insert a sound file in your word document?

  • A. From insert -> sound menu option
  • B. From insert -> file menu option
  • C. From insert -> object menu option
  • D. None of These

Explanation: An audio file is inserted as an embedded or linked object through Insert > Object. A general Insert > Sound command is not the standard Word menu route.

Correct answer: From insert -> object menu option

497. What is the default number of lines to drop for drop cap?

  • A. 3
  • B. 10
  • C. 15
  • D. 20Word Processing Software

Explanation: A drop cap normally extends down three lines of body text, although the number can be changed through the Drop Cap settings.

Correct answer: 3

498. In MS Word to move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word command used is___________?

  • A. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
  • B. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
  • C. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Ctrl+Right Arrow moves the insertion point forward to the beginning of the next word. Ctrl+Left Arrow moves it to the previous word instead.

Correct answer: CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

499. What is the extension of files created in Ms-Word 97- 2003?

  • A. dot
  • B. doc
  • C. dom
  • D. txt

Explanation: Word 97–2003 saves documents in the binary .doc format. The .dot extension is used for document templates.

Correct answer: doc

500. Graphics for word processor is _________?

  • A. Peripheral
  • B. Clip art
  • C. Highlight
  • D. Execute

Explanation: Clip art consists of ready-made graphics that can be inserted into a word-processing document. The other options are not names for such graphics.

Correct answer: Clip art