Microsoft 365 Basics
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Common Uses
Real Life Situations
100

Name the 3 primary applications included in Microsoft 365?

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

100

What is Word used for?

Creating & editing documents

100

What is Excel primarily used for?

Organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data

100

What is the purpose of PowerPoint?

Create slideshows and presentations

100

Which app is best for writing research papers?

Word

100

You need to write a formal letter for a job application. Which Microsoft tool should you use?

Word

200

True or False: You must have an internet connection to use Microsoft 365 applications.

False

200

What tool checks spelling and grammar in Word?

Spell Check and Grammar Tool

200

What type of software is Microsoft Excel?

Spreadsheet software

200

What can you add to slides to make them more engaging?

Images, videos, audio clips, and graphics
200

Which application helps students track their GPA?

Excel

200

You are tracking your personal expenses for the month. Which Microsoft tool is best for this?

Excel

300

What is OneDrive used for?

Cloud storage & file sharing

300

What is a template, and how does it help users?

A pre-designed document layout that helps users create professional documents quickly

300

What feature helps presenters by displaying notes while presenting?

Presenter view

300

How can Excel be used in a science experiment?

Collect data, create a schedule, graph data, etc

300

You are preparing a business pitch and need to create a visually appealing presentation. Which Microsoft tool should you use?

PowerPoint

400

Is Microsoft 365 a subscription service? True or False

True

400

What does the Track Changes feature do?

Allows users to see edits and suggestions made by others.

400

Name two types of chart that Excel can create. 

Bar chart, pie chart, line graph, scatter plot

400

How can users record a presentation for a later playback?

Using the Slide Show recording feature

400

How do businesses use Microsoft Excel in daily operations?

For budgeting, financial analysis, inventory tracking, etc.)

400

You and a classmate need to edit a report together but are in different locations. How can Microsoft 365 help?

By using Word’s collaboration and Track Changes features.

500

What does the "365" in Microsoft 365 stand for?

It represents that the software is available for use 365 days a year.

500

What days can you change the appearance of text in Word?

Bold, Italics, Underline, Font Size, Colour, and Alignment Tools

500

What feature in Excel allows users to organize data by arranging it alphabetically, numerically, or by date?

Data sorting & filtering

500

What is the purpose of slide layouts in PowerPoint?

They help organize content with titles, bullet points, and images.

500

Which Microsoft tool would be the best choice for creating an interactive slideshow for a school project?

PowerPoint
500

Your teacher assigns a group project that requires a mix of data analysis and visual presentation. Which two Microsoft tools would be most useful?

Microsoft Excel for data and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation.

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