Microsoft Word Definitions
Basic Computer Questions
Shortcuts
Ribbons and Tabs:
Devices
100

What is alignment?

Alignment refers to where and how the text lines up. 

Left, Center and Right

100

This type of software controls the activities and sets the rules for the computer.

Operating System

100

What is the shortcut to use to print your document?

Ctrl+P

100

Which tool allows you to decrease and increase the size of the content in a Microsoft Word window?

Zoom slider


100

Name two input devices that is most often used with a desktop computer?

Keyboard and mouse

200

What is a document template?

A template is a document type that creates a copy of itself when you open it. 

Instead of creating the structure of a document from scratch, you can use a template with predefined page layout, fonts, margins, and styles.

200

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

200

What is the shortcut for paste?

Ctrl+V

200

You an only add page number on the bottom of the page. True or false?

False

200

What is display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, video camera, VCR etc.

Monitor

300

What is web layout view?

Web Layout view is designed to show you what your document would like if you intend to publish it as a webpage.

300

In computer, can you create a folder with a folder?

True or False.

TRUE

300
What is the shortcut to select all the items in a document or window?

Ctrl+A

300

In which tab do you find Find and Replace commands?

Home

300

What is the Ethernet port used for?

Internet access

400

What is a header?

A header is the top margin of each page.

400

What is the most crucial thing you need to do while working on an important document?

Saving the Document every now and then.

400

What are the keys you press to login to your computer?

Ctrl+Alt+delete

400

What are the two ways to insert a hyperlink?

Right click on picture or text and click on hyperlink

select the picture or text, go to Insert --> hyperlink

Ctrl+K


400

Name one device that will allow you to save your file and then take the file with you to access on a different computer?

USB or CD or Hard disk drive 

500

What is a quick access toolbar?

The Quick Access Toolbar is located to the right of the Microsoft Office. It contains commands that are used most often, for example Redo, Undo and Save.

500

Where do you find the task manager?

*Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, select Task Manager. 

*From the desktop, right click on the task bar and select “Task Manager” from the context menu.

*Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc.  

500

Shortcut for Undo and Redo

Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y

500

Name three types of charts

Column, Pie, Line, Bar, Stock, Area, Waterfall, Combo, Tree map, Radar, Surface, Radar, Histogram

500

Headphones, speakers, monitor and printer are examples of which type of device?

Output device