Microsoft Word Assessment Test for beginners

See how well you know Word

Name: ____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Directions: Circle all the answers that are correct.2:00hours Marks 70%
Create a New Folder on the desktop named: Practice Test
Save all files that you create today in the current folder
Save thidrs document as a Word Document with the filename: Practice Test 1
Complete each of the following tasks.

1. How do you copy text?

a) Highlight the text, choose Home, and then choose Copy.
b) Highlight the text, click the right mouse button, and then choose Copy.
c) Highlight the text and press <Ctrl>C.
d) All of the above.

2. How do you open an existing document?

a) Choose File and then Open.
b) Click on the file folder icon on the toolbar.
c) Press <Ctrl>O.
d) None of the above.

3. How do you save a new document?

a) Press <Ctrl>S.
b) Choose File and then Save.
c) Click the right mouse button and choose Save.
d) Open the document and give it a new name.

4. How do you align text on the right margin?

a) Choose Format and then Align Right.

b) Press <Ctrl>R.
c) Click on the Align Right icon.
d) Right-click on the text you wish to align.

5. A desktop computer is…?

a) One which is portable in a bag
b) One which is fixed to a workstation, but powerful to use
c) One that only has a touch screen
d) One with a printer

6. What does a laptop computer have built in that we can use like a mouse…?
a) A keyboard
b) A touch pad
c) Speakers
d) A monitor
7. What is this?
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Figure 5 : Keyboard labelling exercise

1.3 Output devices

14. Which taskbar icon do you click to change the volume?

15. What can improve the visibility of the screen?

a) decreasing the resolution
b) changing to a high contrast theme
c) changing the display text size
d) All of the above

Using the computer

16. The best way to shut down a computer is…?
a) Press the power button once
b) Press and hold the power button
c) Select Shut Down from the start menu
d) Disconnect the power cable

17. How can you select more than one icon at a time?
a) Select the first, then hold CTRL whilst selecting the rest
b) Right click on them
c) Double click on them
d) Use the TAB button

18. How do you get capital letters using just one finger?
a) Use the SHIFT LOCK key
b) Use the TAB key
c) Use the ESCAPE key
d) Use the CTRL key

19. What is the short cut for copying data to the clipboard?
a) CTRL + C
b) CTRL + X
c) CTRL + Z
d) CTRL + V

19. How do you insert a page break into a document?

a) Press <Enter>until you get to the bottom of the page.
b) Choose Insert and then Break.
c) Hold down <Ctrl>and press <Enter>.
d) None of the above.

20. . How do you print preview a document?

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a) Highlight the part of the document you wish to preview and press <Ctrl>P.
b) Choose File and then Print Preview.
c) Click on the Print Preview button on the Standard Toolbar.
d) Choose View and then Print Preview.

21. What is the short cut for pasting data from the clipboard?
a) CTRL + C
b) CTRL + X
c) CTRL + Z
d) CTRL + V

22. Which key can be used to open the start menu?

a) The WINDOWS Key
b) The CTRL key
c) The SHIFT key
d) The ESCAPE key

23. How do you minimize a window?

a) Click on the bar icon at the top right of the window
b) Click on the cross icon at the top right of the window
c) Click on the square icon at the top right of the window
d) Click on the window’s title bar

24. How do you close a window?

a. Click on the bar icon at the top right of the window
b. Click on the cross icon at the top right of the window
c. Click on the square icon at the top right of the window
d. Click on the window’s title bar

25. How do you reopen a minimized window?

a. Click on its name or icon on the task bar.
b. Use the ‘Start’ menu
c. Double click its desktop icon
d. Press the ‘Escape’ Key

26. To copy a file a useful shortcut is CTRL and C

a) True
b) False
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27. The Task Bar is always visible at the bottom of the screen.
a) True
b) False

28. Double clicking on a desktop icon will run a program or open a file.
a) True
b) False

29. You have to have a mouse to be able to use a computer.

a) True
b) False

30. It is best to shut down a PC by pressing the power button.

a) True
b) False

31. I can have more than one program running at a time.

a) True
b) False

32. Labelling exercise

Figure 6 : Windows desktop labelling exercise

Label the parts

2.2 Input Devices

33. Which button should be used in order to move to your previous action in the
document?
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a.
b.
c.
d.

34. Which button should be used in order to insert an image?

a.
b.
c.
d.

35. Which button should be used in order to insert a table?

a.

b.
c.

d.
36. Which button should be used in order to insert a hyperlink?

a.

b.

c.
d.
37. Which button should be used in order to print your document?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.5.2 Libra Office Writer

38. Which button should be used in order to align left?
a.
b.
c.
d.
d.
39. You can close the existing file by clicking on the respective button from Robbin View?
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a. Yes
b. No
c. I don’t know

40. Which button is this ?

a. Save
b. Undo
c. Redo

41. Which button is this ?

 Save
 Undo
 Redo

42. Which button is this ?

 Save
 Undo
 Redo

43. To delete a word or a phrase

 Press the Backspace key and Microsoft Word deletes the character that
precedes the insertion point
 Use the Delete Key by selecting firstly the text you want to select and then to
press the Delete Key
 Both the above options are alternatives

44. You can “Cut and Paste” information

 From a document in the same document
 From a document in the same or different documents
 only to different documents

45. As you type, Word checks your spelling errors

 With a red wavy line
 A blue line
 A green line

46. Grammar errors are displayed with

 A red line
 A green line
 A blue line

47. The Find and Replace command can be

 Executed only in large files
 Only in a limited area
 Both in large files and in a limited area
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48. How do you bold text within a document?

A. Highlight the text and click the B button on the toolbar.
B. Highlight the text and type the word bold.
C. Highlight the text and press <Ctrl>B.
D. All of the above.

49. To check for alternative spellings for a misspelled word, you should:
A. Choose Review and then Spelling.
B. Click the right mouse button on the word.
C. Press <Ctrl><F7>.
D. Press <F7>.

50. How do you open an existing document?

A. Choose File and then Open.
B. Click on the file folder icon on the toolbar.
C. Press <Ctrl>O.
D. None of the above.

51. How do you save a new document?

A. Press <Ctrl>S.
B. Choose File and then Save.
C. Click the right mouse button and choose Save.
D. Open the document and give it a new name.

52. How do you print to a different printer than the one you normally use? (This assumes
that you have access to more than one printer.)
A. Click the Printer button on the Standard toolbar, then choose the desired printer from the
drop-down list on the Name box.
B. Choose File and then Print. Then click on the dropdown menu and choose the desired
printer from the list in the Name box.
C. Choose Edit and then Print. Then click on the dropdown menu and choose the desired
printer from the list in the Name box.
D. Press <Ctrl>P. Then click on the dropdown menu and choose the desired printer from
the list in the Name box.

53. To indent an entire paragraph or block of text (not just the first line), you should move
your cursor to the block of text you wish to indent and:
A. Press <Tab>.
B. Click the Increase Indent button on the Formatting toolbar.
C. Choose Format and then Paragraph.
D. None of the above.

54. How do you change the margins in a document?

A. Click on File and then Page Setup.
B. Click on Tools and then Margins.
C. Click on Edit and then Margins.
D. Manipulate the Ruler bar.

55. How do you change your default file location?

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A. Choose File and then Page Setup.

B. Choose Tools and then Options.
C. Choose File and then Properties.
D. Choose Edit and then Files.

56. How do you change the color of your fonts?

A. Use the right mouse button.
B. Choose Format and then Font.
C. Choose Edit and then Font.
D. Choose Tools and then Options.

57. To insert a 2x3 table into a document, you should:

A. Choose Table and then Insert and Table.
B. Click on the Insert Table button on the Standard Toolbar.
C. Choose Edit and then Tables.
D. Choose Format and then Tables.

58. To add an additional row to an existing table, you should:

A. Choose Table and then Insert and Rows Above or Rows Below.
B. Click on the Insert Table button on the Standard Toolbar.
C. Use the right mouse button.
D. Press <Tab>at the end of the last row.

59. Where do you find the Mail Merge Command?

A. Choose Mailings and then Mail Merge.
B. Choose File and then Page Setup and then Mail Merge.
C. Choose Tools and then Mail Merge.
D. Choose Insert and then Mail Merge.

60. How do you change the size of a graphic or picture?

A. Click on the picture and then move the edges of the picture until it is resized correctly.
B. Click on the picture and then choose Edit and then Edit Picture. Move the edges of the
picture until it is resized correctly.
C. Right-click on the picture and select Format Picture. Click on Size and enter the size
you wish the picture to be.
D. All of the above.

61. How do you edit an existing hyperlink within a document?

A. Choose insert and then Links.
B. Use the right mouse button.
C. Highlight the hyperlink and click the Hyperlink button on the Standard toolbar.
D. Double-click on the linked word or text.

62. How do you add a line between two columns?

A. Choose Insert table and then Columns.
B. Click on the Columns icon on the toolbar.
C. Choose Format and then Columns.
D. Choose File and then Columns.
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63. How do you set up a page of labels with the same address?
A. Choose Mailings and then Envelopes And Labels.
B. Choose Format and then Labels.
C. Right-click on the page and select Repeat.
D. Choose File and then Labels.

64. How do you insert a text box in a document?

A. Choose Tools and then Options.
B. Choose View and then Drawing.
C. Choose File and then Text Box.
D. Choose Insert and then Text Box.

65. How do you set the Format Painter to stay on for more than one change?
A. Choose Format.
B. Double-click on the Format Painter button on the Standard Toolbar.
C. Choose View and then Options.
D. Choose Tools and then Options.

66. The number of registered refugees at Ocea Rhino Camp settlements for new arrivals by sex
breakdown for each month is summarized in the below table:

I. Insert another column at end of the table provided, label the cell “Total”
II. Tabulate the total number of new arrivals for both female and male registered between May
and Dec, and enter your answer on last cell labelled “Total”.
Month May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Apr

Male 40 40 65 80 75 25 34 66 66 20 25

Female 16 20 32 52 5 24 12 40 60 5 5

Date :
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To,
Ocea women group,
LC 1,
Youth Leaders,
Church,

Sub: Nomination of representative to Refugee Welfare Councils (RWC’s)

Nomination of Executive Body.

Sir/Madam,
The leadership is the last kick of Comprehensive Peace in the camps, whereby the people of the
Ocea will be determining either to Nominate or use ballot papers. It is responsibility of OPM to
ensure Free and Fair Selection Process. As a matter of policy, other organized groups including
Youths, Women, elders and Person’s with Disability are also associated with the committee in their
discharge of duties for free and fair Nominations.

Ocea is forming Refugee Welfare Councils (RWC’s) Nomination of Executive Body for easy
coordination to function in the similar manner as during Elections. Registration for Refugee Welfare
Councils (RWC’s) Nomination of Executive Body has started from 10- Nov 2018 to 25- Nov. 2018.

OPM Police are imparting free Civic Training and Nomination to organized candidates for RWC’s
duties. Personnel from your clusters would also be selected to secure peaceful nomination process.

To have a better coordination and smooth functioning during nomination process, you are hereby
requested
 To nominate your representative RWC’s at earliest to work in Ocea.
 To provide list of your candidates those would be voted for RWC duty at earliest so that they
could be trained for RWC by OPM police immediately.

Looking forward for positive interaction.

With Best Regards

Abudalla
ICT Trainee,
Akita Mungu Fun and Friendship

Questions for word Assignment 6

1. Type the assignment and save it in the folder you created PRACTICE TEST 1
2. Make Date, Address and subject Bold
3. Make subject underlined
4. Make first paragraph aligned justified
5. Make rest all paragraphs aligned left
1. Make signature aligned right
2. Give numbered bullets to paragraphs 1,2,3
3. Make all lines with sentence case Italic
4. Make all lines with first letter capital highlighted with yellow
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Mention the advantages and disadvantages of computer?

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