Master Presentations: Creating and Editing with Confidence

Question 1

The default page layout for a PowerPoint presentation in the United States is:

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Letter

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A4

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Legal

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Tabloid

Question 2

Where can you add notes to accompany a slide in PowerPoint?

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Notes page

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Slide master

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Handouts view

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Print preview

Question 3

Which animation effect simulates the appearance of text or objects typing onto the slide?

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Typewriter

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Fade

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Grow

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Wipe

Question 4

The primary purpose of using a slide master in a PowerPoint presentation is:

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To maintain consistency across slides

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To add new slides to the presentation

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To insert images and videos

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To apply transitions to slides

Question 5

How do you add a hyperlink to an object or text in PowerPoint?

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Insert > Hyperlink

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Format Painter

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Right-click > Copy

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Drag and drop

Question 6

Is there a limit to the number of slides that can be added to a PowerPoint presentation?

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No limit

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100

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250

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500

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a capability available in the Draw tab of PowerPoint?

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Creating charts

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Inserting shapes

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Applying styles to shapes

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Cropping images

Question 8

In PowerPoint, which view contains the master slides and allows you to apply formatting changes to all slides in a presentation?

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Slide Master View

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Normal View

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Notes Page View

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Outline View

Question 9

To enhance the flow and visual appeal of a presentation without causing distractions, which strategy is most effective when using animations and transitions?

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Use subtle animations and transitions to highlight key points and smoothly connect slides.

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Include flashy transitions and animations on every slide to increase visual appeal.

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Add transitions solely for visual enhancement, regardless of their impact on the presentation's flow.

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Eliminate animations and transitions altogether to achieve a minimalist presentation style.

Question 10

How does audience analysis enhance the effectiveness of visual choices in a presentation?

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Tailoring visuals to the audience's interests and understanding

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Matching visuals to the audience's clothing colors

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Using complex graphics to impress the audience

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Excluding visuals from presentations to focus on the speaker

Question 11

In Microsoft PowerPoint, which view allows you to add speaker notes to your presentation?

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Notes Page View

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Normal View

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Slide Sorter View

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Reading View

Question 12

Which transition effect gradually blends one slide into the next, creating a smooth transition?

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Fade

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Cut

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Wipe

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Page Curl

Question 13

What type of chart is most suitable for displaying data that changes over time?

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Line Chart

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Pie Chart

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Bar Chart

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Scatter Plot

Question 14

Which PowerPoint feature allows you to create dynamic animations that can enhance the visual appeal of your slides?

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Custom Animations

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Morph

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Transitions

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SmartArt

Question 15

What is the main purpose of using a master slide in PowerPoint?

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To maintain a consistent design and layout throughout all slides

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To insert placeholder text and images

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To add notes to the presentation

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To create custom animations

Question 16

Which keyboard shortcut is used to quickly duplicate a slide in PowerPoint?

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Ctrl + D

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Ctrl + C

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Ctrl + V

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Ctrl + S

Question 17

For widescreen PowerPoint presentations, which aspect ratio is generally recommended?

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16:9

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4:3

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16:10

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21:9

Question 18

Which PowerPoint feature allows you to create interactive buttons that link to other slides in the presentation?

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Action Buttons

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Hyperlinks

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Slide Transitions

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Animations

Question 19

What is the benefit of using Presenter View in PowerPoint?

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It displays only the current slide to the audience while you view presentation notes and additional slides

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It creates custom animations

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It controls presentation timing

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It allows you to add speaker notes

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT essential for constructing a PowerPoint slide?

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Animations

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Text and graphics

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Layout

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Hyperlinks

Question 21

When adjusting an image within a slide, which option provides control over its dimensions and placement?

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Format

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Crop

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Insert

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Arrange

Question 22

Which transition type produces a seamless, gradual effect when switching between slides?

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Fade

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Wipe

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Cut

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Zoom

Question 23

Which tab within Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to modify the presentation's theme and design?

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Design tab

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Format tab

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Insert tab

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Review tab

Question 24

What is the file extension specifically associated with Microsoft PowerPoint presentations?

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.pptx

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.ppt

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.doc

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.xls

Question 25

Which tool within Microsoft PowerPoint enables you to add annotations and notes to slides?

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Comment tool

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Pen tool

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Highlight tool

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Zoom tool

Question 26

What's most important when deciding if information belongs on a slide?

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It matches the main message of the presentation.

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It includes every single detail.

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It uses pretty fonts and colors.

Question 27

To start creating a new presentation in PowerPoint, what is the initial step you should take?

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Create a blank presentation

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Insert a new slide

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Design the presentation's theme

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Choose a pre-designed presentation template

Question 28

Which option in PowerPoint allows you to incorporate an image into a slide?

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Insert > Picture

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Format > Background > Insert Picture

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View > Header and Footer > Picture

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Slide Show > Transitions > Picture

Question 29

When you want to reveal the next slide by having it slide up from the bottom of the screen, which transition type should you select?

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Wipe Up

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Push

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Blinds

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Fade

Question 30

Which slide layout in PowerPoint provides a dedicated area for a prominent title and two smaller text sections?

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Title and Two Content

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Section Header

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Title Only

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Content with Caption

Question 31

To change the order of slides in a presentation, what simple technique can you use?

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Drag and drop the slides in the slide pane

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Utilize the Slide Show tab > Arrange All

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Right-click on a slide > Move Slide

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Access View > Slide Sorter > Rearrange

Question 32

To create a link to an external website within a presentation, what is the correct procedure?

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Insert > Hyperlink > URL

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View > Header and Footer > Hyperlink

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Slide Show > Options > Hyperlinks

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Format > Text Effects > Hyperlink

Question 33

In PowerPoint, which view provides a thumbnail representation of multiple slides?

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Slide Sorter

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Outline

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Slide Show

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Notes Page

Question 34

To apply a pre-designed theme to a presentation, where should you navigate within PowerPoint?

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Design > Themes

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View > Design > Themes

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Slide Show > Design > Apply Theme

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Format > Theme

Question 35

What is the file extension commonly associated with PowerPoint presentations?

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.pptx

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.ppsx

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.ppt

Question 36

To add an image to a PowerPoint slide, you should use the:

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Insert tab and select the "Pictures" option

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Drag the image from your computer onto the slide

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Click File and select "Import Picture"

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Use the "Photo Album" feature

Question 37

Which transition effect makes a slide appear from a black screen?

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Fade From Black

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Push

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Zoom

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Wipe

Question 38

Which of the following is a **best practice** for creating effective PowerPoint slides?

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Use clear, concise text and visuals

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Use as many animations as possible

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Fill slides with large amounts of data

Question 39

To align text to the right in a PowerPoint textbox, use the:

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Right Alignment button

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Left Alignment button

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Center Alignment button

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Justify Alignment button

Question 40

To preview a PowerPoint presentation before presenting it, you can:

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Click on the Slide Show tab and select 'From Beginning'

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Click on the View tab and select 'Normal View'

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Click on the Insert tab and select 'Preview'

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Click on the File tab and select 'Print Preview'

Question 41

Which file extension is used for PowerPoint presentations?

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.pptx

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.doc

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.pdf

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.xls

Question 42

What is the first step in creating a new presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint?

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Click the "New" button and select "Blank Presentation"

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Open an existing presentation

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Add a new slide

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Select a presentation template

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of the "Transitions" tab in PowerPoint?

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To add visual effects and animations between slides

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To add speaker notes

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To change the slide layout

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To insert animations

Question 44

Which of the following is a key element of an effective PowerPoint presentation?

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Clear and concise text

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Excessive use of images

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Bright and visually overpowering color schemes

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Large and distracting font sizes

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of the "Presenter View" in PowerPoint?

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To display speaker notes and presentation slides on separate screens

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To record the presentation

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To edit the presentation while presenting

Question 46

Which type of animation is used to introduce an object onto a PowerPoint slide?

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Entrance

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Transition

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Motion

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Emphasis

Question 47

Which file extension is associated with the default format for a PowerPoint presentation?

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.pptx

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.ppt

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.ppsx

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.pps

Question 48

Which of the following slide layouts is not an option in Microsoft PowerPoint?

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Email layout

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Title and Content layout

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Section Header layout

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Text and Content layout

Question 49

In PowerPoint, what is the name of the pane that allows you to preview and rearrange slides?

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Slide Sorter

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Notes Pane

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Outline Pane

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Handouts Pane

Question 50

Which transition effect in PowerPoint gradually fades one slide into the next?

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Fade

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Push

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Slide

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Wipe

Question 51

How do you add an image to a PowerPoint slide from a file?

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Insert > Pictures > From File

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Insert > Image > From Clipboard

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File > Insert > Picture

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Home > Image > Insert Picture

Question 52

Which PowerPoint feature allows you to add speaker notes to your presentation?

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Notes Pane

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Preview Pane

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Outline View

Question 53

Which element is crucial for creating effective presentations?

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Clear and concise visuals

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Long and detailed text

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Unprofessional fonts

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Random clip art

Question 54

What is the process of making a copy of an existing slide in PowerPoint called?

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Duplicate Slide

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Clone Slide

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Copy Slide

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Insert Slide

Question 55

Which PowerPoint view displays the structure and outline of your presentation?

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Outline View

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Presenter View

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Slide View

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Notes View

Question 56

What is the purpose of using animations in a PowerPoint presentation?

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To enhance visual appeal and engagement

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To make the presentation more difficult to follow

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To distract the audience from the content

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To reduce the file size of the presentation