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241. We can remove / hide border of a shape by selecting ?

  • A. No Line
  • B. No Outline
  • C. White Line
  • D. No Border

Explanation: In PowerPoint, a shape's border is its outline, and choosing No Outline removes it while leaving the shape fill unchanged. No Line is terminology more commonly associated with line objects.

Correct answer: No Outline

242. After choosing a predefine template________option has to be chosen to change a background color in Ms PowerPoint?

  • A. Design template
  • B. Color scheme
  • C. Animation scheme
  • D. Color effects

Explanation: In older PowerPoint versions, the Color Scheme option changes the coordinated colours of a template's background, text and objects. Animation Scheme controls slide effects, not background colours.

Correct answer: Color scheme

243. To import text from a word document that uses headings into a PowerPoint presentation:

  • A. This can not be done in PowerPoint
  • B. Click Insert, Slides from Outline
  • C. Click Import, Word Document Headings
  • D. Click File, New, Presentation from Word Headings

Explanation: Slides can be generated from a Word document's heading structure through Insert, Slides from Outline. PowerPoint converts heading levels into slide titles and supporting text.

Correct answer: Click Insert, Slides from Outline

244. Which tab is not available on left panel when you open a presentation in Powerpoint?

  • A. Outline
  • B. Slides
  • C. Notes
  • D. All of above are available

Explanation: The left pane of the normal PowerPoint editing view contains Slides and Outline tabs. Notes are shown in a notes pane below the slide, not as a tab on the left panel.

Correct answer: Notes

245. Which of the following is not a way to create a new presentation?

  • A. Using the Scan-In Slides feature
  • B. From scratch (create a blank presentation
  • C. Using a template
  • D. Using the auto content wizard

Explanation: A new presentation can be started from a blank presentation, a template or the AutoContent Wizard. Scan-In Slides imports existing slides and is not a standard method for creating a new presentation from scratch.

Correct answer: Using the Scan-In Slides feature

246. Slide show options available to the presenter include all of the following except

  • A. Transitions command
  • B. Speaker notes command
  • C. Meeting minder command
  • D. Navigation commands Exploring Educational Science Kits

Explanation: During a slide show, the presenter can use notes, navigation, and Meeting Minder features. Transitions are configured while designing the presentation, not as a presenter command during the show.

Correct answer: Transitions command

247. Which type of font is best suitable for large amount of text in PowerPoint?

  • A. serif fonts
  • B. sans serif fonts
  • C. text fonts
  • D. picture fonts

Explanation: Serif fonts are traditionally preferred for reading substantial blocks of text because the serifs help guide the eye across lines. Sans serif fonts are generally used for short headings and titles.

Correct answer: serif fonts

248. One way to make a PowerPoint slide display animations is to:_____________?

  • A. Select the slide in normal view; and click Format, Animation
  • B. Click the PowerPoint window and move it around vigorously with the mouse for a manual animation effect
  • C. Select the slide in slide sorter view, right click and choose preset animations from the shortcut menu
  • D. PowerPoint does not have an animation feature

Explanation: In older PowerPoint versions, selecting a slide in Slide Sorter view and choosing Preset Animations from its shortcut menu applies an animation effect. The Format, Animation command is not the standard method.

Correct answer: Select the slide in slide sorter view, right click and choose preset animations from the shortcut menu

249. Which of the following are actions you can assign to an action button or slide object?

  • A. Run a macro
  • B. Play a sound
  • C. Hyper link
  • D. All of above

Explanation: An action button or slide object can launch a macro, play a sound, or open a hyperlink. Therefore, all three listed actions are supported.

Correct answer: All of above

250. Which of the following is not a feature of PowerPoint?

  • A. Printing transparencies
  • B. Printing the speaker's notes along with slide images
  • C. Linking a slide transition with a laser pointer
  • D. Drawing with a pen

Explanation: PowerPoint supports transparency printing, speaker-notes printing, and pen drawing. A slide transition cannot be linked to the use of a laser pointer, so that is not a standard feature.

Correct answer: Linking a slide transition with a laser pointer