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381. What is the purpose of inserting header and footer in document?

  • A. to enhance the overall appearance of the document
  • B. to mark the starting and ending of page
  • C. to make large document more readable
  • D. to allow page headers and footers appear on document when printed

Explanation: Headers and footers place repeating information such as titles, dates, and page numbers at the top or bottom of pages, including in printed output. Improving appearance or readability can be a benefit, but is not their defining purpose.

Correct answer: to allow page headers and footers appear on document when printed

382. What is the use of Document Map in Ms Word?

  • A. to quickly format the document
  • B. to quickly print required page
  • C. to quickly navigate the document
  • D. to quickly correct spelling mistakes

Explanation: Document Map displays headings in a navigation pane, allowing quick movement between sections of a long document. It is not primarily a printing, formatting, or spelling tool.

Correct answer: to quickly navigate the document

383. To get to the 'Symbol' dialog box, click on the ______ menu and choose 'Symbol'.

  • A. Insert
  • B. Format
  • C. Tools
  • D. Table

Explanation: In Word, the Symbol command is found under the Insert menu or Insert tab because symbols are inserted as document content. Format and Tools contain formatting and utility commands instead.

Correct answer: Insert

384. To set an exception to an AutoCorrect rule, click _______ on the menu bar and then click AutoCorrect Options to display the AutoCorrect dialog box.

  • A. Format
  • B. Edit
  • C. Tools
  • D. View

Explanation: In the classic Word menu system, AutoCorrect Options is opened from Tools > AutoCorrect Options. It contains exceptions and replacement rules for automatic corrections.

Correct answer: Tools

385. How do you magnify your document in Ms Word?

  • A. View, Zoom
  • B. Format, Font
  • C. Tools, Options
  • D. Tools, Customize

Explanation: The View menu contains Zoom, which enlarges or reduces the document display without changing the document's actual font size. Format and Font change text appearance rather than the viewing scale.

Correct answer: View, Zoom

386. Which would you choose to list Synonyms & Antonyms of a Selected word?

  • A. Tools, Spelling & Grammar
  • B. Tools, Language
  • C. Tools, Options
  • D. Insert, Cross-reference

Explanation: In older versions of Word, Tools > Language opens language tools including the Thesaurus, which lists synonyms and antonyms for selected text. Spelling & Grammar checks errors but does not provide the full synonym list.

Correct answer: Tools, Language

387. Which would you choose to display the statistics about a document?

  • A. tools, word count
  • B. insert, statistics
  • C. tools, spelling and grammar
  • D. tools, statistics

Explanation: Tools > Word Count displays document statistics such as pages, words, characters, paragraphs, and lines. The Insert menu does not contain a general statistics command.

Correct answer: tools, word count

388. Which is an Office feature that makes it easy to edit embedded objects?

  • A. pasting
  • B. visual editing
  • C. tools, update, links
  • D. edit, links

Explanation: Visual editing allows an embedded object to be edited within the Office document, making changes easier without separately opening the source application. Pasting only inserts content and does not describe this editing capability.

Correct answer: visual editing

389. Which feature is used for monitoring all document changes?

  • A. Edit Document
  • B. Monitor Change
  • C. Track Change
  • D. Track all

Explanation: Track Changes records insertions, deletions, and formatting changes so they can be reviewed or accepted later. Undo only reverses the most recent action and does not monitor an entire document.

Correct answer: Track Change

390. How many Margins are there on a page?

  • A. Two (header and footer)
  • B. Four (top, bottom, right and left)
  • C. Two (landscape and portrait)
  • D. Four (center, top, left and bottom)

Explanation: A page has four margins: top, bottom, left, and right. Header and footer are document areas, while portrait and landscape are page orientations.

Correct answer: Four (top, bottom, right and left)