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471. In Ms Word, What is the maximum number of lines you can set for a drop cap?

  • A. 3
  • B. 10
  • C. 15
  • D. 20

Explanation: Word's Drop Cap dialog allows the enlarged initial letter to occupy up to 10 lines of text. The other values are not the maximum setting.

Correct answer: 10

472. in Ms Word A character that is raised and smaller above the baseline is known as_________?

  • A. Superscript
  • B. Raised
  • C. Outlined
  • D. Subscript

Explanation: Superscript places a smaller character above the normal baseline, as in x². Subscript places the character below the baseline, so it is the opposite position.

Correct answer: Superscript

473. Why Drop Caps are used in document in Ms Word?

  • A. To drop all the capital letters
  • B. To automatically begin each paragraph with capital letter
  • C. To begin a paragraph with a large dropped initial capital letter
  • D. None of above

Explanation: A drop cap enlarges the first letter of a paragraph and drops it down across several lines. It does not capitalize every paragraph automatically.

Correct answer: To begin a paragraph with a large dropped initial capital letter

474. A bookmark is an item or location in document that you identify as a name for future reference. Which of the following task is accomplished by using bookmarks?

  • A. To mark the ending of a paragraph of document
  • B. To add anchors in web page
  • C. To add hyperlinks in webpage
  • D. To quickly jump to specific location in document

Explanation: A bookmark names a location in a document so that the user can return to it quickly. It is not primarily a tool for creating web-page anchors or hyperlinks.

Correct answer: To quickly jump to specific location in document

475. Which option is not available in Insert Table Autofit behavior in Ms Word?

  • A. Fixed Column Width
  • B. AutoFit to Contents
  • C. AutoFit to Column
  • D. AutoFit to Window

Explanation: Word's table AutoFit choices are Fixed Column Width, AutoFit to Contents, and AutoFit to Window. AutoFit to Column is not a standard option.

Correct answer: AutoFit to Column

476. In Ms Word, When inserting Page number in footer it appeared 1 but you wish to show a. How can you do that?

  • A. From Insert menu choose Page Number and specify necessary setting
  • B. From format menu choose bullets and Numbering and configure necessary setting
  • C. Click on Page Number Format tool and specify required setting
  • D. All of above

Explanation: The Page Number Format command controls the numbering style and starting number used in page numbers. It is accessed through the page-number formatting options, not through bullets and numbering.

Correct answer: Click on Page Number Format tool and specify required setting

477. Which of the following statement is false in Microsoft Word?

  • A. You can set different header and footer for last page of a section
  • B. You can set different header footer for even and odd pages
  • C. You can set different page number formats for different sections
  • D. You can set different header footer for first page of a section

Explanation: Word supports different headers and footers for the first page and for odd and even pages, and sections can use different numbering formats. It has no direct standard setting for a different header or footer only on the last page of a section.

Correct answer: You can set different header and footer for last page of a section

478. Where can you change the vertical alignment in Microsoft Word?

  • A. Paragraph dialog box
  • B. Formatting toolbar
  • C. Page Setup dialog box
  • D. Standard toolbar

Explanation: Vertical alignment of a page, such as top, center, or justified, is configured in the Page Setup dialog box. Paragraph alignment controls text horizontally, not the page's vertical placement.

Correct answer: Page Setup dialog box

479. Which of the following symbol sets would be most likely to contain a mathematical symbol such as a degree sign, greater than or equal to, or a Greek letter?

  • A. Symbol
  • B. Wingdings
  • C. Webdings
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The Symbol set contains mathematical signs such as degree and greater-than-or-equal-to symbols, along with Greek letters. Wingdings and Webdings mainly contain decorative pictorial characters.

Correct answer: Symbol

480. In Microsoft Word the Superscript, subscript, outline, emboss, engrave are known as________?

  • A. Font effects
  • B. Text effects
  • C. Font styles
  • D. Word art

Explanation: Superscript, subscript, outline, emboss, and engrave alter the visual appearance of characters, so Word groups them as font effects. They are not font styles or WordArt objects.

Correct answer: Font effects