ETECH - Lesson 5: Word Processing Skill

What is a word processor?

• A type of hardware used for processing words

• A type of printer specifically designed for printing documents

• A type of software that enables the user to create, edit, and format text

• A type of internet browser for searching words

Answer explanation

A word processor is a type of software that enables the user to create, edit, and format text, making the correct choice the one that describes it as such.

Which of the following is NOT a popular word processing software?

• Google Docs

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Apple Pages

Answer explanation

Adobe Photoshop is NOT a popular word processing software, as it is primarily used for image editing and not for creating text documents.

What is the purpose of the 'Insert' feature in a word processor?

• Deletes text or objects from the document

• Adds objects such as tables, images, and shapes

• Sets the layout of the entire document

• Checks for spelling errors in the document

Answer explanation

The 'Insert' feature in a word processor is used to add objects such as tables, images, and shapes to the document.

What does the 'Grammar Check' feature in a word processor do?

• Prompts the user for words spelled differently from the built-in dictionary

• Provides further information about the document

• Checks for sentence construction that does not meet grammar rules

• Automates templates or patterns for the document

Answer explanation

The 'Grammar Check' feature in a word processor checks for sentence construction that does not meet grammar rules.

What does the 'Alignment' feature in paragraph formatting do?

• Increases or decreases the spacing between lines of characters or paragraphs

• Lines up each line of a paragraph to the left, center, or right

• Adjusts the level on which paragraphs appear in Outline View

• Adds a colored background to selected lines or paragraphs

Answer explanation

The 'Alignment' feature in paragraph formatting lines up each line of a paragraph to the left, center, or right.

What is the purpose of the 'Shapes' feature in a word processor?

• Allows users to insert different charts and graphs

• Allows users to insert clipart images

• Allows users to insert different drawn shapes

• Allows users to insert any digital pictures stored in their devices

Answer explanation

The 'Shapes' feature in a word processor allows users to insert different drawn shapes, not charts, clipart images, or digital pictures.

What does the 'Line' chart type represent?

• Illustrates the comparisons among individual data

• Shows continuous data over time on an evenly scaled axis

• Displays categories along the horizontal and vertical axes

• Represents parts of the whole

Answer explanation

The 'Line' chart type represents continuous data over time on an evenly scaled axis, making it the correct choice.

What is the purpose of the 'Screenshot' feature in a word processor?

• Automates templates or patterns for the document

• Adds a colored background to selected lines or paragraphs

• Inserts external photos from the internet without using another browser

• Allows users to insert taken snapshots of open windows on the desktop

Answer explanation

The 'Screenshot' feature in a word processor allows users to insert taken snapshots of open windows on the desktop.

What does the 'Spacing' feature in character formatting do?

• Increases or decreases the spacing between numbers

• Changes the height or width of characters by a percentage

• Changes the position of your text by creating raised or lowered characters

• Increases or decreases the spacing between characters

Answer explanation

The 'Spacing' feature in character formatting increases or decreases the spacing between characters, not numbers, height, width, or position of text.

What is the purpose of the 'Sort' feature in paragraph formatting?

• Changes the spacing between lines of characters or paragraphs

• Lines up each line of a paragraph to the left, center, or right

• Adjusts by increasing or decreasing the distance used to separate a paragraph from the margins

• Categorizes a list in ascending or descending order

Answer explanation

The 'Sort' feature in paragraph formatting categorizes a list in ascending or descending order, not changing spacing, alignment, or margins.