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PowerPoint Beginners Pre-Assessment

This assessment evaluates your current Microsoft PowerPoint skills to ensure you are placed at the correct training level.

No Cheating — This is for your benefit! There is no pass or fail — this assessment simply helps us determine your starting point.
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  • Read each question carefully before answering.
  • Some questions require multiple-choice answers, while others require short responses.
  • There is no pass or fail — this assessment simply helps us determine your starting point.

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Knowledge Questions (1 Point Each)

Select the single correct answer unless indicated otherwise.

Q1.What is the primary purpose of a presentation application like PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q2.Which feature allows you to quickly access frequently used commands in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q3.What is the Ribbon in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q4.Which view is best for rearranging slides in your presentation? 1 pt *

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Q5.What does the Backstage view in the File menu allow you to do? 1 pt *

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Q6.To start a new presentation, which action should you take first? 1 pt *

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Q7.How can you add a new slide to your presentation? 1 pt *

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Q8.Which keyboard shortcut key can create a new slide based on the previous slide? 1 pt *

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Q9.What is a placeholder in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q10.Which command(s) would you use to duplicate text from one slide to another? 2 pts *

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Q11.What does the Spell Check feature do as you type? 1 pt *

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Q12.Which tool helps you change the font, size, and colour of text? 1 pt *

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Q13.How do you create a bulleted list in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q14.What is SmartArt used for in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Q15.Which feature allows you to insert images into your slides? 1 pt *

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Q16.What can you use the Picture Tools for? 1 pt *

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Q17.How can you change the background colour of a slide? 1 pt *

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Q18.What is the purpose of speaker notes? 1 pt *

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Q19.Which feature allows you to preview your presentation before presenting? 1 pt *

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Q20.What is the function of headers and footers in a presentation? 1 pt *

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Q21.How can you work with multiple presentations at once in PowerPoint? 1 pt *

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Short Answer Questions

Answer in at least 2 to 3 sentences. Be clear and concise. Use step-by-step instructions where applicable. Partial marks may be awarded for incomplete answers.

Q22.Describe how to save a presentation in a different file format. Name 3 different file formats. 9 pts

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Q23.Describe how to add a Transition to a slide. Name 3 transitions available in PowerPoint. 9 pts

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