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SSC CGL Computer – MS PowerPoint – Level 1 · Warm-up – 12 questions, subject: Computer Knowledge. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In PowerPoint, what does Ctrl + M do?

Correct Answer: A [Insert a new slide]

Explanation:

Ctrl + M = new slide (M for 'More slides'); Ctrl + N creates a new presentation.

2.  
Which key starts a slide show from the first slide?

Correct Answer: B [F5]

Explanation:

F5 = from the beginning; Shift + F5 = from the current slide; Alt + F5 = Presenter View.

3.  
The special effect seen when the show moves from one slide to the next is called a:

Correct Answer: C [Transition]

Explanation:

Transition = effect between slides (Transitions tab); animation = effect on one object.

4.  
What is the default file extension of a PowerPoint presentation in current versions?

Correct Answer: D [.pptx]

Explanation:

.pptx = PowerPoint Presentation; .ppsx is a show, .potx a template, .pptm macro-enabled.

5.  
Which view shows one slide with a box below it for typing the speaker's notes, as it will print?

Correct Answer: B [Notes Page]

Explanation:

Notes Page view (View tab) shows the slide with its notes below.

6.  
Fill in the blankDuring a slide show, pressing ____ ends the show.

Correct Answer: D [Esc]

Explanation:

Esc ends the show; B and W only blank the screen; Home goes to the first slide.

7.  
One-line recallIn the animation gallery, effects with a green star icon belong to which family?

Correct Answer: C [Entrance]

Explanation:

Green = Entrance, yellow = Emphasis, red = Exit (Traffic-Light Animations).

8.  
The Slide Master command is found on which ribbon tab?

Correct Answer: A [View]

Explanation:

View → Master Views → Slide Master.

9.  
A file saved with the extension .potx is a PowerPoint:

Correct Answer: B [Design Template]

Explanation:

'pot' = template; x = no macros → Design Template.

10.  
To show the steps of a process as boxes joined by arrows, which Insert-tab item is the most suitable?

Correct Answer: C [SmartArt]

Explanation:

SmartArt draws ideas and relationships (process, cycle, hierarchy); Chart is for numbers.

11.  
During a slide show, which key turns the screen white?

Correct Answer: A [W]

Explanation:

W (or comma) = white screen; B (or full stop) = black; E erases ink; H goes to a hidden slide.

12.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following is/are correct?
I. Ctrl + Shift + D duplicates the selected slide.
II. Ctrl + K inserts a hyperlink.

Correct Answer: D [Both I and II]

Explanation:

Both are on Microsoft's list: Ctrl + Shift + D duplicates the slide; Ctrl + K inserts a hyperlink.

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