Creating and Editing

Which of the following is a word processing programme?

• AMicrosoft Excel
• BMicrosoft Word✓
• CAdobe Photoshop
• DVLC Media Player

Answer: Microsoft Word is a word processing programme used for creating and editing text documents.

What does the 'Bold' formatting option do to selected text?

• AMakes the text italic and tilted
• BMakes the text thicker and heavier to stand out✓
• CUnderlines the text
• DChanges the text colour to black

Answer: Bold formatting makes text appear heavier/darker, typically used for headings or to emphasise important words.

What keyboard shortcut is used to save a document?

• ACtrl + P
• BCtrl + Z
• CCtrl + S✓
• DCtrl + C

Answer: Ctrl + S is the standard shortcut to save the current document. It is good practice to save frequently.

What does 'font size' refer to in a word processing document?

• AThe colour of the text
• BThe style of the letters
• CThe height of the characters, usually measured in points✓
• DThe spacing between lines

Answer: Font size, measured in points (pt), determines how large or small characters appear on the page or screen.

How do you select a single word quickly in most word processors?

• AClick once at the start of the word
• BDouble-click on the word✓
• CRight-click on the word
• DHold Ctrl and click on the word

Answer: Double-clicking on a word in most word processors instantly selects that entire word.

What does 'spell check' do in a word processing programme?

• AChecks the grammar of all sentences
• BIdentifies and highlights words that may be misspelled✓
• CTranslates the document into another language
• DCounts the number of words in the document

Answer: Spell check scans the document and flags words it does not recognise, suggesting corrections for potential spelling errors.

What is the purpose of the 'Tab' key when typing a document?

• ATo delete the word before the cursor
• BTo move the cursor a set number of spaces to the right, used for indenting✓
• CTo start a new page
• DTo open a new document

Answer: The Tab key moves the cursor a fixed distance to the right, commonly used to indent paragraphs or align text.

What does 'copy and paste' mean when editing a document?

• AMove text from one place to another, removing the original
• BDuplicate text so it appears in a new location while the original remains✓
• CDelete selected text permanently
• DChange the font of selected text

Answer: Copy creates a duplicate of the selected text; paste places that copy in the new location while leaving the original unchanged.

Which of the following describes 'line spacing' in a document?

• AThe space between letters within a word
• BThe vertical distance between lines of text✓
• CThe margin on the left side of the page
• DThe number of columns in the document

Answer: Line spacing controls the amount of vertical space between lines of text. Double-spacing, for example, adds a blank line between each line.

What is a 'table' used for in a word processing document?

• ATo display video content
• BTo organise information into rows and columns✓
• CTo add a border around the whole page
• DTo create a hyperlink

Answer: Tables organise data into rows and columns, making it easier to compare information or present structured data.

How do you insert a picture into a Word document?

• AType the image file name in the document
• BUse the Insert menu and select Picture or Image✓
• CDrag the image from the internet directly
• DPress Ctrl + I

Answer: The Insert menu provides an option to insert a picture from your device, online sources, or stock images.

What does 'alignment' refer to in a word processor?

• AThe colour of the text background
• BHow text is positioned horizontally on the page (left, centre, right, or justified)✓
• CThe style of bullet points
• DThe type of font used

Answer: Text alignment determines how text lines up relative to the page margins — left, right, centred, or justified (spread evenly).