Level undefined exam — Microsoft Word

Exam — fresh questions

14 questions to validate fundamentals: the fundamentals, the trade-offs and the cases of Imane's SME.
Answer everything, then click Check: your score and explanations will appear.
The questions cover sections 0.1 to 0.4.
Objective: 80% before moving to the next level.

0.1 · Recall

1. What is the fundamental difference between a word processor and a plain text editor like Notepad?

The word processor allows you to format the text and see the final result on the screen Word processing is faster than notepad Notepad allows you to open .docx files There is no difference

A word processor integrates visual formatting (font, layout, images) unlike a plain text editor.

0.1 · Application

2. You write a 15-page report. What is the first thing to do before starting writing?

Choose the font and text size Define the structure of the document with titles and subtitles Insert company logo Create the summary first

The professional approach is structure first: defining headings and subheadings before any formatting or writing.

0.2 · Application

3. What's the easiest and most cost-effective way to get into Word right away?

Buy an Office 2024 perpetual license Subscribe to Microsoft 365 Family Use Word for the web with a free Microsoft account Download a pirated version of Word

Word for the web is accessible for free via a browser, without installation or subscription.

0.2 · Application

4. Which of these options is NOT included in an Office 2024 perpetual license?

The Word application installed on the computer The ability to open .docx files Access to document templates Future free major updates

A perpetual license freezes the version at 2024: future major updates are not included.

0.3 · Recall

5. What is the difference between a standard tab and a contextual ribbon tab?

The contextual tab is always visible at the top of the screen Contextual tab only appears when a specific item is selected The standard tab contains more commands The context tab only contains formatting commands

Contextual tabs (Table Tools, Picture Tools) only appear when the corresponding item is selected.

0.3 · Application

6. You want to quickly access the “Print Preview” command from any tab. What is the best method?

Click on the File button then Print Create a macro to start printing Add the command to the Quick Access Toolbar Use ribbon search

The Quick Access Toolbar allows you to add any command for instant access from any tab.

0.4 · Application

7. You need to send a document to a client who does not use Word. Which format will you choose?

The .docx format The .doc format The .txt format The .pdf format

The PDF format is universal: it is readable on all devices and systems, even without Word.

0.4 · Judgment

8. What keyboard shortcut creates a new blank document in Word?

Ctrl+N Ctrl+O Ctrl+S Ctrl+P

Ctrl+N (for “New”) immediately creates a blank document without going through the Background.

0.1 · Application

9. You start typing a report and format each heading manually with bold and size 16. What problem will you encounter?

No problem, it's the right method The document will be too large You will waste time and the formatting will be inconsistent between titles Word does not allow you to manually format titles

Manual formatting is slow and error-prone. Styles ensure consistency and speed.

0.2 · Judgment

10. What is the main difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 perpetual license?

365 costs less to buy Perpetual license includes more apps 365 doesn't work offline 365 includes rolling updates, perpetual license does not

Microsoft 365 is a subscription with rolling updates; the perpetual license is a one-time purchase with no future updates.

0.3 · Recall

11. Which of these commands is NOT in the ribbon but in the Background?

Print Paste Put in bold Create a table

Print is located in the Background (File button), not in the ribbon. The other commands are in the ribbon tabs.

0.4 · Judgment

12. You create a CV with a Word template, then save it as a PDF. Why keep the original .docx file?

Because PDF cannot be opened by everyone Because you will need the .docx to edit the CV later Because the .docx file is lighter than the PDF Because the .docx format is mandatory for recruiters

The PDF is frozen and difficult to edit. The .docx is the editable working file; always keep it for future updates.

0.2 · Application

13. Imane works on a shared computer without Word installed. What solution remains legal for preparing your report?

Download a cracked version found on a forum Borrowing a colleague's license without their consent Install unknown software that imitates Word Use Word for the web with a free Microsoft account

Word for the web is free with a Microsoft account; it allows you to create and modify a document in the browser.

0.4 · Judgment

14. A client requires a fixed layout and should not modify the report. What is Imane doing?

She sends the .docx without verification It renames the .docx to .pdf It exports a PDF and keeps the .docx for edits It sends a screenshot of each page

The PDF freezes the layout for distribution; the .docx remains the editable working file.

What's next?

Reread the key points from level 0 before moving on to level 1.
Replay Imane’s mini-case with your own documents.