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*Note - This is a webpage, not a Word document. Do not copy and paste this page into Word and try to copy the format. If you want to download this guide as a Word document, download this file.

Download a sample test correctly formatted in Word - sample.doc


To make an essay question type your question and give no answer, move on to the next question number.

1. List, in detail, the steps to find out how much RAM is on your computer.  Do the same to explain how to find out how what operating system you are currently running.

 

To make multiple choice questions, type your question, and on the very next line start your answers. Simply put an *asterisk directly in front of any correct answers.

2. Phototypesetting was superior to automated typesetting because it was
Easier
Faster
More flexible
*All of the above

3. One needs a desktop publishing program to:
*use different fonts
*create different page layouts
Shop on eBay
*combine art and text on a page

4. Which of the following are US Presidents?
*Adams
Garney
*Lincoln
Bednar

 

To make a True/False question, type your question, and on the very next line type True on the Next line type False (T and F won’t work.) Simply put an *asterisk directly in front of the correct answer.

5. Page layout involves only the margins and number and width of columns
True
*False

6. This is a super-neat blackboard help.
*True
False

 

To make a matching question type in the question/description of matching activity, and on the very next line put your question, and hit tab, then put the correct response. Repeat on the next line for each set you want to match.

7. Put the following famous battles in order of occurrence.
Battle of Hastings       1
Battle of Yorktown    2
Gettysburg                  3
Battle of the Somme   4
D-Day                         5

8. Match the famous battles and the year they were fought.
Battle of Hastings       1066
Gettysburg                  1863
Battle of Somme         1917

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