OpenOffice.

org Writer — I Nandhakishor

Class 9 Class 9

Objective Type Questions

Question 1
Formatting of text is an example of text processing.

True
False
Answer

True

Reason — General arrangement of text is known as formatting. Thus, formatting of

text is an example of text processing.

Question 2
Insertion point shows where the typed text will appear.

True
False
Answer

False

Reason — Insertion point determines where the next character typed by the user
will be entered into a document.

Question 3
A word processor automatically wraps any text extending beyond the right margin,
to the next line.

True
False
Answer

True

Reason — In writer, when a word does not fit on a line, it automatically flows
to the beginning of the next line. This process is called word wrap.

Question 4
END key marks the end of a paragraph.

True
False
Answer

False

Reason — The enter key marks the end of a paragraph.

Question 5
Ctrl + S shortcut is used to select text in OOo Writer.

True
False
Answer

False

Reason — Ctrl + S shortcut is used to save a document.

Question 6
Cut operation places the selected text into an area in the memory
called ............... .

Clipboard
Primary area
Disk
None of these
Answer

Clipboard

Reason — Cut operation places the selected text into an area in the memory
called Clipboard.

Question 7
Cut operation can also be accomplished by using the shortcut key ...............
.

Ctrl + A
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + V
Answer

Ctrl + X

Reason — Cut operation can also be accomplished by using the shortcut key Ctrl +
X.

Question 8
The ............... alignment makes sure that none of the edges of text appear
ragged.

Left
Right
Centre
Justified
Answer

Justified

Reason — The Justified alignment makes sure that none of the edges of text
appear ragged.

Question 9
Total height of a line of text including extra spacing is known
as ............... .

Line height
Line weight
Line spacing
Line area
Answer

Line spacing

Reason — Total height of a line of text including extra spacing is known as Line
spacing.

Question 10
The shortcut key used for copying selected text into clipboard
is ............... .

Ctrl + X
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + D
Answer

Ctrl + C

Reason — The shortcut key used for copying selected text into clipboard is Ctrl
+ C.

Question 11
The shortcut key used for pasting text from clipboard is ............... .

Ctrl + X
Ctrl + V
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + D
Answer

Ctrl + V

Reason — The shortcut key used for pasting text from clipboard is Ctrl + V.

Question 12
To open a new file in Writer, the shortcut key is ................ .

Ctrl + X
Ctrl + N
Ctrl + Y
Ctrl + V
Answer

Ctrl + N

Reason — To open a new file in Writer, the shortcut key is Ctrl + N.

Question 13
Which extension is given to Writer document by default ?

.odt
.COM
.DOC
None
Answer

.odt

Reason — OpenOffice.org uses OpenDocument format (ODF). In ODF, extension of a

text document is .odt.

Question 14
Which of the following gives the status of your document like page numbers,
number of pages ?

Status bar
Standard toolbar
Formatting toolbar
None of these
Answer

Status bar

Reason — Status bar displays the information which includes page numbers, number
of pages, the column and line number on which the cursor is present at any given
point of time.

Question 15
Alignment buttons are available on ............... toolbar.

Status bar
Standard toolbar
Formatting toolbar
None of these.
Answer

Formatting toolbar

Reason — Alignment buttons are available on Formatting toolbar.

Question 16
Header is ............... .

Any text printed at the top of every page.

Any graphics printed at the top of every page.
Any text or graphics printed at the top of a particular page.
Any text or graphics printed at the top of every page.
Answer

Any text or graphics printed at the top of every page

Reason — Header is any text or graphics printed at the top of every page.

Question 17
............... case converts every character, every word of selected sentence
to capital.

Sentence
Upper
Toggle
Title
Answer

Title

Reason — Title case converts every character, every word of selected sentence to
capital.

Question 18
Which of the following is not an option of edit menu?

Cut
Copy
Paste
Page Setup
Answer

Page Setup

Reason — Page Setup is found in Page option of Format drop down menu.

Question 19
Which of the following will you opt for saving a file?

Save button on Standard toolbar

Save option from File menu
Pressing Ctrl + S
Any of the above
Answer
Any of the above

Reason — Any of the above options can be used to save a file in Writer.

Question 20
Match the following

(a) Margin 1. Placement of text going past the right margin to the next line.
(b) Indent 2. The distance between text boundaries and page margins.
(c) Text Alignment 3. Preset column position of text.
(d) Word Wrap 4. Total height of line including space above or below it.
(e) Tab stop 5. The distance between the text and the paper edge.
(f) Clipboard 6. The general arrangement of text in the document.
(g) Line spacing 7. A temporary storage area, used generally for cut/copied
text or graphics.
(h) Formatting 8. The text layout within a paragraph with respect to document
margins
Answer

(a) Margin 5. The distance between the text and the paper edge.
(b) Indent 2. The distance between text boundaries and page margins.
(c) Text Alignment 8. The text layout within a paragraph with respect to
document margins.
(d) Word Wrap 1. Placement of text going past the right margin to the next
line.
(e) Tab stop 3. Preset column position of text.
(f) Clipboard 7. A temporary storage area, used generally for cut/copied
text or graphics.
(g) Line spacing 4. Total height of line including space above or below it.
(h) Formatting 6. The general arrangement of text in the document.
Theoretical Questions
Question 1
What are the advantages of a word processor over typewriters ?

Answer

The advantages of a word processor over typewriters are as follows:

Fast — Typing text in a word processor becomes speedy as there is no mechanical

carriage movement associated.
Editing features — Any type of correction can be made easily as and when
required.
Permanent Storage — With word processors, documents can be saved and retrieved
whenever desired.
Formatting Features — The typed text can be made to appear in any form or style.
Graphics — Most modern word processors provide the facility of incorporating
drawings in the documents.
OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) — Most modern word processors provide
facilities to link or embed objects in a document.
Spell Check — Word processors can provide spell check and grammar check
functions. Some word processors can suggest alternatives or improvements also.
Mail Merge — The mail merge facility enables us to print a large number of
letters/documents with more or less similar text.
Question 2
What is text area ? What do you understand by a workspace ?

Answer

The area where we write/type the text is the text area. The pointer becomes an
I-beam, when it is within the text area. When we move it outside the text area,
it becomes an arrow.

The Workarea is the area in the document window wherein we enter the text of our
document.

Question 3
Expand the term WYSIWYG. Why is Writer called a WYSIWYG program ?

Answer

WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get.

The Writer is called a WYSIWYG program as the screen shows us exactly how our
document will look when we print it out.

Question 4
What are non-printing characters ? What are the different marks that Writer uses
for displaying non printing characters ?

Answer

Non-printing characters are those special characters which do not appear on

paper when we print the document. They are often useful to see when we are
working with heavily formatted documents and need to keep track of our tabs,
spaces, blank lines and so on.

The Writer uses the following marks for the corresponding non-printing
characters:

Enter key — ( ¶ )
Spacebar key — ( . )
Tab key — ( → )
Question 5
Which command is used to save a file in Writer ? Which command will let you Exit
from Writer ?

Answer

Save or Save As command from the File drop down menu is used to save a file in
Writer.

Exit command from File drop down menu lets us exit from Writer.

Question 6
Which of the following shortcuts is used to open a file in Writer ?

CTRL + S
ALT + N
CTRL + N
CTRL + V
Answer

CTRL + N shortcut is used to open a new file in Writer.

Question 7
Where does a text or graphic go when you cut it or copy it ?

Answer

When we cut or copy a text or a graphic, they are stored in a temporary storage
area called Clipboard.

Question 8
Define word wrap.

Answer
Placement of text going past the right margin to the next line is called Word
Wrap.

Question 9
Define margins. How can you set these margins in OOo Writer ?

Answer

The distance from the text to the paper's edge is called Margin.

In Writer, we can set margins in two ways:

For setting Margins through Ruler Bars, we move the mouse over the ruler and
click and drag the margin indicator to the desired location and release the
mouse when the margin is set.
For setting Margins through Page Style dialog box, we choose Page from Format
menu to invoke Page Style dialog box and select Page tab. We set the required
margins through this tab.
Question 10
What is meant by Indentation ? What are the different types of indents available
?

Answer

The distance between text boundaries and page margins is called indent and the
process of providing it is called indentation.

There are broadly three types of indents :

Positive Indent
Negative Indent
Hanging Indent
Question 11
What is the difference between paragraph indenting and page margin ?

Answer

Paragraph indenting affects the spacing within paragraphs, helping to organize

and structure the text. It can be used to offset selected paragraphs from other
text in the document.
Page margins affect the layout of the entire page by determining the space
between the text and the edge of the page.

Question 12
What is text alignment ? How many ways can you align your text in ?

Answer

Text alignment refers to the text layout within a paragraph with respect to
document margin.

We can align our text in two ways:

Horizontal alignment — We can align our text horizontally in four ways :

Left alignment
Right alignment
Centered alignment
Justified alignment
Vertical alignment — We can align our text vertically in four ways :
Top
Bottom
Middle
Justified
Question 13
What are headers and footers in Writer ? Where do they appear in a document ?

Answer

Header is the text or graphics printed in the top margin area and the footer is
the text or graphics printed in the bottom margin area of a document.

A header appears in the top margin while a footer appears in the bottom margin
of a document.

Question 14
What is a clipboard ? How is it useful ?

Answer

A clipboard is a temporary storage area, which is used for keeping the

cut/copied text or graphics.

When we cut or copy a text or a graphic, they are stored in a clipboard from
where they can be copied or pasted at the desired destination.

Question 15
What are the advantages of find or replace feature of word processor ?

Answer

The advantages of find or replace feature of word processor are:

Efficiency — Quickly locates specific words or phrases, saving time.

Consistency — Ensures uniform language and terminology throughout.
Error Correction — Swiftly identifies and rectifies misspellings and errors.
Bulk Editing — Speeds up modifications for lists or repeated items.
Document Analysis — Aids in extracting relevant information for research or
summaries.
Question 16
Write short notes on features of paragraph formatting in Writer.

Answer

The paragraph formatting involves controlling the appearance of text in a

paragraph. Some aspects that contribute in paragraph formatting are :

Text alignment — The OOo Writer offers four types of text alignments : left
flush, right flush, centered and justified. It enhances visual consistency and
readability.
Paragraph indentation — Indentation provides control over first-line and hanging
indents, improving organization and visual appeal.
Line spacing — Line spacing determines the vertical space between two lines of
text in a paragraph. It enhances document's appearance and readability. The
desired line spacing can be set from the Line Spacing option in the Paragraph
dialog box.
Spacing between paragraphs — It enables setting spacing before and after
paragraphs, preventing clutter and ensuring optimal layout.
Borders & Shading — This option allows adding borders to paragraphs for
emphasis, while shading enhances visual distinction and readability.
Question 17
Explain the difference between Left, Centre, Right and Justified alignments.
When you do think left justification is preferable over justified alignment ?

Answer

The difference between Left, Centre, Right and Justified alignments is as

follows:
Left alignment — This alignment aligns selected text, flushed left with the left
margin or left paragraph indent and leaves a ragged right edge. This is the
default alignment.

Right alignment — This alignment aligns selected text, flushed right with the
right margin and leaves a ragged left edge. It is commonly used in languages
read from right to left, like Arabic or Hebrew.

Centered alignment — This alignment centers selected text between the left and
right margins or paragraphs indents. It is useful for titles, headings, or
invitations, where symmetry is desired.

Justified alignment — In this alignment, the text is flushed both left and
right, thus none of the left and the right edges of the text appear ragged. It
is suitable for formal documents with a polished look.

Left alignment is preferable when readability is the top priority. It ensures

consistent starting points for each line, facilitating quicker scanning.
Justified alignment can create uneven spaces between words, potentially
hindering readability, making left alignment a better choice for long bodies of
text like articles or novels.

Application Oriented Questions

Question 1
A student has to decide whether to use a word processing package to produce a
piece of science coursework or whether to handwrite it.

(a) Give five features of the software that make it suitable for producing
science coursework.

(b) Give two reasons why the student may still use handwriting for part or all
of their coursework.

Answer

(a) The five features of the software that make it suitable for producing
science coursework.

Editing features — Any type of correction can be made easily as and when
required.
Formatting Features — The typed text can be made to appear in any form or style.
Graphics — Most modern word processors provide the facility of incorporating
drawings in the documents, which are very important for Science subjects.
OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) — Most modern word processors provide
facilities to link or embed objects such as charts, equations, video clips,
audio clips, pictures, etc. Such objects can be used to explain certain
phenomena of Science subjects.
Spell Check — Word processors can provide spell check and grammar check
functions. Some word processors can suggest alternatives or improvements also.
(b) Two reasons the student may still use handwriting for part or all of their
coursework are:

Diagram Complexity — Complex scientific diagrams, equations, or drawings that

are challenging to create digitally might be more easily produced by hand.
Learning Style and Retention — The physical process of writing can help students
to better understand and remember the material they are writing.
Question 2
A graphic designer has been asked to produce a range of stationery for the TXC
company. The graphic designer produces a draft in the word processor of what a
letter from the company could look like.

A graphic designer has been asked to produce a range of stationery for the TXC
company. The graphic designer produces a draft in the word processor of what a
letter from the company could look like. OpenOffice Org Writer, Computer
Applications Code 165 Sumita Arora Solutions CBSE Class 9.
Complete the sentences using words from this list:

centred
left justified
right justified
indented
(i) The logo at A is ............... .

(ii) The text at B is ............... .

Answer

(i) The logo at A is centered.

(ii) The text at B is left justified.

Question 3
Considering the previous question, determine how the name below line "Yours
sincerely" is printed. Tick the appropriate answer.

Tick one box only

Hand writing
Handwriting font
Script font
Art work
Answer

Tick one box only

Hand writing ✓
Handwriting font
Script font
Art work
Question 4
Identify the formatting features from the word-processed paragraphs given
below :

Identify formatting features from word-processed paragraphs. OpenOffice Org

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Answer

The formatting features from the word-processed paragraphs are as follows:

Title — Centered, Bold and Underlined

First Paragraph — Positive First line Indentation, Left aligned
Second Paragraph — Hanging Indentation, Justified Alignment
Question 5
Staff at Expert Motoring use a word processing program to create letters and
other documents.

(a) Tick four boxes to indicate which of the following features would help with
page setup.

Record
Start up
Header/footer
Page orientation
Animation
Sort
Margins
Paper size
(b) Tick two boxes to indicate which of the following features would be found in
tabulation (tab) settings.
Decimal
Leader
Row
Column
Answer

(a)

Record
Start up
Header/footer ✓
Page orientation ✓
Animation
Sort
Margins ✓
Paper size ✓
(b)

Decimal ✓
Leader ✓
Row
Column
Question 6
Four types of justifications are shown below. Label each illustration to show
the type of justification.

Label the type of justification. OpenOffice Org Writer, Computer Applications

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Answer

A — Justified

B — Left justified

C — Centered justified

D — Right justified

Question 7
A school office uses computerised word processing. Explain three ways word
processing could be used to help with the school administration.

Answer

Three ways word processing could be used to help with the school administration
are:

Efficient Document Creation — Word processing helps school administration

create, edit, and organize letters, memos, and reports easily, with formatting
tools for a professional look.
Automated Templates — Templates for forms and documents streamline tasks like
permission slips, enrollment forms, and meeting agendas by allowing quick
customization.
Mail merge — The mail merge facility will help the school administration to send
out personalised communication through emails and letters to parents and
teachers.