15 extra multiple-choice questions for An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker (12th Standard Computer Applications, Samacheer Kalvi), beyond the ones printed in the textbook — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Q1
What is the default file name of a newly created document in Adobe PageMaker before it is saved?
- A. Document - 1
- B. Untitled - 1Correct
- C. Page - 1
- D. NewPublication - 1
Explanation. According to the textbook, when you create a new document in Adobe PageMaker, a new document called Untitled - 1 opens on the screen.
Q2
Which of the following menus is NOT present in the Menu bar of Adobe PageMaker?
- A. Layout
- B. Element
- C. FormatCorrect
- D. Utilities
Explanation. The menu bar in PageMaker contains the following menus: File, Edit, Layout, Type, Element, Utilities, View, Window, and Help. Format is not among them.
Q3
What is the keyboard shortcut for the Pointer Tool in Adobe PageMaker?
- A. F9Correct
- B. F5
- C. Shift + F1
- D. Shift + F9
Explanation. The toolbox keyboard shortcuts list specifies that the shortcut for the Pointer Tool is F9.
Q4
Which tool in the Adobe PageMaker toolbox is used to draw squares and rectangles?
- A. Frame tool
- B. Rectangle toolCorrect
- C. Box tool
- D. Shape tool
Explanation. As described in the Tool Box Usage table, the Rectangle tool is used to draw squares and rectangles.
Q5
In Adobe PageMaker, what is the role of the Constrained Line tool?
- A. To draw lines at any angle orientation
- B. To draw vertical or horizontal lines onlyCorrect
- C. To draw curved lines
- D. To crop imported graphic lines
Explanation. The Constrained line tool is used to draw vertical or horizontal lines (increments of 45 degrees, as detailed in the text).
Q6
What is the keyboard shortcut to select the entire document in Adobe PageMaker?
- A. Ctrl + S
- B. Shift + Ctrl + A
- C. Ctrl + ACorrect
- D. Alt + A
Explanation. Under the text selection shortcuts, the entire document can be selected by pressing Ctrl + A.
Q7
According to the Adobe PageMaker editing rules, which key is pressed to delete a character when the insertion point is positioned to the right of that character?
- A. Delete
- B. BackspaceCorrect
- C. Esc
- D. End
Explanation. The textbook explains that positioning the insertion point to the right of the character to be deleted and pressing the Backspace key deletes that character.
Q8
What is the keyboard shortcut for the Save As command in Adobe PageMaker?
- A. Ctrl + S
- B. Shift + Ctrl + SCorrect
- C. Alt + Ctrl + S
- D. Alt + S
Explanation. According to the textbook, the Save As dialog box can be opened by choosing File > Save As or by pressing Shift + Ctrl + S in the keyboard.
Q9
What does a red triangle in the bottom windowshade of a selected text block indicate in Adobe PageMaker?
- A. The text block is linked to a frame
- B. There is more text in the text block than is visible on the pageCorrect
- C. The text block has a spelling error
- D. The text block is locked
Explanation. A red triangle in the bottom windowshade means there is more text in the text block than is currently visible.
Q10
Which menu option should be selected before importing text to enable automatic text flow across succeeding pages?
- A. Layout > AutoflowCorrect
- B. File > Auto Import
- C. View > Autoflow
- D. Edit > Text Flow
Explanation. The textbook states that to enable automatic text flow, you select Layout > Autoflow in the menu bar before importing the text.
Q11
A threaded text block in Adobe PageMaker can be identified by which symbol in its top and/or bottom handles?
- A. A red triangle
- B. A plus sign (+)Correct
- C. An asterisk (*)
- D. An arrow
Explanation. A threaded text block can be identified by a plus sign (+) in its top and/or bottom handles, indicating connection to other text blocks.
Q12
Which of the following is the correct menu sequence to attach a text block to a frame in Adobe PageMaker?
- A. File > Frame > Attach Content
- B. Element > Frame > Attach ContentCorrect
- C. Layout > Frame > Attach Content
- D. Window > Frame > Attach Content
Explanation. The textbook states that to convert a text block to a frame, you select both elements and choose Element > Frame > Attach Content on the menu bar.
Q13
What is the keyboard shortcut to navigate to a specific page in Adobe PageMaker using the Go to Page dialog box?
- A. Ctrl + G
- B. Alt + Ctrl + GCorrect
- C. Shift + Ctrl + G
- D. Alt + G
Explanation. According to the page navigation section, the Go to Page dialog box can be opened by selecting Layout > Go to Page or by pressing Alt + Ctrl + G on the keyboard.
Q14
Which keyboard shortcut is used to insert page numbers on the master pages so that they appear correctly on the actual pages?
- A. Ctrl + Alt + PCorrect
- B. Shift + Ctrl + P
- C. Shift + Alt + P
- D. Ctrl + P
Explanation. The textbook states that to insert page numbers in Master Pages, you click on the master page and press Ctrl + Alt + P, which displays as LM or RM.
Q15
When printing a document in Adobe PageMaker, which option should be selected to print a complete set of pages 1 to 5 before printing the next set?
- A. Ranges
- B. Reverse
- C. CollateCorrect
- D. Proof
Explanation. As explained in the textbook, if the Collate option is selected, PageMaker will print a complete set of pages 1 to 5, then a second set, and so on.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker?
This chapter has 15 book-back multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.
Are these 12th Standard Computer Applications MCQs free to practise online?
Yes. Every question, answer and explanation here is free, and you can also take them as a timed practice test.
Where can I find the An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker book-back answers?
The correct option for each question is highlighted on this page with a worked explanation, plus a quick answer-key summary at the top.
