Every Book Back multiple-choice question from An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker (12th Standard Computer Applications, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Q1
DTP stands for ______________
- A. Desktop PublishingCorrect
- B. Desktop Publication
- C. Doctor To Patient
- D. Desktop Printer
Explanation. DTP is an abbreviation for Desktop Publishing, which refers to the creation of page layouts for documents using specialized software.
Q2
____________ is a DTP software.
- A. Lotus 1-2-3
- B. PageMakerCorrect
- C. Maya
- D. Flash
Explanation. Adobe PageMaker is a popular desktop publishing (DTP) software used for designing and producing printable documents.
Q3
Which menu contains the New option?
- A. File menuCorrect
- B. Edit menu
- C. Layout menu
- D. Type menu
Explanation. In Adobe PageMaker, the 'New' option used to create a new document is located under the File menu.
Q4
In PageMaker Window, the area outside of the dark border is referred to as _________.
- A. page
- B. pasteboardCorrect
- C. blackboard
- D. dashboard
Explanation. The pasteboard is the area surrounding the page in Adobe PageMaker where items can be temporarily placed before positioning them on the document page.
Q5
Shortcut to close a document in PageMaker is ______________
- A. Ctrl + A
- B. Ctrl + B
- C. Ctrl + C
- D. Ctrl + WCorrect
Explanation. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + W is used to close an open document in Adobe PageMaker.
Q6
A __________ tool is used for magnifying the particular portion of the area.
- A. Text tool
- B. Line tool
- C. Zoom toolCorrect
- D. Hand tool
Explanation. The Zoom tool is represented by a magnifying glass and is used to increase or decrease the magnification of the document page view.
Q7
_________ tool is used for drawing boxes.
- A. Line
- B. Ellipse
- C. RectangleCorrect
- D. Text
Explanation. The Rectangle tool in Adobe PageMaker's toolbox is designed specifically for drawing squares and rectangular shapes.
Q8
Place option is present in _____________ menu.
- A. FileCorrect
- B. Edit
- C. Layout
- D. Window
Explanation. The Place option, used to import text or graphics from external files into Adobe PageMaker, is located under the File menu.
Q9
To select an entire document using the keyboard, press ___________
- A. Ctrl + ACorrect
- B. Ctrl + B
- C. Ctrl + C
- D. Ctrl + D
Explanation. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + A stands for 'select all' and highlights the entire text in an open document.
Q10
Character formatting consists of which of the following text properties?
- A. Bold
- B. Italic
- C. Underline
- D. All of theseCorrect
Explanation. Character formatting encompasses several type styles and text attributes, including bolding, italicizing, and underlining text.
Q11
Which tool lets you edit text?
- A. Text toolCorrect
- B. Type tool
- C. Crop tool
- D. Hand tool
Explanation. The Text tool in Adobe PageMaker is used to type, select, and edit text within a document layout.
Q12
Shortcut to print a document in PageMaker is ___________
- A. Ctrl + A
- B. Ctrl + PCorrect
- C. Ctrl + C
- D. Ctrl + V
Explanation. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P brings up the Print Document dialog box, allowing you to print the document.
About these An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker questions
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Computer Applications syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in An Introduction to Adobe PageMaker?
This chapter has 12 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.
