What style should be applied to a shape for a colored outline gold accent 4?

The correct choice involves selecting the shape styles gallery and choosing the fifth option in the first row because that specific action directly applies the desired formatting to the shape. The shape styles gallery in PowerPoint provides a variety of pre-defined styles that include outlines, fills, and effects. By selecting the fifth option in the first row, you ensure that the shape receives a colored outline with the designated gold accent 4 styling, which reflects the system's theme and color palette.

This method is efficient because it allows users to quickly apply a cohesive look to their shapes without needing to manually configure individual settings for outline color and weight. In contrast, other options may represent steps that do not specifically lead to the application of the desired gold accent outline, such as using drawing tool formats or adjusting fill settings, which can be irrelevant to modifying outline styles.