 MCQs on Microsoft Word

1. Microsoft word is ____ software.

(A) Application

(B) Compiler

(C) System

(D) Programming

Answer: A

2. Which is not in MS Word?

(A) Italic

(B) Magic tool

(C) Font

(D) Bold

Answer (B)

3. ____ cannot be used to work in MS Office.

(A) Joystick

(B) Scanner

(C) Light Pen

(D) Mouse

Answer (A)

4. Which is not an edition of MS Word?

(A) MS Word 2003

(B) MS Word 2007

(C) MS Word 2010

(D) MS Word 1020

Answer (D)
5. The ___ works with the standard Copy and Paste commands.
(A) View tab

(B) Paragraph dialog box

(C) Office Clipboard

(D) All of these

Answer (C)

6. What is the blank space outside the printing area on a page?

(A) Clipart

(B) Margins

(C) Header

(D) Footer

Answer (B)

7. Which of the following is an example of page orientation?

(A) Landscape

(B) Subscript

(C) Superscript

(D) A4

Answer (A)

8. Formatting is performed on
(A) Text

(B) Table

(C) Menu

(D) Both (a) and (b)

Answer (D)

9. Which of the following software is used for making a resume?

(A) MS Excel
 (B) MS Word

(C) Dev C

(D) Java

Answer (B)

10. Press ____ to open the help window in the MS Word document.
(A) F1

(B) F2

(C) F9

(D) F11

Answer (A)

11. The ability to combine name and addresses with a standard document is called ________
a. Document formatting
b. Database management
c. Mail merge
d. Form letters
Answer (C)

12. Which enables us to send the same letter to different people?

a. Macros
b. Template
c. Mail merge
d. None of above
Answer (C)

13. A word processor would most likely be used to

a. Keep an account of money spent
b. Do a computer search in media center
c. Maintain an inventory
d. Type a biography
Answer (D)

14. What is gutter margin?

 a. Margin that is added to the left margin when printing
b. Margin that is added to the right margin when printing
c. Margin that is added to the binding side of the page when printing
d. Margin that is added to the outside of the page when printing
Answer (C)

15. Which can be used for quick access to commonly used commands and tools?
a. Status bar
b. Toolbar
c. Menu bar
d. Title bar
Answer (B)

16. Which bar shows the current position as far as the text goes?
(A) Title bar

(B) Menu bar

(C) Scroll bar

(D) Status bar

Answer (D)

17. Select all the text in MS Word document by

(A) Ctrl +S

(B) Ctrl + 1

(C) Ctrl + A

(D) Ctrl + V

Answer (B)

18. ____ is not a part of a MS Word document.

(A) Quick access toolbar

(B) Start Menu button

(C) Home panel

(D) View option

 Answer (D)

19. The name of a word document displays in ____.

(A) Ribbon

(B) Title bar

(C) Status bar

(D) Home tab

Answer (D)

20. Each line represents how many letters in WordStar?

(A) 20

(B) 35

(C) 65

(D) 75

Answer (C)

21. Which of the following are word processing software?

(A) WordPerfect

(B) Wordpad

(C) MS Word

(D) All of above

Answer (D)

22. Which file starts with MS Word?

(A) Winword.exe

(B) Word.exe

(C) Msword.exe

(D) Word356.exe

Answer (A)
 23. Ctrl + N is used to
(A) Save the Document

(B) Open the Document

(C) Create a New Document

(D) Close the Document

Answer (C)

24. To exit from the Resume Wizard and return to the document window without creating a
resume, click the ________ button in any panel in the Resume Wizard dialog box.
(A) Cancel

(B) Back

(C) Next

(D) Finish

Answer (D)

25. What are inserted as cross-reference in Word?

(A) Placeholders

(B) Bookmarks

(C) Objects

(D) Word fields

Answer (D)
1. Which of the following is MS Office Suite's software program?

A. Microsoft Word
B. Microsoft Excel
C. Microsoft PowerPoint
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint are all MS Office Suite's software
program.

2. Microsoft Word is a ____.

A. Computer Hardware Program

B. Computer Non-application Program
C. Computer Application Program
D. None of the above

Answer
C) Computer Application Program
Explanation

Microsoft Word is a Computer Application Progra

3. What is MS Word used for?

A. Design Pictures
B. Design Videos
C. Paint
D. Design Texts

Answer
D) Design Texts
Explanation

MS Word is used to design texts.

4. Which of the following is NOT present in MS Word?

A. Word Count
B. Font Size
C. Brush
D. Page Margin

Answer
C) Brush
Explanation

Brush is NOT present in MS Word.

5. Documents can be ____ with MS Word.

A. Created
B. Edited
C. Saved
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Documents can be created, edited and saved with MS Word.

6. Microsoft Word was released in which year?

A. 1981
B. 1982
C. 1983
D. 1984

Answer
C) 1983
Explanation

Microsoft Word was released in the year 1983.

7. What was the initial name of Microsoft Word when it was released?

A. Multi-Technique Word
B. Multi-Transition Word
C. Multi-Type Word
D. Multi-Tool Word

Answer
D) Multi-Tool Word
Explanation

The initial name of Microsoft Word when it was released was Multi-Type Word.

8. What is meant by the concept of WYSIWYG in MS Word?

A. What You See Is What You Get

B. What You Seek Is What You Get
 C. What You See Is What You Give
D. What You Seek Is What You Give

Answer
A) What You See Is What You Get
Explanation

In MS Word, WYSIWYG means What You See Is What You Get.

9. Office Button is symbolized with which feature on MS Word?

A. Paper
B. Ribbon
C. Arrow
D. Office

Answer
B) Ribbon
Explanation

Office Button is symbolized with Ribbon feature on MS Word.

10. Which of the following option is provided by Office Button?

A. Open
B. Save
C. Print
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Open, Save, Print, etc. is present as options in Office Button.

11. Where is Office Button located in MS Word?

A. Left Upper
B. Left Bottom
C. Right Upper
D. Right Bottom
Answer
A) Left Upper
Explanation

Office Button is located at Left Upper side in MS Word or all Office 2007 programs.

12. Which of the following option is NOT present in Office Button?

A. Prepare
B. Send
C. Publish
D. None of the above

Answer
D) None of the above
Explanation

The options present in Office Button are:

 New
 Open
 Save
 Save As
 Print
 Prepare
 Send
 Publish
 Close

13. Quick Access Toolbar is present at ______ of Office Button in MS Word.

A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
D. Right

Answer
D) Right
Explanation

Quick Access Toolbar is present at right of the Office Button in MS Word.

14. Which commands are present in Quick Access Toolbar?

 A. Save
B. Undo
C. Redo
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Save, Undo, Redo, etc. are all present in Quick Access Toolbar.

15. Which of the following command is NOT present in Quick Access Toolbar?

A. Draw Table
B. E-mail
C. Print Preview
D. Prepare

Answer
D) Prepare
Explanation

Prepare is NOT present in Quick Access Toolbar but Office Button.

16. Title Bar is present at the _________ of the Quick Access Toolbar.

A. Up
B. Down
C. Left
D. Right

Answer
D) Right
Explanation

Title Bar is present at the right of the Quick Access Toolbar.

17. Microsoft Office 2007 introduced the Ribbon as a ____________ element.

A. User Index
B. User Interface
C. User Indent
D. User Initiate
Answer
B) User Interface
Explanation

Microsoft Office 2007 introduced the Ribbon as a User Interface element.

18. Ribbon is located ______Quick Access Toolbar and Title Bar in MS Word.

A. Left
B. Right
C. Above
D. Below

Answer
D) Below
Explanation

Ribbon is located below Quick Access Toolbar and Title Bar in MS Word.

19. How many tabs are there in Ribbon in MS Word?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Answer
B) 7
Explanation

There are 7 tabs in Ribbon in MS Word.

20. Which of the following is a tab in Ribbon in MS Word?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The tabs present in Ribbon in MS Word are –

i. Home
ii. Insert
iii. Page Layout
iv. References
v. Mailing
vi. Review
vii. View

21. Which of the following tab is the default in MS Word?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. Reference

Answer
A) Home
Explanation

Home tab is the default in MS Word.

22. How many groups of related commands are there in Home tab?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Answer
B) 5
Explanation

There are 5 groups of related commands in Home tab.

23. Which of the following is NOT present as a command in Home tab?

A. Clipboard
B. Font
C. Paragraph
D. None of the above
Answer
D) None of the above
Explanation

The commands present in Home tab are –

i. Clipboard
ii. Font
iii. Paragraph
iv. Styles
v. Editing

24. Which of the following document settings can be changed from Home tab?

A. Font Size
B. Adding Bullets
C. Adjusting Styles
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The documents settings that can be changed from Home tab are –

i. Font Size
ii. Adding Bullets
iii. Adjusting Styles, etc.

25. Which of the following is the 2nd tab in the Ribbon?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. References

Answer
B) Insert
Explanation

Insert tab is the 2nd tab in the Ribbon.

26. Which of the following can be added using Insert tab?

 A. Table
B. Picture
C. Clip Art
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The following can be added using Insert tab –

i. Table
ii. Picture
iii. Clip Art
iv. Shape
v. Page Number, etc.

27. Which of the following is NOT a command in Insert tab?

A. Page
B. Table
C. Link
D. Style

Answer
D) Style
Explanation

Style is a command in Home tab and not in Insert tab.

28. Which of the following can be changed using Page layout tab?

A. Theme
B. Page Setup
C. Arrange
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Using Page Layout tab, the following can be changed –

 i. Theme
ii. Page Setup
iii. Page Background
iv. Paragraph
v. Arrange

29. Which of the following tab is used to add the document citation?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. References

Answer
D) References
Explanation

References tab is used to add the document citation.

30. How many commands are present in References tab?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Answer
C) 6
Explanation

References tab has group of 6 commands.

31. Which of the following is a group of related command in References tab?

A. Table of Contents
B. Footnotes
C. Citations & Bibliography
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The name of the group of related commands in References tab is –

i. Table of Contents
ii. Footnotes
iii. Citations & Bibliography
iv. Captions
v. Index
vi. Table of Authorities

32. Which of the following is the least-often used tab in Ribbon?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Mailings
D. References

Answer
C) Mailings
Explanation

Mailings tab is the least-often used tab in Ribbon.

33. What can be done using Mailings tab?

A. Merge emails
B. Write & Insert Fields
C. Preview Results
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Using Mailings tab we can –

i. Create
ii. Merge emails
iii. Write & Insert Fields
iv. Preview Results
v. Finish

34. Which of the following command is not present in Review tab?

 A. Proofing
B. Comments
C. Tracking
D. None of the above

Answer
D) None of the above
Explanation

The commands that are present in Review tab are –

i. Proofing
ii. Comments
iii. Tracking
iv. Changes
v. Compare
vi. Protect

35. Using View tab, we can switch between –

A. Single Page and Two Page Views

B. Two Page and Three Page Views
C. Single Page and Three Page Views
D. Single Page and Multiple Page Views

Answer
A) Single Page and Two Page Views
Explanation

Using View tab, we can switch between Single Page and Two Page Views.

36. Which of the following is a layout tool?

A. Boundaries
B. Guides
C. Rulers
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The layout tools are –

 i. Boundaries
ii. Guides
iii. Rulers, etc.

37. How many groups of commands is there in View tab?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

Answer
A) 5
Explanation

There are 5 groups of command in View tab.

38. Which of the following is a command in View tab?

A. Document Views
B. Show/Hide
C. Zoom
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The commands present in the View tab are –

i. Document Views
ii. Show/Hide
iii. Zoom
iv. Window
v. Macros

39. Ruler is present ________the Ribbon.

A. Above
B. Below
C. Left
D. Right
Answer
B) Below
Explanation

Ruler is present below the Ribbon.

40. With the help of Ruler, one can change the ___________ of the document.

A. Design
B. Text
C. Image
D. Format

Answer
D) Format
Explanation

With the help of Ruler, one can change the format of the document.

41. Which of the following doesn't come under Text Basics?

A. Insert Text
B. Delete Text
C. Save the document
D. Apply a Style

Answer
D) Apply a Style
Explanation

Apply a Style doesn't come under Text Basics Category but in Formatting Paragraphs.

42. Using Word, you can insert text and create new documents by following the steps listed below:

i. Look for the Microsoft Word icon in the start menu

ii. In the text area below the ribbon your cursor will blink or you'll see an insertion
point
iii. The insertion point can be changed by pressing space, enter, or tab
iv. Open the Microsoft Word document by clicking the icon
v. After you start typing, your words will appear in the text area as you type

Select the correct order of the steps provided above:

 A. i > iv > ii > v > iii
B. i > ii > iv > v > iii
C. i > v > iii > ii > iv
D. i > ii > iii > iv > v

Answer
A) i > iv > ii > v > iii
Explanation

Using Word, you can insert text and create new documents by following the steps listed below:

i. Look for the Microsoft Word icon in the start menu

ii. Open the Microsoft Word document by clicking the icon
iii. In the text area below the ribbon your cursor will blink or you'll see an insertion point
iv. After you start typing, your words will appear in the text area as you type
v. The insertion point can be changed by pressing space, enter, or tab

43. Which of the following comes under the methodology to delete the text?

A. Press Backspace on the keyboard after placing the cursor over the text
B. Press the Delete key after placing the cursor to the left of the text
C. Press Backspace or Delete to delete the selected text
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Different methodology to delete the text is –

i. Press Backspace on the keyboard after placing the cursor over the text
ii. Press the Delete key after placing the cursor to the left of the text
iii. Press Backspace or Delete to delete the selected text
iv. Replace the text with the new text by selecting it and typing over it.

44. In order to select a single word –

A. Single Click within the word

B. Double Click within the word
C. Right Click within the word
D. Scroll in Word

Answer
B) Double Click within the word
Explanation

In order to select a single word, double click within the word.

45. A _____________ within the paragraph will select the entire paragraph.

A. Single-click
B. Double-click
C. Triple-click
D. Scroll

Answer
C) Triple-click
Explanation

A triple-click within the paragraph will select the entire paragraph.

46. Which of the following is the correct order to select the entire document?

A. Home > Editing > Select All > Select

B. Home > Select All > Select > Editing
C. Home > Editing > Select > Select All
D. Home > Select All > Editing > Select

Answer
C) Home > Editing > Select > Select All
Explanation

The correct order to select the entire document is Home > Editing > Select > Select All

47. What is the keyboard shortcut to Select All?

A. Ctrl + R
B. Ctrl + Alt
C. Ctrl + Enter
D. Ctrl + A

Answer
D) Ctrl + A
Explanation

The keyboard shortcut to Select All is Ctrl+A.

48. Which of the following keyboard shortcut is used to select the text in the direction of the arrow key?

A. Ctrl + Arrow
B. Shift + Arrow
C. Ctrl + Shift
D. Ctrl + S

Answer
B) Shift + Arrow
Explanation

The keyboard shortcut to select the text in the direction of the arrow key is Shift + Arrow.

49. In order to Copy and Paste Text in MS Word –

i. In the Home tab, click Paste

ii. Copy and paste the text by placing the cursor there
iii. Click the Copy option on the Home tab
iv. To copy a text, choose it

Select the correct order:

A. i > ii > iii > iv

B. ii > iii > iv > i
C. iii > iv > I > ii
D. iv > iii > ii > i

Answer
D) iv > iii > ii > i
Explanation

The correct order to copy and paste text in MS Word is –

i. To copy a text, choose it

ii. Click the Copy option on the Home tab
iii. Copy and paste the text by placing the cursor there
iv. In the Home tab, click Paste

50. ________option appears in the menu to Copy the text and _______option appears in the menu to Paste
the text.

A. Copy, Paste
B. Paste, Copy
C. Copy, Cut
 D. Cut, Paste

Answer
A) Copy, Paste
Explanation

Copy option appears in the menu to Copy the text and Paste option appears in the menu to Paste
the text.

51. Which option is correct to save the document in MS Word?

A. Save
B. Save As
C. Ctrl+S
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The options through which we can save the document in MS Word are –

i. Save
ii. Save As
iii. Ctrl+S

52. There will be a ____ line underlined if any contextual errors are found in the document.

A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Yellow

Answer
C) Blue
Explanation

There will be a blue line underlined if any contextual errors are found in the document.

53. A _____ line will be drawn underlined if a spelling mistake is found in the document.

A. Red
B. Green
 C. Yellow
D. Orange

Answer
A) Red
Explanation

A red line will be drawn underlined if a spelling mistake is found in the document.

54. There is a ________ underline on the text of any grammar mistakes in the document.

A. Orange
B. Green
C. Black
D. Purple

Answer
B) Green
Explanation

There is a green underline on the text of any grammar mistakes in the document.

55. In order to correct the errors in MS Word–

i. Suggestions appear in a list

ii. The cursor should be placed over the text that needs to be corrected
iii. Use the right-click menu to select
iv. With a left click, select the correct word

Select the correct order:

A. II > III > IV > I

B. II > IV > III > I
C. II > III > I > IV
D. II > I > III > IV

Answer
C) II > III > I > IV
Explanation

The correct order of steps to correct the errors in MS Word:

i. The cursor should be placed over the text that needs to be corrected
 ii. Use the right-click menu to select
iii. Suggestions appear in a list
iv. With a left click, select the correct word

56. Which of the following is automatically counted in MS Word?

A. Number of Words
B. Number of Pages
C. Number of Characters
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The following can be automatically counted in MS Word:

i. Number of Words
ii. Number of Pages
iii. Number of Characters
iv. Number of Paragraphs
v. Number of Lines

57. Where is the Word Count shown in MS Word?

A. Ribbon
B. Task Bar
C. Status Bar
D. View

Answer
C) Status Bar
Explanation

The Word Count is shown in the Status Bar in MS Word.

58. In order to change the font size in MS Word –

i. Choose the text you want to change

ii. Locate the Font group under the Home tab
iii. Select font size from the drop-down arrow in the Font group
iv. An options menu appears for font size
v. Click the left mouse button to select the font size
 vi. You can increase or decrease the font size by selecting the text and clicking the
buttons

The correct order is –

A. I > ii > iii > iv > vi > v

B. I > ii > iii > v > iv > vi
C. I > iii > ii > iv > v > vi
D. I > ii > iii > iv > v > vi

Answer
D) I > ii > iii > iv > v > vi
Explanation

The correct order of steps to change the font size of MS Word is –

i. Choose the text you want to change

ii. Locate the Font group under the Home tab
iii. Select font size from the drop-down arrow in the Font group
iv. An options menu appears for font size
v. Click the left mouse button to select the font size
vi. You can increase or decrease the font size by selecting the text and clicking the buttons

59. In order to change the font to Bold, click ________ and in order to change the font to italic, click
________.

A. Ctrl + I, Ctrl + B
B. Ctrl + B, Ctrl + I
C. Ctrl + U, Ctrl + P
D. Ctrl + P, Ctrl + U

Answer
B) Ctrl + B, Ctrl + I
Explanation

In order to change the font to Bold, click Ctrl + B and in order to change the font to italic, click
Ctrl + I.

60. In Home tab, which group can help us to change the font color?

A. Clipboard
B. Font
C. Paragraph
D. Styles
Answer
B) Font
Explanation

In Home tab, with the help of Font group, we can change the font color.

61. Steps to change the text case in a document are –

i. You can change any text by selecting it

ii. Locate the Font group under the Home tab
iii. In the 'Change Case' button, click the drop-down arrow
iv. The menu displays text case options
v. To select a case, click the left mouse button

Select the correct order –

A. i > ii > iii > v > iv

B. i > iii > ii > iv > v
C. i > iii > ii > v > iv
D. i > ii > iii > iv > v

Answer
D) i > ii > iii > iv > v
Explanation

The correct order of steps to change the text case in a document is –

i. You can change any text by selecting it

ii. Locate the Font group under the Home tab
iii. In the 'Change Case' button, click the drop-down arrow
iv. The menu displays text case options
v. To select a case, click the left mouse button

62. How many options are there in case menu?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Answer
B) 4
Explanation

There are 5 options presented in the case menu.

63. Which of the following is NOT present in Case Menu?

A. Sentence Case
B. Lowercase
C. Uppercase
D. None of the above

Answer
D) None of the above
Explanation

The options present in Case Menu are –

i. Sentence case
ii. Lowercase
iii. Uppercase
iv. Capitalize Each Word
v. Toggle Case

64. What does Sentence Case Option do?

A. Capitalization of the first letter of each sentence

B. Capitalization of the first letter of each word
C. Capitalization of each letter of the text
D. Capitalization of every first letter of each word in the sentence

Answer
A) Capitalization of the first letter of each sentence
Explanation

Sentence case option does the capitalization of the first letter of each sentence.

65. What does Capitalize Each Word Option do?

A. Capitalization of each word in the sentence

B. Capitalization of first letter of each word
C. Capitalization of the first letter of each sentence
D. Capitalization of the last letter of each sentence
Answer
B) Capitalization of first letter of each word
Explanation

Capitalize Each Word Option does the capitalization of first letter of each word.

66. Which option in Case Menu allows us to shift the text case between two different case views?

A. Lowercase
B. Uppercase
C. Toggle Case
D. None of the above

Answer
C) Toggle Case
Explanation

Toggle Case option in Case Menu allows us to shift the text case between two different case
views.

67. Paragraph group is present under which tab?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. References

Answer
A) Home
Explanation

Paragraph group is present under Home tab.

68. How many alignment options are present in Paragraph group?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Answer
B) 4
Explanation

There are 4 alignment options presented in Paragraph group.

69. Which of the following is present in Alignment Option?

A. Align Text Left

B. Center
C. Align Text Right
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The following options are present in Alignment –

i. Align Text Left

ii. Center
iii. Align Text Right
iv. Justify

70. What does Justify option do?

A. It aligns the text to left margin

B. It aligns the text to right margin
C. It aligns the text to both left and right margin
D. It aligns the text to center

Answer
C) It aligns the text to both left and right margin
Explanation

Justify option aligns the text to both left and right margin.

71. A __________ lets you place a block of text at a specific location within your document.

A. Block
B. Font
C. Format
D. Text Box

Answer
D) Text Box
Explanation

A text box lets you place a block of text at a specific location within your document.

72. Method to insert a text box in MS Word –

i. To draw a text box, select 'Draw Text Box'

ii. Draw the box of desired dimensions by left clicking the mouse and holding it down
iii. The cursor appears as a cross

Select the correct order –

A. i > ii > iii

B. i > iii > ii
C. ii > I > iii
D. ii > iii > i

Answer
B) i > iii > ii
Explanation

The correct order of method to insert a text box in MS Word is –

i. To draw a text box, select 'Draw Text Box'

ii. The cursor appears as a cross
iii. Draw the box of desired dimensions by left clicking the mouse and holding it down

73. Bold, Italic and Underline commands are present in which group in Home tab?

A. Clipboard
B. Font
C. Paragraph
D. Styles

Answer
B) Font
Explanation

Bold, Italic and Underline commands are present in Font group in Home tab.

74. What is the function of bold option?

A. Bolding your document's text is possible with it

B. Your document can be italicized with this option
 C. Underlining your document is possible with it
D. None of the above

Answer
A) Bolding your document's text is possible with it
Explanation

The function of Bold option is to bold your document text.

75. You can underline your document's text with _______.

A. Italic
B. Strikethrough
C. Underline
D. Bold

Answer
C) Underline
Explanation

You can underline your document's text with underline.

76. Under which group in Home tab you can create first line indent?

A. Clipboard
B. Font
C. Paragraph
D. Styles

Answer
C) Paragraph
Explanation

Under Paragraph group in Home tab you can create first line indent.

77. Under which section can we change the first line indent in Special field?

A. Indents and Spacing

B. Line and Page Breaks
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
Answer
A) Indents and Spacing
Explanation

Under Indents and Spacing section we can change the first line indent in Special field.

78. We can apply styles in which tab?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Page Layout
D. References

Answer
A) Home
Explanation

We can apply styles in Home tab.

79. Under which option in Styles task pane can we customize style?

A. Customize
B. Modify
C. Change
D. Update

Answer
B) Modify
Explanation

Under Modify option in Styles we can customize style.

80. Using which button can we add new style from Styles task pane?

A. Style Inspector
B. Manage Styles
C. New Style
D. None of the above

Answer
C) New Style
Explanation

Under New Style button we can add new style from Styles task pane.

81. Which of the following is a type of Page Orientation?

A. Portrait
B. Landscape
C. Both A. and B.
D. None of the above

Answer
C) Both A. and B.
Explanation

Portrait and Landscape are the types of Page Orientation.

82. Portrait and Landscape are present under which command in Page Layout group?

A. Margins
B. Size
C. Columns
D. Orientation

Answer
D) Orientation
Explanation

Portrait and Landscape are present under Orientation command in Page Layout group.

83. What is the default paper size in MS Word?

A. 8*11
B. 8.5*11
C. 8*11.5
D. 8.5*11.5

Answer
B) 8.5*11
Explanation

The default paper size in MS Word is 8.5*11.

84. Documents have a ________ to separate their text from their borders.

A. Text
B. Border
C. Space
D. Margin

Answer
D) Margin
Explanation

Documents have a Margin to separate their text from their borders.

85. Word documents contain ________________, which appear at the top and bottom of the document,
respectively.

A. Headers and Footers

B. Footers and Headers
C. Headers
D. Footers

Answer
A) Headers and Footers
Explanation

Word documents contain headers and footers, which appear at the top and bottom of the
document, respectively.

86. Which of the following is the command present in Deign tab to modify the table?

A. Table Style
B. Table Styles
C. Draw Borders
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The following commands are present in Design tab to modify the table:

i. Table Style
ii. Table Styles
 iii. Draw Borders

87. Below is a step-by-step guide to adding smart art graphics:

i. Please select the graphic

ii. If the task pane does not appear, click the arrow on the left side of the graphic to
reveal it
iii. The text will be displayed in the graphic if it is entered in task pane fields
iv. If you have a graphic with a text area, you can type directly in there as well
v. Click outside the graphic once you've entered the text and closed the task pane

Select the correct order –

A. i > ii > iii > iv > v

B. i > ii > iii > v > iv
C. i > iii > ii > iv > v
D. i > iii > iv > ii > v

Answer
A) i > ii > iii > iv > v
Explanation

The correct order of steps to add the smart art graphics:

i. Please select the graphic

ii. If the task pane does not appear, click the arrow on the left side of the graphic to reveal it
iii. The text will be displayed in the graphic if it is entered in task pane fields
iv. If you have a graphic with a text area, you can type directly in there as well
v. Click outside the graphic once you've entered the text and closed the task pane

88. __________ is a picture or a graphic that can be added to a document.

A. Clickart
B. Clusterart
C. Coldart
D. Clipart

Answer
D) Clipart
Explanation

Clipart is a picture or a graphic that can be added to a document.

89. Which of the following is a type of checkbox available in MS Word?

 A. A non-clickable checkbox
B. A clickable checkbox
C. Both A. and B.
D. None of the above

Answer
C) Both A. and B.
Explanation

There are two types of checkboxes available in MS Word –

i. A non-clickable checkbox
ii. A clickable checkbox

90. Which of the following is an advantage to convert a word file into PDF file?

A. Ensure that the document is formatted correctly

B. Mobile devices are more compatible with PDF files than with Word documents.
C. Data encryption is supported by PDF
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The advantages to convert a word file into a PDF file are –

i. Ensure that the document is formatted correctly

ii. Mobile devices are more compatible with PDF files than with Word documents.
iii. Data encryption is supported by PDF
iv. Fix spacing issue

91. Using which many methods can the horizontal line be inserted in MS Word?

A. With Shape Tab

B. With Shift + Dash ('-') Key
C. With Border from the Ribbon
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

Using these 4 methods we can insert horizontal lines in MS Word –

i. With Shape Tab

ii. With Shift + Dash ('-') Key
iii. With Border from the Ribbon
iv. With characters such as -----, _____, ****, ####, ~~~~~ from the keyboard

92. Which of the following type of Border can be added in MS Word?

A. Colourful
B. Text
C. Picture
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

The following type of Borders can be added in MS Word –

i. Colourful
ii. Text
iii. Picture
iv. Paragraph
v. Custom

93. Which of the following is a type of page break present in MS Word?

A. Double Page Break

B. Column Break
C. Text Indentation Break
D. Row Break

Answer
B) Column Break
Explanation

Column Break is a type of page break present in MS Word.

94. Method to add a hyperlink in MS Word through keyboard is –

i. You can insert a hyperlink in Word if you have an open document.

 ii. The website address should be typed in
iii. The web address has now been automatically converted into a hyperlink in Word.
iv. Then press ENTER or the SPACEBAR key after the webpage address.

Select the correct order –

A. i > ii > iii > iv

B. i > iii > iv > ii
C. i > ii > iv > iii
D. ii > i > iv > iii

Answer
C) i > ii > iv > iii
Explanation

The correct order of step in which a hyperlink can be added in MS Word through keyboard is –

i. You can insert a hyperlink in Word if you have an open document.

ii. The website address should be typed in
iii. Then press ENTER or the SPACEBAR key after the webpage address.
iv. The web address has now been automatically converted into a hyperlink in Word.

95. What is the default margin set in MS Word?

A. 0.5 Inch
B. 1 Inch
C. 1.5 Inch
D. 0.1 Inch

Answer
B) 1 Inch
Explanation

The default margin set in MS Word is 1 Inch.

96. A document's margins are adjusted using the ______ in Microsoft Word.

A. Margin
B. Border
C. Space
D. Indent

Answer
D) Indent
Explanation

A document's margins are adjusted using the indent in Microsoft Word.

97. Which of the following is a type of Indent in MS Word?

A. Hanging
B. First Line
C. Left & Right
D. All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above
Explanation

There are following types of Indents in MS Word –

i. Hanging
ii. First Line
iii. Left & Right

98. Which of the following is an advantage of Pie Chart?

A. Pie charts lose their effectiveness when there are a lot of data points to use
B. Information is quickly understandable and can be analyzed immediately
C. Exact values cannot be determined from the data.
D. The comparison of data slices on a Pie chart is problematic

Answer
B) Information is quickly understandable and can be analyzed immediately
Explanation

The advantage of the Pie Chart is that in Pie Chart information is quickly understandable and can
be analyzed immediately.

99. Subscript and Superscript symbols are ____ and ____ respectively in Font group of the Home tab?

A. X2 and X2
B. X2 and X2
C. X2 and 2X
2
D. 2X and X

Answer
A) X2 and X2
Explanation

Subscript and Superscript symbols are X2 and X2 respectively in Font group of the Home tab.

100. As the measurement unit, _______is/are used in Ruler.

A. Inch
B. Centimetre
C. Both A. and B.
D. None of the above

Answer
C) Both A. and B.
Explanation

As the measurement unit, Inches and Centimetres are used in Ruler.

 Excel Mcqs

1. How to remove borders applied in Cells?

1. Select None on the Border tab of Format cells

2. Open the list on the Border tool in the Format Cell toolbar then choose the first tool
(none)

3. Both of above

4. None of above

Answer: Option D
None of the above
2. _____ is not a valid data type in MS Excel.

1. Number

2. Character

3. Label

4. Date/ Time

Answer: Option B
 Character
3. What is MS Excel?

1. Spreadsheet

2. Database Management

3. Presentation

4. Workbook

Answer: Option A
Spreadsheet
4. What is the row limit of MS Excel 2019?

1. 4,81,0576

2. 1,048,576

3. 1,57,648

4. 1,63, 84

Answer: Option B
1,048,576
5. In Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, rows are designated as _______.
A. 1, 2, 3,...
B. A, B, C,...
C. A1, B1, C1, ....
D. I, II, III,...
Answer: Option A.
1, 2, 3, ....
6._____ logical function indicates TRUE only if all arguments are assessed as TRUE, and
FALSE otherwise.
A) OR
B) AND
C) IF
D) ANDIF
Answer: Option B
AND
7. The intersection of a column and a row in a worksheet is called____

1. Column
 2. Address

3. Value

4. Cell

Answer: Option D
Cell
8. The Greater Than sign (>) exemplifies a/an _____ operator.

1. Arithmetic

2. Conditional

3. Logical

4. Greater

Answer: Option C
Logical
9. ____ is the correct syntax of IF() Function.

1. =IF (logical_test, TRUE([value_if_true]), FALSE([value_if_false]))

2. =IF (logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

3. =IF (logical_test, {[value_if_true]}, {[value_if_false]})

4. =IF (logical_test: [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

Answer: Option B
=IF (logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])
10. ___is the function used to match multiple values and returns the first match in
Windows/ MAC (if you have Office 2019, or if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription)
A) IF ()
B) IFS ()
C) IIF ()
D) SWITCH ()
Answer: Option D
SWITCH ()
11. ____ type of chart is good for a single series of data.

1. Column chart
 2. Cone chart

3. Line chart

4. Pie chart

Answer: Option D
Pie chart

1. What do Excel formulas start with?

A) /
B) f
C) =
D).–
Answer: Option C
13. Name the keyboard shortcut to use to switch between open Excel windows.
A)CTRL + TAB
B)ALT + TAB
C) CTRL + ALT + TAB
D)None of the above
Answer: Option A
CTRL + TAB

1. Name the keyboard shortcut used to copy the value from the cell above the
active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar in MS Excel____

1. CTRL + SHIFT + C

2. CTRL + SHIFT + "

3. ALT + SHIFT + "

4. CTRL + ALT + "

Answer: Option B
CTRL + SHIFT + "
15. What is an Excel feature that displays only the data in column (s) according to specified
criteria?

1. Filtering

2. Sorting
 3. Formula

4. Pivot

Answer: Option A
Filtering
16. ____ is not a function in Excel.

1. SUM

2. MIN

3. SUBTRACT

4. MAX

Answer: Option C
SUBTRACT()
17. _____ Excel function returns TRUE or FALSE based on two or more conditions

1. =AVERAGEIFS

2. =CONCAT

3. =COUNTA

4. =AND

Answer: Option D
=AND
18. Why is the =COUNTIF function in Excel used?

1. Counts cells as specified

2. Counts blank cells in a range

3. Counts cells with numbers in a range

4. Returns values based on a TRUE or FALSE condition

Answer: Option A
Counts cells as specified
19. What is the =NPV in Excel used for?
The NPV function is used to calculate the Net Present Value (NPV).
20. Which Excel function removes the irregular spacing, leaving one space between each
value?
The =TRIM function in Excel is used to remove irregular spacing, leaving one space between
each value.
21. Which are the two ways to access the styling commands in Excel?

1. The Ribbon

2. Formatting menu, by right-clicking cells

22. What is the COUNT() function in Excel normally used for?

The COUNT() is generally used to count a range of cells containing numbers or dates excluding
blank cells and text.
23. For what is the $ symbol used along with the cell address in Excel?
The $ symbol is used to specify the fixed columns or rows in the formula.
24. What happens when you click on CTRL + X after selecting some cells in Excel?

1. The cell content of selected cells disappears from the cell and is stored in a clipboard

2. Value in the cells selected is marked for cutting

3. The selected cells are deleted and the cells are shifted left

4. The selected cells are deleted and cells are shifted up

Answer: Option B
Value in the cells selected is marked for cutting
25. ___ is the programming language used to write a Macro in MS Excel.

1. Visual Basic

2. C+

3. Java

4. C++

Answer: Option A
Visual Basic
26. Why is the “wrap text” feature used in MS Excel?
The 'Wrap Text' function in MS Excel is used to break down lengthy text into multiple lines by
increasing the row height, ensuring complete visibility of the content.
27. In MS Excel, the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+S” can be used to_______

1. Save As

2. Save

3. Start new workbook

4. Switch between the opened tab

Answer: Option B
Save
28. Which keyboard shortcut is used to easily switch open workbooks?

1. Alt+S

2. CTRL+S

3. CTRL+Alt

4. CTRL+Tab

Answer: Option D
Ctrl+D
29. ____ happens when you select a cell in MS Excel and type “=B25”

1. The selected cell will show an error message

2. Selected cells will show “=B24”

3. Selected cells will show the same value as in B25

4. Selected cells will be blank

Answer: Option C
Selected cells will show the same value as in B25
30. For what is the Orientation feature used in MS Excel?
In MS Excel, the 'Orientation' function allows you to tilt or vertically align text within the chosen
cells.
List of Microsoft Excel MCQs

1. Excel is a ____ program developed by Microsoft.

A. Spreadsheet
B. Document
C. Data management
D. All of the above

Answer: A) Spreadsheet

Explanation:

Excel is a spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft.

2. What is the extension of a Microsoft Excel file?

A. msxcl
B. xcl
C. xlsx
D. xlsm

Answer: C) xlsx

Explanation:

".xlsx" is the extension of a Microsoft Excel file.

3. What is the default file name of Microsoft Excel file?

A. Workbook.xlsx
B. Workbook1.xlsx
C. Worksheet.xlsx
D. Worksheet1.xlsx

Answer: B) Workbook1.xlsx

Explanation:

The default file name of Microsoft Excel file is "Workbook1.xlsx".

4. Shortcut key CTRL + D is used to ____.

A. Open font dialog box

B. Open format cells dialog box
C. Shift current cell's value in the right cell
 D. Fill down in the selection

Answer: D) Fill down in the selection

Explanation:

Shortcut key CTRL + D is used to Fill down in the selection.

5. Microsoft Excel is used for?

A. Analysis
B. Data Entry
C. Data Management
D. Accounting
E. Budgeting
F. All of the above

Answer: F) All of the above

Explanation:

Microsoft Excel is typically used for:

i. Analysis
ii. Data entry
iii. Data management
iv. Accounting
v. Budgeting
vi. Data analysis
vii. Visuals and graphs
viii. Programming
ix. Financial modelling,
x. And many more

6. What is the collection of worksheets called?

A. Ledger
B. Book
C. Testbook
D. Workbook

Answer: D) Workbook

Explanation:

The collection of worksheets is called a workbook.

7. The total number of rows in a worksheet?

A. Unlimited
B. 65,535
C. 1,048,576
D. 1,068,576

Answer: C) 1,048,576

Explanation:

The total number of rows in a worksheet is 1,048,576.

8. The total number of columns in a worksheet?

A. 26
B. 256
C. 12,834
D. 16,384

Answer: D) 16,384

Explanation:

The total number of columns in a worksheet is 16,384.

9. What is the column width in a worksheet?

A. 26 characters
B. 128 characters
C. 255 characters
D. 256 characters

Answer: C) 255 characters

Explanation:

The column width in a worksheet is 255 characters.

10. The total number of characters that a cell contains is?

A. 32,767 characters
B. 32,768 characters
C. 65,535 characters
D. 1,32,767 characters
Answer: A) 32,767 characters

Explanation:

The total number of characters that a cell contain are 32,767 characters.

11. How many hyperlinks can be there in a worksheet?

A. 32,767
B. 32,768
C. 65,530
D. 65,535

Answer: C) 65,530

Explanation:

There can be a maximum of 65,530 hyperlinks in a worksheet.

12. How many times undo levels can be used in a worksheet?

A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100

Answer: D) 100

Explanation:

There are 100 undo levels in a worksheet.

13. How many users can open the Excel file at the same time?

A. 64 users
B. 128 users
C. 256 users
D. 512 users

Answer: C) 256 users

Explanation:

A total number of 256 users can open the excel file at the same time. For this, the "Allow
changes by more than one user..." setting should be enabled.
14. The intersection of a column and a row in a worksheet is called ____.

A. Box
B. Cell
C. Range
D. Page Break

Answer: B) Cell

Explanation:

The intersection of a column and a row in a worksheet is called a "Cell".

15. The fill function can be ____ to complete formulas in a range.

A. Single clicked
B. Double-clicked
C. Triple clicked
D. Right clicked

Answer: B) Double-clicked

Explanation:

The fill function can be double-clicked to complete formulas in a range.

16. Which logical function returns TRUE if all arguments evaluate TRUE; FALSE if not?

A. OR
B. AND
C. IF
D. ANDIF

Answer: B) AND

Explanation:

The AND() function is used to test multiple conditions and returns TRUE if all arguments
evaluate TRUE; FALSE if not.

Syntax:

=AND (logical1, [logical2], ...)

17. Which logical function returns TRUE if one or more arguments evaluates to TRUE;
FALSE if all arguments evaluate to FALSE?
 A. OR
B. AND
C. IF
D. ANDIF

Answer: A) OR

Explanation:

The OR() function is used to test multiple conditions and returns TRUE if one or more evaluates
to TRUE, and returns FALSE if all arguments evaluate to FALSE.

Syntax:

=OR (logical1, [logical2], ...)

18. The Excel ____ function returns the Boolean value FALSE.

A. TRUEFALSE(0)
B. FALSE()
C. Both of the above
D. There is no such function

Answer: B) FALSE()

Explanation:

The Excel FALSE() function returns the Boolean value FALSE.

Syntax:

=FALSE ()

Example:

=IF(A1>18,"Young",FALSE())

19. What is the correct syntax of IF() function?

A. =IF (logical_test, {[value_if_true]}, {[value_if_false]})

B. =IF (logical_test, TRUE([value_if_true]), FALSE([value_if_false]))
C. =IF (logical_test: [value_if_true], [value_if_false])
D. =IF (logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])
Answer: D) =IF (logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

Explanation:

The correct syntax of IF() function is:

=IF (logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

20. Which function is used to trap and handle errors?

A. IFERROR()
B. ERROR()
C. IFNA()
D. IFTRAP()

Answer: A) IFERROR()

Explanation:

The IFERROR() function is used to trap and handle errors.

Syntax:

=IFERROR (value, value_if_error)

Example:

=IFERROR (A2/C2,"Please enter a value in C2")

21. Which function is used to trap and handle #N/A errors?

A. IFERROR()
B. ERROR()
C. IFNA()
D. IFERRORNA()

Answer: C) IFNA()

Explanation:

The IFNA() function is used to trap and handle #N/A errors.

Syntax:
=IFNA (value, value_if_na)

Example:

=IFNA(VLOOKUP(A5,xtable,2,0),"Error: Not found")

22. Which function is used to get a date n working days in the future or past?

A. WORKDAY()
B. DAY()
C. WORKDATE()
D. DAYM()

Answer: A) WORKDAY()

Explanation:

The WORKDAY() function is used to get a date n working days in the future or past.

Syntax:

=WORKDAY (start_date, days, [holidays])

23. Which function is used to match multiple values and returns the first match?

A. IF()
B. IFS()
C. IIF()
D. SWITCH()

Answer: D) SWITCH()

Explanation:

The SWITCH() function is used to match multiple values and returns the first match.

Syntax:

=SWITCH (expression, val1/result1, [val2/result2], ..., [default])

Example:

=SWITCH(G4,0,"Sun",1,"Mon",2,"Tue",3,"Wed",4,"Thu",5,"Fri",6,"Sat")
24. Which function is used to create a date with year, month, and day?

A. DATE()
B. DATEDIF()
C. DATEVALUE()
D. CURDATE()

Answer: A) DATE()

Explanation:

The DATE() function is used to create a date with year, month, and day.

Syntax:

=DATE (year, month, day)

Example:

=DATE(2022,8,26) // returns Aug 26, 2022

25. Which function is used to get days, months, or years between two dates?

A. DATE()
B. DATEDIF()
C. DATEVALUE()
D. CURDATE()

Answer: B) DATEIF()

Explanation:

The DATEDIF() function is used to get days, months, or years between two dates.

Syntax:

=DATEDIF (start_date, end_date, unit)

Example:

=DATEDIF("26-08-2020","26-08-2022","y") // Returns 2
=DATEDIF("26-08-2020","26-08-2022","m") // Returns 24
=DATEDIF("26-08-2020","26-08-2022","d") // Returns 730
26. What is the keyboard shortcut to insert a SUM formula in MS Excel?

A. CTRL + =
B. ALT + =
C. ALT + S
D. CTRL + ALT + =

Answer: B) ALT + =

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to insert a SUM formula is "ALT + =". For this, select the cell range and
press "ALT+=". You will get the SUM of the values of the selected range.

27. What is the keyboard shortcut to switch between open Excel windows?

A. CTRL + TAB
B. ALT + TAB
C. CTRL + ALT + TAB
D. None of the above

Answer: A) CTRL + TAB

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to switch between open Excel windows is "CTRL + TAB".

28. What is the keyboard shortcut to display the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel?

A. CTRL + F
B. ALT + 1
C. CTRL + SHIFT + F
D. CTRL + 1

Answer: D) CTRL + 1

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to display the Format Cells dialog box is "CTRL + 1".

29. What is the keyboard shortcut to copy the value from the cell above the active cell into
the cell or the Formula Bar in MS Excel?

A. CTRL + SHIFT + C
B. CTRL + ALT + "
C. CTRL + SHIFT + "
 D. ALT + SHIFT + "

Answer: C) CTRL + SHIFT + "

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to copy the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the
Formula Bar is "CTRL + SHIFT + "".

30. What is the keyboard shortcut to copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into
the cell or the Formula Bar in MS Excel?

A. CTRL + '
B. ALT + '
C. CTRL + ALT + '
D. CTRL + SHIFT + F

Answer: A) CTRL + '

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to copy a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the
Formula Bar is CTRL + '.

31. What is the keyboard shortcut to view formulas instead of values in MS Excel?

A. CTRL + `
B. ALT + `
C. CTRL + ALT + `
D. CTRL + SHIFT + F

Answer: A) CTRL + `

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to view formulas instead of values is CTRL + `.

32. Which symbol is used to specify the fixed columns or rows in the formula?

A. =
B. *
C. $
D. %

Answer: C) $
Explanation:

The $ symbol is used to specify the fixed columns or rows in the formula.

33. The currently selected cell address is displayed in ____.

A. Name Box
B. Formula Bar
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: A) Name Box

Explanation:

Currently selected cell address is displayed in the Name Box.

34. Which programming language is used to write a Macro in MS Excel?

A. C
B. C++
C. Java
D. Visual Basic

Answer: D) Visual Basic

Explanation:

Visual Basic is the programming language that is used to write a Macro in MS Excel.

35. What is the correct value of the function? =ROUND (1.2345,2)

A. 24
B. 23
C. 25
D. 2

Answer: B) 1.23

Explanation:

The function =ROUND (1.2345,2) will return 1.23

36. What is the correct value of the function? =ROUND (1.9867,2)

A. 1.98
 B. 1.99
C. 2
D. 1.00

Answer: B) 1.99

Explanation:

The function =ROUND (1.9867,2) will return 1.99

37. In MS Excel, 'Merge and Center' is used to ____.

A. Combine and centre the content of the selected cell

B. Combine and centre the content of the current row
C. Concatenate the text of the two cells and returns the text
D. None of the above

Answer: A) Combine and centre the content of the selected cell

Explanation:

In MS Excel, 'Merge and Center' is used to combine and centre the content of the selected cell.

38. Which feature is used to wrap extra-long text into multiple lines in MS Excel?

A. Word Wrap
B. Letter Wrap
C. Text Wrap
D. Wrap Text

Answer: D) Wrap Text

Explanation:

In MS Excel, 'Wrap Text' feature is used to wrap extra-long text into multiple lines so that you
can see all text.

39. Which keyboard shortcut is used to apply 'Wrap Text' on the selected text?

A. Ctrl + H + W
B. Alt + W + H
C. Alt + H + W
D. Alt + W

Answer: C) Alt + H + W
Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut used to apply 'Wrap Text' on the selected text is Alt + H + W

40. Which feature is used to rotate the text diagonally or vertically of the selected cells in
MS Excel?

A. Orientation
B. Text Layout
C. Text Flip
D. Cell Orientation

Answer: A) Orientation

Explanation:

In MS Excel, the 'Orientation' feature is used to rotate the text diagonally or vertically of the
selected cells.

41. Steps for protecting a sheet by password in MS Excel?

A. Under the Review Tab, Click on Protect Current Sheet

B. Under Insert Tab, Click on Protect Sheet
C. Under Data Tab, Click on Protect Sheet
D. Under the Review Tab, Click on Protect Sheet

Answer: D) Under Review Tab, Click on Protect Sheet

Explanation:

In MS Excel, to protect a sheet by password. Under the Review Tab, Click on Protect Sheet.

42. Under which Tab, the chart options are available in MS Excel?

A. Data
B. Insert
C. Review
D. View

Answer: B) Insert

Explanation:

In MS Excel, the chart options are available in Insert Tab.

43. Which chart type is used to visually compare values across a few categories?
 A. Area Chart
B. Bar Chart
C. Doughnut Chart
D. Hierarchy Chart

Answer: B) Bar Chart

Explanation:

In MS Excel, the Bar Chart is used to visually compare values across a few categories.

44. Which chart type is used to show trends over time and categories?

A. Area Chart
B. Bar Chart
C. Doughnut Chart
D. Hierarchy Chart

Answer: A) Area Chart

Explanation:

In MS Excel, the Bar Chart is used to show trends over time and categories.

45. Which chart type is used to show the proportions of a while?

A. Area Chart
B. Bar Chart
C. Doughnut Chart
D. Hierarchy Chart

Answer: C) Doughnut Chart

Explanation:

In MS Excel, the Doughnut Chart is used to show the proportions of a while. It can be used when
the total of your numbers is 100%.

46. Which is not a Text function in MS Excel?

A. CODE()
B. CLEAN()
C. CHAR()
D. DB()

Answer: D) DB()
Explanation:

The DB() is a financial function, not a Text function, the rest of the others are text functions.

47. Which Excel function is used to get the discount rate for security?

A. DISCOUNT()
B. DISC()
C. DSC()
D. PERC()

Answer: B) DISC()

Explanation:

The DISC() function is used to get the discount rate for security.

48. What is the keyboard shortcut to insert a new comment in a cell in MS Excel?

A. F2
B. Ctrl + F2
C. Alt + F2
D. Shift + F2

Answer: D) Shift + F2

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to insert a new comment in a cell is "Shift + F2".

49. What is the keyboard shortcut to insert a new sheet in the current workbook in MS
Excel?

A. Shift + F9
B. Shift + F10
C. Shift + F12
D. Shift + F11

Answer: D) Shift + F11

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut to insert a new sheet in the current workbook is "Shift + F11".

50. Which option allows you to display all numbers which are less than 0 (negative
numbers) in red color in MS Excel?
 A. Styling
B. Conditional Formatting
C. Compare Formatting
D. Special Formatting

Answer: B) Conditional Formatting

Explanation:

By using the "Conditional Formatting" feature, we can apply special formatting based on the
conditions.

51. Under which menu, we can insert Header and Footer on the sheet?

A. Format
B. Review
C. Data
D. Insert

Answer: D) Insert

Explanation:

The header and Footer option is available in the "Insert" Menu. We can insert the Header and
Footer in the sheet by clicking on the "Header and Footer" option from "Text Group" in the
"Insert" Menu.

52. Show/Hide Gridlines option is available in the ____ Menu.

A. Page Layout
B. Data
C. Insert
D. Format

Answer: A) Page Layout

Explanation:

In the "Page Layout" Menu, the option to show/hide gridlines available.

53. Which function is used to get the location of text in a string in MS Excel?

A. FIND()
B. INDEX()
C. SEARCH()
D. STRINGSEARCH()
Answer: C) SEARCH()

Explanation:

The SEARCH() function is used to get the location of text in a string.

Syntax:

=SEARCH (find_text, within_text, [start_num])

Example:

=SEARCH("How","Hello, world! How are you?") // Returns 15

54. The ____ function is used to convert to text in a number format in MS Excel.

A. CONVERT()
B. TEXT()
C. NUM()
D. CONVERTTEXT()

Answer: B) TEXT()

Explanation:

The TEXT() function is used to convert to text in a number format in MS Excel.

55. Which function is used to remove extra spaces from the text in MS Excel?

A. REMOVE()
B. TRIM()
C. TRUNC()
D. All of the above

Answer: B) TRIM()

Explanation:

The TRIM() function is used to remove extra spaces from the text in MS Excel.

Syntax:

=TRIM (text)
Example:

=TRIM(" Hello World! ") // Returns "Hello World!"

56. Which is the correct syntax of the HEX2BIN() function in MS Excel?

A. =HEX2BIN (number, [places])

B. =HEX2BIN (number)
C. =HEX2BIN (number, BASE, [places])
D. =HEX2BIN (number, BASE)

Answer: A) =HEX2BIN (number, [places])

Explanation:

The correct syntax of HEX2BIN() function in MS Excel is:

=HEX2BIN (number, [places])

Example:

=HEX2BIN("F") // Return 1111

=HEX2BIN("F",8) // Returns 00001111

57. Which function is used to find the sum of complex numbers in MS Excel?

A. SUM()
B. ADD()
C. CSUM()
D. IMSUM()

Answer: D) IMSUM()

Explanation:

The IMSUM() function is used to find the sum of complex numbers in MS Excel.

Example:

=IMSUM("1-2i", "2+4i") // Returns 3+2i

58. Which option displays the total number of cells, formulas, charts, tables, sheets, etc. in a
Workbook?
 A. Workbook Statistics
B. Statistics
C. Excel Statistics
D. Workbook Analysis

Answer: A) Workbook Statistics

Explanation:

Options "Workbook Statistics" displays the total number of cells, formulas, charts, tables, sheets,
etc. in a Workbook.

59. Which option is used to hide/show the Headings in MS Excel?

A. View Menu > Show Group > Headings

B. View Menu > Show Group > Gridlines
C. View Menu > Show Group > Headers
D. View Menu > Show Group > Titles

Answer: A) View Menu > Show Group > Headings

Explanation:

To hide and show(unhide) Headings. The correct option / step is View Menu > Show Group >
Headings.

60. Which option is used to quickly convert a range of cells to a table with its own style
converted in MS Excel?

A. Table Styles
B. Stylish Cells
C. Format as Table
D. Cells as Table

Answer: C) Format as Table

Explanation:

The option "Format as Table" is used to quickly convert a range of cells to a table with its own
style converted in MS Excel
 List of Microsoft PowerPoint MCQs

1. Microsoft PowerPoint is a ____ program.

A. Graphics
B. Presentation
C. Data Analysis
D. All of the above

Answer: B) Presentation

Explanation:

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program.

2. The powerPoint program was created by ____.

A. Thomas and John Knoll

B. Charles Simonyi
C. Jerry Yang and David Filo
D. Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin

Answer: D) Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin

Explanation:

The PowerPoint program was created by Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin.

3. In Windows operating systems, PowerPoint was offered in ____.

A. 1989
B. 1990
C. 1991
D. 1992

Answer: B) 1990

Explanation:

PowerPoint became a component of the Microsoft Office suite, first offered in 1989 for
Macintosh and in 1990 for Windows.

4. What is the default filename of a PowerPoint file?

A. Presentation
B. Mypresentation
 C. Presentation1
D. Default

Answer: C) presentation1

Explanation:

The default filename of a PowerPoint file is "presentation1".

5. What is the file extension of PowerPoint file?

A. Powerpoint
B. Powerpnt
C. Ppnt
D. Pptx

Answer: D) pptx

Explanation:

The file extension of PowerPoint file is ".pptx".

6. Which command is used to open PowerPoint directly (if installed) from the RUN dialog
box in Windows operating systems?

A. Powerpoint
B. Powerpnt
C. Ppt
D. Pptx

Answer: B) Powerpnt

Explanation:

Use "powerpnt" command in the RUN dialog box in the Windows system to open PowerPoint.

7. What is the shortcut key to insert a new slide in PowerPoint?

A. Ctrl + N
B. Ctrl + M
C. Shift + N
D. Alt + M

Answer: B) Ctrl + M

Explanation:
The shortcut key to insert a new slide in PowerPoint is Ctrl + M.

8. What is the shortcut key to delete the current slide in PowerPoint?

A. Delete
B. Backspace
C. Insert
D. Both A and B

Answer: D) Both A and B

Explanation:

The current slide in PowerPoint can be deleted by pressing either backspace or delete key in
Windows systems.

9. Which option is used to reset the position, size, and formatting of the slide placeholders
to their default settings?

A. Restore
B. Default Formatting
C. Reset
D. Default Template

Answer: C) Reset

Explanation:

To reset the position, size, and formatting of the slide placeholders to their default settings - The
reset option is used which is available in the Home Menu under the Slides group.

10. A PowerPoint ____ is a pattern or blueprint of a slide or group of slides.

A. Presentation
B. Style
C. Theme
D. Template

Answer: D) Template

Explanation:

A PowerPoint template is a pattern or blueprint of a slide or group of slides.

11. A PowerPoint template is saved as ____ file.

 A. pptx
B. potx
C. pstx
D. temx

Answer: B) potx

Explanation:

A PowerPoint template is saved as .potx file.

12. The shortcut key to close PowerPoint?

A. Ctrl + Q
B. F4
C. Ctrl + Delete
D. All of the above

Answer: A) Ctrl + Q

Explanation:

The shortcut key to close PowerPoint is Ctrl + Q.

13. The shortcut key to open the Transitions tab and add transitions between slides.?

A. Ctrl + K
B. Ctrl + T
C. Alt + K
D. Alt + T

Answer: A) Alt + K

Explanation:

The shortcut key is to open the Transitions tab and add transitions between slides. is Alt + K.

14. What is used to insert text on the currently selected slide?

A. WordArt
B. Comment Box
C. Text Box
D. Ritch Text Box

Answer: C) Text Box

Explanation:

To write text on a slide, we need to use a Text box and then write text within the Text Box.

15. Under which Menu, the options for draw/insert Text Box, picture, charts are available?

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Draw
D. All of the above

Answer: B) Insert

Explanation:

Text Box, Picture, and Charts options are available in the Insert Menu.

16. What is the keyboard shortcut to start the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation?

A. F5
B. Ctrl + F5
C. F12
D. Ctrl + F12

Answer: A) F5

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut key to start the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation is F5.

17. What is the keyboard shortcut to stop the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation?

A. Alt + F4
B. Esc
C. F5
D. Alt + F5

Answer: A) F5

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut key to stop the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation is Esc (Escape
Key).

18. Can we insert a video into a PowerPoint presentation?

 A. Yes
B. No

Answer: A) Yes

Explanation:

Yes, we can insert a video in a PowerPoint presentation. To insert a video, go to the slide on
which you want to insert a video, click on the Insert tab and then click on the Insert Video Icon
and choose a video from the device.

19. Can we create a PowerPoint presentation into a video?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer: A) Yes

Explanation:

Yes, we can create a PowerPoint presentation into a video. To create a video from the
PowerPoint presentation, go to the File menu, click on the Export option, now click on Create a
video, select the specified settings, click on Create video button and save.

20. Correct steps to protect a PowerPoint presentation with a password?

A. Tools -> Protect Presentation -> Encrypt with password

B. File -> Info -> Protect Presentation -> Encrypt with password
C. File -> More Options -> Protect Presentation -> Encrypt with password
D. All of the above

Answer: B) File -> Info -> Protect Presentation -> Encrypt with password

Explanation:

The correct steps to protect a PowerPoint presentation with a password are: File -> Info ->
Protect Presentation -> Encrypt with password.

21. Live presentation feature was added from which Microsoft PowerPoint version?

A. MS PowerPoint 2019
B. MS PowerPoint 2017
C. MS PowerPoint 2015
D. MS PowerPoint 2013

Answer: D) MS PowerPoint 2013

Explanation:

A live presentation feature was added to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013.

22. What is the keyboard shortcut to start the slideshow from the current slide of a
PowerPoint presentation?

A. F5
B. Ctrl + F5
C. Shift + F5
D. Ctrl + F12

Answer: C) Shift + F5

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut key to start the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation is "Shift + F5".

23. From which menu and option, we can start/play the slideshow of a PowerPoint
presentation?

A. Slide Show > From Current Slide

B. Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show
C. Play > From Current Slide
D. View > Play Now

Answer: A) Slide Show > From Current Slide

Explanation:

With the option "From Current Slide" which is available in the "Slide Show" menu, we can
start/play the slideshow of a PowerPoint presentation.

24. Which option/feature is used to convert handwritten mathematical expressions to text?

A. Handwritten to Text
B. Writing to Text
C. Pen to Text
D. Ink to Text

Answer: D) Ink to Text

Explanation:

By using the "Ink to Text" feature, we can convert handwritten mathematical expressions to text.
To use this option. Select the "Ink to Text" from the "Draw" menu.
25. Which option/feature is used to convert ink drawings to shapes?

A. Handwritten to Shape
B. Ink Drawing to Shape
C. Ink to Shape
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Ink to Shape

Explanation:

By using the "Ink to Shape" feature, we can convert ink drawings to text. To use this option.
Select the "Ink to Shape" from the "Draw" menu.

26. Is it possible to record the computer screen and insert it into a slide in PowerPoint?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer: A) Yes

Explanation:

Yes, it is possible to record the computer screen and insert it into a slide in PowerPoint.

27. The Screen Recording option is available in the ____ menu.

A. Home
B. Insert
C. Design
D. Record
E. Both B and C
F. Both B and D

Answer: F) Both B and D

Explanation:

The Screen Recording option is available in both of the menus "Insert" and "Record".

28. ____ controls the look of your entire presentation such as fonts, colors, logos, designs,
etc.

A. Slide Master View

B. Handout Master View
C. Notes Mater View
 D. None of the above

Answer: A) Slide Mater View

Explanation:

Slide Mater View controls the look of your entire presentation such as fonts, colors, logos,
designs, etc.

29. ____ is used to customize how your presentation will look as a printed handout.

A. Slide Master View

B. Handout Master View
C. Notes Mater View
D. None of the above

Answer: A) Slide Mater View

Explanation:

Handout Master View is used to customize how your presentation will look as a printed handout.

30. ____ is used to customize how your presentation will look when printed out with your
notes.

A. Slide Master View

B. Handout Master View
C. Notes Mater View
D. None of the above

Answer: A) Slide Mater View

Explanation:

Notes Mater View is used to customize how your presentation will look when printed out with
your notes.

31. ____ is used to see all your open windows overlapped on the screen.

A. New Window
B. Arrange All View
C. Cascade View
D. All of the above

Answer: A) Slide Mater View

Explanation:

Cascade View is used to see all your open windows overlapped on the screen.

32. ____ is used to stack your open windows so you can see all of them at once.

A. New Window
B. Arrange All View
C. Cascade View
D. All of the above

Answer: B) Arrange All View

Explanation:

Arrange All View is used to stack your open windows so you can see all of them at once.

33. How to change an animation effect in a PowerPoint presentation?

A. From the Animations tab, select the new animation that you want
B. From the Slide Show Tab, select the change animation
C. Both of the above
D. We cannot the without removing current animation effects

Answer: A) From the Animations tab, select the new animation that you want

Explanation:

To change an animation effect in a PowerPoint presentation, follow the given steps:From the
Animations tab, select the new animation that you want.

34. How to turn off all animations in a presentation?

A. From the Slide Show tab, select Set Up Slide Show

B. Under Show options, select Show without animation
C. Both of the above
D. We cannot turn off all animations

Answer: C) Both of the above

Explanation:

To turn off all animations in a presentation, follow the given steps:

 Method 1: From the Slide Show tab, select Set Up Slide Show
 Method 2: Under Show options,select Show without animation
35. How to add animations to text, pictures, shapes, and more in your presentation?

A. Select objects, select Animations, and choose an animation, Select Setup Effects and
choose an effect
B. Select objects, go to the Home tab,Select Effects Settings, and choose an effect
C. Select objects, select Animations,and choose an animation, Select Effect Options and
choose an effect
D. All of the above

Answer: C) Select objects, select Animations, and choose an animation, Select Effect Options
and choose an effect

Explanation:

To add animations to text, pictures, shapes, and more in your presentation, follow the given
steps:

Select objects

i. Select Animations and choose an animation

ii. Select Effect Options and choose an effect.

36. Which animation(s) is/are used to make text appear one line at a time in a presentation?

A. Appear
B. Fade In
C. Fly In
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The animations such as Appear, Fade In, and Fly In are used to make text appear one line at a
time in a presentation.

37. Which option/feature is used to avoid showing all of the elements of a slide at once?

A. Hide slide
B. Turn off animations
C. Build slide
D. Normal view mode

Answer: C) Build slide

Explanation:
Build slide is used to avoid showing all of the elements of a slide at once.

38. To remove a transition, select ____.

A. Transitions > Disable

B. Transitions > None
C. Transitions > Turn off
D. All of the above

Answer: B) Transitions > None

Explanation:

To remove a transition, select Transitions > None.

39. To set the transition speed, select ____.

A. Transitions > Timing Group > Duration Box

B. Transitions > Transitions Duration
C. Transitions > Transitions Timing Duration Box
D. None of the above

Answer: A) Transitions > Timing Group > Duration Box

Explanation:

To set the transition speed, select Transitions > Timing Group > Duration Box.

40. To set a sound to play during a transition, select ____.

A. Transitions > Audio Group > Sound

B. Transitions > Transitions Sound
C. Transitions > Timing Group > Sound
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Transitions > Timing Group > Sound

Explanation:

To set a sound to play during a transition, select Transitions > Timing Group > Sound.

41. The keyboard shortcut for showing or hiding the grid in a presentation?

A. F9
B. Ctrl + F9
C. Alt + F9
 D. Shift + F9

Answer: D) Shift + F9

Explanation:

In the PowerPoint presentation, to show/hide the grid - the keyboard shortcut "Shift + F9" is
used.

42. How we can insert an image such as a logo, or banner that will appear in the same
position on all the presentation slides?

A. Insert the image (logo) on the slide master

B. Insert the image (logo) on the handout master
C. Insert the image (logo) from the selected slides settings
D. From the Insert Menu, go to the Configuration option, choose and set the image (logo)

Answer: A) Insert the image (logo) on the slide master

Explanation:

To insert an image such as a logo, or banner that will appear in the same position on all the
presentation slides - you have to insert it from the slide master. So that, it can be visible on all
slides.

43. By using the ___, we can see all slides at once in PowerPoint.

A. Slide Master View

B. Slide Sorter View
C. Slide Normal View
D. Slide Display All View

Answer: B) Slide Sorter View

Explanation:

By using the "Slide Sorter View", we can see all slides at once in PowerPoint.

44. The keyboard shortcut for inserting a hyperlink on a selected object in PowerPoint?

A. Shift + K
B. Ctrl + K
C. Shift + H
D. Ctrl + H

Answer: B) Ctrl + K
Explanation:

In PowerPoint, to insert a hyperlink on a selected object - we use the "Ctrl + K" shortcut.

45. What is the default color of the pen in a PowerPoint slide?

A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Yellow

Answer: A) Red

Explanation:

By default, the color of the pen is red.

46. Which is the shortcut key to start the presentation in Presenter View?

A. F5
B. Shift + F5
C. Ctrl + F5
D. Alt + F5

Answer: D) Alt + F5

Explanation:

The keyboard short "Alt + F5" can be used to start the presentation in Presenter View. Note: This
keyboard shortcut is not available in PowerPoint 2007 and PowerPoint 2010.

47. Steps to record slide show in PowerPoint?

A. Select Settings > Record Slide Show

B. Select Home > Setup Slide Show Recording
C. Select Slide Show > Record Slide Show
D. Select Slide Show > Setup Slide Show Recording

Answer: C) Select Slide Show > Record Slide Show

Explanation:

To record the slide show - open the Slide Show menu, and then click the Record Slide Show
option.

48. During the slide show, which shortcut key is used to view the computer taskbar?
 A. Ctrl + Shift + Del
B. Ctrl + T
C. Shift + T
D. Alt + T

Answer: B) Ctrl + T

Explanation:

During the slide show, use "Ctrl + T" to view the computer taskbar.

49. The keyboard shortcut to stop media playback?

A. Alt + S
B. Alt + T
C. Esc
D. Alt + Q

Answer: D) Alt + Q

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut "Alt + Q" can be used to stop media playback.

50. The keyboard shortcut to show/hide ink markup?

A. Alt + M
B. Alt + H
C. Ctrl + M
D. Shift + M

Answer: C) Ctrl + M

Explanation:

The keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + M" can be used to show or hide ink markup during the slide show.

Powerpoint Multiple-Choice Questions

1. In MS PowerPoint presentations, the designs regulate the layout and formatting for the slide.
These are commonly known as:

a. Blueprints

b. Placeholders
c. Templates

d. Design Plates

Answer: (c) Templates

2. The Handout Master consists of placeholders for all of these except the:

a. title

b. slide number

c. header

d. footer

Answer: (a) title

3. Which of these PowerPoint features would allow any user to create a given simple
presentation quicker?

a. Animations

b. Chart Wizard

c. Transition Wizard

d. AutoContent Wizard

Answer: (d) AutoContent Wizard

4. The File that consists of readymade styles that we can easily use for our presentation is known
as:

a. Pre formatting

b. Template

c. Wizard

d. AutoStyle
Answer: (b) Template

5. What is the max Zoom percentage in MS PowerPoint?

a. 400%

b. 300%

c. 200%

d. 100%

Answer: (a) 400%

6. A PowerPoint design template is stored in any file with __________ extensions.

a. .pot

b. .ptt

c. .dtp

d. .ppt

Answer: (a) .pot

7. Which of these options in PowerPoint would allow us to carry any set of slides from a given
computer to another one?

a. Web and Go

b. Pack and Go

c. Save and Go

d. Save As

Answer: (b) Pack and Go

8. Which of these is a type of sound file?

a. DAT files
b. LOG files

c. DRV files

d. WAV files

Answer: (d) WAV files

9. In the current presentation, if we want to insert a new slide, we can choose which of these?

a. Ctrl + F

b. Ctrl + O

c. Ctrl + M

d. Ctrl + N

Answer: (c) Ctrl + M

10. Which of these terms do we use when an image in a clip art changes the direction that it was
originally facing?

a. Mirror

b. Rotate

c. Flip

d. Group

Answer: (b) Rotate

11. Which of these refers to the PowerPoint view used for displaying only the text (title and
bullets)?

a. Slide sorter show

b. Slide view

c. Outline view
d. Notes page view

Answer: (c) Outline view

12. Which toolbar provides various options in different master views?

a. Standard toolbar

b. Formatting toolbar

c. Drawing toolbar

d. Common tasks toolbar

Answer: (d) Common tasks toolbar

13. We can find any and every command on the:

a. Menu bar

b. Standard toolbar

c. Formatting toolbar

d. Drawing toolbar

Answer: (a) Menu bar

14. Which of these features should one use when we want to type in the text box for notes?

a. Insert

b. Slide shows

c. Zoom

d. Slide master

Answer: (c) Zoom

15. Which of these is the page setup orientation by default of the slides in PowerPoint?

a. Landscape
b. Portrait

c. Vertical

d. None of the above

Answer: (a) Landscape

16. From which of these menus can we access a Text Box, Picture, Chart etc.?

a. View

b. Insert

c. Edit

d. File

Answer: (b) Insert

17. Which of these font effects is NOT available in the PowerPoint Font dialogue box?

a. Shadow

b. Underline

c. Strikethrough

d. Emboss

Answer: (c) Strikethrough

18. Which of these sections does a slide layout NOT have?

a. Lists

b. Animations

c. Titles

d. Charts

Answer: (b) Animations

19. What do we use if we want to add texts in a given slide?

a. Comment Box

b. Text Layer

c. Note Box

d. Text Box

Answer: (d) Text Box

20. Which types of templates provides all the users with a design concept, colour scheme, and
fonts for presentation?

a. Content

b. Format

c. Normal

d. Design

Answer: (d) Design

 List of SEO MCQs

1. What does SEO stand for?

A. Search Engine Optimal

B. Social Engine Optimal
C. Search Engine Optimization
D. Social Engine Optimization

Answer: C) Search Engine Optimization

Explanation:

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.

2. Search engine optimization (SEO) is an effective method for ____ the ranking of websites
in search engine results.

A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
C. Lowering
D. None

Answer: A) Increasing

Explanation:

Search engine optimization (SEO) is an effective method for increasing the ranking of websites
in search engine results.

3. Which of the following key metrics is/are used by search engines?

A. Links
B. Content
C. Page Structure
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following key metrics are used by search engines -

i. Links
ii. Content
iii. Page Structure
4. What are the links from other sites called?

A. Frontlinks
B. Backlinks
C. Boundlinks
D. Hidelinks

Answer: B) Backlinks

Explanation:

The links from other sites are called backlinks.

5. Which of the following is/are the type of SEO?

A. White Hat
B. Black Hat
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

The following are the types of SEO -

i. White Hat
ii. Black Hat

6. Which of the following is/are an/example of White Hat SEO?

A. Quality Content
B. Internal Linking
C. Link Building
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the example of White Hat SEO -

i. Quality Content
ii. Internal Linking
iii. Link Building
7. Which of the following is/are an/example of Black Hat SEO?

A. Keyword Stuffing
B. Duplicate Content
C. Cloaking
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the examples of Black Hat SEO -

i. Keyword Stuffing
ii. Duplicate Content
iii. Cloaking

8. Which of the following comes under Black Hat SEO?

A. Optimizing search engine rankings involves using techniques that follow search engine
guidelines
B. Content that is relevant and of high quality is provided to users
C. It is preferred by people who are looking for a quick return on investment
D. Titles, metatags, and body content should be optimized for keyword usage

Answer: C) It is preferred by people who are looking for a quick return on investment

Explanation:

Black Hat SEO is preferred by people who are looking for a quick return on investment.

9. Which of the following comes under the White Hat SEO technique?

A. Good Content
B. Ease of Navigation
C. Site Performance
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following techniques come under White Hat SEO -

i. Good Content
ii. Ease of Navigation
 iii. Site Performance

10. Which of the following comes under the Black Hat SEO technique?

A. Cloaking
B. Hidden Text
C. Doorway Pages
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following techniques come under Black Hat SEO -

i. Cloaking
ii. Hidden Text
iii. Doorway Pages

11. Search Engine works in the following stage(s) -

A. Crawling
B. Indexing
C. Retrieval
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The search engine works in the 3 stages, crawling, indexing and retrieval.

12. One or more IP addresses are identified by a ____.

A. Search Engine
B. Portal
C. Domain Name
D. Algorithm

Answer: C) Domain Name

Explanation:

One or more IP addresses are identified by a domain name.

13. Known as a Web, the ____ consists of a collection of websites or web pages that are
stored on computers connected to the Internet by means of web servers.

A. Web Wide World

B. Web World Wide
C. World Web Wide
D. World Wide Web

Answer: D) World Wide Web

Explanation:

Known as the Web, the World Wide Web consists of a collection of websites or web pages that
are stored on computers connected to the Internet by means of web servers.

14. Which of the following is a popular search engine?

A. Google
B. Bing
C. Yahoo
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are popular search engines -

i. Google
ii. Bing
iii. Yahoo

15. ____ provides access to information available on the internet by serving as private
locations on the internet.

A. Search Engines
B. Portals
C. Algorithms
D. Domain name

Answer: B) Portals

Explanation:

Portals provide access to information available on the internet by serving as private locations on
the internet.
16. By conducting ____ your target audience's queries, you can determine what
information they are searching for and the keywords they are using.

A. Keyword Research
B. Analyzing
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

By conducting keyword research and analyzing your target audience's queries, you can
determine what information they are searching for and the keywords they are using.

17. Which of the following is an important step to analyze a competitor's website?

A. Find out your SEO competitors

B. Visit competitors' site
C. Check competitors' backlinks
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the important steps to analyze a competitor's website -

i. Find out your SEO competitors

ii. Visit competitors' site
iii. Check competitors' backlinks

18. Which of the following are the internal factors in SWOT Analysis?

A. Strengths
B. Weaknesses
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

The following are the internal factors in SWOT Analysis -

i. Strengths
 ii. Weaknesses

19. How to choose the best keywords?

A. Use long-tail keywords

B. Perform latent semantic indexing
C. Use location-based keywords
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

To choose the best keywords -

i. Use long-tail keywords

ii. Perform latent semantic indexing
iii. Use location-based keywords

20. Which of the following comes under the keywords research tools?

A. SEMRUSH
B. Google
C. Search Engine
D. Portal

Answer: A) SEMRUSH

Explanation:

SEMRUSH comes under the keywords research tools.

21. In order to optimize the content, one should focus on the -

A. Title tags
B. Meta description
C. Meta keywords
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In order to optimize the content, one should focus on title tags, meta descriptions, and meta
keywords.
22. Search engine results pages display ____ as clickable headlines above website urls.

A. Title Tags
B. Search Engines
C. Meta Keywords
D. Meta Description

Answer: A) Title Tags

Explanation:

Search engine results pages display title tags as clickable headlines above website URLs.

23. How to optimize title tags?

A. Use keyword separation

B. Don't repeat title tags
C. Don't use the website or company name
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In order to optimize title tags -

i. Use keyword separation

ii. Don't repeat title tags
iii. Don't use the website or company name

24. In the ____ code of a webpage, a meta description is a short paragraph.

A. CSS
B. HTML
C. Java
D. C++

Answer: B) HTML

Explanation:

In the HTML code of a webpage, a meta description is a short paragraph.

25. Which of the following is TRUE about optimizing meta descriptions?

 A. Users have a tendency to pay attention to meta descriptions containing important
keywords
B. Simple and relevant should be the goal
C. A compelling story should be told
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are TRUE about optimizing meta descriptions -

i. Users have a tendency to pay attention to meta descriptions containing important

keywords
ii. Simple and relevant should be the goal
iii. A compelling story should be told

26. An important _____ on your webpage is called the meta keyword.

A. Keyword
B. Phrase
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

An important keyword or phrase on your webpage is called the meta keyword.

27. Which of the following is TRUE about optimizing meta keywords?

A. For each page, use more than ten to fifteen meta keywords
B. Separate your meta keywords with a comma and leave space between them
C. Meta keywords and phrases should not be repeated
D. Your meta keyword list should not begin with the most important word

Answer: C) Meta keywords and phrases should not be repeated

Explanation:

Meta keywords and phrases should not be repeated.

28. How many heading tags there could be?

A. 4
 B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Answer: C) 6

Explanation:

There could be a maximum of 6 heading tags.

29. How to optimize the headings?

A. Put an H1 tag on each page

B. It should be unique
C. It should be relevant and descriptive
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

In order to optimize the headings -

i. Put an H1 tag on each page

ii. It should be unique
iii. It should be relevant and descriptive

30. Heading tags should be arranged in the following order: ____, etc.

A. H2, H1, H3
B. H1, H3, H2
C. H2, H3, H1
D. H1, H2, H3

Answer: D) H1, H2, H3

Explanation:

Heading tags should be arranged in the following order: H1, H2, H3, etc.

31. The purpose of an SEO-optimized ____ is to introduce your website to search engines
and users, as well as provide information on what your website offers.

A. Domain name
B. Hashtags
C. Portals
 D. Search Engines

Answer: A) Domain name

Explanation:

The purpose of an SEO-optimized domain name is to introduce your website to search engines
and users, as well as provide information on what your website offers.

32. How to optimize domain names?

A. Choose a .com extension

B. Choose suitable words
C. Length
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Optimization of domain names can be -

i. Choose a .com extension

ii. Choose suitable words
iii. Length

33. ____ are other names for Canonical Tags.

A. Canonical URLs
B. URL canonicalization
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

Canonical URLs and URL canonicalization are other names for Canonical Tags.

34. A canonical URL must be used if your website has ____ pages with similar content, or if
your site's content appears on another website as well.

A. One
B. Two
C. Two or more
D. None
Answer: C) Two or more

Explanation:

A canonical URL must be used if your website has two or more pages with similar content, or if
your site's content appears on another website as well.

35. Browsers and search engines use the Meta tags to gather information about the ____.
The content of Meta tags is not displayed on the _____.

A. Search Engine
B. Webpage
C. Web portal
D. Web browser

Answer: B) Webpage

Explanation:

Browsers and search engines use Meta tags to gather information about the web page. The
content of Meta tags is not displayed on the web page.

36. Which of the following are the types of meta tags?

A. Title
B. Meta keywords
C. Meta description
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the types of meta tags -

i. Title
ii. Meta keywords
iii. Meta description

37. Miscellaneous Meta tags provide additional information to the web spider besides ____.

A. Title
B. Description
C. Meta keywords
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Miscellaneous Meta tags provide additional information to the web spider beside the title,
description, and meta keywords.

38. Which of the following is a tag?

A. Audience
B. Distribution
C. Copyright
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the tags -

i. Audience
ii. Distribution
iii. Copyright

39. ____ networks (such as Facebook and Twitter) use Open Graph Meta Tags to
communicate a page's content.

A. Search
B. Social
C. Size
D. Start

Answer: B) Social

Explanation:

Social networks (such as Facebook and Twitter) use Open Graph Meta Tags to communicate a
page's content.

40. By using Open Graph meta tags, you can improve your current marketing strategy by -

A. Social media sites can gather more information from your links when you use them
B. With it, you can display your content more accurately, thereby increasing Click-Through
Rates (CTRs)
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

By using Open Graph meta tags, you can improve your current marketing strategy by -

i. Social media sites can gather more information from your links when you use them
ii. With it, you can display your content more accurately, thereby increasing Click-Through
Rates (CTRs)

41. What does Alt text stand for?

A. Alternate text
B. Alternative text
C. Alternation text
D. Alter text

Answer: B) Alternative text

Explanation:

Alt text stands for Alternative text.

42. How to write good alt text?

A. Make it descriptive
B. Make it short
C. Use keywords
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

To write good alt text -

i. Make it descriptive
ii. Make it short
iii. Use keywords

43. Internal links are links between pages on the same domain, and _____ is the process of
creating them.

A. Internet link building

B. Internal link building
C. Intra link building
 D. Interesting link building

Answer: B) Internal link building

Explanation:

Internal links are links between pages on the same domain, and internal link building is the
process of creating them.

44. What is/are the benefit(s) of internal link building?

A. User-friendly navigation
B. Help provide relevant data
C. Decrease bounce rate
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The benefits of internal link building are -

i. User-friendly navigation
ii. Help provide relevant data
iii. Decrease bounce rate

45. ____ show the detailed structure of your sites, such as the different sections and the
links between them, in a visual manner.

A. Sitemap
B. Keyword
C. Description
D. Tag

Answer: A) Sitemap

Explanation:

Sitemaps show the detailed structure of your sites, such as the different sections and the links
between them, in a visual manner.

46. What is/are the benefit(s) of HTML Sitemaps?

A. A well-organized daily routine includes every page of the website

B. It oversees the connection between your pages and subpages and determines how they
will be structured
 C. The content you want to display on your homepage is just a click or two away
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The benefits of HTML Sitemaps are -

i. A well-organized daily routine includes every page of the website

ii. It oversees the connection between your pages and subpages and determines how they
will be structured
iii. The content you want to display on your homepage is just a click or two away

47. You may also call hidden text ____ because it cannot be read or seen by your visitors.

A. Invisible text
B. Fake text
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

You may also call hidden text invisible text or fake text because it cannot be read or seen by your
visitors.

48. What is the method(s) to create hidden text?

A. In order to make the content and background indistinguishable, the colors are kept the
same
B. The content can also be hidden using CSS
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

The methods to create hidden text are -

i. In order to make the content and background indistinguishable, the colors are kept the
same
ii. The content can also be hidden using CSS
49. ____ are high-powered computers used by web hosts to store your website or web
pages.

A. Search Engines
B. Portals
C. Servers
D. None

Answer: C) Servers

Explanation:

Servers are high-powered computers used by web hosts to store your website or web pages.

50. It indicates a ____ web host if the server downtime affects websites frequently.

A. Reliable
B. Non-reliable
C. Reliant
D. Non-reliant

Answer: B) Non-reliable

Explanation:

It indicates a non-reliable web host if the server downtime affects websites frequently.

51. Search engines interpret the robots ____ to determine how to treat the content of a
page, which is important for on-page optimization.

A. Meta tag
B. Meta keywords
C. Meta description
D. None

Answer: A) Meta tag

Explanation:

Search engines interpret the robots meta tag to determine how to treat the content of a page,
which is important for on-page optimization.

52. HTTP status code ___ indicates a redirected page.

A. 300
B. 301
 C. 302
D. 303

Answer: B) 301

Explanation:

HTTP status code 301 indicates a redirected page.

53. A merge of two websites requires redirecting ____ URLs to their correct locations.

A. Updated
B. Outdated
C. Current
D. None

Answer: B) Outdated

Explanation:

A merge of two websites requires redirecting outdated URLs to their correct locations.

54. A ____ error is a standard HTTP response code that indicates that a client has
contacted the server but the server cannot find the requested page.

A. 401
B. 402
C. 403
D. 404

Answer: D) 404

Explanation:

A 404 error is a standard HTTP response code that indicates that a client has contacted the server
but the server cannot find the requested page.

55. ____, a 404 error will occur.

A. If the requested page has been removed

B. If there is a wrong link on your site
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

If the requested page has been removed or if there is a wrong link on your site, a 404 error will
occur.

56. To improve a website's ranking on search engine result pages, ____ optimization refers
to all actions taken outside of the website itself.

A. On-Page
B. Off-Page
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: B) Off-Page

Explanation:

To improve a website's ranking on search engine result pages, off-page optimization refers to all
actions taken outside of the website itself.

57. Which of the following is a type of link for Off-Page SEO?

A. Natural
B. Built
C. Created
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the types of links for Off-Page SEO -

i. Natural
ii. Built
iii. Created

58. Google uses PageRank to ____ links.

A. Add
B. Analyze
C. Remove
D. Alter

Answer: B) Analyze
Explanation:

Google uses PageRank to analyze links.

59. Based on the importance and authority of a page, Pagerank determines a score on a 0 to
10 scale according to the ____ of links to it.

A. Quality
B. Quantity
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

Based on the importance and authority of a page, Pagerank determines a score on a 0 to 10 scale
according to the quality and quantity of links to it.

60. There are many links pointing to a particular website, which is called the link ____.

A. Presentability
B. Popularity
C. Presumption
D. None

Answer: B) Popularity

Explanation:

There are many links pointing to a particular website, which is called link popularity.

61. What is/are the important thing(s) to look into for the link partners?

A. Your content or information should be related to the site

B. Don't forget to keep your links focused on your site
C. Information that is unique and relevant should be shared
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The important things to look into for the link partners -

i. Your content or information should be related to the site

 ii. Don't forget to keep your links focused on your site
iii. Information that is unique and relevant should be shared

62. Your site is submitted to a web directory based on a specific ____.

A. Tag
B. Category
C. Description
D. Keyword

Answer: B) Category

Explanation:

Your site is submitted to a web directory based on a specific category.

63. Which of the following is/are the benefit(s) of Directory Submission?

A. Fast Indexing
B. Higher link popularity
C. Higher page rank
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the benefits of Directory Submission -

i. Fast Indexing
ii. Higher link popularity
iii. Higher page rank

64. You can store your links on online bookmarking sites through ____ submission, a form
of off-page optimization.

A. Search Engine
B. Social Bookmark
C. Social Feed
D. Press Release

Answer: B) Social Bookmark

Explanation:
You can store your links on online bookmarking sites through social bookmark submission, a
form of off-page optimization.

65. What is/are the benefit(s) of Social Bookmark Submission?

A. Increase Website Traffic

B. Free online promotion
C. Quality backlinks
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The benefits of Social Bookmark Submission are -

i. Increase Website Traffic

ii. Free online promotion
iii. Quality backlinks

66. Submitting blogs to ____, etc., is an important off-page optimization activity.

A. Blog submission sites

B. Blog search engines
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

Submitting blogs to blog submission sites, blog search engines, etc., is an important off-page
optimization activity.

67. What is/are the benefit(s) of blogging?

A. Improves SEO
B. Improves relationship
C. Free marketing
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The benefits of blogging are -

 i. Improves SEO
ii. Improves relationship
iii. Free marketing

68. To attract ____, articles are submitted to article submission directories that are
optimized for search engines.

A. Advertisers
B. Companies
C. Bankers
D. Traffic

Answer: D) Traffic

Explanation:

To attract traffic, articles are submitted to article submission directories that are optimized for
search engines.

69. What is/are the benefit(s) of article submission?

A. Backlinks cannot be built in a simple yet effective manner

B. Backlinks from popular websites are generated as a result
C. In addition to enhancing marketing results, it cannot increase the popularity of your brand
or product on the Internet
D. All of the above

Answer: B) Backlinks from popular websites are generated as a result

Explanation:

Backlinks from popular websites are generated as a result.

70. Creating reciprocal links between two websites is known as ____.

A. Forum Posting
B. Similar linking
C. Reciprocal linking
D. Article submission

Answer: C) Reciprocal linking

Explanation:

Creating reciprocal links between two websites is known as reciprocal linking.

71. By participating in online discussion forums, you can generate quality ____ links.

A. Inbound
B. External
C. Outbound
D. None

Answer: A) Inbound

Explanation:

By participating in online discussion forums, you can generate quality inbound links.

72. Which of the following is a popular forum discussion site?

A. Yahoo Answers
B. Mylot
C. Stackoverflow
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the popular forum discussion sites -

i. Yahoo Answers
ii. Mylot
iii. Stackoverflow

73. Off-page optimization techniques such as ____ submission involve submitting a website
directly to search engines for indexing and listing.

A. Press release
B. Search engine
C. Social directory
D. Article

Answer: B) Search engine

Explanation:

Off-page optimization techniques such as search engine submission involve submitting a website
directly to search engines for indexing and listing.

74. What is/are the benefit(s) of Search Engine Submission?

 A. Your presence and your products or services are communicated to search engines in this
way
B. Google, Yahoo, MSN, and other search engines can index your website
C. You don't have to wait for the web crawler to discover your site organically since it helps
you get discovered quickly by web spiders
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The benefits of Search Engine Submission are -

i. Your presence and your products or services are communicated to search engines in this
way
ii. Google, Yahoo, MSN, and other search engines can index your website
iii. You don't have to wait for the web crawler to discover your site organically since it helps
you get discovered quickly by web spiders

75. In order to increase your search engine ranking, you should submit RSS feeds to ____
submission directory sites.

A. Article
B. RSS feed
C. Blog
D. Search Engine

Answer: B) RSS feed

Explanation:

In order to increase your search engine ranking, you should submit RSS feeds to RSS feed
submission directory sites.

76. By incorporating your ____ into RSS feeds, you can improve your website's ranking.

A. Main keywords
B. Phrases
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:
By incorporating your main keywords or phrases into RSS feeds, you can improve your website's
ranking.

77. Writing a ____ and submitting it to PR sites is the process of announcing new products
or services of a company.

A. RSS feed
B. Article
C. Blog
D. Press release

Answer: D) Press release

Explanation:

Writing a press release and submitting it to PR sites is the process of announcing new products
or services of a company.

78. In the press release, the most important information should be added in the -

A. Opening Paragraph
B. Middle Paragraph
C. End Paragraph
D. None

Answer: A) Opening Paragraph

Explanation:

In the press release, the most important information should be added in the Opening Paragraph.

A. SEMrush
B. Ahrefs
C. Serpstat
D. All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The following are the best SEO tools -

i. SEMrush
ii. Ahrefs
iii. Serpstat
80. A topic's popularity over time can be seen on Google ____.

A. Analytics
B. Trends
C. Adwords
D. Search Engine

Answer: B) Trends

Explanation:

A topic's popularity over time can be seen on Google Trends.