MS Word MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for MS Word - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is [email protected].

Key Points

• A valid email address must contain an '@' symbol.
• A valid email address should have a domain name (e.g., gmail.com).
• Special characters like #, &, and spaces are not allowed in the email address's local part.
• The email address should follow the format: local-part@domain.

The correct answer is Save.

Key Points

• Saving a document ensures that all changes made are stored in the file.
• It prevents data loss in the event of a system crash or power failure.
• The save function updates the document file with the latest edits.
• Most software provides shortcut keys for saving, like Ctrl+S in many applications.

The correct answer is None of these.

Key Points

• The Thesaurus tool in MS Word is used to find synonyms and antonyms of a selected word.
  • When you right-click a word and select "Thesaurus," it provides a list of words with similar meanings.
  • This tool helps in enhancing vocabulary and improving the quality of writing.
  • It is especially useful for avoiding repetitive words and diversifying language in documents.

Additional Information

• The Thesaurus tool does not correct spellings; that function is performed by the Spell Check tool.
• It does not search text; the Find tool is used for that purpose.
• The Thesaurus tool also does not provide tips for spelling; it is solely for finding synonyms and antonyms.
• The Thesaurus tool can be accessed from the "Review" tab in the ribbon menu of MS Word.

The correct answer is Ctrl + Home.

Key Points

• The Ctrl + Home keyboard shortcut is used to quickly move the insertion point (cursor) to the very beginning of the current sheet in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • It is a very useful shortcut for navigating large sheets efficiently.
  • Instead of scrolling manually, pressing Ctrl + Home will instantly bring you to cell A1.

Additional Information

• This shortcut works in most spreadsheet applications across different operating systems.
• Other useful navigation shortcuts include Ctrl + End to go to the last cell with data, and Ctrl + Arrow Keys to navigate to the edges of data regions.
• Knowing these shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity and efficiency when working with spreadsheets.
• Remember that Ctrl + Home moves to the beginning of the sheet, while Home alone moves to the beginning of the current row.

The correct answer is Superscript.

Key Points

• A superscript is a character, symbol, or number that is slightly above the normal line of type. It is usually smaller than the main text and is used in mathematical expressions, chemical formulas, and footnotes.
  • In Microsoft Word, you can apply the superscript formatting to a character by selecting the character and then choosing the "Superscript" option from the Font group on the Home tab.
  • Superscripts are commonly used in mathematical equations to denote exponents (e.g., x²).
  • In chemical formulas, superscripts indicate the charge of ions (e.g., Na⁺).
  • They are also used in references and footnotes to provide additional information (e.g., see note 1^a).

Additional Information

• To apply superscript in Microsoft Word, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + = (Ctrl and Shift and = keys together).
• Superscript text is useful for citations in academic writing and other documentation styles.
• In digital typesetting and web content, superscripts are often styled using HTML tags (^...).
• Accessibility considerations: Screen readers may need special instructions to correctly pronounce superscripted text, ensuring it is understandable for visually impaired users.

The correct answer is .doc.

Key Points

• The valid format of MS Word is .doc.
• .docx has been the default file type for Microsoft Word since the 2007 version, i.e. in Word 2007, Word 2010, Word 2013, and Word 2016.

Additional Information

• Extension of some other important files:
  • Excel file - Xls
  • Text file - txt
  • Powerpoint file - ppt 
  • Open document - Odt

The correct answer is Design.

Key Points

• In the Ribbon menu at the top of the program window, click the Design tab.
• In the Page Background section, click the Watermark option. In the drop-down window that appears.
• Find the watermark you want to add and click that watermark option. 

Additional Information

• Microsoft Word or MS Word (often called Word) is a graphical word processing program that users can type with.
• It is made by the computer company Microsoft.
• Its purpose is to allow users to type and save documents.
• Similar to other word processors, it has helpful tools to make documents.

The correct answer is F12.

Key Points

• Save the current document: Press Ctrl + S to save the current document immediately.
• Open the Save As window: Press F12 to open the Save As dialog box to save the document with a specific filename or in a new folder. 
• F8 - Toggles whether to extend a selection with the arrow keys.
• F9 - Updates all the field codes in the current selection.
• F10 - Toggles the display of the ribbon shortcut keys otherwise known as Access Keys.

Additional Information

Important Shortcut keys used in MS Word:

• Cut the selected content to the Clipboard - Ctrl+X.
• Copy the selected content to the Clipboard - Ctrl+C.
• Paste the contents of the Clipboard -Ctrl+V.
• Increase the font size by 1 point.- Ctrl+].
• Center the text - Ctrl+E.
• Align the text to the left - Ctrl+L .

The correct answer is Superscript.

Key Points

• Superscript 
  • ​It is a character that is set slightly above the normal line.
  • It is usually smaller than the rest of the text.
  • It is used in a single typeface character.
  • Eg: 5² - here 2 above 5 is called the superscript.
• MS Word
  • It is developed by Microsoft.
  • It was released on 25 October 1983 for the first time.
  • It is a graphical word processing program that users can type with.
  • It has helpful tools to make documents, resumes, contracts, etc.
  • This is one of the most commonly used programs under the office suite.

Additional Information

• Outlined
  • Outline in Word means seeing just the headings of a long document.
  • It helps to move a heading, and a paragraph, to another place.
• Raised
  • It helps in raising a text to a suitable height.​
• Subscript
  • ​Subscript refers to words or characters that are half the height of a standard character and printed lower than other text.
  • Underscore "-" is the symbol for subscript.

The correct answer is 11.

Key Points

• When opening a new document in Microsoft Word 2016, the default font size is 11 points.
• 11 points size means it is approximately 0.152778 inches.
• 72 points size means the text size equals 1 inch.
• The default font style in MS Word 2016 is Calibri.

Key Points

• Ctrl+D key is used to open the Font dialog box with the focus on the Font combo box.
• Alt + F opens the file menu or file tab in the Ribbon.
• Ctrl + Alt + D is switch to docked mode.
• Ctrl + F opens a find box that allows you to search for characters, text, and phrases in the current document.

Hence the correct answer is Ctrl+ D.

The correct answer is Font color.

Key Points

• You can change the colour of the text in your Word document.
• Select the text that you want to change.
• On the Home tab, in the Font group, choose the arrow next to Font Color, and then select a colour.
• You can also use the formatting options on the Mini toolbar to quickly format text. 

Additional Information

• Shading is the colour or artistic design you use as a background for a paragraph.
• Borders and shading are formatting tools for enhancing text, paragraphs, table cells, or frames.
• A style is a set of formats that you can apply to selected items in your presentation to quickly change their appearance. 

The correct answer is View.  

Key Points

• Select the View tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
• Then check the Ruler option in the Show group.
• Now the horizontal and vertical rulers should appear.

Additional Information

• Word displays a horizontal ruler at the top of your document in most views.
• However, a ruler is only available in the Print Layout view.

The correct answer is 100%.

• Word displays the document zoom level at 100%.
• The minimum zoom percentage available in MS Word documents is 10%.
• The maximum zoom percentage in MS Word document is 500%.
• Zoom in is done to get a close-up view of the file or zoom out to see more of the page at a reduced size.

The correct answer is Change Case.

Key Points

• In MS-Word 2016, the 'Aa' feature within the Font group of the Home tab represents the Change Case option. 
• The case menu offers four options;
  • Sentence case: It capitalizes the first letter of each sentence.
  • Lowercase: It changes the text from uppercase to lowercase.
  • Uppercase: It capitalizes all the letters of your text.
  • Capitalize Each Word: It capitalizes the first letter of each word.
• Toggle Case: This feature enables you to switch between two different case views, such as Capitalize Each Word and Capitalize Each Word.