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 deviceDiscuss this Question
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 [Link] this Question
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".
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
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.
Discuss this Question
