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Microsoft Office MCQs

Practice MS Office MCQs covering MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, shortcut keys, formatting, formulas and presentations with answers and explanations.

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Question #901
In MS Access, which data type should you choose to store a web address?
A. Text
B. Memo
C. Attachment
D. Hyperlink

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hyperlink data type stores URLs.

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Question #902
What is the keyboard shortcut to open the 'Font' dialog box in MS Word?
A. Ctrl + Shift + F
B. Ctrl + F
C. Both A and B
D. Ctrl + D

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ctrl+D opens Font dialog. Ctrl+Shift+F also opens Font dialog with Font tab selected.

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Question #903
In Excel, the 'Paste Special' dialog can be opened with:
A. Ctrl + Shift + V
B. Alt + E, S
C. Ctrl + Alt + V
D. Both A and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ctrl+Alt+V opens Paste Special. Alt+E,S also opens it (legacy).

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Question #904
In PowerPoint, what is the extension of a PowerPoint template?
A. .pptm
B. .potx
C. .ppsx
D. .pptx

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
.potx is template.

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Question #905
In MS Access, which type of query makes a new table?
A. Update query
B. Make-Table query
C. Select query
D. Append query

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Make-Table creates new table from query results.

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Question #906
Which shortcut key is used to center align text in MS Word?
A. Ctrl + R
B. Ctrl + E
C. Ctrl + J
D. Ctrl + L

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ctrl+E centres, Ctrl+L left, Ctrl+R right, Ctrl+J justify.

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Question #907
In Excel, which function returns the number of days in a month?
A. DAYSINMONTH()
B. EOMONTH() with DAY()
C. EDATE()
D. MONTH()

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
There is no direct function; you can use =DAY(EOMONTH(date,0)).

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Question #908
In PowerPoint, to hide the slide thumbnails pane, you can:
A. Go to View -> Slide Thumbnails
B. Click the X at the top right of the pane or drag the splitter
C. Press Ctrl + F1
D. Right-click slide and Hide

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Close or resize the thumbnails pane.

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Question #909
In MS Access, which property defines the pattern for data entry (like phone number)?
A. Input Mask
B. Format
C. Default Value
D. Validation Rule

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Input Mask controls entry format.

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Question #910
To create a hanging indent in MS Word, press:
A. Ctrl + M
B. Ctrl + T
C. Tab
D. Ctrl + Shift + T

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ctrl+T creates/increases hanging indent. Ctrl+Shift+T decreases.

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Question #911
In Excel, what does the formula =SUMIF(A1:A10, ">5") do?
A. Counts cells greater than 5
B. Sums values in A1:A10 that are greater than 5
C. Returns error
D. Sums all values and adds 5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
SUMIF with criteria ">5" sums cells >5 in the range.

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Question #912
In PowerPoint, 'Embed fonts' option is available under:
A. Design -> Fonts
B. View -> Slide Master
C. Insert -> Text -> Font
D. File -> Options -> Save

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Embed fonts is in PowerPoint Options, Save section.

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Question #913
In MS Access, the 'Expression Builder' helps to:
A. Generate reports
B. Build SQL queries graphically
C. Design forms visually
D. Create calculated fields, validation rules, and query criteria

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Expression Builder assists in writing expressions.

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Question #914
What is the default file extension of a macro-enabled PowerPoint presentation?
A. .pptx
B. .potm
C. .ppsm
D. .pptm

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
.pptm is macro-enabled presentation. .ppsm macro-enabled show.

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Question #915
In MS Word, the 'Equation' tool is used to insert:
A. Mathematical equations and formulas
B. Statistical charts
C. SmartArt graphics
D. Chemical equations only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Equation under Insert tab allows mathematical notation.

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Question #916
In Excel, the keyboard shortcut to edit a cell comment (note) is:
A. Ctrl + F2
B. F2
C. Alt + F2
D. Shift + F2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Shift+F2 inserts or edits comment.

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Question #917
Which of the following is a 'view' available for slides in PowerPoint?
A. Slide Sorter
B. All of these
C. Normal
D. Outline

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
All are views.

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Question #918
In MS Access, what is the maximum number of fields in a table?
A. 256
B. 255
C. 64
D. 1,000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
An Access table can have up to 255 fields.

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Question #919
To quickly find the sum of selected cells in Excel, look at:
A. Name box
B. Status bar
C. Formula bar
D. Title bar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
When you select numeric cells, the status bar displays Sum, Average, Count.

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Question #920
In MS Word, 'Shrink One Page' command attempts to:
A. Delete the last page
B. Zoom out
C. Reduce the document by one page by adjusting font size and spacing
D. Print the document on one page

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Shrink One Page (Print Preview) reduces content to fit one less page.

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