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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 #921
In PowerPoint, to display the on-screen keyboard shortcuts during a presentation, press:
A. Ctrl + /
B. F1
C. Esc
D. Shift + ?

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
F1 during slide show shows a list of keyboard shortcuts.

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Question #922
In MS Access, the 'Report Wizard' allows you to:
A. Design a table
B. Write SQL for a report
C. Create macros for reporting
D. Create a report quickly by selecting fields, grouping, and layout

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Report Wizard steps through report creation.

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Question #923
In MS Word, which of the following is not a valid file format to save a document?
A. .pdf
B. .docx
C. .txt
D. .xlsx

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
.xlsx is Excel format; Word cannot save as .xlsx directly.

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Question #924
In Excel, the function =OFFSET(A1,1,2) returns the value of cell:
A. C1
B. A2
C. B2
D. C2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
OFFSET(A1,1 row down, 2 columns right) gives C2.

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Question #925
In PowerPoint, the 'Design Ideas' feature suggests:
A. Transition timings
B. Animation effects
C. Slide master edits
D. Professional layouts and design options for slides

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Design Ideas (Office 365) provides automatic design suggestions.

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Question #926
In MS Access, to add a calculated field in a query, you:
A. Use the Append query
B. Type an expression in a blank column of the query design grid
C. Both A and B
D. Use the Expression Builder in the Field row

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
You can type directly or use Expression Builder.

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Question #927
What is the shortcut to lock a cell reference (toggle absolute/relative) while editing a formula in Excel?
A. F2
B. Ctrl + 1
C. F4
D. Alt + Enter

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
F4 cycles through reference types in formula edit mode.

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Question #928
In MS Word, what does the 'Split' feature do?
A. Separates a paragraph
B. Divides the document window into two panes for viewing different parts of the same document
C. Splits a table into two
D. Divides a document into columns

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Split (View tab) creates two independent scrolling panes.

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Question #929
In Excel, which function returns the year from a date?
A. YEAR()
B. YEARFRAC()
C. DAY()
D. MONTH()

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
YEAR(serial_number) returns year.

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Question #930
In PowerPoint, to insert a chart, go to:
A. Transitions -> Chart
B. Design -> Chart
C. Animations -> Chart
D. Insert -> Chart

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Charts are inserted from the Insert tab.

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Question #931
In MS Access, which of the following is NOT a valid section in a report?
A. Report Footer
B. Page Header
C. Detail
D. Navigation Pane

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Navigation Pane is an interface element, not a report section. Sections include Report Header, Page Header, Group Header, Detail, Group Footer, Page Footer, Report Footer.

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Question #932
The shortcut to switch between open workbooks in Excel is:
A. Both A and C
B. Alt + Tab
C. Ctrl + Tab
D. Ctrl + F6

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+F6 switch between open Excel workbook windows.

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Question #933
In MS Word, which feature allows you to insert a preformatted cover page?
A. Insert -> Cover Page
B. References -> Index
C. Layout -> Breaks
D. Design -> Page Background

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cover Page is under Insert tab.

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Question #934
In Excel, which keyboard shortcut extends the selection to the last non-blank cell in the same column or row?
A. Ctrl + Arrow key
B. Ctrl + Shift + Arrow key
C. Shift + Arrow key
D. Ctrl + Space

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ctrl+Shift+Arrow extends selection to the edge of data region.

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Question #935
In PowerPoint, the 'Zoom' feature (Summary Zoom, Slide Zoom, Section Zoom) is found under:
A. Slide Show -> Zoom
B. Insert -> Zoom
C. View -> Zoom
D. Design -> Zoom

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Zoom is under Insert tab (available in newer versions).

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Question #936
In MS Access, to create a form that looks like a datasheet, set the form's Default View to:
A. Datasheet
B. Single Form
C. Continuous Forms
D. Split Form

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Default View property can be set to Datasheet.

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Question #937
What is the shortcut to open a new blank document in MS Word?
A. Ctrl + S
B. Ctrl + N
C. Ctrl + O
D. Ctrl + Alt + N

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ctrl+N new document.

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Question #938
In Excel, the error '#DIV/0!' occurs when:
A. Invalid reference
B. A formula divides by zero or an empty cell
C. Name not recognized
D. Value not available

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
#DIV/0! division by zero.

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Question #939
In PowerPoint, which of the following can be a slide transition effect?
A. Push
B. Fade
C. All of these
D. Morph

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
All are transition effects.

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Question #940
In MS Access, what is the purpose of the 'Database Splitter'?
A. Divides a table into two
B. Splits a database into front-end (forms, reports) and back-end (tables) for multi-user environment
C. Splits a query into multiple parts
D. Creates a backup

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Database Splitter separates objects to improve performance in shared environments.

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