Free MS Office MCQs with Answers

11. Select the correct shortcut key which is used to underline a written paragraph?

• A. CTRL + T
• B. CTRL + U
• C. CTRL + Z
• D. CTRL + B

Explanation: Ctrl+U applies or removes underlining in common word-processing applications. Ctrl+B applies bold, while Ctrl+Z undoes the last action.

12. What is the shortcut key for spelling to check in document ________ ?

• A. F1
• B. F2
• C. F5
• D. F7

Explanation: F7 opens the spelling and grammar check in Microsoft Word. F1 opens Help, F2 is used for editing or renaming in several contexts, and F5 commonly opens Go To or starts a presentation.

13. How to use drop cap in MS word?

• A. Go to the Ribbon > Insert tab
• B. Go to the Bar > Insert tab
• C. Both
• D. None

Explanation: In Word, Drop Cap is accessed from the Insert tab, usually through the Text group. “Bar” is not the name of the relevant Word interface element.

14. Which shortcut key is used to print a document?

• A. Ctrl+M
• B. Ctrl+N
• C. Ctrl+P
• D. None of these

Explanation: Ctrl+P opens the Print command in most document and office applications. Ctrl+M and Ctrl+N are commonly used for indentation or creating a new document, depending on the application.

15. What is gutter margin in Ms Word?

• A. Margin that is added to the left margin when printing
• B. Margin that is added to right margin when printing
• C. Margin that is added to the binding side of page when printing
• D. Margin that is added to the outside of the page when printing

Explanation: A gutter is extra space added on the binding side of a printed page so that binding does not cover the text. Its position can be on the left, right, or top depending on the binding layout.

16. How do you display current date and time in MS Excel ?

• A. Date()
• B. Year()
• C. Now()
• D. Time()

Explanation: NOW() returns both the current date and current time in Excel. DATE() constructs a date, while TIME() constructs a time without the current date.

17. Which shortcut key is used to create chart in MS Excel?

• A. F10
• B. F12
• C. F11
• D. None

Explanation: In classic desktop Excel, F11 creates a chart on a separate chart sheet, while Alt+F1 creates a chart within the current worksheet. Therefore F11 is the intended shortcut here.

18. MS Excel is based on: _____________?

• A. UNIX
• B. DOS
• C. WINDOWS
• D. OS/2

Explanation: Microsoft Excel is a Windows application in the context of this traditional classification, although modern Excel also runs on macOS, mobile systems, and the web. UNIX, DOS, and OS/2 are not its normal operating platforms in this question.

19. Which file starts ms word?

• A. Winword.exe
• B. Word.exe
• C. Word2003.exe
• D. Msword.exe

Explanation: Winword.exe is the executable program used to launch Microsoft Word in traditional Windows installations. The other names are not the standard Word executable filename.

20. The keyboard Shortcut key to decrease font size by one point is _____?

• A. Ctrl + Shift + <
• B. Ctrl + Shift + v
• C. Ctrl + Alt + >
• D. CTRL + [

Explanation: Ctrl+[ decreases the selected font size by one point in Microsoft Word. Ctrl+Shift+< changes the font size by the larger preset size step rather than exactly one point.