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20 Essential MS Office MCQs for Computer Operator Tests (NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC)
Here are 20 MS Office Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) tailored for Computer Operator tests like NTS, PPSC, FPSC, and others. They cover the most commonly asked fundamentals across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
1
What is the primary function of Microsoft Word?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
MS Word is a word processor designed for creating, editing, and formatting text documents like letters, reports, and resumes.
2
What is the default file extension for a document saved in MS Word 2007 and later versions?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Earlier versions used ".doc", but since Word 2007, the default format is the XML-based ".docx".
3
Which shortcut key is used to "Select All" text in a document?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Pressing Ctrl + A selects every piece of text and object within the current document.
4
What is the shortcut key for checking spelling and grammar?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Pressing the F7 key instantly opens the Spelling and Grammar dialog box to check for errors.
5
Which shortcut key is used to "Undo" an action?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
Ctrl + Z reverses your last action, while Ctrl + Y is used to "Redo" an action.
6
What is the shortcut key to "Cut" selected text?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Ctrl + X removes the selected text from its original place and copies it to the clipboard so it can be pasted elsewhere.
7
How do you open a new, blank document in MS Word?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Ctrl + N creates a completely new (blank) document, whereas Ctrl + O opens an existing one.
8
What is the basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in Excel?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
A cell is the rectangular box where a row and a column intersect. All data in Excel is entered into cells.
9
In MS Excel, columns are labeled as ______, and rows are labeled as ______.
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Columns run vertically and are labeled A, B, C, etc. Rows run horizontally and are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
10
What is the default file extension for an MS Excel workbook?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A
Similar to Word, Excel 2007 and newer versions use the XML-based ".xlsx" format by default.
11
Every formula in MS Excel must begin with which symbol?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option D
Excel recognizes a cell entry as a mathematical formula or function only if it starts with an equals sign (=).
12
Which function is used to add all the numbers in a range of cells?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
The SUM function (e.g., `=SUM(A1:A5)`) quickly adds together all the numeric values within the specified range.
13
What is a "Workbook" in MS Excel?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
An Excel file is called a Workbook, and it can contain multiple individual pages called Worksheets (or sheets).
14
Which shortcut key is used to Edit a selected cell in Excel?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A
15
Which application is specifically designed for creating multimedia presentations?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option D
16
What is the default file extension for MS PowerPoint presentations?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
For versions 2007 and later, PowerPoint files are saved with the ".pptx" extension.
17
Which shortcut key is used to start a presentation from the beginning?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option A
Pressing F5 launches the slideshow starting from slide number 1. (Shift + F5 starts from the currently selected slide).
18
To insert a New Slide in a current presentation, which shortcut key do you use?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
Ctrl + M adds a new slide to the current presentation. Ctrl + N opens an entirely new, blank presentation file.
19
What is the "Slide Sorter" view used for?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
20
What does the "Ctrl + P" shortcut do across all MS Office programs?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Ctrl + P opens the print dialog box, allowing you to select a printer and print your current Word document, Excel sheet, or PowerPoint slides.
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