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Microsoft Word Test

Test your knowledge of Microsoft Word 2016 with these 15 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Explore essential features such as text formatting, indentation, image tools, citations, comments, equations and document protection, with correct answers and explanations for every question.

Microsoft Word 2016 MCQ Test with Solutions

Microsoft Word 2016 MCQ Test

Multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations

28 QuestionsBeginner LevelWith Solutions

Questions and Solutions

Read each question, review the options, and check the correct answer and explanation immediately below it.

Q1When you create a new document in Word 2016, what is the default page size?

  1. 1A3 size
  2. 2Size About
  3. 3Legal Size
  4. 4Letter SizeCorrect answer
✓ Correct Answer: 4. Letter Size

Solution: In the standard US configuration, Word 2016 uses Letter (8.5 × 11 inches). The default can vary with regional settings.

Q2Which keyboard shortcut is used to make selected text bold in MS Word?

  1. 1Ctrl + I
  2. 2Ctrl + BCorrect answer
  3. 3Ctrl + U
  4. 4Ctrl + P
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Ctrl + B

Solution: Ctrl + B toggles bold formatting for selected text.

Q3Which of the following statements best describes the toolbar?

  1. 1A slider bar to zoom in & out on the document
  2. 2Top of a program where you access functionsCorrect answer
  3. 3A toolbar that allows you to print documents
  4. 4A feature to translate text into any language
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Top of a program where you access functions

Solution: A toolbar provides access to commands. In Word 2016, the Ribbon is the main command area, organized into tabs and groups.

Q4Which shortcut is used to save a Word document?

  1. 1Ctrl + A
  2. 2Ctrl + C
  3. 3Ctrl + SCorrect answer
  4. 4Ctrl + V
✓ Correct Answer: 3. Ctrl + S

Solution: Ctrl + S saves the current document and its recent changes.

Q5What is the indentation function used for?

  1. 1So you can organize & space texts how you likeCorrect answer
  2. 2To insert graphics & images into documents
  3. 3To assign a special password to your document
  4. 4Make your text more eye-catching
✓ Correct Answer: 1. So you can organize & space texts how you like

Solution: Indentation controls how far a paragraph is set in from the left or right margin.

Q6Which shortcut is used to save a Word document?

  1. 1Ctrl + A
  2. 2Ctrl + C
  3. 3Ctrl + SCorrect answer
  4. 4Ctrl + V
✓ Correct Answer: 3. Ctrl + S

Solution: Ctrl + S saves the current document. This repeats the save-shortcut question, but is retained from your list.

Q7Imagine you made a mistake, changing the word “work” to “article” in several parts of the text. What's the quickest way to correct this error?

  1. 1Using the Spelling and Grammar Check function
  2. 2Inserting a chart
  3. 3Using the Find and Replace functionCorrect answer
  4. 4Deleting all the text to start over
✓ Correct Answer: 3. Using the Find and Replace function

Solution: Find and Replace locates a word and replaces selected or all occurrences. Ctrl + H opens Replace.

Q8Which keyboard shortcut is used to italicize selected text in MS Word?

  1. 1Ctrl + ICorrect answer
  2. 2Ctrl + B
  3. 3Ctrl + U
  4. 4Ctrl + P
✓ Correct Answer: 1. Ctrl + I

Solution: Ctrl + I applies or removes italic formatting. This fills the blank at Question 8 in your list.

Q9In the “Image Tools” tab, which button allows you to change an image's shape?

  1. 1Image outline
  2. 2Crop to shapeCorrect answer
  3. 3Image effects
  4. 4Adjust text
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Crop to shape

Solution: Crop to Shape trims an image to a selected shape, such as an oval or triangle.

Q10Which tab contains the option to insert a table in Word 2016?

  1. 1Home
  2. 2InsertCorrect answer
  3. 3Review
  4. 4View
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Insert

Solution: The Insert tab contains the Table command for creating rows and columns.

Q11What is a bibliographic citation?

  1. 1A set of data that identifies origin of textCorrect answer
  2. 2This information was copied from a source
  3. 3It displays data that can be found on Google
  4. 4A section of the doc to talk about yourself
✓ Correct Answer: 1. A set of data that identifies origin of text

Solution: A bibliographic citation identifies a source, typically with details such as author, title, publisher and date.

Q12Which keyboard shortcut is used to underline selected text?

  1. 1Ctrl + UCorrect answer
  2. 2Ctrl + B
  3. 3Ctrl + I
  4. 4Ctrl + L
✓ Correct Answer: 1. Ctrl + U

Solution: Ctrl + U applies or removes underline formatting.

Q13How can you add a comment to a Word 2016 document?

  1. 1Using the command Ctrl + B
  2. 2Sending an email to the document editor
  3. 3Saving the file & adding comments to its title
  4. 4Locate where & click “New Comment”Correct answer
✓ Correct Answer: 4. Locate where & click “New Comment”

Solution: Select the relevant text or location, open the Review tab, and choose New Comment.

Q14Which feature is used to change the page orientation in Word 2016?

  1. 1Margins
  2. 2Columns
  3. 3OrientationCorrect answer
  4. 4Indentation
✓ Correct Answer: 3. Orientation

Solution: The Orientation command is on the Layout tab and switches between Portrait and Landscape.

Q15What is Word Online?

  1. 1It's a place to share Word documents
  2. 2It is an educational tool for Word
  3. 3It's the integration of Microsoft Office Suite
  4. 4It lets you use Word without it installedCorrect answer
✓ Correct Answer: 4. It lets you use Word without it installed

Solution: Word Online (Word for the web) is a browser-based version for creating and editing documents without installing the desktop app.

Q16Which keyboard shortcut is used to select all the text in a document?

  1. 1Ctrl + X
  2. 2Ctrl + ACorrect answer
  3. 3Ctrl + Z
  4. 4Ctrl + E
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Ctrl + A

Solution: Ctrl + A selects all content in the current document.

Q17True or false: Word's spelling and grammar check is 100% accurate.

  1. 1True
  2. 2FalseCorrect answer
✓ Correct Answer: 2. False

Solution: False. Automated proofing tools can miss errors or flag correct wording, so proofreading is still important.

Q18What is the purpose of the Header and Footer feature in Word 2016?

  1. 1To change font size
  2. 2To insert information at the top and bottom of pagesCorrect answer
  3. 3To create tables
  4. 4To check spelling mistakes
✓ Correct Answer: 2. To insert information at the top and bottom of pages

Solution: Headers appear at the top and footers at the bottom of pages. They can contain page numbers, dates and titles.

Q19True or false: It is possible to insert an Excel sheet into a Word 2016 document.

  1. 1TrueCorrect answer
  2. 2False
✓ Correct Answer: 1. True

Solution: True. You can insert an Excel worksheet through Insert → Table → Excel Spreadsheet or Insert → Object.

Q20Which shortcut is used to undo the last action in Word 2016?

  1. 1Ctrl + Y
  2. 2Ctrl + ZCorrect answer
  3. 3Ctrl + S
  4. 4Ctrl + D
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Ctrl + Z

Solution: Ctrl + Z reverses the most recent action. Ctrl + Y generally redoes an undone action.

Q21What are numbered lists used for?

  1. 1To organize the information in a documentCorrect answer
  2. 2To grab the reader's attention
  3. 3To highlight details not mentioned in text
  4. 4To allow editors to participate
✓ Correct Answer: 1. To organize the information in a document

Solution: Numbered lists organize items in sequence and are useful for instructions and ordered steps.

Q22Which of the following options appears when you select “Protect document”?

  1. 1Lock it. See all.
  2. 2Restrict editingCorrect answer
  3. 3Close document
  4. 4Add exception
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Restrict editing

Solution: Restrict Editing helps control which changes other people can make to a document.

Q23Which option is used to insert page numbers in a Word document?

  1. 1Home → Font
  2. 2Insert → Page NumberCorrect answer
  3. 3Review → Comments
  4. 4Layout → Margins
✓ Correct Answer: 2. Insert → Page Number

Solution: Use Insert → Page Number to add numbering in a header, footer or page margin.

Q24What is the main function of the Equation tool?

  1. 1Offer templates to add math operations to docCorrect answer
  2. 2Provide quick answers to math operations
  3. 3To indicate when a math operation is incorrect
  4. 4Show which page has the answers to operations
✓ Correct Answer: 1. Offer templates to add math operations to doc

Solution: The Equation tool inserts and formats mathematical expressions; it does not solve them automatically.

Q25What is the main purpose of Mail Merge in MS Word?

  1. 1To create charts
  2. 2To send personalized letters to multiple recipientsCorrect answer
  3. 3To change page margins
  4. 4To insert mathematical equations
✓ Correct Answer: 2. To send personalized letters to multiple recipients

Solution: Mail Merge combines a main document with recipient data to create personalized letters, labels, envelopes or emails.

Q26Select the features you can edit in an image using the tools in Word 2016.

  1. 1Glow
  2. 2Contrast
  3. 3Shadow effect
  4. 4All of the aboveCorrect answer
✓ Correct Answer: 4. All of the above

Solution: Word provides picture corrections such as contrast adjustments and picture effects such as Glow and Shadow.

Q27Which keyboard shortcut is used to center-align a paragraph?

  1. 1Ctrl + L
  2. 2Ctrl + R
  3. 3Ctrl + ECorrect answer
  4. 4Ctrl + J
✓ Correct Answer: 3. Ctrl + E

Solution: Ctrl + E centers the current paragraph. Ctrl + L aligns left, Ctrl + R right, and Ctrl + J justifies.

Q28True or false: If the device or computer you are working on does not have Word, you can edit your document from your OneDrive account.

  1. 1TrueCorrect answer
  2. 2False
✓ Correct Answer: 1. True

Solution: True. A document stored in OneDrive can be edited in Word for the web through a browser, subject to account and access permissions.

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