MS PowerPoint MCQs Questions and Answers for All Competitive Examinations and Interviews

1. Which feature of PowerPoint is used to create a new slide based on a predefined design?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Slide Layout
C) Notes Page
D) Reading View
Answer: Slide Layout

2. Which file extension is used to save a PowerPoint presentation by default?
A) .ppt
B) .pps
C) .pptx
D) .docx
Answer: .pptx

3. Which view shows miniature versions of all slides at once?
A) Normal View
B) Reading View
C) Slide Sorter View
D) Outline View
Answer: Slide Sorter View

4. Which key starts a slideshow from the beginning?
A) F2
B) F4
C) F5
D) F12
Answer: F5

5. Which option inserts a picture from your computer into a slide?
A) Design → Images
B) Review → Media
C) Insert → Pictures → This Device
D) File → Import
Answer: Insert → Pictures → This Device

6. What is the purpose of a slide transition?
A) To format slide text
B) To change font size
C) To control how one slide changes to another
D) To resize images
Answer: To control how one slide changes to another

7. Which tool is used to apply movement effects to text or objects on a slide?
A) Transitions
B) Animations
C) Themes
D) Templates
Answer: Animations

8. Which tab contains options to insert charts and tables?
A) Home
B) Design
C) Insert
D) Review
Answer: Insert

9. What does a theme control in PowerPoint?
A) Only slide size
B) Only animation speed
C) Colors, fonts, and background styles
D) Only slide numbers
Answer: Colors, fonts, and background styles

10. Which feature allows presenting slides on one screen and notes on another?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Normal View
C) Presenter View
D) Reading View
Answer: Presenter View

11. Which shortcut duplicates a selected slide?
A) Ctrl + X
B) Ctrl + C
C) Ctrl + D
D) Ctrl + V
Answer: Ctrl + D

12. Which option is used to change the size of slides?
A) Home → Size
B) Insert → Size
C) Design → Slide Size
D) View → Size
Answer: Design → Slide Size

13. Which file type runs directly as a slideshow?
A) .pptx
B) .ppsx
C) .docx
D) .xlsx
Answer: .ppsx

14. Which option is used to add speaker notes?
A) Outline Pane
B) Notes Pane
C) Status Bar
D) Header
Answer: Notes Pane

15. Which tab contains the spelling and grammar check tools?
A) Home
B) Insert
C) Design
D) Review
Answer: Review

16. What does Ctrl + M do?
A) Save the file
B) Insert a new slide
C) Duplicate a slide
D) Start slideshow
Answer: Insert a new slide

17. Which feature helps align objects evenly on a slide?
A) Zoom
B) Group
C) Align
D) Rotate
Answer: Align

18. Which object can contain both text and images?
A) Title
B) Footer
C) Text Box
D) Status Bar
Answer: Text Box

19. Which view is best for editing slide content?
A) Slide Sorter View
B) Reading View
C) Normal View
D) Notes Page View
Answer: Normal View

20. Which option embeds sound into a slide?
A) Design → Audio
B) Insert → Audio
C) Review → Sound
D) File → Audio
Answer: Insert → Audio

21. Which command is used to group multiple objects into one unit?
A) Combine
B) Group
C) Merge
D) Attach
Answer: Group

22. Which tab is used to apply slide transitions?
A) Animations
B) Design
C) Transitions
D) Review
Answer: Transitions

23. Which feature allows inserting a video from the internet?
A) Insert → Media → Online Video
B) Insert → Video → Online Video
C) Design → Video
D) View → Video
Answer: Insert → Video → Online Video

24. Which shortcut starts the slideshow from the current slide?
A) F2
B) F5
C) Shift + F5
D) Ctrl + F5
Answer: Shift + F5

25. Which option is used to add a footer to slides?
A) Insert → Text Box
B) Design → Footer
C) Insert → Header & Footer
D) View → Footer
Answer: Insert → Header & Footer

26. Which feature allows changing the order of slides easily?
A) Outline View
B) Slide Sorter View
C) Reading View
D) Notes Page
Answer: Slide Sorter View

27. Which tool is used to rotate an object?
A) Flip
B) Rotate
C) Mirror
D) Align
Answer: Rotate

28. Which option is used to protect a presentation with a password?
A) Save As → Tools
B) Review → Protect
C) File → Info → Protect Presentation → Encrypt with Password
D) View → Security
Answer: File → Info → Protect Presentation → Encrypt with Password

29. Which feature automatically adjusts text size to fit inside a text box?
A) Resize
B) Wrap Text
C) AutoFit
D) Compress
Answer: AutoFit

30. Which file format is used to export slides as image files?
A) .docx
B) .jpg / .png
C) .mp3
D) .xls
Answer: .jpg / .png

31. Which key deletes a selected slide?
A) Backspace
B) Delete
C) Ctrl + D
D) Ctrl + X
Answer: Delete

32. Which option is used to change the background color of a slide?
A) Design → Format Background
B) Home → Color
C) Insert → Fill
D) Review → Color
Answer: Design → Format Background

33. Which feature is used to rehearse the timing of slides?
A) Slide Show → Record
B) Slide Show → Rehearse Timings
C) View → Timer
D) Review → Time
Answer: Slide Show → Rehearse Timings

34. Which element displays slide number, date, and footer text?
A) Status Bar
B) Header
C) Footer
D) Notes
Answer: Footer

35. Which feature controls the overall design and layout of all slides?
A) Slide Layout
B) Theme
C) Slide Master
D) Template
Answer: Slide Master

36. Which tab is used to control animation effects?
A) Design
B) Review
C) Animations
D) View
Answer: Animations

37. Which option reduces file size by compressing pictures?
A) Save As
B) Review → Compress
C) Picture Format → Compress Pictures
D) File → Reduce
Answer: Picture Format → Compress Pictures

38. Which view is best for printing notes pages?
A) Slide Sorter View
B) Notes Page View
C) Reading View
D) Outline View
Answer: Notes Page View

39. Which feature checks spelling and grammar errors?
A) Proofing
B) Review → Spelling & Grammar
C) Design → Grammar
D) Insert → Grammar
Answer: Review → Spelling & Grammar

40. Which option is used to insert a SmartArt graphic?
A) Home → Graphics
B) Insert → SmartArt
C) Design → Art
D) Review → Graphics
Answer: Insert → SmartArt

41. Which command hides a slide during presentation?
A) Lock Slide
B) Hide Slide
C) Remove Slide
D) Disable Slide
Answer: Hide Slide

42. Which shortcut saves the presentation?
A) Ctrl + A
B) Ctrl + P
C) Ctrl + S
D) Ctrl + Z
Answer: Ctrl + S

43. Which option is used to change slide orientation?
A) Design → Slide Size
B) Design → Slide Size → Custom Slide Size
C) View → Rotate
D) Home → Layout
Answer: Design → Slide Size → Custom Slide Size

44. Which option is used to add comments to a slide?
A) Home → Note
B) Insert → Text
C) Review → New Comment
D) View → Comment
Answer: Review → New Comment

45. Which tool copies formatting from one object to another?
A) Format Painter
B) Copy Style
C) Clone Tool
D) Style Brush
Answer: Format Painter

46. Which format is used to save a presentation as a PDF file?
A) Save As → .docx
B) Save As → .pdf
C) Export → .ppt
D) Print → PDF only
Answer: Save As → .pdf

47. Which option allows zooming during a slideshow?
A) Magnifier
B) Zoom Tool
C) Scale
D) Focus
Answer: Zoom Tool

48. Which feature is used to add hyperlinks?
A) Insert → Link
B) Insert → Hyperlink
C) Design → Link
D) Review → Link
Answer: Insert → Hyperlink

49. Which feature locks the aspect ratio of images?
A) Lock Size
B) Lock Aspect Ratio
C) Fix Image
D) Resize Lock
Answer: Lock Aspect Ratio

50. Which option inserts a table into a slide?
A) Design → Table
B) Review → Table
C) Insert → Table
D) Home → Table
Answer: Insert → Table

51. Which shortcut is used to undo the last action in PowerPoint?
A) Ctrl + Y
B) Ctrl + D
C) Ctrl + Z
D) Ctrl + U
Answer: Ctrl + Z

52. Which feature is used to insert symbols or special characters?
A) Home → Font
B) Review → Symbols
C) Insert → Symbol
D) Design → Symbols
Answer: Insert → Symbol

53. Which option is used to duplicate an object on a slide quickly?
A) Ctrl + C
B) Ctrl + V
C) Ctrl + Drag the object
D) Ctrl + X
Answer: Ctrl + Drag the object

54. Which pane shows all slide titles and main text in text form?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Outline View
C) Notes Page
D) Reading View
Answer: Outline View

55. Which feature is used to apply the same animation to multiple objects?
A) Effect Duplicator
B) Animation Painter
C) Motion Copier
D) Transition Brush
Answer: Animation Painter

56. Which option allows exporting a presentation as a video?
A) Save As → .avi
B) File → Export → Create a Video
C) Insert → Video
D) View → Record
Answer: File → Export → Create a Video

57. Which feature helps in aligning objects to the center of a slide?
A) Gridlines
B) Guides
C) Align → Align Center
D) Arrange
Answer: Align → Align Center

58. Which tab is used to change font style and size?
A) Insert
B) Design
C) Home
D) View
Answer: Home

59. Which option allows printing handouts with multiple slides per page?
A) Print → Slides
B) Print → Handouts
C) Print → Notes
D) Print → Outline
Answer: Print → Handouts

60. Which feature is used to control the sequence and timing of animations?
A) Animation List
B) Motion Panel
C) Animation Pane
D) Transition Pane
Answer: Animation Pane

61. Which file format is best for sharing a non-editable version of a presentation?
A) .pptx
B) .ppsx
C) .pdf
D) .docx
Answer: .pdf

62. Which option is used to change slide numbering format?
A) Home → Number
B) Design → Numbers
C) Insert → Header & Footer
D) Review → Number
Answer: Insert → Header & Footer

63. Which feature is used to insert a chart into a slide?
A) Design → Chart
B) Insert → Chart
C) Review → Chart
D) View → Chart
Answer: Insert → Chart

64. Which option is used to show or hide gridlines?
A) Ctrl + G
B) Ctrl + Shift + G
C) View → Gridlines
D) Ctrl + L
Answer: View → Gridlines

65. Which feature is used to add a shadow effect to text or objects?
A) Glow
B) Reflection
C) Shadow Effects
D) Bevel
Answer: Shadow Effects

66. Which option is used to insert a screen recording into a slide?
A) Insert → Media → Screen Capture
B) Insert → Screen Recording
C) Design → Record
D) View → Capture
Answer: Insert → Screen Recording

67. Which key is used to exit a running slideshow?
A) Enter
B) Backspace
C) Esc
D) Spacebar
Answer: Esc

68. Which feature is used to crop an image?
A) Resize
B) Trim
C) Crop
D) Cut
Answer: Crop

69. Which option is used to change the theme of all slides?
A) Home → Layout
B) Design → Themes
C) Insert → Theme
D) Review → Theme
Answer: Design → Themes

70. Which feature is used to record narration for slides?
A) Slide Show → Audio
B) Slide Show → Record Slide Show
C) Insert → Record
D) View → Narration
Answer: Slide Show → Record Slide Show

71. Which feature allows snapping objects into proper position automatically?
A) Lock
B) Snap to Grid
C) Stick Mode
D) Fix Mode
Answer: Snap to Grid

72. Which option is used to add a watermark-like background to slides?
A) Insert → Image
B) Format Background
C) Design → Text
D) View → Layout
Answer: Format Background

73. Which feature is used to remove the background from an image?
A) Crop
B) Remove Background
C) Compress
D) Edit Picture
Answer: Remove Background

74. Which pane shows animation order and timing details?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Animation Pane
C) Outline Pane
D) Notes Pane
Answer: Animation Pane

75. Which feature applies equal spacing between multiple selected objects?
A) Group
B) Distribute
C) Arrange
D) Align
Answer: Distribute

76. Which option is used to save a presentation as a template file?
A) Save As → .pptx
B) Save As → .potx
C) Save As → .ppsx
D) Save As → .pdf
Answer: Save As → .potx

77. Which option inserts a header only in Notes pages and Handouts?
A) Insert → Text
B) Design → Header
C) Insert → Header & Footer → Notes and Handouts
D) View → Header
Answer: Insert → Header & Footer → Notes and Handouts

78. Which feature allows zooming into a specific area of a slide during a presentation?
A) Focus Tool
B) Magnifier Tool
C) Scale Tool
D) Pan Tool
Answer: Magnifier Tool

79. Which feature is used to align text vertically inside a text box?
A) Text Direction
B) Align Text
C) Line Spacing
D) Text Wrap
Answer: Align Text

80. Which option resets a slide layout to its default formatting?
A) Restore
B) Reset
C) Reload
D) Clear
Answer: Reset

81. Which feature is used to combine multiple shapes into one?
A) Attach
B) Merge Shapes
C) Connect
D) Group Only
Answer: Merge Shapes

82. Which shortcut is used to copy a selected object or text?
A) Ctrl + V
B) Ctrl + X
C) Ctrl + C
D) Ctrl + A
Answer: Ctrl + C

83. Which feature is used to flip an image horizontally or vertically?
A) Turn
B) Rotate → Flip
C) Mirror
D) Reverse
Answer: Rotate → Flip

84. Which option displays the ruler on the slide?
A) View → Scale
B) View → Ruler
C) Design → Ruler
D) Home → Ruler
Answer: View → Ruler

85. Which feature changes the thickness of a shape’s outline?
A) Line Color
B) Shape Outline → Weight
C) Border Size
D) Format Border
Answer: Shape Outline → Weight

86. Which file extension is used for macro-enabled PowerPoint presentations?
A) .ppt
B) .pptm
C) .pps
D) .pot
Answer: .pptm

87. Which feature checks whether slides are accessible to people with disabilities?
A) Review → Proofing
B) Review → Check Accessibility
C) View → Inspect
D) Design → Access
Answer: Review → Check Accessibility

88. Which feature sets automatic slide change timing?
A) Animations
B) Transitions → Advance Slide
C) Slide Sorter
D) Notes Page
Answer: Transitions → Advance Slide

89. Which option allows embedding fonts inside the presentation file?
A) Design → Fonts
B) File → Options → Save → Embed fonts in the file
C) Review → Fonts
D) View → Fonts
Answer: File → Options → Save → Embed fonts in the file

90. Which feature marks a presentation as final to prevent editing?
A) Save Lock
B) Protect Presentation → Mark as Final
C) Read Mode
D) Hide Slides
Answer: Protect Presentation → Mark as Final

91. Which feature is used to insert 3D models into a slide?
A) Insert → Media
B) Insert → 3D Models
C) Design → 3D
D) View → 3D
Answer: Insert → 3D Models

92. Which feature adjusts brightness and contrast of a picture?
A) Crop
B) Corrections
C) Color Balance
D) Recolor
Answer: Corrections

93. Which feature applies artistic effects to pictures?
A) Picture Style
B) Artistic Effects
C) Filter
D) Image Mode
Answer: Artistic Effects

94. Which view shows slide thumbnails on the left and the current slide in the center?
A) Reading View
B) Normal View
C) Slide Show View
D) Outline View
Answer: Normal View

95. Which option creates a hyperlink to another slide in the same presentation?
A) Insert → Link → File
B) Insert → Hyperlink → Place in This Document
C) Insert → Action
D) Review → Link
Answer: Insert → Hyperlink → Place in This Document

96. Which feature is used to apply more than one animation to the same object?
A) Duplicate Animation
B) Add Animation
C) Repeat Animation
D) Clone Effect
Answer: Add Animation

97. Which option prints only selected slides?
A) Print → All Slides
B) Print → Notes
C) Print → Selection
D) Print → Outline
Answer: Print → Selection

98. Which feature aligns objects relative to the entire slide?
A) Align → Relative to Objects
B) Align → Align to Slide
C) Arrange → Slide
D) Group → Slide
Answer: Align → Align to Slide

99. Which option converts selected text into SmartArt graphics?
A) Design → SmartArt
B) Home → Convert to SmartArt
C) Insert → Convert
D) Review → SmartArt
Answer: Home → Convert to SmartArt

100. Which feature ensures consistent branding and formatting across all slides?
A) Slide Layout
B) Theme
C) Slide Master
D) Transition Style
Answer: Slide Master