8th Std.

MS PowerPoint Question Bank

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which software is used to create presentations?

a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Paint
Answer: c) MS PowerPoint

2. What is the default file extension of a PowerPoint file?

a) .docx
b) .xlsx
c) .pptx
d) .jpg
Answer: c) .pptx

3. What is the shortcut key to start a slideshow in PowerPoint?

a) F5
b) Ctrl + P
c) Alt + Tab
d) Shift + S
Answer: a) F5

4. Which tab is used to insert a new slide?

a) Home
b) Insert
c) Design
d) Animations
Answer: b) Insert

5. Which option is used to apply movement effects to objects in PowerPoint?

a) Design
b) Animations
c) Slide Show
d) Review
Answer: b) Animations

6. What is the function of Slide Master in PowerPoint?

a) To edit the design of all slides at once
b) To insert pictures
c) To add audio to slides
d) To delete slides
Answer: a) To edit the design of all slides at once
7. Which view allows you to edit slides one by one?
a) Slide Sorter View
b) Normal View
c) Reading View
d) Outline View
Answer: b) Normal View

8. What is the purpose of the "Transition" feature in PowerPoint?

a) To add effects when moving from one slide to another
b) To add text to a slide
c) To insert a table
d) To change the font style
Answer: a) To add effects when moving from one slide to another

9. What does Ctrl + M do in PowerPoint?

a) Open a new file
b) Insert a new slide
c) Start a slideshow
d) Save the presentation
Answer: b) Insert a new slide

10. Which key is used to stop a slideshow in PowerPoint?

a) Esc
b) Ctrl + S
c) F12
d) Shift + S
Answer: a) Esc

11. What is the default orientation of PowerPoint slides?

a) Portrait
b) Landscape
Answer: b) Landscape

12. Which tab allows you to add charts and tables?

a) Home
b) Insert
c) Design
d) Slide Show
Answer: b) Insert

13. What is the maximum zoom percentage in PowerPoint?

a) 100%
b) 200%
c) 400%
d) 500%
Answer: d) 500%
14. Which feature is used to set the order of objects in a slide?
a) Send Backward
b) Arrange
c) Align
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

15. What is the use of the "Rehearse Timings" feature?

a) To practice and record the timing for each slide
b) To check spelling errors
c) To add slide notes
d) To save the presentation
Answer: a) To practice and record the timing for each slide

16. Which feature allows you to insert a ready-made graphical representation of information?
a) WordArt
b) SmartArt
c) ClipArt
d) Chart
Answer: b) SmartArt

17. Which tab is used to apply themes to a presentation?

a) Home
b) Design
c) Transitions
d) Slide Show
Answer: b) Design

18. What is the function of the Handout Master in PowerPoint?

a) To create speaker notes
b) To format handouts for printing
c) To add animations
d) To insert tables
Answer: b) To format handouts for printing

19. Which PowerPoint feature is used to add pre-set designs to text?

a) WordArt
b) SmartArt
c) Font Style
d) Slide Layout
Answer: a) WordArt

20. How can you exit a slideshow in PowerPoint?

a) Press Ctrl + X
b) Click the Close button
c) Press Esc
d) Press Ctrl + P
Answer: c) Press Esc
21. Which option is used to apply a background color to a slide?
a) Design
b) Insert
c) Format Background
d) Slide Show
Answer: c) Format Background

22. Which of the following is used to add a hyperlink in PowerPoint?

a) Insert Tab
b) Home Tab
c) Animations Tab
d) View Tab
Answer: a) Insert Tab

23. What feature allows you to group multiple objects together in PowerPoint?
a) Group
b) Arrange
c) Align
d) Format
Answer: a) Group

24. Which of the following options is used to change the slide layout?
a) Home Tab
b) Design Tab
c) Layout Button in the Slides Pane
d) Insert Tab
Answer: c) Layout Button in the Slides Pane

25. Which PowerPoint tool helps in adding and viewing comments?

a) Review
b) View
c) Home
d) Insert
Answer: a) Review

26. Which feature in PowerPoint is used to apply a consistent look and feel to slides?
a) Themes
b) Animations
c) Background
d) Fonts
Answer: a) Themes

27. What is the purpose of the "Hide Slide" feature in PowerPoint?

a) To delete a slide
b) To temporarily hide a slide during a presentation
c) To make a slide invisible in the presentation preview
d) To add a fade effect to a slide
Answer: b) To temporarily hide a slide during a presentation
 28. Which option allows you to insert a video into a PowerPoint slide?
a) Insert Tab
b) Home Tab
c) Slide Show Tab
d) Animation Tab
Answer: a) Insert Tab

29. What is the maximum number of slides you can insert in a PowerPoint presentation?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 500
d) There is no set limit
Answer: d) There is no set limit

30. Which feature in PowerPoint helps you to add a 3D effect to objects?

a) 3D Models
b) SmartArt
c) Animations
d) Transitions
Answer: a) 3D Models

True or False

1. PowerPoint is used to create documents. (False)

2. You can insert audio and video in a PowerPoint slide. (True)

3. The "Slide Show" tab allows you to add animations to text. (False)

4. The default slide layout in PowerPoint is "Title Slide." (True)

5. Pressing Ctrl + P starts a slideshow. (False)

6. The Slide Sorter view allows you to arrange slides easily. (True)

7. You can change the background color of a slide. (True)

8. PowerPoint does not support inserting images. (False)

9. The "Design" tab is used to change the slide layout. (False)

10. The "Notes" section in PowerPoint helps in adding speaker notes. (True)

Match the Following

Column A Column B (Answer)

Ctrl + N Open a new presentation

Ctrl + S Save the presentation

Ctrl + P Print the slides

F5 Start the slideshow

Ctrl + M Insert a new slide

 Ctrl + B Bold text

Ctrl + Z Undo last action

Ctrl + X Cut selected content

Ctrl + V Paste copied content

Ctrl + C Copy selected content

One-Line Answers

1. What is MS PowerPoint?

o MS PowerPoint is a presentation software used to create slideshows.

2. Which shortcut key is used to start a slideshow?

o F5 shortcut key is used to start a slideshow

3. Which view is used to arrange slides?

o Slide Sorter View is used to arrange slides

4. What is the function of the "Transitions" feature?

o It adds effects when switching between slides.

5. Which tab is used to insert images in PowerPoint?

o Insert tab is used to insert images in PowerPoint

6. What is SmartArt used for?

o To create diagrams and charts.

7. What is the function of the Notes Pane in PowerPoint?

o To add speaker notes for each slide.

8. How do you change the background of a slide?

o Use the Design tab and select "Format Background."

9. Which file format is used to save a PowerPoint as a video?

o .mp4 file format is used to save a PowerPoint as a video

10. What does Ctrl + D do in PowerPoint?

o It duplicates a selected slide or object.