Basic Level (20 Questions)
1. What is Microsoft PowerPoint primarily used for?
o a) Word processing
o b) Creating presentations
o c) Editing images
o d) Writing emails
2. What is the default file extension for PowerPoint presentations?
o a) .docx
o b) .xlsx
o c) .pptx
o d) .pdf
3. Which tab allows you to insert slides, images, and text boxes?
o a) Design
o b) Insert
o c) Slide Show
o d) Home
4. What is a Slide Layout?
o a) A theme for your presentation
o b) A predefined arrangement of text and objects on a slide
o c) A transition effect
o d) A type of animation
5. Which shortcut key is used to start a slideshow from the beginning?
o a) F2
o b) F5
o c) Ctrl + S
o d) Shift + Enter
6. How do you add a new slide in PowerPoint?
o a) Press Ctrl + N
o b) Click New Slide in the Home tab
o c) Use the Insert tab
o d) Right-click on a slide and select “New Slide”
7. What does the Slide Sorter View allow you to do?
o a) Edit slides
o b) View slides in full-screen mode
o c) Reorder slides easily
o d) Add animations
8. What is the function of Slide Master in PowerPoint?
o a) Creates a master copy of slides
o b) Helps format multiple slides consistently
o c) Adds transitions to slides
o d) Converts slides into video
9. Which option allows you to apply a consistent design to all slides?
o a) Animations
o b) Slide Layout
o c) Themes
o d) Transitions
10. What is the purpose of Notes Pane in PowerPoint?
a) Adds animations
b) Helps speakers add personal notes for each slide
c) Inserts tables
d) Applies transitions
11. What is a Transition Effect in PowerPoint?
a) A movement effect between slides
b) An animation
c) A font change
d) A background color
12. Which view is best for rearranging slides?
a) Normal View
b) Slide Sorter View
c) Reading View
d) Presenter View
13. Which feature allows you to add motion effects to objects on
a slide?
a) Slide Transition
b) Animation
c) Layout
d) Design
14. How can you insert a video into a PowerPoint slide?
a) File > Save
b) Home > New Slide
c) Insert > Video
d) Transitions > Add Video
15. What does the Handout option in PowerPoint do?
a) Prints multiple slides on one page
b) Saves a presentation
c) Adds speaker notes
d) Converts slides to video
16. What is the default slide size in PowerPoint 365?
a) 4:3
b) 16:9
c) 5:4
d) 3:2
17. How do you change the background of a slide?
a) Go to Design > Format Background
b) Insert a new slide
c) Use the Home tab
d) Apply an animation
18. How can you add a hyperlink in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Hyperlink
b) Slide Show > Hyperlink
c) Home > Link
d) Transitions > Link
19. What does the Rehearse Timings feature do?
a) Records the time spent on each slide
b) Creates an automatic slideshow
c) Adds background music
d) Saves the presentation automatically
20. Which file format preserves animations and transitions
when shared?
a) .pptx
b) .pdf
c) .ppsx
d) .txt
Intermediate Level (21-50)
21. What is the function of the Slide Master View in PowerPoint?
a) To edit individual slides
b) To manage consistent formatting across slides
c) To apply animations
d) To add new themes
22. How can you apply the same transition effect to all slides
in a presentation?
a) Select all slides, then apply the transition
b) Apply the transition to the first slide only
c) Use the Slide Sorter view
d) Use Animation Pane
23. What does the Animation Pane allow you to do?
a) Add transitions between slides
b) Adjust the sequence and timing of animations
c) Change slide backgrounds
d) Insert pictures and videos
24. How can you embed a font in PowerPoint?
a) File > Save As > Embed Fonts
b) File > Options > Save > Embed Fonts
c) Insert > Font
d) Design > Fonts
25. What does the Morph Transition do?
a) Creates a seamless animation between slides
b) Changes the slide layout
c) Applies a 3D effect
d) Adds sound effects
26. How do you insert a SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > SmartArt
b) Design > SmartArt
c) Animations > SmartArt
d) View > SmartArt
27. What is the purpose of the Presenter View in PowerPoint?
a) To edit slides
b) To show notes and next slides while presenting
c) To add animations
d) To record the presentation
28. What feature allows you to record your voice over slides?
a) Rehearse Timings
b) Record Slide Show
c) Animation Pane
d) Slide Sorter
29. How can you convert a PowerPoint presentation to a
video?
a) File > Save As > Video
b) File > Export > Create a Video
c) Slide Show > Export
d) Insert > Video
30. Which option in PowerPoint allows you to remove the
background from an image?
a) Design > Remove Background
b) Picture Format > Remove Background
c) Insert > Edit Picture
d) Animation > Background Removal
31. What does the Slide Zoom feature do?
a) Zooms into text
b) Creates a clickable summary of slides
c) Changes font size
d) Adds a 3D effect
32. How do you set up a self-running PowerPoint slideshow?
a) Use Presenter View
b) Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show > Browsed at a Kiosk
c) Animation Pane
d) Design > Slide Setup
33. How can you protect a PowerPoint file with a password?
a) File > Info > Protect Presentation
b) Slide Show > Protect
c) Design > Security
d) Insert > Password
34. How do you add Alt Text to images for accessibility?
a) Right-click image > Edit Alt Text
b) Insert > Text
c) Slide Show > Alt Text
d) View > Notes
35. What is the purpose of hyperlinks in PowerPoint?
a) To link slides to websites or files
b) To create transitions
c) To animate text
d) To convert text to images
36. How do you apply a consistent font style to all slides?
a) Use Slide Master
b) Apply it manually
c) Use animations
d) Save as PDF
37. What is the best format for sharing a PowerPoint file without
losing animations?
a) .pdf
b) .pptx
c) .ppsx
d) .txt
38. What does the PowerPoint Designer feature do?
a) Suggests design ideas for slides
b) Adds animations automatically
c) Edits speaker notes
d) Creates charts
39. What feature allows you to insert an Excel chart into
PowerPoint and keep it updated?
a) Copy-Paste
b) Insert > Chart
c) Insert > Object > Link Excel File
d) Animation Pane
40. What is the use of Section Headers in PowerPoint?
a) Organizes slides into groups
b) Adds animations
c) Converts text into images
d) Inserts videos
41. What is the maximum zoom percentage in PowerPoint?
a) 200%
b) 300%
c) 400%
d) 500%
42. How can you duplicate a slide quickly?
a) Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V
b) Right-click > Duplicate Slide
c) Click "New Slide"
d) Use Slide Master
43. What is the function of Slide Sections?
a) Groups slides into categories
b) Adds new slides
c) Applies transitions
d) Converts slides to PDF
44. How do you insert an audio file into PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Audio
b) Slide Show > Audio
c) Animation Pane
d) View > Sound
45. What is the default orientation of slides in PowerPoint?
a) Portrait
b) Landscape
c) Square
d) Custom
46. How can you apply the same animation to multiple objects?
a) Manually apply to each
b) Use the Animation Painter
c) Use the Slide Sorter
d) Apply different animations
47. How do you print handouts with multiple slides on one
page?
a) File > Print > Handouts
b) Slide Show > Print
c) View > Print Preview
d) Insert > Handouts
48. What does the Slide Show Timing feature do?
a) Records how long you spend on each slide
b) Speeds up the presentation
c) Changes slide colors
d) Adds animations
49. What does the "Reorder Animations" feature do?
a) Changes the sequence of animations
b) Deletes animations
c) Creates new animations
d) Hides objects
50. How do you enable automatic slide transitions?
a) Slide Show > Automatic Mode
b) Transitions > Advance Slide > Set Time
c) Insert > Auto-play
d) Animation Pane
Advanced Level (51-70)
51. What is the purpose of Custom Shows in PowerPoint?
a) To apply a different theme to each slide
b) To create a subset of slides for different audiences
c) To edit Master Slides
d) To adjust slide transitions
52. What is the function of the "Rehearse Timings" feature?
a) It records how long you spend on each slide
b) It edits the presentation layout
c) It applies animations automatically
d) It removes slide transitions
53. How can you apply a custom motion path animation to an
object?
a) Insert > Animation > Custom Path
b) Animations > Motion Paths > Custom Path
c) Slide Show > Motion Path
d) View > Animation Pane
54. How do you create a looping slideshow in PowerPoint?
a) Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show > Loop Continuously
b) Transitions > Set Time
c) File > Export > Loop Mode
d) Insert > Auto-play
55. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to record a video of
your presentation with narration?
a) Slide Show > Rehearse Timings
b) Record Slide Show
c) Animation Pane
d) Presenter View
56. How can you merge shapes in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Shapes > Merge Shapes
b) View > Shape Tools
c) Slide Master > Combine Shapes
d) Animations > Shape Merging
57. What is the function of Slide Layouts in PowerPoint?
a) Predefined arrangements of text and objects on slides
b) Background color settings
c) Animation styles
d) Slide transitions
58. How can you quickly align multiple objects in PowerPoint?
a) Use the Align tool in the Format menu
b) Manually adjust each object
c) Use Animation Pane
d) Use Slide Sorter
59. What happens when you use "Send to Back" on an object?
a) It moves the object behind all other objects
b) It moves the object forward
c) It duplicates the object
d) It removes the object
60. Which feature in PowerPoint lets you compare two versions
of a presentation?
a) File > Compare
b) Slide Sorter
c) Insert > Review
d) Slide Master
61. What is the default file format when saving a PowerPoint
presentation?
a) .ppt
b) .pptx
c) .ppsx
d) .pdf
62. How can you automatically generate a summary slide in
PowerPoint?
a) Slide Show > Summary
b) Outline View > Create Summary Slide
c) Insert > Summary
d) View > Summary Pane
63. What does the Remove Background tool do in PowerPoint?
a) It deletes the background of an image
b) It applies a new background
c) It changes slide transitions
d) It adds effects to images
64. How do you create a clickable Table of Contents in
PowerPoint?
a) Use hyperlinks to link slides
b) Use animations
c) Use Slide Master
d) Insert > Table
65. What is Presenter Coach in PowerPoint?
a) A tool that provides real-time feedback on speech delivery
b) A slide transition effect
c) A built-in animation
d) A slide design tool
66. How can you ensure that your PowerPoint presentation is
accessible to visually impaired users?
a) Use the Accessibility Checker
b) Convert to a PDF
c) Apply bold fonts
d) Use bright colors
67. How do you insert a 3D model into PowerPoint?
a) Insert > 3D Models
b) Insert > Picture
c) Design > 3D Model
d) Animation Pane
68. What does the Compress Media feature do?
a) Reduces the file size of videos and audio
b) Converts PowerPoint to a PDF
c) Increases video quality
d) Speeds up animations
69. Which PowerPoint tool allows you to see all slides in a grid
format?
a) Slide Sorter
b) Slide Show
c) Animation Pane
d) Outline View
70. How can you lock objects on a slide to prevent them from
moving?
a) Right-click > Lock Position
b) Insert > Lock Object
c) Slide Master > Lock
d) Design > Protect Objects
71. What is the purpose of the Morph transition in
PowerPoint?
a) To animate objects smoothly between slides
b) To apply a zoom effect
c) To add sound effects to slides
d) To insert a new slide
72. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to track changes made
by multiple users?
a) File > Compare
b) Animation Pane
c) Slide Sorter
d) Presenter View
73. How do you convert a PowerPoint presentation into a
video?
a) File > Export > Create a Video
b) Slide Show > Record Presentation
c) Insert > Video
d) File > Save As > Video
74. What does the Slide Master control in PowerPoint?
a) Overall theme, fonts, and layout for the entire presentation
b) Individual slide transitions
c) Only background colors
d) Only animations
75. Which feature allows you to broadcast your PowerPoint
presentation live?
a) Slide Show > Present Live
b) Insert > Live Stream
c) View > Broadcast
d) File > Online Mode
ANSWERS
Basic Level (20 Questions)
11. What is Microsoft PowerPoint primarily used for?
o a) Word processing
o b) Creating presentations ✅
o c) Editing images
o d) Writing emails
12. What is the default file extension for PowerPoint
presentations?
o a) .docx
o b) .xlsx
o c) .pptx ✅
o d) .pdf
13. Which tab allows you to insert slides, images, and text boxes?
o a) Design
o b) Insert ✅
o c) Slide Show
o d) Home
14. What is a Slide Layout?
o a) A theme for your presentation
o b) A predefined arrangement of text and objects on a slide ✅
o c) A transition effect
o d) A type of animation
15. Which shortcut key is used to start a slideshow from the
beginning?
o a) F2
o b) F5 ✅
o c) Ctrl + S
o d) Shift + Enter
16. How do you add a new slide in PowerPoint?
o a) Press Ctrl + N
o b) Click New Slide in the Home tab ✅
o c) Use the Insert tab
o d) Right-click on a slide and select “New Slide”
17. What does the Slide Sorter View allow you to do?
o a) Edit slides
o b) View slides in full-screen mode
o c) Reorder slides easily ✅
o d) Add animations
18. What is the function of Slide Master in PowerPoint?
o a) Creates a master copy of slides
o b) Helps format multiple slides consistently ✅
o c) Adds transitions to slides
o d) Converts slides into video
19. Which option allows you to apply a consistent design to all
slides?
o a) Animations
o b) Slide Layout
o c) Themes ✅
o d) Transitions
20. What is the purpose of Notes Pane in PowerPoint?
a) Adds animations
b) Helps speakers add personal notes for each slide ✅
c) Inserts tables
d) Applies transitions
12. What is a Transition Effect in PowerPoint?
a) A movement effect between slides ✅
b) An animation
c) A font change
d) A background color
13. Which view is best for rearranging slides?
a) Normal View
b) Slide Sorter View ✅
c) Reading View
d) Presenter View
14. Which feature allows you to add motion effects to objects on
a slide?
a) Slide Transition
b) Animation ✅
c) Layout
d) Design
15. How can you insert a video into a PowerPoint slide?
a) File > Save
b) Home > New Slide
c) Insert > Video ✅
d) Transitions > Add Video
16. What does the Handout option in PowerPoint do?
a) Prints multiple slides on one page ✅
b) Saves a presentation
c) Adds speaker notes
d) Converts slides to video
17. What is the default slide size in PowerPoint 365?
a) 4:3
b) 16:9 ✅
c) 5:4
d) 3:2
18. How do you change the background of a slide?
a) Go to Design > Format Background ✅
b) Insert a new slide
c) Use the Home tab
d) Apply an animation
19. How can you add a hyperlink in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Hyperlink ✅
b) Slide Show > Hyperlink
c) Home > Link
d) Transitions > Link
20. What does the Rehearse Timings feature do?
a) Records the time spent on each slide ✅
b) Creates an automatic slideshow
c) Adds background music
d) Saves the presentation automatically
21. Which file format preserves animations and transitions
when shared?
a) .pptx
b) .pdf
c) .ppsx ✅
d) .txt
Intermediate Level (21-50)
22. What is the function of the Slide Master View in PowerPoint?
a) To edit individual slides
b) To manage consistent formatting across slides ✅
c) To apply animations
d) To add new themes
23. How can you apply the same transition effect to all slides
in a presentation?
a) Select all slides, then apply the transition ✅
b) Apply the transition to the first slide only
c) Use the Slide Sorter view
d) Use Animation Pane
24. What does the Animation Pane allow you to do?
a) Add transitions between slides
b) Adjust the sequence and timing of animations ✅
c) Change slide backgrounds
d) Insert pictures and videos
25. How can you embed a font in PowerPoint?
a) File > Save As > Embed Fonts
b) File > Options > Save > Embed Fonts ✅
c) Insert > Font
d) Design > Fonts
26. What does the Morph Transition do?
a) Creates a seamless animation between slides ✅
b) Changes the slide layout
c) Applies a 3D effect
d) Adds sound effects
27. How do you insert a SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > SmartArt ✅
b) Design > SmartArt
c) Animations > SmartArt
d) View > SmartArt
28. What is the purpose of the Presenter View in PowerPoint?
a) To edit slides
b) To show notes and next slides while presenting ✅
c) To add animations
d) To record the presentation
29. What feature allows you to record your voice over slides?
a) Rehearse Timings
b) Record Slide Show ✅
c) Animation Pane
d) Slide Sorter
30. How can you convert a PowerPoint presentation to a
video?
a) File > Save As > Video
b) File > Export > Create a Video ✅
c) Slide Show > Export
d) Insert > Video
31. Which option in PowerPoint allows you to remove the
background from an image?
a) Design > Remove Background
b) Picture Format > Remove Background ✅
c) Insert > Edit Picture
d) Animation > Background Removal
32. What does the Slide Zoom feature do?
a) Zooms into text
b) Creates a clickable summary of slides ✅
c) Changes font size
d) Adds a 3D effect
33. How do you set up a self-running PowerPoint slideshow?
a) Use Presenter View
b) Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show > Browsed at a Kiosk ✅
c) Animation Pane
d) Design > Slide Setup
34. How can you protect a PowerPoint file with a password?
a) File > Info > Protect Presentation ✅
b) Slide Show > Protect
c) Design > Security
d) Insert > Password
35. How do you add Alt Text to images for accessibility?
a) Right-click image > Edit Alt Text ✅
b) Insert > Text
c) Slide Show > Alt Text
d) View > Notes
36. What is the purpose of hyperlinks in PowerPoint?
a) To link slides to websites or files ✅
b) To create transitions
c) To animate text
d) To convert text to images
37. How do you apply a consistent font style to all slides?
a) Use Slide Master ✅
b) Apply it manually
c) Use animations
d) Save as PDF
38. What is the best format for sharing a PowerPoint file without
losing animations?
a) .pdf
b) .pptx
c) .ppsx ✅
d) .txt
39. What does the PowerPoint Designer feature do?
a) Suggests design ideas for slides ✅
b) Adds animations automatically
c) Edits speaker notes
d) Creates charts
40. What feature allows you to insert an Excel chart into
PowerPoint and keep it updated?
a) Copy-Paste
b) Insert > Chart
c) Insert > Object > Link Excel File ✅
d) Animation Pane
41. What is the use of Section Headers in PowerPoint?
a) Organizes slides into groups ✅
b) Adds animations
c) Converts text into images
d) Inserts videos
42. What is the maximum zoom percentage in PowerPoint?
a) 200%
b) 300%
c) 400% ✅
d) 500%
43. How can you duplicate a slide quickly?
a) Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V
b) Right-click > Duplicate Slide ✅
c) Click "New Slide"
d) Use Slide Master
44. What is the function of Slide Sections?
a) Groups slides into categories ✅
b) Adds new slides
c) Applies transitions
d) Converts slides to PDF
45. How do you insert an audio file into PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Audio ✅
b) Slide Show > Audio
c) Animation Pane
d) View > Sound
46. What is the default orientation of slides in PowerPoint?
a) Portrait
b) Landscape ✅
c) Square
d) Custom
47. How can you apply the same animation to multiple objects?
a) Manually apply to each
b) Use the Animation Painter ✅
c) Use the Slide Sorter
d) Apply different animations
48. How do you print handouts with multiple slides on one
page?
a) File > Print > Handouts ✅
b) Slide Show > Print
c) View > Print Preview
d) Insert > Handouts
49. What does the Slide Show Timing feature do?
a) Records how long you spend on each slide ✅
b) Speeds up the presentation
c) Changes slide colors
d) Adds animations
50. What does the "Reorder Animations" feature do?
a) Changes the sequence of animations ✅
b) Deletes animations
c) Creates new animations
d) Hides objects
51. How do you enable automatic slide transitions?
a) Slide Show > Automatic Mode
b) Transitions > Advance Slide > Set Time ✅
c) Insert > Auto-play
d) Animation Pane
Advanced Level (51-70)
52. What is the purpose of Custom Shows in PowerPoint?
a) To apply a different theme to each slide
b) To create a subset of slides for different audiences ✅
c) To edit Master Slides
d) To adjust slide transitions
53. What is the function of the "Rehearse Timings" feature?
a) It records how long you spend on each slide ✅
b) It edits the presentation layout
c) It applies animations automatically
d) It removes slide transitions
54. How can you apply a custom motion path animation to an
object?
a) Insert > Animation > Custom Path
b) Animations > Motion Paths > Custom Path ✅
c) Slide Show > Motion Path
d) View > Animation Pane
55. How do you create a looping slideshow in PowerPoint?
a) Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show > Loop Continuously ✅
b) Transitions > Set Time
c) File > Export > Loop Mode
d) Insert > Auto-play
56. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to record a video of
your presentation with narration?
a) Slide Show > Rehearse Timings
b) Record Slide Show ✅
c) Animation Pane
d) Presenter View
57. How can you merge shapes in PowerPoint?
a) Insert > Shapes > Merge Shapes ✅
b) View > Shape Tools
c) Slide Master > Combine Shapes
d) Animations > Shape Merging
58. What is the function of Slide Layouts in PowerPoint?
a) Predefined arrangements of text and objects on slides ✅
b) Background color settings
c) Animation styles
d) Slide transitions
59. How can you quickly align multiple objects in PowerPoint?
a) Use the Align tool in the Format menu ✅
b) Manually adjust each object
c) Use Animation Pane
d) Use Slide Sorter
60. What happens when you use "Send to Back" on an object?
a) It moves the object behind all other objects ✅
b) It moves the object forward
c) It duplicates the object
d) It removes the object
61. Which feature in PowerPoint lets you compare two versions
of a presentation?
a) File > Compare ✅
b) Slide Sorter
c) Insert > Review
d) Slide Master
62. What is the default file format when saving a PowerPoint
presentation?
a) .ppt
b) .pptx ✅
c) .ppsx
d) .pdf
63. How can you automatically generate a summary slide in
PowerPoint?
a) Slide Show > Summary
b) Outline View > Create Summary Slide ✅
c) Insert > Summary
d) View > Summary Pane
64. What does the Remove Background tool do in PowerPoint?
a) It deletes the background of an image ✅
b) It applies a new background
c) It changes slide transitions
d) It adds effects to images
65. How do you create a clickable Table of Contents in
PowerPoint?
a) Use hyperlinks to link slides ✅
b) Use animations
c) Use Slide Master
d) Insert > Table
66. What is Presenter Coach in PowerPoint?
a) A tool that provides real-time feedback on speech delivery ✅
b) A slide transition effect
c) A built-in animation
d) A slide design tool
67. How can you ensure that your PowerPoint presentation is
accessible to visually impaired users?
a) Use the Accessibility Checker ✅
b) Convert to a PDF
c) Apply bold fonts
d) Use bright colors
68. How do you insert a 3D model into PowerPoint?
a) Insert > 3D Models ✅
b) Insert > Picture
c) Design > 3D Model
d) Animation Pane
69. What does the Compress Media feature do?
a) Reduces the file size of videos and audio ✅
b) Converts PowerPoint to a PDF
c) Increases video quality
d) Speeds up animations
70. Which PowerPoint tool allows you to see all slides in a grid
format?
a) Slide Sorter ✅
b) Slide Show
c) Animation Pane
d) Outline View
71. How can you lock objects on a slide to prevent them from
moving?
a) Right-click > Lock Position ✅
b) Insert > Lock Object
c) Slide Master > Lock
d) Design > Protect Objects
72. What is the purpose of the Morph transition in
PowerPoint?
a) To animate objects smoothly between slides ✅
b) To apply a zoom effect
c) To add sound effects to slides
d) To insert a new slide
73. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to track changes made
by multiple users?
a) File > Compare ✅
b) Animation Pane
c) Slide Sorter
d) Presenter View
74. How do you convert a PowerPoint presentation into a
video?
a) File > Export > Create a Video ✅
b) Slide Show > Record Presentation
c) Insert > Video
d) File > Save As > Video
75. What does the Slide Master control in PowerPoint?
a) Overall theme, fonts, and layout for the entire presentation ✅
b) Individual slide transitions
c) Only background colors
d) Only animations
76. Which feature allows you to broadcast your PowerPoint
presentation live?
a) Slide Show > Present Live ✅
b) Insert > Live Stream
c) View > Broadcast
d) File > Online Mode
