TNPSC Computer Science : MCQs: Word Processors

50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the topic Word Processors, tailored for TNPSC and similar competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation for clarity.

MCQs: Word Processors

1. What is a word processor mainly used for?
   A) Playing music
   B) Editing text documents
   C) Drawing pictures
   D) Browsing websites
   Answer: B
   Explanation: Word processors are designed for creating and editing text-based documents.

2. Which software is a popular word processor?
   A) MS Excel
   B) MS Word
   C) MS PowerPoint
   D) MS Access
   Answer: B
   Explanation: MS Word is widely used for word processing.

3. The default file extension for Microsoft Word documents is:
   A) .xls
   B) .ppt
   C) .docx
   D) .pdf
   Answer: C
   Explanation: .docx is the modern Word format.

4. Which feature in word processors checks spelling errors?
   A) Track Changes
   B) Spell Check
   C) Word Wrap
   D) Mail Merge
   Answer: B

5. Which function is used to automatically move text to the next line?
   A) Word Wrap
   B) Mail Merge
   C) Clipboard
   D) Insert
   Answer: A
   Explanation: Word Wrap allows continuous typing without manual line breaks.

6. To change the appearance of text, you use:
   A) Text Formatting
   B) Page Setup
   C) Mail Merge
   D) Review
   Answer: A

7. Which tab contains tools for bold, italic, and underline?
   A) File
   B) Home
   C) Insert
   D) Review
   Answer: B

8. To check for grammar mistakes, use:
   A) Spell Check
   B) Grammar Check
   C) Clipboard
   D) Table
   Answer: B

9. Which icon is used to make text bold?
   A) I
   B) U
   C) B
   D) S
   Answer: C

10. To create a list, which feature is used?
    A) Border
    B) Bullets and Numbering
    C) Table
    D) Style
    Answer: B

11. Which command allows you to find a specific word?
    A) Replace
    B) Insert
    C) Find
    D) Format
    Answer: C

12. Mail Merge is mainly used for:
    A) Sending bulk personalized letters
    B) Formatting text
    C) Spelling correction
    D) Drawing shapes
    Answer: A

13. You use ____ to insert page numbers in a document.
    A) Header/Footer
    B) Table
    C) Picture
    D) Styles
    Answer: A

14. What is the use of the ‘Track Changes’ feature?
    A) Spell correction
    B) Record document edits
    C) Mail Merge
    D) Find and Replace
    Answer: B

15. Which file format is NOT commonly associated with word processors?
    A) .docx
    B) .odt
    C) .rtf
    D) .exe
    Answer: D

16. The shortcut for copying text is:
    A) Ctrl + X
    B) Ctrl + V
    C) Ctrl + C
    D) Ctrl + Z
    Answer: C

17. Which option sets the spacing between lines of text?
    A) Table
    B) Line Spacing
    C) Page Layout
    D) Mail Merge
    Answer: B

18. To align text in the center, you use:
    A) Left Align
    B) Right Align
    C) Center Align
    D) Justify
    Answer: C

19. AutoCorrect is used for:
    A) Automatically fixing common typing errors
    B) Formatting text
    C) Inserting pictures
    D) Printing
    Answer: A

20. Which menu would you use to insert a table?
    A) Review
    B) View
    C) Insert
    D) Format
    Answer: C

21. Undoing an action uses which shortcut?
    A) Ctrl + X
    B) Ctrl + Z
    C) Ctrl + S
    D) Ctrl + Y
    Answer: B

22. To see how a page will look when printed, use:
    A) Print Layout
    B) Web Layout
    C) Outline
    D) Draft
    Answer: A

23. Header and Footer options are found under which tab in MS Word?
    A) Home
    B) Insert
    C) Review
    D) View
    Answer: B

24. Which command helps to change all occurrences of a word?
    A) Replace
    B) New
    C) Copy
    D) Mail Merge
    Answer: A

25. The function of Save As is to:
    A) Store a document with a new name or format
    B) Print a document
    C) Send a document
    D) Close Word
    Answer: A

26. Default alignment for text in a Word document is:
    A) Left
    B) Right
    C) Center
    D) Justify
    Answer: A

27. Which key combination is used for Paste?
    A) Ctrl + V
    B) Ctrl + X
    C) Ctrl + Z
    D) Ctrl + C
    Answer: A

28. What does the Red Underline indicate in MS Word?
    A) Grammar error
    B) Font style
    C) Spelling error
    D) Justification
    Answer: C

29. Templates in word processors are used for:
    A) Pre-designed document layouts
    B) Hiding text
    C) Editing pictures
    D) Drawing tables
    Answer: A

30. To insert a hyperlink you use:
    A) Insert → Hyperlink
    B) Format → Hyperlink
    C) Table → Link
    D) View → Hyperlink
    Answer: A

31. Which feature creates a duplicate of selected content?
    A) Cut
    B) Copy
    C) Paste
    D) Save
    Answer: B

32. Text highlighting is used to:
    A) Change background of selected text
    B) Delete text
    C) Format page
    D) Draw objects
    Answer: A

33. Page orientation can be set as:
    A) Portrait or Landscape
    B) Up or Down
    C) Right or Left
    D) Normal or Bold
    Answer: A

34. Which function checks the meaning of words in a document?
    A) Spell Check
    B) Dictionary/Thesaurus
    C) Mail Merge
    D) Track Changes
    Answer: B

35. Table creation in Word is used for:
    A) Arranging data in rows and columns
    B) Formatting pictures
    C) Printing only
    D) Page numbering
    Answer: A

36. Which key combination is used to open a new document?
    A) Ctrl + N
    B) Ctrl + O
    C) Ctrl + S
    D) Ctrl + P
    Answer: A

37. Footer is placed:
    A) At the bottom of the page
    B) At the top of the page
    C) In the middle
    D) Beside text
    Answer: A

38. MS Word can save documents as:
    A) .doc
    B) .docx
    C) .pdf
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D

39. The Zoom feature is found under which menu/tab?
    A) Mailings
    B) View
    C) References
    D) Review
    Answer: B

40. Which tab manages review features, spelling, comments, and track changes?
    A) Home
    B) Insert
    C) Review
    D) View
    Answer: C

41. What is 'Justify' alignment?
    A) Text aligned to left
    B) Text aligned to right
    C) Text spread evenly from left to right margin
    D) Text in center
    Answer: C

42. To combine a data source with a document for bulk communication:
    A) Mail Merge
    B) Copy
    C) Print
    D) Edit
    Answer: A

43. What is the maximum zoom percentage in MS Word?
    A) 200%
    B) 500%
    C) 100%
    D) 1000%
    Answer: B

44. Which feature is used to move text from one place to another?
    A) Copy & Paste
    B) Cut & Paste
    C) Undo
    D) Find
    Answer: B

45. Which word processor feature helps to insert current date and time?
    A) Header
    B) Insert → Date & Time
    C) Edit → Date
    D) View → Date
    Answer: B

46. Which option lets you change the font style?
    A) Home → Font
    B) Insert → Style
    C) Mailings → Font
    D) Review → Font
    Answer: A

47. Ruler in word processors is used for:
    A) Setting margins and tab stops
    B) Formatting images
    C) Saving documents
    D) Printing
    Answer: A

48. Shortcut for print command in Word is:
    A) Ctrl + N
    B) Ctrl + P
    C) Ctrl + S
    D) Ctrl + O
    Answer: B

49. Where is the watermark feature found?
    A) Insert Tab
    B) Design/Layout Tab
    C) References Tab
    D) View Tab
    Answer: B

50. A pre-formatted document for quick use is called:
    A) Template
    B) Normal
    C) Sample
    D) Layout
    Answer: A

These MCQs cover all fundamental aspects of Word Processors: features, tools, menus, practical uses, and shortcuts relevant to TNPSC and similar computer-based competitive exams.