Citations and bibliography MCQs (using references) – MS Word

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 19, 2024

MCQs on Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Endnotes in MS Word

  1. How do you insert a Table of Contents in a Word document?
    • A) Click on the “Insert” tab and select “Table of Contents.”
    • B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Table of Contents.”
    • C) Click on the “Home” tab and select “Table of Contents.”
    • D) Click on the “View” tab and select “Table of Contents.”

    Answer: B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Table of Contents.”

  2. What is the main purpose of a Table of Contents in a document?
    • A) To list the figures and tables in the document
    • B) To provide an index of keywords
    • C) To outline the structure and sections of the document
    • D) To display the author’s name and title

    Answer: C) To outline the structure and sections of the document

  3. Which command updates the Table of Contents in a Word document after making changes?
    • A) Right-click the Table of Contents and select “Update Field.”
    • B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Update Table.”
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Click on the “Home” tab and select “Refresh TOC.”

    Answer: C) Both A and B

  4. How do you insert a footnote in a Word document?
    • A) Click on the “Insert” tab and select “Footnote.”
    • B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Insert Footnote.”
    • C) Right-click at the location where you want the footnote and select “Add Footnote.”
    • D) Click on the “View” tab and select “Footnote.”

    Answer: B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Insert Footnote.”

  5. What is the difference between a footnote and an endnote?
    • A) Footnotes appear at the end of the document, while endnotes appear at the bottom of each page.
    • B) Footnotes appear at the bottom of each page, while endnotes appear at the end of the document.
    • C) Footnotes are used for citations, while endnotes are used for comments.
    • D) There is no difference; they are the same.

    Answer: B) Footnotes appear at the bottom of each page, while endnotes appear at the end of the document.

  6. How can you convert a footnote to an endnote in Word?
    • A) Right-click the footnote and select “Convert to Endnote.”
    • B) Click on the “References” tab, then “Footnotes,” and select “Convert.”
    • C) Use the “Insert” tab and choose “Convert Note.”
    • D) Click on the “Home” tab and select “Change Note Type.”

    Answer: B) Click on the “References” tab, then “Footnotes,” and select “Convert.”

  7. What shortcut key inserts a footnote in Word?
    • A) Ctrl + Alt + F
    • B) Ctrl + Alt + E
    • C) Ctrl + Alt + N
    • D) Ctrl + Alt + T

    Answer: A) Ctrl + Alt + F

  8. Which of the following statements is true about updating a Table of Contents in Word?
    • A) It updates automatically whenever the document is modified.
    • B) You must manually update it by right-clicking and selecting “Update Field.”
    • C) It cannot be updated once created.
    • D) It updates only when the document is closed and reopened.

    Answer: B) You must manually update it by right-clicking and selecting “Update Field.”

  9. How do you add a new heading to be included in the Table of Contents?
    • A) Use the “Insert” tab and select “New Heading.”
    • B) Format the text using the “Heading” styles under the “Home” tab.
    • C) Right-click the text and select “Add to TOC.”
    • D) Click on the “View” tab and select “New Heading.”

    Answer: B) Format the text using the “Heading” styles under the “Home” tab.

  10. What command should you use to navigate quickly to a specific footnote or endnote?
    • A) Use the “Find” function under the “Home” tab.
    • B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Next Footnote” or “Next Endnote.”
    • C) Right-click on the footnote or endnote and select “Go To.”
    • D) Use the “Insert” tab and select “Go To Note.”

    Answer: B) Click on the “References” tab and select “Next Footnote” or “Next Endnote.”