Macros and automation MCQs – MS Word

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

MCQs on Macros and Automation in MS Word

  1. Which tab in MS Word contains the options to create and manage macros?
    • A) Home
    • B) Insert
    • C) View
    • D) Review

    Answer: C) View

  2. What is the primary purpose of a macro in MS Word?
    • A) To insert images
    • B) To automate repetitive tasks
    • C) To check spelling and grammar
    • D) To format text

    Answer: B) To automate repetitive tasks

  3. What is the shortcut key to record a macro in MS Word?
    • A) Alt + F8
    • B) Ctrl + Shift + R
    • C) Alt + Shift + R
    • D) Ctrl + F8

    Answer: A) Alt + F8

  4. Which of the following can be automated using a macro in MS Word?
    • A) Typing repetitive text
    • B) Formatting documents
    • C) Running a series of commands
    • D) All of the above

    Answer: D) All of the above

  5. Where are macros stored in MS Word?
    • A) In the document itself
    • B) In the global template (Normal.dotm)
    • C) In a separate macro file
    • D) Both A and B

    Answer: D) Both A and B

  6. How can you run a macro that you have recorded in MS Word?
    • A) Go to the “Insert” tab and click “Run Macro”
    • B) Go to the “View” tab, click “Macros,” and select “View Macros” to run it
    • C) Use the “Home” tab and select “Run Macro”
    • D) Press Ctrl + Shift + M

    Answer: B) Go to the “View” tab, click “Macros,” and select “View Macros” to run it

  7. What file extension is used for Word documents that contain macros?
    • A) .docx
    • B) .dotm
    • C) .docm
    • D) .doc

    Answer: C) .docm

  8. To assign a macro to a button in the Quick Access Toolbar, which steps should you follow?
    • A) Go to the “File” tab, select “Options,” choose “Quick Access Toolbar,” and then add the macro.
    • B) Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Macro Button.”
    • C) Right-click on the macro and select “Add to Quick Access Toolbar.”
    • D) Use the “Review” tab to assign the macro.

    Answer: A) Go to the “File” tab, select “Options,” choose “Quick Access Toolbar,” and then add the macro.

  9. What programming language is used to write macros in MS Word?
    • A) JavaScript
    • B) Python
    • C) VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
    • D) C++

    Answer: C) VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

  10. How can you edit a macro that you have already created in MS Word?
    • A) Go to the “View” tab, click “Macros,” select “View Macros,” choose the macro, and click “Edit.”
    • B) Right-click on the macro and select “Edit.”
    • C) Go to the “Developer” tab and select “Edit Macro.”
    • D) Use the “Home” tab and select “Edit Macro.”

    Answer: A) Go to the “View” tab, click “Macros,” select “View Macros,” choose the macro, and click “Edit.”

  11. Which security setting allows you to enable or disable macros in MS Word?
    • A) File > Options > General
    • B) File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Macro Settings
    • C) View > Macros > Security
    • D) Home > Macros > Security

    Answer: B) File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Macro Settings

  12. What is the first step to record a new macro in MS Word?
    • A) Click on “Record Macro” in the “View” tab.
    • B) Open the “Developer” tab and click “Record Macro.”
    • C) Go to the “Insert” tab and click “Record Macro.”
    • D) Go to the “Review” tab and click “Record Macro.”

    Answer: A) Click on “Record Macro” in the “View” tab.