Plugins in WordPress MCQs

1. What is a plugin in WordPress?
(A) A tool to modify database structure
(B) A piece of software that adds new features or extends functionality
(C) A file that controls the website layout
(D) A replacement for themes

2. Where are all WordPress plugins stored by default?
(A) /wp-includes/plugins/
(B) /plugins/
(C) /wp-content/plugins/
(D) /wp-admin/plugins/

3. What is the required file extension for a WordPress plugin file?
(A) .css
(B) .php
(C) .html
(D) .xml

4. Which file is mandatory in every WordPress plugin?
(A) plugin.css
(B) plugin.php
(C) index.php
(D) functions.php

5. The plugin file header information is written in:
(A) functions.php
(B) style.css
(C) main plugin PHP file
(D) config.php

6. Which function is used to add plugin functionality in WordPress?
(A) add_plugin()
(B) add_action()
(C) add_function()
(D) add_script()

7. Which WordPress admin menu is used to manage plugins?
(A) Appearance → Plugins
(B) Settings → Plugins
(C) Plugins → Installed Plugins
(D) Tools → Plugins

8. Which file in WordPress lists all active plugins?
(A) wp-config.php
(B) wp-settings.php
(C) wp-content/plugins/active.php
(D) Database wp_options table

9. Which of the following plugins is commonly used for SEO?
(A) Jetpack
(B) Yoast SEO
(C) WPForms
(D) WooCommerce

10. Which of the following plugins is used to create an online store in WordPress?
(A) Jetpack
(B) WPForms
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Elementor

11. Which of the following is a WordPress security plugin?
(A) WPForms
(B) Wordfence
(C) Contact Form 7
(D) Polylang

12. Which plugin is used to create contact forms easily?
(A) WPForms
(B) WooCommerce
(C) Jetpack
(D) Rank Math

13. Which of the following is a caching plugin for WordPress?
(A) WP Rocket
(B) Jetpack
(C) BuddyPress
(D) Polylang

14. Which of the following plugins is used for creating multilingual websites?
(A) Jetpack
(B) WPForms
(C) Polylang
(D) Wordfence

15. Which of the following plugins is used for creating membership websites?
(A) MemberPress
(B) Jetpack
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Rank Math

16. Which hook is executed when a plugin is activated?
(A) register_plugin()
(B) plugin_start()
(C) register_activation_hook()
(D) plugin_activate()

17. Which hook is executed when a plugin is deactivated?
(A) register_plugin()
(B) register_deactivation_hook()
(C) plugin_deactivate()
(D) stop_plugin()

18. Which hook is executed when a plugin is uninstalled?
(A) uninstall_plugin()
(B) register_uninstall_hook()
(C) plugin_remove()
(D) delete_plugin()

19. Where can WordPress plugins be downloaded officially?
(A) wordpress.org/plugins/
(B) wordpress.com/plugins/
(C) php.net/plugins/
(D) wpplugins.com

20. Which WordPress file disables a specific plugin when renamed?
(A) wp-config.php
(B) wp-settings.php
(C) plugin main file
(D) index.php

21. Which plugin is widely used for spam protection in WordPress?
(A) Akismet
(B) WPForms
(C) Jetpack
(D) Elementor

22. Which plugin is used for site analytics in WordPress?
(A) Google Analytics for WordPress (MonsterInsights)
(B) WPForms
(C) Elementor
(D) WooCommerce

23. Which plugin helps improve WordPress security by limiting login attempts?
(A) WPForms
(B) Limit Login Attempts Reloaded
(C) Jetpack
(D) WP Rocket

24. Which plugin is best for visual drag-and-drop page building?
(A) Elementor
(B) Yoast SEO
(C) Akismet
(D) WP Rocket

25. Which plugin is used for creating forums inside WordPress?
(A) BuddyPress
(B) bbPress
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Jetpack

26. Which plugin is often used to back up WordPress websites?
(A) UpdraftPlus
(B) WPForms
(C) Akismet
(D) Jetpack

27. Which plugin is used for database optimization?
(A) WP-Optimize
(B) Yoast SEO
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Elementor

28. Which plugin is used to migrate WordPress websites?
(A) Duplicator
(B) Jetpack
(C) Akismet
(D) WPForms

29. Which plugin is best for managing redirections in WordPress?
(A) Redirection
(B) Yoast SEO
(C) WPForms
(D) Elementor

30. Which plugin is used to add custom fields in WordPress?
(A) Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
(B) WP Rocket
(C) WPForms
(D) Rank Math

31. Which plugin is widely used for adding sliders to WordPress websites?
(A) Slider Revolution
(B) WPForms
(C) Elementor
(D) Yoast SEO

32. Which plugin helps compress and optimize images in WordPress?
(A) Smush
(B) WP Rocket
(C) Polylang
(D) WooCommerce

33. Which plugin allows adding custom post types?
(A) Custom Post Type UI
(B) WPForms
(C) Elementor
(D) Jetpack

34. Which plugin is commonly used for newsletters and email marketing?
(A) Mailchimp for WordPress
(B) Jetpack
(C) WP Rocket
(D) Elementor

35. Which plugin is used for creating online learning (LMS) platforms?
(A) LearnDash
(B) Elementor
(C) Yoast SEO
(D) WooCommerce

36. Which plugin helps generate sitemaps for SEO?
(A) Google XML Sitemaps
(B) Jetpack
(C) WP Rocket
(D) Elementor

37. Which plugin provides GDPR cookie consent compliance?
(A) CookieYes
(B) WPForms
(C) Akismet
(D) Elementor

38. Which plugin allows social networking features in WordPress?
(A) BuddyPress
(B) WooCommerce
(C) Jetpack
(D) Rank Math

39. Which plugin is used for job board websites?
(A) WP Job Manager
(B) WPForms
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Jetpack

40. Which plugin allows managing multiple WordPress sites from one dashboard?
(A) ManageWP
(B) Jetpack
(C) WooCommerce
(D) Elementor

41. Which plugin is used for performance monitoring and traffic stats in WordPress?
(A) Jetpack
(B) WP Rocket
(C) Yoast SEO
(D) WooCommerce

42. Which plugin is used to restrict content for members only?
(A) Restrict Content Pro
(B) WooCommerce
(C) Jetpack
(D) BuddyPress

43. Which plugin allows drag-and-drop form building?
(A) Contact Form 7
(B) WPForms
(C) Ninja Forms
(D) Both B and C

44. Which plugin is used for affiliate marketing management?
(A) AffiliateWP
(B) WooCommerce
(C) Jetpack
(D) WPForms

45. Which plugin allows creating polls and surveys in WordPress?
(A) WPForms
(B) Polylang
(C) WP-Polls
(D) Rank Math

46. Which plugin is often used for live chat integration?
(A) Tawk.to Live Chat
(B) WooCommerce
(C) Jetpack
(D) Elementor

47. Which plugin is widely used for database backup to cloud storage?
(A) UpdraftPlus
(B) WP-Optimize
(C) Jetpack
(D) Yoast SEO

48. Which plugin is used to detect broken links in WordPress?
(A) Broken Link Checker
(B) WP Rocket
(C) Akismet
(D) Jetpack

49. Which plugin can add e-learning quizzes inside WordPress?
(A) LearnPress
(B) Elementor
(C) Jetpack
(D) WPForms

50. Which plugin allows adding schema markup for SEO?
(A) Rank Math
(B) WPForms
(C) Jetpack
(D) Polylang