Table of contents, footnotes, endnotes MCQs – MS Word

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

MCQs on Citations and Bibliography in MS Word

  1. Which tab in MS Word contains the options to insert citations and manage sources?
    • A) Home
    • B) Insert
    • C) References
    • D) Review

    Answer: C) References

  2. To insert a citation into your document in MS Word, which of the following steps should you take?
    • A) Go to the “Home” tab and select “Citation.”
    • B) Go to the “References” tab, click on “Insert Citation,” and choose “Add New Source.”
    • C) Right-click the text and select “Insert Citation.”
    • D) Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Citation.”

    Answer: B) Go to the “References” tab, click on “Insert Citation,” and choose “Add New Source.”

  3. What type of sources can you manage and insert using the “Manage Sources” option in MS Word?
    • A) Books
    • B) Journals
    • C) Websites
    • D) All of the above

    Answer: D) All of the above

  4. How can you generate a bibliography in MS Word?
    • A) Go to the “References” tab, click on “Bibliography,” and select a format.
    • B) Go to the “Insert” tab and choose “Bibliography.”
    • C) Use the “Home” tab to insert a bibliography.
    • D) Right-click in the document and select “Insert Bibliography.”

    Answer: A) Go to the “References” tab, click on “Bibliography,” and select a format.

  5. Which citation style is NOT available by default in MS Word?
    • A) APA
    • B) MLA
    • C) Chicago
    • D) IEEE

    Answer: D) IEEE

  6. To update the bibliography after adding new citations in MS Word, what should you do?
    • A) Delete the old bibliography and insert a new one.
    • B) Click on the bibliography, then click “Update Citations and Bibliography.”
    • C) Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Update Bibliography.”
    • D) Refresh the document.

    Answer: B) Click on the bibliography, then click “Update Citations and Bibliography.”

  7. What is the function of the “Placeholder” option in the Insert Citation menu?
    • A) To insert a temporary citation until you have the full details.
    • B) To add a bookmark for future citations.
    • C) To insert a footnote instead of a citation.
    • D) To insert a text box for citation.

    Answer: A) To insert a temporary citation until you have the full details.

  8. Where can you find the option to change the citation style in MS Word?
    • A) “File” tab under “Options”
    • B) “Home” tab under “Styles”
    • C) “References” tab under “Style”
    • D) “Review” tab under “Citations”

    Answer: C) “References” tab under “Style”

  9. To manage your list of sources and citations, which feature should you use in MS Word?
    • A) Insert Citation
    • B) Manage Sources
    • C) Bibliography
    • D) Source Manager

    Answer: B) Manage Sources

  10. How do you add a new source for a citation in MS Word?
    • A) Go to the “References” tab, click “Insert Citation,” then choose “Add New Source” and enter the details.
    • B) Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Add New Source.”
    • C) Use the “Home” tab to add a new source.
    • D) Right-click on the text and select “Add New Source.”

    Answer: A) Go to the “References” tab, click “Insert Citation,” then choose “Add New Source” and enter the details.