Using screen recording and narration MCQs – PowerPoint

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 30, 2024

  1. Where is the “Screen Recording” feature located in PowerPoint?
    A) “Insert” tab
    B) “Slide Show” tab
    C) “Design” tab
    D) “View” tab
    Answer: A) “Insert” tab
  2. What is the primary purpose of the Screen Recording feature in PowerPoint?
    A) To capture live screen activity and audio
    B) To create animations
    C) To design custom slide layouts
    D) To add text to slides
    Answer: A) To capture live screen activity and audio
  3. What must you select to define the recording area on your screen?
    A) The “Select Area” button
    B) The “Screen Area” tool
    C) Drag a rectangle around the area
    D) The “Record Area” checkbox
    Answer: C) Drag a rectangle around the area
  4. Which tab should you use to add narration to your slides?
    A) “Slide Show” tab
    B) “Animations” tab
    C) “Insert” tab
    D) “Review” tab
    Answer: A) “Slide Show” tab
  5. How do you start a screen recording in PowerPoint?
    A) Select “Record” from the “Insert” tab
    B) Choose “Start Recording” from the “Slide Show” tab
    C) Click on “Screen Recording” from the “Insert” tab
    D) Use the “Record Audio” option from the “View” tab
    Answer: C) Click on “Screen Recording” from the “Insert” tab
  6. What is the function of the “Record” button in the Screen Recording tool?
    A) To begin capturing screen and audio
    B) To save the recorded file
    C) To edit the recording settings
    D) To preview the recording
    Answer: A) To begin capturing screen and audio
  7. To stop a screen recording, what action should be taken?
    A) Click the “Stop” button on the recording toolbar
    B) Close the recording window
    C) Press the “Esc” key
    D) Click the “Pause” button
    Answer: A) Click the “Stop” button on the recording toolbar
  8. Where are screen recordings inserted after they are created in PowerPoint?
    A) Into the slide currently being edited
    B) Into a new presentation
    C) Into the “Slide Sorter View”
    D) Into a separate file
    Answer: A) Into the slide currently being edited
  9. How can you access and edit the screen recording settings after insertion?
    A) Use the “Playback” tab
    B) Use the “Animations” tab
    C) Use the “Insert” tab
    D) Use the “Review” tab
    Answer: A) Use the “Playback” tab
  10. Which format is used by default to save screen recordings in PowerPoint?
    A) .mp4
    B) .avi
    C) .mov
    D) .wmv
    Answer: D) .wmv
  11. What should you do to include audio narration while recording your screen?
    A) Ensure the microphone is enabled and set up properly
    B) Use the “Insert Audio” option
    C) Enable “Audio Narration” from the “Slide Show” tab
    D) Add audio after the recording is completed
    Answer: A) Ensure the microphone is enabled and set up properly
  12. How can you delete a screen recording from a slide?
    A) Select the recording and press the “Delete” key
    B) Use the “Playback” tab and select “Remove Recording”
    C) Right-click on the recording and choose “Cut”
    D) Go to the “Insert” tab and select “Delete Video”
    Answer: A) Select the recording and press the “Delete” key
  13. What feature allows you to add text annotations during a screen recording?
    A) Drawing Tools
    B) Screen Recording Settings
    C) Annotations Tab
    D) Comments Section
    Answer: A) Drawing Tools
  14. Which view is best for adding and editing narration in PowerPoint?
    A) “Normal View”
    B) “Slide Sorter View”
    C) “Reading View”
    D) “Notes Page View”
    Answer: A) “Normal View”
  15. To review the screen recording and add captions, you should use which tab?
    A) “Playback” tab
    B) “Animations” tab
    C) “Insert” tab
    D) “Design” tab
    Answer: A) “Playback” tab
  16. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to capture and narrate a specific portion of your screen?
    A) Screen Recording
    B) Slide Transition
    C) Slide Animation
    D) Presenter View
    Answer: A) Screen Recording
  17. To ensure your narration is clear, what should you do before starting the recording?
    A) Test and adjust microphone levels
    B) Choose a high-quality recording format
    C) Ensure the slide content is complete
    D) Verify that the recording area is set correctly
    Answer: A) Test and adjust microphone levels
  18. In which section of the “Slide Show” tab can you find options related to recording narrations?
    A) “Record Slide Show”
    B) “Screen Recording”
    C) “Slide Transitions”
    D) “Set Up Slide Show”
    Answer: A) “Record Slide Show”
  19. What feature in PowerPoint allows you to create a narrated walkthrough of a presentation?
    A) Record Slide Show
    B) Slide Animation
    C) Custom Slide Show
    D) Slide Transition
    Answer: A) Record Slide Show
  20. How do you ensure that your screen recording captures both system audio and microphone input?
    A) Enable both audio sources in the Screen Recording settings
    B) Adjust the recording settings in the “File” tab
    C) Set up audio inputs under “Insert Audio”
    D) Choose “Audio Narration” from the “Slide Show” tab
    Answer: A) Enable both audio sources in the Screen Recording settings
  21. Which feature should you use to add a voiceover after recording your screen?
    A) “Record Audio” from the “Insert” tab
    B) “Screen Recording” tool
    C) “Slide Show” tab settings
    D) “Playback” tab options
    Answer: A) “Record Audio” from the “Insert” tab
  22. What should you do if you want to pause and resume a screen recording?
    A) Use the “Pause” button on the recording toolbar
    B) Click “Stop” and then “Record” again
    C) Close and reopen PowerPoint
    D) Restart the presentation
    Answer: A) Use the “Pause” button on the recording toolbar
  23. Which option allows you to capture the entire screen for a recording?
    A) Select “Full Screen” in the Screen Recording tool
    B) Drag a selection box to cover the entire screen
    C) Choose “Screen Capture” from the “View” tab
    D) Use “Slide Show” mode
    Answer: A) Select “Full Screen” in the Screen Recording tool
  24. To add screen recording annotations such as arrows or text, which tool should be used?
    A) “Drawing Tools”
    B) “Screen Recording Settings”
    C) “Animations” tab
    D) “Insert” tab
    Answer: A) “Drawing Tools”
  25. How can you make sure your recorded screen video plays automatically when the slide is shown?
    A) Set the video playback options to “Automatically”
    B) Use the “Slide Transition” feature
    C) Add a trigger to the slide
    D) Embed the video as a link
    Answer: A) Set the video playback options to “Automatically”
  26. What is the primary benefit of using narration in your PowerPoint presentation?
    A) It adds context and explanations to the visual content
    B) It increases the file size significantly
    C) It replaces the need for slide transitions
    D) It removes the need for slide design
    Answer: A) It adds context and explanations to the visual content
  27. In “Presenter View,” where are your speaker notes displayed?
    A) On a separate monitor visible only to the presenter
    B) On the main screen visible to the audience
    C) On the slide itself
    D) In a printed handout
    Answer: A) On a separate monitor visible only to the presenter
  28. Which option in the “Playback” tab allows you to trim a screen recording?
    A) “Trim Video”
    B) “Edit Video”
    C) “Clip”
    D) “Adjust”
    Answer: A) “Trim Video”