Recovering Unsaved or Corrupted Files MCQs

1. Which MS Office feature helps in recovering unsaved documents?
(A) AutoRecover
(B) Mail Merge
(C) Track Changes
(D) Macro Recorder

2. Where can you find unsaved Word or Excel files in Office applications?
(A) Review → Spelling & Grammar
(B) View → Toolbars → Recovery
(C) Insert → Object → Recover File
(D) File → Info → Manage Document → Recover Unsaved Documents

3. What is the default AutoRecover save interval in MS Word and Excel?
(A) 1 minute
(B) 10 minutes
(C) 5 minutes
(D) 30 minutes

4. Which temporary file extension is often used by MS Word for recovery purposes?
(A) tmp
(B) asd
(C) bak
(D) zip

5. If an Office file becomes corrupted, which built-in option helps attempt repairs?
(A) Open and Repair
(B) Print Preview
(C) Save As PDF
(D) Compatibility Mode

6. In Excel, where is the “Open and Repair” option located?
(A) Data → Repair Workbook
(B) Home → Styles → Repair Sheet
(C) File → Open → Select File → Drop-down arrow on Open button
(D) Insert → File Recovery

7. Which of the following best describes AutoSave in Office 365?
(A) Backs up documents every hour only
(B) Saves documents automatically in OneDrive/SharePoint as changes are made
(C) Saves a copy in the Recycle Bin
(D) Saves only when you press Ctrl + S

8. Which folder often contains temporary unsaved files for recovery?
(A) Temp folder
(B) Documents → Recovered
(C) Program Files → Office
(D) Recycle Bin only

9. What does the “Recover Text from Any File” option in MS Word allow?
(A) Restores deleted emails
(B) Converts images to text automatically
(C) Repairs system files
(D) Extracts text from corrupted or unsupported files

10. What is the best way to minimize data loss in case of a crash?
(A) Disable backup options
(B) Enable AutoRecover and AutoSave features
(C) Save files only at the end of the day
(D) Use password protection only