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Key Facts: ICDL Presentation Exam

36 questions

Official ICDL Presentation certification test length

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

45 minutes

Time allowed for ICDL module certification tests

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

75% pass mark

Candidates need 27 out of 36 marks to pass

ICDL Foundation / ICS Skills Ireland programme

6 categories

Using the Application; Developing a Presentation; Text; Charts; Graphical Objects; Prepare Outputs

ICDL Presentation Syllabus Version 6.0

Syllabus 6.0

Current Presentation module syllabus version on ICDL Global

ICDL Global — Presentation

QQI NFQ mapping

ICDL certification is mapped to Ireland's National Framework of Qualifications through QQI

ICDL Global — Ireland

ICS Skills operator

Irish Computer Society's ICS Skills body accredits ICDL test centres nationwide

ICDL Global — Ireland

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Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep across all syllabus categories

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ICDL Presentation in Ireland is delivered by ICS Skills and tests everyday presentation software skills — slides, charts, objects, and delivery — at Accredited Test Centres. The live exam has 36 MCQs in 45 minutes; you need 75% (27/36) to pass. This free 100-question bank gives extra multiple-choice practice across all six official syllabus categories.

Sample ICDL Presentation Practice Questions

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1A student at an ICS Skills Accredited Test Centre opens presentation software to begin ICDL Presentation practice. Which action opens the application without loading a specific file?
A.Double-click an existing .pptx file in File Explorer
B.Launch the program from the desktop or start menu without selecting a file
C.Open a PDF export of a previous deck
D.Insert a USB drive and format it
Explanation: ICDL syllabus task 1.1.1 distinguishes opening and closing the application from opening and closing individual presentation files. Launching the program alone leaves you at a start screen or blank workspace.
2Your trainer asks you to exit one practice deck but keep the application running so you can open another file. What should you do?
A.Use the close-file command for the active presentation
B.Click the window close control that shuts down the entire program
C.Press the system shortcut that closes the whole application
D.Choose exit from the application menu
Explanation: Closing only the active file (for example via File > Close or a close-document shortcut) ends that presentation while the application remains open for the next file.
3For a Transition Year project you need a new deck based on a school-supplied design. Which syllabus-approved starting point applies?
A.Create from the default template or another built-in or online template
B.Import only raw SQL query results
C.Start exclusively from a word-processor mail-merge document
D.Require a hardware dongle before any template loads
Explanation: Task 1.1.2 allows creating a new presentation from the default template or other available templates locally or online.
4You save your practice presentation to your college OneDrive folder and also keep a copy on the lab PC. Which syllabus concept does this illustrate?
A.Exporting only to an audio podcast format
B.Burning slides to an optical disc exclusively
C.Saving to both a local drive and an online drive location
D.Storing files only in printer memory
Explanation: Tasks 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 cover saving to local or online drives and saving under another name or file type.
5A candidate must distribute slides to reviewers who may not have presentation software installed. Which export format from syllabus task 1.1.4 best meets this need?
A.Native editable slide format only
B.PDF
C.Spreadsheet workbook
D.Database table
Explanation: PDF is explicitly listed in task 1.1.4 as a save-as format that preserves layout for viewing without the original application.
6Which file format in task 1.1.4 is intended to open directly into a running slide show when double-clicked?
A.Plain text outline
B.Relational database file
C.Show file format
D.Vector drawing-only format with no show mode
Explanation: Show formats launch the presentation in slide-show mode rather than edit view, as listed alongside PDF and image formats in task 1.1.4.
7While preparing two decks for an ICS Skills module test, you need to copy a chart from Deck A into Deck B. What is the correct way to access both files?
A.Restart the computer between each copy action
B.Convert both files to PDF and edit the PDFs
C.Switch between the open presentations using the window list or equivalent command
D.Delete Deck B and recreate it empty
Explanation: Task 1.1.5 requires switching between open presentations; applications keep multiple files open and let you move between them.
8Before your first Skillsbox certification session, you set the folder where practice files should always open and save. Which preference matches syllabus task 1.2.1?
A.Router WAN IP address
B.Spreadsheet recalculation mode
C.Email signature font
D.Default folder for opening and saving files
Explanation: Task 1.2.1 covers basic options including user name and the default folder used to open and save files.
9During lab practice you forget the steps to hide the ribbon for more workspace. Where should you look first per task 1.2.2?
A.The application's built-in Help feature
B.The operating-system device manager
C.The BIOS firmware screen
D.A third-party antivirus quarantine list
Explanation: Task 1.2.2 requires using Help to understand how to perform application tasks.
10Detailed speaker notes on slide 4 are hard to read at default zoom. Which tool from task 1.2.3 helps?
A.Slide transition gallery
B.Chart type selector
C.Table border painter
D.Zoom or magnification controls
Explanation: Task 1.2.3 covers using zoom to view slide content more closely for precise editing.

About the ICDL Presentation Exam

The ICDL Presentation module is a digital-literacy certification offered in Ireland through ICS Skills Accredited Test Centres. It covers creating and delivering presentations: working with the application, choosing views and slide layouts, applying master slides and themes, entering and formatting text and tables, building charts and organisation charts, inserting and aligning pictures and drawn objects, and preparing outputs with transitions, animations, spell checking, printing, and slide-show delivery. The official certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions over 45 minutes with a pass mark of 75% (27/36), aligned to ICDL Presentation Syllabus Version 6.0. Irish candidates build an ICDL Profile by passing modules such as Computer & Online Essentials, Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentation toward ICDL Workforce or school Transition Year profiles. QQI has mapped ICDL certification to the National Framework of Qualifications, supporting progression in further education.

Assessment

Single automated ICDL module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an ICS Skills Accredited Test Centre.

Time Limit

45 minutes for the official certification test.

Passing Score

75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications used in Ireland.

Exam Fee

Fees are not set centrally by ICS Skills. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local Irish centre for the current module price. (ICS Skills (training and certification body of the Irish Computer Society), national operator for ICDL in Ireland under the ICDL Foundation programme)

ICDL Presentation Exam Content Outline

14%

Using the Application

Open/close application and files; save locally or online as native, PDF, show, or image formats; preferences, Help, zoom, and toolbars.

18%

Developing a Presentation

Normal, sorter, master, notes, outline, and slide show views; layouts, themes, backgrounds; add, copy, move, delete slides; master slide design.

24%

Text

Concise bullets and lists; enter and edit text; font, colour, alignment, spacing; hyperlinks; create tables and adjust rows, columns, and sizes.

14%

Charts

Column, bar, line, pie charts from data; titles and labels; organisation charts with hierarchy and reporting relationships.

18%

Graphical Objects

Insert and align pictures; resize, rotate, layer objects; draw lines, arrows, shapes, text boxes; group, shadow, and format drawn objects.

12%

Prepare Outputs

Transitions and animations; notes and hidden slides; footers with numbering and dates; spell check; print handouts; start and navigate slide shows.

How to Pass the ICDL Presentation Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications used in Ireland.
  • Assessment: Single automated ICDL module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, combined with practical and hotspot-style tasks in the live test environment at an ICS Skills Accredited Test Centre.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes for the official certification test.
  • Exam fee: Fees are not set centrally by ICS Skills. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local Irish centre for the current module price.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ICDL Presentation Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the official Presentation Syllabus 6.0 PDF from icdl.org and tick off each task item as you practise in PowerPoint, Impress, or your centre's application.
2Work through ICDL sample part-tests to see how theory MCQs are phrased, then use this bank for broader category coverage.
3Build a short five-slide deck combining a themed title slide, a chart slide, and a table slide to practise Developing, Text, and Charts categories together.
4Practise master slide edits — logo on the master, consistent fonts — before duplicating slides with inconsistent manual formatting.
5Run spell check and print handout preview before your test to reinforce Prepare Outputs syllabus tasks.
6Take timed 45-minute practice sessions with 36 questions to simulate the official test length and pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the official ICDL Presentation test in Ireland?

The certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, delivered in a 45-minute session at an ICS Skills Accredited Test Centre.

What score do I need to pass ICDL Presentation?

The pass mark is 75%, which means at least 27 correct answers out of 36 marks, following ICDL Foundation standard specifications used by ICS Skills in Ireland.

Who delivers ICDL in Ireland?

ICS Skills, the training and certification body of the Irish Computer Society, is the national operator for ICDL. Tests are taken at Accredited Test Centres, often using the Skillsbox automated testing system.

Which syllabus version does this practice cover?

Questions are aligned to ICDL Presentation Syllabus Version 6.0, the current version on ICDL Global. Some centres may still transition from Syllabus 5.0 during rollout.

Does ICDL Presentation test a specific software brand?

No. ICDL syllabi are vendor-independent. Skills apply across common presentation packages such as Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, and other accredited centre software.

Are these the official ICDL exam questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep multiple-choice items for extra drill. ICDL publishes separate sample tests on its website; live certification tests also include practical tasks not fully replicated here.