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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 Base and Workforce module certification tests

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

75% pass mark

Candidates need 27 out of 36 marks to pass

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

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 and ICDL South Africa

ICDL South Africa — Presentation

ICDL Base module

Presentation counts toward ICDL Workforce and broader digital-skills profiles alongside Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets

ICDL Foundation ICDL Workforce programme

ATC delivery

Tests are taken at ICDL Accredited Test Centres, not a single national exam venue

ICDL South Africa — Get Started

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Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep across all syllabus categories

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ICDL Presentation is a South African ICDL Foundation module testing 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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1According to the ICDL Presentation syllabus, what is the primary purpose of the Presentation module?
A.Demonstrate competence in using presentation software to create and use presentations
B.Design relational database schemas for enterprise reporting
C.Administer network routers and firewall policies
D.Develop mobile application code in a programming language
Explanation: ICDL Presentation Syllabus 6.0 sets out essential concepts and skills relating to demonstrating competence in using presentation software.
2Which action correctly closes a presentation while keeping the presentation application open?
A.Shut down the entire computer immediately
B.Close the presentation file or window without exiting the application
C.Uninstall the presentation software
D.Delete the program folder from the hard drive
Explanation: Syllabus task 1.1.1 requires opening and closing presentations separately from opening and closing the application.
3When creating a new presentation, which starting points does the ICDL syllabus include?
A.Only a blank screen with no templates permitted
B.Only templates downloaded from social media
C.Default template or other available templates locally or online
D.Only templates that require administrator passwords
Explanation: Task 1.1.2 covers creating a new presentation based on the default template or other available templates locally or online.
4Which save locations are named in ICDL Presentation syllabus task 1.1.3?
A.Only a physical floppy disk
B.Only inside the computer BIOS settings
C.Only on a printer internal memory card
D.A location on a local drive or an online drive
Explanation: Task 1.1.3 requires saving a presentation to a local or online drive location and saving under another name to those locations.
5Which file types are listed in the ICDL Presentation syllabus as examples of saving under another file type?
A.PDF, show, and image file format
B.MP3 audio only
C.Executable (.exe) only
D.Database (.mdb) only
Explanation: Task 1.1.4 lists saving a presentation as another file type such as PDF, show, or an image file format.
6You have three presentations open at the same time and need to copy a slide from one into another. What is the quickest way to move between the open files?
A.Close two of them and reopen the files one at a time
B.Switch between the open presentations using the application's window or view menu
C.Save all three as PDF first, then reopen them
D.Restart the presentation application to refresh the file list
Explanation: Presentation applications let you switch directly between all currently open presentations from the window list, so you can copy content between files without closing anything.
7Which application preferences does ICDL syllabus task 1.2.1 include?
A.Router DNS server addresses
B.Spreadsheet cell calculation mode
C.User name and default folder to open and save files
D.Email server SMTP port numbers
Explanation: Task 1.2.1 covers setting basic options such as user name and the default folder used to open and save files.
8You are unsure how to apply a slide transition and want to look it up inside the application itself. Which feature should you use?
A.The built-in Help resource
B.The slide show timer
C.The spell-check dialog
D.The chart data table
Explanation: The application's built-in Help resource lets you search for instructions on tasks such as adding transitions without leaving the program.
9You need to position a small graphic precisely on a slide but it is too tiny to see clearly. Which tool helps you view the slide content more closely?
A.The zoom or magnification control
B.The slide transition gallery
C.The chart wizard
D.The footer field
Explanation: The zoom or magnification control enlarges the on-screen view of a slide so you can place and edit small objects accurately.
10Which toolbar and ribbon skills are included in ICDL Presentation syllabus task 1.2.4?
A.Install operating-system device drivers
B.Display or hide built-in toolbars; restore or minimise the ribbon
C.Configure spreadsheet pivot tables
D.Edit video timeline keyframes
Explanation: Task 1.2.4 covers displaying and hiding built-in toolbars and restoring or minimising the ribbon for workspace control.

About the ICDL Presentation Exam

The ICDL Presentation module is a digital-literacy certification offered in South Africa through ICDL 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. Candidates build an ICDL Profile by passing modules such as Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentation toward ICDL Base or broader Workforce certificates.

Assessment

Single automated ICDL Workforce / Base 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 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.

Exam Fee

Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local centre for the current module price. (ICDL South Africa, operating under the international ICDL Foundation digital skills certification 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.
  • Assessment: Single automated ICDL Workforce / Base 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 Accredited Test Centre.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes for the official certification test.
  • Exam fee: Fees are not set centrally by ICDL South Africa. Training, testing, and candidate registration costs vary by Accredited Test Centre; contact your local 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 for Office 2016 or LibreOffice 6.0 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 tasks 6.2.1 and 6.2.3.
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?

The certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, delivered in a 45-minute session at an ICDL 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 for Base and Workforce modules.

Which syllabus version does this practice cover?

Questions are aligned to ICDL Presentation Syllabus Version 6.0, the current version on ICDL South Africa and ICDL Global module pages. Syllabus 5.0 remains in use during transition at some operators.

Where do I take the exam in South Africa?

You sit the test at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre. ICDL South Africa provides a centre finder at icdl.org.za; each centre sets its own training and testing fees.

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.