Application Letter Practice Questions: MCQ Quiz on Job Application Letters with Answers

Question 1:  What should be included at the beginning of a job application letter?

(A) A greeting

(B) Personal details

(C) Purpose of the letter

(D) All of the above

Question 2:  Which is the most appropriate salutation for a formal job application letter?

(A) Hi there

(B) Dear Hiring Manager

(C) To whom it may concern

(D) Hey

Question 3:  What is the purpose of the opening paragraph in a job application letter?

(A) To introduce yourself

(B) To list your skills

(C) To thank the reader

(D) To mention hobbies

Question 4:  Which of the following should be avoided in a job application letter?

(A) Grammatical errors

(B) Specific achievements

(C) Contact information

(D) Professional tone

Question 5:  What tone should be used in a job application letter?

(A) Casual

(B) Aggressive

(C) Polite and professional

(D) Humorous

Question 6:  What information should be included in the main body of the letter?

(A) Hobbies

(B) Work experience and skills

(C) Personal opinions

(D) Favorite quotes

Question 7:  What should be included in the closing paragraph of a job application letter?

(A) Apologies

(B) Request for an interview

(C) A joke

(D) Favorite book

Question 8:  What is a common mistake in job application letters?

(A) Providing contact information

(B) Being overly general about achievements

(C) Using a formal tone

(D) Including qualifications

Question 9:  How should you address the recipient if their name is unknown?

(A) Dear Sir/Madam

(B) To whom it may concern

(C) Hello there

(D) Any of the above

Question 10:  What should you include at the end of the letter?

(A) A thank you note

(B) Your contact information

(C) A polite closing

(D) All of the above

Question 11:  What should be the length of a job application letter?

(A) One to two pages

(B) Three pages

(C) Half a page

(D) No limit

Question 12:  Which part of the letter explains how you fit the job requirements?

(A) Opening paragraph

(B) Main body

(C) Closing paragraph

(D) Salutation

Question 13:  What should you do before sending a job application letter?

(A) Check for errors

(B) Re-read for clarity

(C) Confirm recipient details

(D) All of the above

Question 14:  What is the purpose of including your contact information?

(A) To show your qualifications

(B) To let the employer reach you easily

(C) To fill space

(D) None of the above

Question 15:  Which of these is an example of a professional closing?

(A) Cheers

(B) Regards

(C) Take care

(D) Later

Question 16:  How should you format a job application letter?

(A) Use bullet points for achievements

(B) Use paragraphs with clear structure

(C) Use all caps

(D) Use decorative fonts

Question 17:  Why is it important to personalize a job application letter?

(A) To save time

(B) To show genuine interest in the job

(C) To use the same letter for multiple jobs

(D) None of the above

Question 18:  Which of these should you research before writing a job application letter?

(A) The company and job role

(B) The salary offered

(C) The office location

(D) The dress code

Question 19:  What should be avoided in the language of the letter?

(A) Positive words

(B) Repetition and clichés

(C) Professional vocabulary

(D) Specific examples

Question 20:  What is a key quality of an effective job application letter?

(A) Clear and concise language

(B) Humorous anecdotes

(C) Lengthy explanations

(D) None of the above