Cover Letter Practice Questions: MCQ Quiz on Cover Letters with Answers

Question 1:  What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?

(A) To list all your job experiences

(B) To introduce yourself to a potential employer

(C) To summarize your resume

(D) To ask for a salary

Question 2:  What should you include in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?

(A) A detailed list of skills

(B) A strong introduction and reason for writing

(C) Your salary expectations

(D) A summary of your hobbies

Question 3:  Which of these is the best way to address a hiring manager in a cover letter?

(A) To Whom It May Concern

(B) Dear Hiring Manager

(C) Hi there

(D) Greetings

Question 4:  What should you avoid in a cover letter?

(A) Explaining how you found the job posting

(B) Discussing how your skills match the role

(C) Using overly casual language

(D) Mentioning your contact information

Question 5:  What is the best way to explain a career gap in your cover letter?

(A) Ignore it completely

(B) Provide a brief honest explanation

(C) Apologize repeatedly for it

(D) Focus on unrelated hobbies

Question 6:  Which section should highlight specific examples of your accomplishments?

(A) Introduction paragraph

(B) Body paragraph

(C) Closing paragraph

(D) Header

Question 7:  What tone is best for a cover letter?

(A) Humble and apologetic

(B) Confident and polite

(C) Aggressive and demanding

(D) Casual and humorous

Question 8:  Which phrase is best for ending a cover letter?

(A) 'Yours sincerely'

(B) 'See you soon!'

(C) 'Kind regards'

(D) 'Looking forward to our meeting'

Question 9:  Should you include your salary expectations in a cover letter?

(A) Always

(B) Only if requested by the job posting

(C) Never

(D) Whenever you feel like it

Question 10:  Why should you tailor your cover letter to each job?

(A) To show effort and relevance to the role

(B) To fill space

(C) To discuss unrelated experiences

(D) To make it longer

Question 11:  What type of font is best for a cover letter?

(A) Decorative fonts

(B) Clear and professional fonts like Arial

(C) Script fonts

(D) Bold and colorful fonts

Question 12:  How long should a cover letter typically be?

(A) One page or less

(B) Two to three pages

(C) As long as your resume

(D) A few sentences

Question 13:  What should the closing paragraph of a cover letter include?

(A) A demand for a job offer

(B) A thank-you and a request for an interview

(C) Detailed personal stories

(D) A list of hobbies

Question 14:  What should you avoid using in a cover letter?

(A) Professional language

(B) Buzzwords without context

(C) Tailored details

(D) Examples of achievements

Question 15:  Where should your contact information appear?

(A) In the introduction paragraph

(B) At the top and bottom of the cover letter

(C) Only in the signature

(D) Nowhere in the cover letter

Question 16:  What is the best way to explain a lack of experience in a required skill?

(A) Apologize and move on

(B) Mention transferable skills and willingness to learn

(C) Ignore the requirement

(D) Overstate your ability

Question 17:  What should the tone of your cover letter reflect?

(A) Your casual personality

(B) The company culture and professionalism

(C) Humor and sarcasm

(D) Indifference

Question 18:  What should you do if you don't know the hiring manager's name?

(A) Skip the salutation

(B) Use a generic yet respectful salutation like 'Dear Hiring Manager'

(C) Guess a name

(D) Start directly with the first paragraph

Question 19:  Should you mention why you are leaving your current job?

(A) Always

(B) Only if relevant and positive

(C) Never

(D) In great detail

Question 20:  How can you make your cover letter stand out?

(A) Use bright colors

(B) Focus on the employer's needs and your fit for the role

(C) Add irrelevant achievements

(D) Make it as long as possible