Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1991
What can you do using the Microsoft Clip Gallery in PowerPoint?
Answer:
Add clip art images to your slide(s)
The Microsoft Clip Gallery (or Clip Art pane) is a feature that contains a library of ready-to-use images, illustrations, and media that you can easily insert into your presentation slides.
1992
What is the main difference between Slide Design and Auto Content Wizard?
Answer:
Slide Design lacks sample content; Auto Content Wizard includes samples
**Slide Design** applies a visual theme to your existing content. The **Auto Content Wizard** goes a step further by generating a presentation that already contains a structured outline and sample text based on a topic you choose.
1993
To edit the text inside a box in an organization chart?
Answer:
Select the box and text, then edit
To modify the text, you must first click the box to select it. Then, you can click again to place the text cursor inside the box, allowing you to highlight, delete, or add text as needed.
1994
To transfer slides from one PC to another, which feature should you use?
Answer:
Pack and Go
**Pack and Go** (or "Package for CD" in newer versions) is a feature that bundles your presentation along with all linked files like fonts and videos. This ensures the presentation will run correctly on another computer, even if it doesn't have PowerPoint installed.
1995
Which action draws a perfect square with the rectangle tool?
Answer:
Holding Shift as you draw
Holding down the **Shift** key while drawing a shape constrains its proportions. For a rectangle, this forces the width and height to be equal, resulting in a perfect square.
1996
Which file format can be inserted into a PowerPoint presentation?
Answer:
All of the above
PowerPoint is a multimedia application that supports a wide variety of file formats, including common image types like **JPG** and **GIF**, as well as audio files like **WAV**.
1997
To create a presentation from a template, you:
Answer:
Click File, New, select Presentations tab, then choose a template
The standard procedure is to go to **File > New**, which opens a screen or dialog box where you can choose from various installed **templates** to use as the foundation for your new presentation.
1998
In the custom animation task pane, how do you preview a motion path effect?
Answer:
Click the play button
The Custom Animation task pane contains a **Play** (or Preview) button. After applying any animation, including a motion path, clicking this button will play a preview of the animation directly on the slide.
1999
To remove the background from a picture, you would use:
Answer:
The Remove Background tool
The **Remove Background** feature (available in newer versions) intelligently identifies and removes the background from a picture, allowing you to isolate the main subject.
2000
Which key do you use with the mouse to resize an image from its center while keeping its proportions?
Answer:
Ctrl
When resizing an object, holding the **Ctrl** key makes the object resize from its center instead of from the opposite side. Holding the **Shift** key maintains proportions. Holding both Ctrl and Shift will resize proportionally from the center.