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
2081
What keyboard key starts a slide show in PowerPoint?
Answer:
F5
The **F5** function key is the standard shortcut to begin the slide show from slide 1.
2082
A file containing ready-to-use styles for a presentation is called a:
Answer:
Template
A **template** is a blueprint file that contains predefined styles, layouts, and formatting that can be used to create a new presentation quickly and consistently.
2083
A new PowerPoint presentation can be started by:
Answer:
All of the above
When you create a new presentation, PowerPoint offers several starting points: a **blank canvas**, a pre-designed **template**, or by opening an **existing presentation** to use as a starting point.
2084
Which view is best for getting an overview of your presentation and reordering slides?
Answer:
Slide Sorter View
**Slide Sorter View** provides a "bird's-eye view" of your entire presentation, making it the ideal environment for seeing the overall flow and easily dragging slides to reorder them.
2085
To create a video file from your presentation, you would use:
Answer:
File > Export > Create a Video
The dedicated command for this function is **File > Export > Create a Video**. This opens an options screen where you can set the video quality and choose whether to include recorded timings and narrations.
2086
Which shortcut key starts a presentation from the very beginning?
Answer:
F5
The **F5** function key is the universal shortcut to begin a slide show from the first slide. Shift + F5 starts the show from the current slide, while Esc is used to end the slide show.
2087
How can you add animation to slides in PowerPoint?
Answer:
Right-click a slide in Slide Sorter view and choose preset animations
A quick way to apply transitions is in Slide Sorter view. Right-clicking a slide thumbnail opens a context menu that often includes a list of **preset animation** (transition) effects you can apply.
2088
How do you add an organization chart to a slide?
Answer:
Insert New Slide, double-click Org Chart auto layout
One of the most straightforward ways to insert an organization chart is to add a new slide and choose a "Title and Content" layout. Within the content placeholder, there will be an icon specifically for inserting an organization chart (or SmartArt graphic).
2089
During a slide show, which shortcut activates the pen tool for annotating?
Answer:
Ctrl + P
Pressing **Ctrl + P** during a presentation changes the cursor into a **pen**, allowing you to draw on the slide to emphasize points. `Ctrl + E` changes it to an eraser.
2090
Which key starts a slide show?
Answer:
F5
Pressing **F5** is the most common way to launch a presentation from the beginning.