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
2181
When a clip art image changes the direction it faces, this is called:
Answer:
Flip
The **Flip** command creates a mirror image of an object either horizontally or vertically, which has the effect of changing the direction it faces.
2182
Which key starts a slideshow in PowerPoint?
Answer:
F5
Pressing the **F5** function key is the standard shortcut to start the slide show from the very beginning (slide 1).
2183
What is used if you want a consistent design on every slide?
Answer:
Presentation Design Template
Applying a **Presentation Design Template** is the primary method for ensuring a uniform look. It applies the same background, fonts, and color scheme to every slide in the presentation.
2184
What is the default page setup orientation for slides?
Answer:
Landscape
To best match the shape of typical display screens, PowerPoint slides default to a horizontal, or **Landscape**, orientation.
2185
Which effect would you use to give a picture a soft, blurry edge?
Answer:
Soft Edges
The **Soft Edges** effect, found under Picture Effects, feathers the perimeter of a picture, making it blend smoothly into the slide background without a hard border.
2186
Which command selects all objects at once?
Answer:
Ctrl + A
The keyboard shortcut **Ctrl + A** is the universal command for "Select All" in most Windows applications, including PowerPoint. It selects every object on the current slide.
2187
Which of the following is an example of automatic text formatting?
Answer:
All of the above
The AutoFormat feature in PowerPoint automatically performs several helpful text adjustments as you type, such as converting web addresses to clickable hyperlinks and replacing simple characters with their proper typographic equivalents.
2188
To replace a font on all slides with another font, use the option:
Answer:
Tools -> Replace Fonts
The "Replace Fonts" utility, found under the **Tools** or **Format** menu depending on the version, allows you to perform a global search-and-replace for a specific font throughout your entire presentation, which is extremely useful for ensuring consistency.
2189
If you want to email a presentation but the file size is too large, you should first:
Answer:
All of the above
All are valid strategies. **Compressing pictures** can significantly reduce the .pptx file size. Saving as a **PDF** creates a much smaller, static version. Using a **cloud link** bypasses email attachment size limits entirely.
2190
During a slide show, what is the shortcut to turn the screen completely black?
Answer:
B
Pressing the **B** key during a presentation blanks the screen to **black**, which helps focus the audience's attention on the speaker. Pressing `W` blanks the screen to white.