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
2261
Which feature lets you set custom timings for your slides?
Answer:
Rehearsal
The **Rehearsal** feature (also known as Rehearse Timings) is the tool used to practice your presentation and have PowerPoint record the custom timings for each slide.
2262
What term describes changing the direction of a clip art image?
Answer:
Rotate
The **Rotate** command allows you to turn an object around its center point, thereby changing the direction it faces. The **Flip** command creates a mirror image of the object, which also changes its direction. In this context, Rotate is the most accurate general term.
2263
Which fonts are best for lengthy bodies of text?
Answer:
Serif fonts
Serif fonts (like Times New Roman, Georgia) have small strokes at the ends of letters that help guide the reader's eye along lines of text. This makes them generally easier to read in dense paragraphs or large blocks of content, especially in printed documents.
2264
The slide used to introduce a subject and set presentation tone is known as:
Answer:
Title slide
The **Title Slide** is typically the first slide of a presentation. It serves to introduce the topic and establish the visual tone for the audience.
2265
What happens when you 'apply a design template' to a slide?
Answer:
Changes the slide's design without affecting the content
Applying a design template changes the visual appearance—such as the background, color scheme, and fonts—but it does not alter the actual text or images you have already placed on the slide.
2266
To reset the fill color of an object to its default, use
Answer:
Automatic
In the color selection palette, the **Automatic** option will revert the object's fill color to the default color defined by the presentation's current design template.
2267
How is a cell defined in PowerPoint tables and Excel?
Answer:
The intersection of a column and a row
A cell is the fundamental component of a table or spreadsheet. It is the single box or data container created at the point where a vertical column and a horizontal row intersect.
2268
Which is NOT a method of creating a new presentation?
Answer:
Using Scan-In Slides feature
Creating a presentation from scratch, a template, or the AutoContent Wizard are all standard methods. There is no built-in PowerPoint feature called **"Scan-In Slides."**
2269
What is the difference between "Save" and "Save As"?
Answer:
"Save" updates the current file, while "Save As" creates a new file or renames the existing one
**"Save"** (Ctrl+S) overwrites the current file with your changes. **"Save As"** opens a dialog box allowing you to choose a new name, location, or file type, effectively creating a copy.
2270
Which is a valid statement for PowerPoint object insertion?
Answer:
You can insert text boxes from drawing toolbar
The drawing toolbar provides the essential **Text Box tool**, which allows you to create a text container of any size, anywhere on your slide, independent of the slide's layout.