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
2311
Once a template is chosen, how do you change the background color?
Answer:
Color scheme
A design template comes with several built-in **color schemes**. Selecting a different scheme will change the background color and other related colors while preserving the overall design of the template.
2312
Which action will NOT move to the next slide during a presentation?
Answer:
The escape (esc) key
The **Esc** key's function is to end the slideshow and return to the editing view; it does not advance to the next slide.
2313
To open a second presentation file while another is already open, you should:
Answer:
Use File > Open to open the second file in a new window
PowerPoint is a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) application, meaning you can have **multiple presentations open** in separate windows at the same time by simply using the **File > Open** command.
2314
To adjust the width of table columns, you
Answer:
B and C
You can resize table columns in two intuitive ways: by clicking and dragging the vertical line (gridline) between two columns, or by dragging the corresponding column markers on the horizontal ruler.
2315
Which command jumps you straight to the first slide in your PowerPoint presentation?
Answer:
Ctrl + Home
The keyboard shortcut **Ctrl + Home** is a standard navigation command that will instantly take you to the very first slide in your presentation deck, regardless of which slide is currently selected.
2316
To insert slides from another presentation into the current one, choose:
Answer:
Insert » Slides from Files
The command to import slides from another saved file is **"Slides from Files"** (or "Reuse Slides" in newer versions), which is found on the Insert tab.
2317
If you're unsure whether PowerPoint is installed on a presentation computer, what's the best precaution?
Answer:
Use the Pack and Go wizard
The **Pack and Go** feature (or Package for CD in newer versions) bundles the presentation with a viewer program, ensuring it can be played on a computer even if PowerPoint is not installed.
2318
What is the keyboard shortcut to duplicate the selected slide(s)?
Answer:
Both A and B
You can use the traditional **Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V)**. However, the dedicated shortcut **Ctrl + D** (for Duplicate) is a faster, one-step method.
2319
In an organization chart with a president, vice presidents, managers, and supervisors, what level are the VPs?
Answer:
Second level
In a typical top-down organizational chart, the highest position (President) is the first level. The positions that report directly to the president (Vice Presidents) are on the second level.
2320
What action can be assigned to an action button or slide object?
Answer:
All of the above
Action buttons are versatile interactive elements. You can configure them to perform various tasks when clicked, including **hyperlinking** to another slide, **running a macro**, or **playing a sound**.