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
2321
What tool is used to add text onto a slide in PowerPoint?
Answer:
Text Box
The primary tool for adding text to a slide, especially outside of the default placeholders, is the **Text Box**. It creates a resizable container that you can position anywhere on the slide.
2322
How can you stop a slide show?
Answer:
Press Escape
Pressing the **Escape** key will immediately end the full-screen presentation and return you to the editing view.
2323
If unsure PowerPoint is available on presentation computer, safest way is to:
Answer:
Use Pack and Go wizard
The **Pack and Go** wizard (or "Package for CD") is the safest option because it bundles a PowerPoint Viewer with your presentation, ensuring it can be played on a Windows computer even if PowerPoint is not installed.
2324
How do you apply a background image to all slides uniformly?
Answer:
Edit the slide master
The **Slide Master** serves as the blueprint for every slide. Placing a background image on the Slide Master ensures that it will appear consistently on all slides in your presentation.
2325
Which file types can be inserted in a presentation?
Answer:
All of the above
PowerPoint supports a wide range of file formats, including common image types like **.jpg** and **.gif**, as well as common audio formats like **.wav**.
2326
How can you create a new slide show using the existing slides but in a different order?
Answer:
Custom slide show
A **Custom Slide Show** allows you to create a named presentation sequence using a selection of your existing slides in any order you choose, without affecting the original slide order.
2327
"Ellipse Motion" is an example of a:
Answer:
Animation scheme
**Ellipse Motion** is a predefined animation effect. It's an example of an animation scheme or a motion path that you can apply to an object to make it move.
2328
What effect is applied when slides change during a slide show?
Answer:
Slide Transition
The visual effect used to move from one slide to the next is called a **Slide Transition**.
2329
The arrangement of items such as Title, Subtitle, pictures, tables is called:
Answer:
Layout
A slide's **layout** defines the positioning of its content placeholders.
2330
The term for the entry effect when one slide replaces another is:
Answer:
Slide transition
The effect governing how a slide enters the screen to replace the previous one is called a **slide transition**.