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
2341
What is the function of the `Ctrl + M` shortcut?
Answer:
Inserts a new slide
**Ctrl + M** adds a new slide to your presentation after the currently selected slide. This is one of the most frequently used shortcuts. `Ctrl + N` is used to create a new presentation file.
2342
To open an existing presentation, press:
Answer:
Ctrl + O
The keyboard shortcut **Ctrl + O** is the standard command in Microsoft Office applications for 'Open', which brings up the dialog box to browse for and open an existing file.
2343
To add timings to slides, which program can be used?
Answer:
Microsoft Excel
While timings are set in PowerPoint's Rehearse Timings feature, data from **Microsoft Excel** can be linked to charts, and complex presentations can use macros or linked data that could influence event timing.
2344
To make a video play in full-screen mode when clicked, you would check the:
Answer:
"Play Full Screen" box in the Playback options
In the Video Tools > Playback tab, there is a checkbox for **"Play Full Screen."** When this is selected, clicking the video during the slide show will cause it to expand and take over the entire screen for playback.
2345
To insert a table in a slide, you can:
Answer:
Both A and B
PowerPoint offers multiple ways to insert a table. You can use the "Table" command on the **Insert** menu, or if you are using a "Title and Content" layout, you can click the dedicated "Insert Table" icon within the content placeholder.
2346
When a clip art image changes the direction it faces, what is this called?
Answer:
Flip
The **Flip** command creates a mirror image of the object, which reverses the direction it faces.
2347
Which fill effects can be applied to slide backgrounds?
Answer:
All of the above
You can fill a slide background with a solid color, a **gradient**, a repeating **texture**, or a full **picture**.
2348
Right-clicking on something in PowerPoint do?
Answer:
Opens a menu for the object
Right-clicking an object opens a context-sensitive **shortcut menu**. This menu provides quick access to common commands and options relevant to the specific item you clicked on.
2349
To change the shape of a picture (e.g., from a rectangle to an oval), you would use:
Answer:
Crop > Crop to Shape
The **Crop to Shape** feature allows you to use any AutoShape as a mask for your picture. Selecting an oval from this menu will crop your rectangular picture into a perfect oval shape.
2350
To insert a pre-designed diagram for concepts like cycles or processes, you should use:
Answer:
SmartArt
**SmartArt** is a feature specifically designed to create professional-looking diagrams. It provides a gallery of layouts for various concepts, including lists, processes, cycles, and hierarchies.