Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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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
1291
In Microsoft Word, which text alignment option ensures that text is distributed evenly between both the left and right margins?
Answer:
Justified alignment
Justified alignment is a formatting feature in word processors that adjusts the spacing between words so that both the left and right edges of the text block are flush with the margins. This creates a clean, professional look often used in books, newspapers, and formal documents to improve readability and visual symmetry.
1292
What is the primary function performed by pressing the F7 key in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Spell check
Pressing the F7 key triggers the spell check utility within Microsoft Word. This feature scans the document for misspelled words and grammatical inconsistencies, offering the user options to ignore, change, or add the identified words to the custom dictionary.
1293
What are examples such as Times New Roman and Arial classified as?
Answer:
Font styles
In typography and word processing, Times New Roman and Arial are specific typefaces. While often referred to as fonts, they are categorized as font styles or families that define the visual appearance of characters, including their shape, weight, and overall design aesthetic.
1294
What is the upper limit for the number of columns allowed when creating a table in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
63
Microsoft Word restricts the creation of tables to a maximum of 63 columns. This technical constraint ensures that the document remains manageable and that the table structure does not exceed the rendering capabilities of the page layout system.
1295
What is the keyboard shortcut to increase the font size of selected text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Ctrl+Shift+>
The keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl+Shift+>' is a standard command in Microsoft Word used to increase the font size of selected text. This shortcut provides a quick way to adjust typography without needing to navigate through the ribbon menu options.
1296
In word processing and spreadsheet software, which elements can have borders applied to them?
Answer:
All of these
Borders are versatile formatting tools in office applications. Users can apply borders to entire paragraphs to highlight sections, specific text strings for emphasis, or individual cells within a table or spreadsheet grid. This flexibility allows for better document organization and visual clarity, making all the listed options valid targets for border formatting.
1297
Which typing mode in Microsoft Word causes new characters to overwrite existing text instead of shifting it?
Answer:
Overtype
The Overtype mode is a specific editing feature in Microsoft Word. When enabled, typing new characters replaces the existing text at the current cursor position, rather than inserting the new text and pushing the existing content to the right. This is often toggled using the Insert key on the keyboard.
1298
What are the default smallest and largest font sizes available in the Microsoft Word formatting toolbar?
Answer:
6 and 72
The standard font size dropdown menu in the Microsoft Word formatting toolbar typically ranges from a minimum of 6 points to a maximum of 72 points. Users can manually type other values, but these are the default presets.
1299
Where should a macro be saved to ensure it is accessible across all new documents created in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
The Normal Template
The Normal template (Normal.dotm) serves as the global template for Microsoft Word. Any macros, styles, or customizations saved within this template are automatically loaded whenever a new document is created. By storing a macro here, you ensure that it is available globally, rather than being restricted to a single specific document file.
1300
If you have inserted a page number in the footer that defaults to numeric format (e.g., 1) but you prefer an alphabetic format (e.g., a), how can you modify this setting?
Answer:
From Insert menu choose Page Number Format tool and specify required setting
To change the numbering style of page numbers, you must access the Page Number Format dialog box. This is typically found by navigating to the Insert menu, selecting Page Numbers, and then choosing the Format button to select the desired numbering sequence, such as 'a, b, c'.