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
1301
What is the default font style used in Microsoft Word for new documents?
Answer:
Calibri
For many years, starting with the 2007 version, Microsoft Word set Calibri as the default font for new documents. It was chosen for its clean, modern appearance and readability on digital screens, replacing the older Times New Roman standard that was prevalent in earlier versions of the software.
1302
Which of the following options is not considered a standard page margin setting in word processing software?
Answer:
Center
Page margins define the blank space around the edges of a document page. Standard margins include Top, Bottom, Left, and Right. 'Center' is a text alignment setting rather than a page margin, as it refers to the positioning of content relative to the margins.
1303
Which keyboard key should be pressed to remove the currently selected text?
Answer:
Delete
The Delete key is a standard keyboard function designed to erase characters or objects that have been highlighted or selected by the user. Pressing this key immediately removes the selection from the document or interface, making it the standard method for deletion in most software applications.
1304
What is the term for the process of removing unwanted outer areas from an image?
Answer:
Cropping
Cropping is a standard image editing function used to remove the outer parts of an image to improve framing, emphasize a specific subject, or change the aspect ratio. It does not resize the image but rather trims the canvas area.
1305
Which keyboard shortcut is used to left-align selected text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Ctrl + L
In Microsoft Word, 'Ctrl + L' is the designated shortcut key for left-aligning the selected paragraph or text. This command aligns the text along the left margin, which is the default alignment setting for most documents.
1306
In Microsoft Word, what is the primary function of the F12 function key?
Answer:
Open save as dialogue box
Pressing the F12 key in Microsoft Word triggers the 'Save As' dialog box. This feature allows users to save the current document with a new name, in a different file format, or to a different location on the storage drive, preserving the original file.
1307
What is the primary function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+B in most word processing applications?
Answer:
Bold the selected text
In standard word processing software like Microsoft Word, pressing the Ctrl key simultaneously with the B key applies bold formatting to the currently highlighted text. This shortcut is a widely adopted industry standard for quickly emphasizing text by increasing the font weight, making it appear thicker and darker than the surrounding characters.
1308
What specific action is performed by pressing the CTRL+Y shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Repeat last action
The CTRL+Y shortcut is used to redo or repeat the most recent action performed in the document. If you have just typed text or applied formatting, pressing this combination will apply that same action again, which is highly efficient for repetitive tasks.
1309
What is the primary function of the Ctrl + R keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Right align the selected paragraph
In Microsoft Word, the Ctrl + R keyboard shortcut is the standard command used to apply right alignment to the currently selected paragraph or text block. This feature is part of the paragraph formatting tools, allowing users to quickly adjust text positioning to the right margin of the document page.
1310
Which command should be entered into the Windows 'Run' dialog box to launch the Microsoft Word application?
Answer:
winword.exe
To launch Microsoft Word directly from the Windows 'Run' dialog box (accessible via Win+R), the user must type 'winword.exe'. This is the specific executable filename associated with the Microsoft Word application within the Windows operating system environment.