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
1391
In the context of typography and document formatting, what does the term 'weight' refer to?
Answer:
The print density of characters
In typography, weight refers to the thickness of the character strokes. A heavier weight results in a bolder appearance, which increases the print density of the characters on the page, making them appear darker and more prominent compared to lighter weights.
1392
Which menu path within the Microsoft Word ribbon should be selected to toggle the visibility of the document ruler?
Answer:
View >> Ruler
To display or hide the ruler in Microsoft Word, users must navigate to the 'View' tab on the ribbon. Within the 'Show' group, checking the 'Ruler' checkbox will make the horizontal and vertical rulers visible, which are essential for precise document formatting and alignment.
1393
What is the primary function of the 'Ctrl + I' keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Italic
The keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + I' is a standard command in Microsoft Word used to toggle the italic formatting style for selected text. When pressed, it applies italics if the text is currently in a normal style, or removes italics if the text is already formatted as such.
1394
Which of the following alignment types is not available for tab stops in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Justify Alignment
In Microsoft Word, tab stops allow you to set specific alignment points for text. Available tab stop alignments include Left, Center, Right, Decimal, and Bar. Justify is a paragraph-level alignment setting that adjusts spacing between words to align text with both margins, rather than a specific tab stop position.
1395
Which menu option should be selected to adjust vertical text alignment across the height of a page?
Answer:
Page Setup from File menu
Vertical alignment of text on a page, such as centering content between the top and bottom margins, is a layout setting. This is controlled through the Page Setup dialog, which is accessed via the File menu. Within the Layout tab of Page Setup, users can specify the vertical alignment as top, center, justified, or bottom.
1396
What is the minimum table size (in terms of rows and columns) that can be created in a Microsoft Word document?
Answer:
1 by 1
In Microsoft Word, the smallest table you can insert is a 1x1 table, which consists of a single cell. This is often used for creating simple borders around text or for specific layout requirements where only one container is needed. Users can expand this table to any number of rows and columns as needed.
1397
In which specific area of the Microsoft Word application window is the zoom control slider located?
Answer:
Lower-right
The zoom control slider in Microsoft Word is positioned in the lower-right corner of the application window, located on the status bar. This tool allows users to quickly adjust the magnification level of the document view, making it easier to read or edit specific sections of the page.
1398
What is the specific function of the 'Ctrl + S' keyboard shortcut within Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Save Document with same name
The 'Ctrl + S' shortcut is the standard command used to save the current changes made to an open document. It overwrites the existing file with the updated content, maintaining the same filename and location.
1399
In Microsoft Word, what formatting action is performed by the Ctrl+5 keyboard shortcut?
Answer:
1.5 line spacing
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+5 is a specific command in Microsoft Word used to apply 1.5-line spacing to the selected paragraph. This is a quick way for users to adjust document formatting without navigating through the ribbon menus to find the paragraph settings.
1400
Which keyboard shortcut is used to select a single word in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Shift+Ctrl+Arrow key
In Microsoft Word, holding down the Ctrl and Shift keys while pressing the left or right arrow keys allows the user to select text word by word. This is a highly efficient navigation and selection method for editing documents quickly without using a mouse.