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
1401
What is it called when you hold the left mouse button and move the mouse on a slide?
Answer:
Dragging
This core mouse operation is called **dragging**. It's used to move objects or to draw a selection box around multiple items.
1402
To protect a presentation with a password so that no one can open it without permission, you would use:
Answer:
File > Info > Protect Presentation > Encrypt with Password
The proper method for setting a strong password that prevents unauthorized access is the **"Encrypt with Password"** option, found under the "Protect Presentation" settings in the File menu.
1403
What is recommended when placing images on a slide?
Answer:
Both A and B
Good design practice suggests that images should be relevant to the content to enhance understanding, not just for decoration. While not a strict rule, aiming for at least one visual element per slide can help maintain audience engagement.
1404
What view is ideal for drafting your ideas and main points?
Answer:
Outline view
**Outline view** is designed for this purpose. It displays only the text of your presentation in a hierarchical format, allowing you to focus on the structure, flow, and wording of your main points without visual distractions.
1405
The command that reduces the file size of a presentation by lowering the resolution of images is:
Answer:
Compress Pictures
The **Compress Pictures** tool is specifically designed to reduce the overall file size of your presentation. It does this by letting you lower the resolution (in pixels per inch) of the images within the file, discarding unnecessary image data.
1406
To ensure all your text boxes are the same size, you should:
Answer:
Set the exact height and width in the Format Shape pane
For perfect consistency, the best method is to select a text box and use the Size controls on the **Format** tab to enter precise numerical values for its height and width. You can then apply these same values to your other text boxes.
1407
Which shortcut opens the Print dialog box?
Answer:
Ctrl + P
The standard shortcut across most Windows applications for opening the Print menu or dialog box is **Ctrl + P**.
1408
Where can you find the options to add headers and footers to your slides?
Answer:
In the Insert menu
The command to open the **Header and Footer** dialog box, where you can add elements like the date, slide number, and footer text, is located on the **Insert** menu or tab.
1409
You can edit an embedded table object by
Answer:
All of the above
All the listed methods are valid ways to enter the editing mode for an embedded table. The most common and direct method is to simply double-click the table.
1410
Which action opens a shortcut menu during a slideshow?
Answer:
Right-click the current slide
**Right-clicking** is the direct way to open the context menu with navigation and pointer options during a presentation.