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
1951
Which operation should be performed to duplicate text from one document into another while retaining the original content?
Answer:
Copy and paste
The 'Copy' command creates a duplicate of the selected data and stores it in the clipboard, while the 'Paste' command inserts that data into a new location. This process ensures the original text remains unchanged in its source document.
1952
Which method is commonly used to quickly relocate selected text to a different position within the same document?
Answer:
Drag-and-Drop
Drag-and-drop is a user interface action where a user selects text with a mouse, clicks and holds the selection, and moves it to a new location before releasing the mouse button to place the text there.
1953
Which keyboard action is used to initiate a new paragraph in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Enter Key
Pressing the Enter key in Microsoft Word inserts a paragraph mark, which signals the end of the current paragraph and begins a new one. This is the standard method for creating vertical spacing between blocks of text, whereas Shift + Enter creates a line break within the same paragraph.
1954
Which key is used to move the cursor to the next cell in a Microsoft Word table?
Answer:
Tab
When working within a table in Microsoft Word, pressing the Tab key moves the insertion point to the next cell to the right. If the cursor is in the last cell of a row, pressing Tab will automatically create a new row, making it the standard navigation method for table data entry.
1955
Which of the following features in Microsoft Word is designed to perform automatic text formatting?
Answer:
AutoFormat
AutoFormat is a specific feature in Microsoft Word that automatically applies formatting styles to text as you type. For example, it can automatically create bulleted lists, numbered lists, or apply heading styles based on the structure of the text, thereby streamlining the document formatting process for the user.
1956
In Microsoft Word, what is the specific function of the keyboard shortcut CTRL + R?
Answer:
Align text right
In Microsoft Word, the keyboard shortcut CTRL + R is used to align the selected paragraph or text to the right margin of the document. This is a standard formatting command used to improve document layout and visual presentation.
1957
Which keyboard shortcut is used to decrease the font size of selected text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Ctrl+Shift+<
In Microsoft Word, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+< is used to decrease the font size of the selected text to the next smaller size available in the font size dropdown menu. Conversely, Ctrl+Shift+> is used to increase the font size.
1958
Which keyboard shortcut is used to access the 'Paste Special' feature in Microsoft Word 2016?
Answer:
CTRL + ALT + V
The 'Paste Special' command in Microsoft Word allows users to paste content in specific formats, such as unformatted text or as a picture. The standard keyboard shortcut to trigger this dialog box is Ctrl + Alt + V.
1959
In Microsoft Word 2016, which of the following features is not located within the Insert tab?
Answer:
Columns
In Microsoft Word 2016, the 'Columns' command is located under the 'Layout' tab, not the 'Insert' tab. The 'Insert' tab contains tools for adding elements like tables, page numbers, and objects into the document structure.
1960
Which keyboard shortcut is used to apply center alignment to a paragraph in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Ctrl+E
In Microsoft Word, the shortcut key Ctrl+E is the standard command to center-align the selected paragraph or text. This is a common formatting task used to improve the visual presentation of titles or specific blocks of text.