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
11
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the page orientation of a document in word processing software?
Answer:
Page Orientation can be changed at any time
In modern word processing applications like Microsoft Word, page orientation (Portrait or Landscape) is a flexible setting.
12
Which key should be pressed to display KeyTips, allowing for keyboard-based navigation of the ribbon interface instead of using a mouse?
Answer:
Alt
In Microsoft Office applications, pressing the Alt key activates the KeyTips feature. This displays small letters or numbers over ribbon commands, enabling users to execute functions by typing the corresponding keys without needing to use a mouse.
13
What action should be taken to maintain an object's aspect ratio (height-to-width proportion) while resizing it?
Answer:
Press and hold the shift key while dragging a corner sizing handle
To resize an object without distorting its original proportions, you must constrain the scaling. Holding the Shift key while dragging a corner sizing handle forces the application to maintain the original height-to-width ratio.
14
In Print Layout view, which elements can be hidden to maximize the visible document area on the screen?
Answer:
all of the above
Microsoft Word provides an option to hide white space, which includes the top and bottom margins as well as the gray space between pages.
15
In the context of document editing, what does the term 'selecting text' encompass?
Answer:
any of the above
Selecting text is a fundamental operation in word processing and spreadsheet software.
16
How can a user perform a column break to move text to the next column at the current cursor position?
Answer:
Break command from Insert menu
To force text to move to the next column in a document, users can utilize the Break command found within the Insert menu or the Layout tab. This inserts a column break character, ensuring that subsequent text begins at the top of the next column.
17
Which keyboard shortcut is used to revert the most recent action performed in a document?
Answer:
Ctrl + Z
The 'Ctrl + Z' keyboard shortcut is the standard command across most software applications, including word processors and spreadsheet programs, to trigger the 'Undo' function.
18
What is the standard procedure to apply a double underline to selected text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Select the text then choose Format >> Font and on Font tab, open Underline Style and choose Double Underline
To apply specific formatting like double underlining, you must first select the target text.
19
When inserting an Excel file into a Microsoft Word document, how is the data typically represented?
Answer:
Placed in a word table
When you insert Excel data into a Word document, the default behavior often converts the data into a native Word table format.
20
In which year was the first version of Microsoft Word released?
Answer:
1983
Microsoft Word, originally known as Multi-Tool Word, was first released in 1983 for the Xenix operating system. It was later adapted for MS-DOS and eventually became the industry standard for word processing software.