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
2071
What is the primary characteristic of linking an Excel workbook to a Microsoft Word document?
Answer:
The Word document contains a reference to the original source application.
When you link data between Excel and Word, the Word document maintains a connection to the source file. This means that if the data in the original Excel workbook is updated, the linked information in the Word document can be refreshed to reflect those changes, as it acts as a reference rather than a static copy.
2072
In the context of Microsoft Office, how are Portrait and Landscape classified?
Answer:
Page Orientation
Portrait and Landscape are the two primary types of page orientation in Microsoft Office applications. Portrait orientation positions the page vertically, while Landscape orientation positions the page horizontally, affecting how content is displayed and printed.
2073
Which keyboard shortcut is used to insert a line break that moves the cursor to the next line without starting a new paragraph?
Answer:
Shift + Enter
Pressing Shift + Enter creates a manual line break in Microsoft Word. This command forces the text to wrap to the next line immediately while keeping the text within the same paragraph, which is useful for maintaining consistent paragraph formatting when a hard return is not desired.
2074
When manually inserting a field code in Microsoft Word, which keyboard shortcut is required to generate the necessary field brackets?
Answer:
Ctrl + F9
In Microsoft Word, field codes are special placeholders that display data dynamically. To manually insert a new field, you must press Ctrl + F9, which creates a pair of curly braces {}. You then type the field name inside these braces. This shortcut is essential for advanced users who need to create custom fields or complex document automation without using the standard menu interface.
2075
Which menu in Microsoft Word contains the options to insert a Header and Footer?
Answer:
Insert menu
In the Microsoft Word interface, the 'Insert' tab or menu is designed to house features that add content to the document, including headers, footers, page numbers, tables, and images. Users navigate here to manage the top and bottom sections of their pages.
2076
Which function key is designated to open the 'Save As' dialog box in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
F12
The F12 function key serves as a shortcut to trigger the 'Save As' dialog box in Microsoft Word. This feature allows users to quickly save a document with a new name, in a different file format, or to a different location on their storage device, streamlining the file management process.
2077
In Microsoft Word, what is the action performed by pressing the Ctrl key combined with the Down Arrow key?
Answer:
Moves cursor one paragraph down
The Ctrl + Down Arrow shortcut is a navigation command in Microsoft Word that moves the insertion point (cursor) to the beginning of the next paragraph. This allows users to navigate through long documents more quickly than using the standard arrow keys, which only move the cursor one character or one line at a time.
2078
Which keyboard key is used in Microsoft Word to remove a character positioned immediately to the left of the insertion point?
Answer:
Backspace key
In Microsoft Word, the Backspace key is specifically designed to delete the character located to the left of the cursor. Conversely, the Delete key is typically used to remove characters to the right of the cursor.
2079
What is the primary function of a hyperlink in a document?
Answer:
Click on the text and new document open
A hyperlink is a reference in a digital document that allows users to navigate to another section of the same document or to an entirely different document or web page when clicked. By selecting the linked text, the associated destination is opened for the user.
2080
Which keyboard shortcut is used in Microsoft Word 2007 to switch the document view to Outline view?
Answer:
ALT + CTRL + O
In Microsoft Word 2007, the keyboard shortcut Alt + Ctrl + O is specifically assigned to toggle the document view to Outline view. This view is particularly useful for managing the structure of long documents by allowing users to collapse and expand headings and reorganize content efficiently.