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
261
Which keyboard shortcut is used to initiate the spell check feature in a document?
Answer:
F7
In most word processing applications, including Microsoft Word, pressing the F7 key opens the spelling and grammar check dialog box.
262
In Microsoft Word, what is the primary function of the Home key?
Answer:
Move the cursor beginning of the line
The Home key is a standard navigation key on a keyboard. When pressed in Microsoft Word, it immediately moves the insertion point (cursor) to the beginning of the current line of text.
263
What is the keyboard shortcut used to apply the 'Subscript' effect to selected text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Ctrl + =
In Microsoft Word, the Ctrl + = shortcut is the standard command to toggle subscript formatting on or off for the selected text. Subscript text appears slightly below the baseline of the surrounding characters.
264
In traditional office software, which menu contains the option to access the spelling dialog box?
Answer:
Tools
In many classic versions of word processing and spreadsheet software, the 'Tools' menu was the standard location for utility functions, including spell checking, grammar analysis, and other proofing options.
265
Which keyboard shortcut is used in Microsoft Word to remove all character formatting from selected text?
Answer:
Ctrl + Spacebar
In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Spacebar is the standard shortcut to clear manual character formatting from selected text, reverting it to the default style defined in the document template.
266
Which component of the Microsoft Word interface includes the insertion point, end mark, mouse pointer, rulers, scroll bars, and status bar?
Answer:
Formatting toolbar
The elements listed, such as the insertion point, rulers, and scroll bars, are fundamental components of the Word document window.
267
What is the function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + A in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Select All
The Ctrl + A keyboard shortcut is a universal command in Microsoft Word used to select the entire contents of the document.
268
What is the function of the 'EXT' indicator on the MS Word status bar?
Answer:
It indicates whether Extended Selection mode is turned on or off
The 'EXT' indicator on the status bar serves as a visual cue that Extended Selection mode is active.
269
What action is performed by the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + B?
Answer:
Bold the selected text
In most word processing and text editing applications, pressing Ctrl + B applies bold formatting to the currently selected text. This is a standard shortcut used to emphasize text by increasing the font weight.
270
Which tool simplifies the process of applying consistent formatting to text across multiple locations in a document?
Answer:
Format Painter
The Format Painter is a powerful tool in Microsoft Office that copies the formatting from one piece of text and applies it to another.