Computer Science/IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science/IT
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
301
When you select a design template, it can be applied to:
Answer:
All of the above
Design templates are very flexible. You can apply one to just the **selected slide(s)**, to the **entire presentation**, or even set it as the default theme for all **new presentations** you create.
302
To save a presentation under a new name or in a different location, you should use:
Answer:
File > Save As
The **"Save As"** command is used to open a dialog box where you can specify a new file name, a different file type, or a new location for the saved file, leaving the original file untouched.
303
To add a header or footer on your handouts, you would use:
Answer:
Handout master
The **Handout Master** is the specific view used to control repeating elements like headers and footers that appear on printed handout pages.
304
Which of these are types of sound files?
Answer:
WAV files
**WAV** is a standard format for audio files and is one of the types of sound files that can be added to a PowerPoint presentation. The others are not audio formats.
305
"Ellipse Motion" is categorized as which type of preset?
Answer:
Animation Scheme
**Ellipse Motion** is a built-in animation effect, which falls under the category of an animation scheme or motion path.
306
To open the Find dialog box, which shortcut should you use?
Answer:
Ctrl + F
**Ctrl + F** is the standard shortcut for "Find," which opens a dialog or pane allowing you to search for specific text within your presentation. `Ctrl + H` typically opens the "Replace" dialog.
307
How can you adjust the transparency of shapes (like arrows) so the background shows through?
Answer:
Use the Set Transparency slider in the Format AutoShapes dialog
To make a shape semi-transparent, you right-click it, choose "Format Shape," and go to the "Fill" options. There, you will find a transparency slider that allows you to adjust how much the background shows through the shape's fill color.
308
To create a custom bullet point using a small picture, you would go to:
Answer:
Home > Paragraph > Bullets > Define New Bullet > Picture
PowerPoint allows you to customize your bullet points extensively. By clicking the dropdown on the Bullets button and choosing "Define New Bullet," you can select a **Picture** to be used as your custom bullet character.
309
The "Mark as Final" command is used to:
Answer:
Discourage editing by making the presentation read-only
**"Mark as Final"** makes the file read-only to signal that it's a finished version. It is not a security feature and can be easily reversed by anyone who wants to edit the file.
310
How can you add animations to a slide?
Answer:
Select the slide in slide sorter and choose preset animations
A quick way to apply transitions (a type of animation) is to select a slide in **Slide Sorter view** and choose one from the list of preset effects.