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
311
To add a slide to an existing presentation, use
Answer:
Insert, new slide
The standard command for adding a new slide to the presentation you are currently working on is found under the **Insert** menu.
312
What happens if you release the mouse button before releasing Shift while drawing a square?
Answer:
The square will not be a perfect square
To ensure the shape remains perfectly constrained, you must release the mouse button *before* you release the Shift key. If you release Shift first, the shape may revert to an unconstrained rectangle or oval in its final state.
313
Presentation designs that regulate slide formatting and layout are commonly called
Answer:
Templates
The files that contain predefined formatting, layouts, and color schemes to ensure a consistent look are known as **Templates**.
314
To add text to a slide without using the default placeholders, you should use:
Answer:
Text box tool
The **Text Box tool** is specifically designed for this purpose. It allows you to draw a text container of any size anywhere on the slide, giving you complete freedom over text placement.
315
Which statement is false?
Answer:
You cannot delete objects from pre-made slide layouts.
This statement is false because the placeholders in pre-made layouts are fully editable. You can **move, resize, or delete them** to customize the layout to your needs.
316
Special effects introducing slides are called:
Answer:
Transitions
This is another way of asking the same concept. The special effects used to move from one slide to the next are called **transitions**.
317
How do you restore a deleted footer placeholder in the master view?
Answer:
Reapply the footer placeholder
If a default placeholder like the footer is accidentally deleted from the Slide Master, you can restore it by going to the **Master Layout** settings and re-checking the box for "Footer."
318
Which are true of PowerPoint’s rulers and guides?
Answer:
B and C
Rulers and guides are non-printing visual aids designed to help you align objects precisely. You can toggle their visibility from the **View** menu.
319
What does the "W" key do during a slide show?
Answer:
Blanks the screen to white
Similar to the B key, pressing the **W** key will blank the screen to **white**. This serves the same purpose of shifting audience focus away from the slide.
320
What’s another name for PowerPoint presentation designs?
Answer:
Templates
Presentation designs, which are collections of layouts, colors, and fonts, are most commonly referred to as **Templates**.