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
341
In Microsoft Word, what is the primary function of the 'Page Down' key?
Answer:
Move the cursor one screen down
The Page Down key is designed to scroll the document view downward by the height of the current window or screen.
342
What is the purpose of the 'EXT' indicator located on the Microsoft Word status bar?
Answer:
It indicates whether Extended Selection mode is turned on or off
The 'EXT' indicator on the Microsoft Word status bar informs the user that Extended Selection mode is currently active.
343
What is the general term for the visual appearance of text on a document page?
Answer:
text formatting
Text formatting refers to the overall process of changing the appearance of text in a document. This includes adjustments to font style, size, color, alignment, and spacing, which collectively determine how the text is presented to the reader on the page.
344
Which of the following actions is not considered a standard step in the Mail Merge process within Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Sort the data source records
While Mail Merge involves creating a main document, selecting a data source, and performing the final merge, sorting records is generally considered an optional data manipulation task rather than a fundamental step of the core Mail Merge workflow itself.
345
In a document, where does a comment typically appear when inserted?
Answer:
Balloon
In word processing software like Microsoft Word, comments are typically displayed in 'balloons' that appear in the margin of the document.
346
Which option within the File menu is utilized to close the currently active document in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Close
In Microsoft Word, the 'Close' command located under the File menu is specifically designed to shut down the current document window while keeping the application itself open.
347
After entering text into the header section, what is the most efficient way to navigate to the footer section?
Answer:
Click on Switch between Header & Footer then type the text
When the Header and Footer tools are active in Microsoft Word, a specific button labeled 'Switch between Header & Footer' is provided in the ribbon. Clicking this button immediately toggles the focus between the header and footer areas for quick editing.
348
Which setting under the 'Save' tab should be enabled to ensure fonts are preserved when a document is opened on a different computer?
Answer:
Embed True Type Fonts
Embedding True Type Fonts ensures that the specific typefaces used in your document are saved within the file itself.
349
Which of the following features is commonly used in word processors to incorporate graphical elements?
Answer:
Clipart
Clipart is a collection of pre-made images or illustrations that can be imported into a document to enhance its visual appeal.
350
What is the function of the Ctrl + J keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Align Justify
The Ctrl + J shortcut is used to apply Justify alignment to the selected paragraph. This alignment style distributes text evenly between the left and right margins, creating a clean, block-like appearance.