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
351
Which pointer lets you move content to other cells?
Answer:
Mouse pointer with anchor at tip
The four-headed arrow or anchor allows moving content.
352
To fill a series, Excel uses which pointer?
Answer:
Small thin plus icon
The small black plus (fill handle) is used to fill series.
353
Which cell pointer indicates you can make a selection?
Answer:
Doctor's symbol (Big Plus)
The large white plus is the selection pointer.
354
Letting long text flow into adjacent cells is acceptable when:
Answer:
No data will be entered in the adjacent cells
Long text only displays if adjacent cells are empty.
355
What command converts columns to rows?
Answer:
Edit » Paste Special » Transpose
The Transpose option in Paste Special is used for this.
356
Which is NOT an available option in the Paste Special dialog?
Answer:
SORT
Paste Special does not provide "SORT".
357
What happens when you press Ctrl + X after selecting cells?
Answer:
The contents are removed and stored on the clipboard
Ctrl + X cuts and places the content on the clipboard.
358
Which Excel screen component can NOT be turned off?
Answer:
None of these
All these can be shown or hidden in Excel.
359
How do you show or hide gridlines in Excel?
Answer:
Tools >> Options >> View tab: check/uncheck Gridline
The gridline display setting is in Options > View.
360
Where can you change calculation mode in Excel?
Answer:
Tools >> Options >> Calculation and mark the appropriate radio button
Calculation options are found in the Options dialog under Calculation.