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
401
When preparing a Microsoft Word document for display or printing on a different computer, which setting under the 'Save' tab ensures that the fonts used in the document remain consistent?
Answer:
Embed True Type Fonts
To ensure that a document retains its original appearance when opened on a computer that may not have the same fonts installed, you should enable the 'Embed True Type Fonts' option in the Save settings.
402
What occurs when data from an Excel workbook is linked to a Word document?
Answer:
The Word document contains a reference to the original source application
Linking data creates a dynamic connection between the source file and the destination document. The destination file stores a reference to the source, ensuring that updates made in the original Excel file are reflected in the Word document.
403
When Microsoft Word detects a spelling or grammar error, what visual indicator appears on the status bar icon?
Answer:
red X
The Spelling and Grammar Status icon on the status bar changes to a red X when the program identifies potential errors in the document. This serves as a quick visual alert for the user to review the text.
404
On which tab of the Microsoft Word ribbon are the Header and Footer commands located?
Answer:
Insert
The Header and Footer commands are found under the Insert tab in the ribbon. This tab provides access to various tools for adding content to the top and bottom margins of document pages, such as page numbers, dates, and document titles.
405
Which of the following methods cannot be used to create parallel-style columns in a document?
Answer:
Format Columns
The 'Format Columns' feature in Microsoft Word is designed for newspaper-style columns where text flows from the bottom of one column to the top of the next.
406
Which key should be pressed to remove a character located to the right of the current insertion point in a document?
Answer:
Press the delete key
In most word processing applications, the Delete key is specifically designed to remove characters situated to the right of the cursor's current position.
407
In Microsoft Office applications, how are items like block arrows, stars, banners, and callouts classified?
Answer:
Auto Shape categories
In Microsoft Office, these graphical elements are categorized as 'AutoShapes' (or simply 'Shapes' in newer versions).
408
What term is used to describe an image that has been resized based on a specific percentage of its original dimensions?
Answer:
Scaled
Scaling refers to the process of resizing an image by a specific percentage while maintaining its aspect ratio or adjusting its dimensions relative to the original size. This is distinct from cropping, which removes parts of the image.
409
Which editing operation should be performed to relocate a specific block of text from one location to another within a document?
Answer:
Cut and Paste
To move text, you must first 'Cut' the selected content, which removes it from its original position and places it on the clipboard.
410
Which of the following actions is not considered a standard step in the mail merge process?
Answer:
Format a main document
While formatting is part of document creation, the mail merge process specifically involves selecting a data source, linking it to a main document, and executing the merge.