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
411
To change the speed of a transition, you adjust its:
Answer:
Duration
The **Duration** setting in the Transitions tab controls how long the transition effect takes to complete. A shorter duration means a faster transition.
412
In PowerPoint presentations, you are able to insert:
Answer:
Both sound and movie clips
PowerPoint is a full-featured multimedia application that supports the insertion and playback of both **audio (sound) and video (movie) files** to make presentations more engaging. 🎬
413
To resize an image proportionally from the center with the mouse, hold
Answer:
Ctrl key
Holding the **Ctrl** key while dragging a sizing handle will resize the object from its center point. To resize proportionally *and* from the center, you would hold both Ctrl and Shift.
414
Best view for setting transition effects across all slides?
Answer:
Slide sorter view
To set effects for all slides, go to **Slide Sorter view**, select all slides (Ctrl+A), and then apply the desired transition.
415
What happens when you remove a text box from a slide?
Answer:
Both box and text are deleted
A text box is a container for text. If you delete the container object, all of its contents (the text inside it) are deleted along with it.
416
Which options add special effects to drawing objects in PowerPoint?
Answer:
All of the above
You can apply a wide variety of effects to drawing objects. This includes changing the fill to a gradient, modifying the line color and style (e.g., making it dashed), and rotating the object to a different angle, all of which enhance its visual appearance.
417
What is the keyboard shortcut for the "Undo" command?
Answer:
Ctrl + Z
**Ctrl + Z** is the universal shortcut for "Undo," which reverses your last action. Its counterpart, `Ctrl + Y`, is the shortcut for "Redo."
418
Which shortcut closes the current presentation window but not the PowerPoint application?
Answer:
Ctrl + W
**Ctrl + W** is the shortcut to close the active window or document. This is useful for closing a single file without exiting the entire program. `Alt + F4` closes the application.
419
To create a copy of a slide, you should:
Answer:
Right-click the slide and choose Duplicate Slide
The **Duplicate Slide** command is a one-step process that instantly creates an exact copy of the selected slide immediately after it.
420
Presentation designs that control formatting and layout for slides are commonly called
Answer:
Templates
**Templates** are pre-designed files that regulate the formatting, layouts, and overall look of a presentation's slides.