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
421
What is the primary function of the Ctrl+S shortcut key in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Save
The `Ctrl+S` shortcut key is the standard keyboard command for saving the current document in Microsoft Word and most other applications. It either saves the changes to the existing file or opens the "Save As" dialog box if the file has not been saved before.
422
By default, Word automatically formats each heading in a table of contents as ____________?
Answer:
hyperlinks
When Microsoft Word generates an automatic table of contents, it creates entries from the headings in your document. By default, each of these entries is formatted as a hyperlink, allowing a reader to click on the entry in the table of contents and jump directly to that heading's location within the document.
423
What is the purpose of using headers and footers in a Microsoft Word document?
Answer:
To include repeating elements on printed pages
Headers and footers are sections in the top and bottom margins of a document, respectively. Their primary purpose is to hold information that you want to repeat on every page, or on specific pages, such as page numbers, document titles, dates, and author names.
424
In MS Word Ctrl+Shift+C is shortkey of:____________?
Answer:
Paste
The shortcut `Ctrl+Shift+C` in Microsoft Word is used to copy the formatting of the selected text. This is the keyboard equivalent of clicking the Format Painter tool. You can then apply this copied formatting to another piece of text using the shortcut `Ctrl+Shift+V`.
425
What is the shortcut key to clear all formatting of the selected text?
Answer:
Ctrl + Spacebar
The keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + Spacebar` in Microsoft Word is a quick way to remove all manual character formatting (such as bold, italics, font, and size) from the selected text. It reverts the text to the formatting defined by the underlying paragraph style.
426
How can you disable extended selection mode in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Press Esc to disable
Extended Selection Mode, which is activated by pressing F8, allows you to select blocks of text using the arrow keys. To exit this mode and return to the standard method of text selection, you simply press the Escape (Esc) key.
427
In Microsoft Word, what option can be used to decide on the spacing between lines of a paragraph?
Answer:
Line spacing
Line spacing refers to the vertical distance between lines of text in a paragraph. Microsoft Word provides several options like single, 1.5 lines, double, and multiple to control this spacing, which can be found in the Paragraph settings on the Home tab.
428
What feature automatically begins a new line when a word or sentence reaches an edge?
Answer:
Text Wrapping
Text wrapping is a fundamental feature in word processors that automatically moves a word that doesn't fit on the current line down to the beginning of the next line. This ensures that text stays within the defined page margins and is readable without manual line breaks.
429
What is gutter margin in Ms Word?
Answer:
Margin that is added to the binding side of page when printing
In printing and page layout, the gutter margin is extra space added to the inner margin of a document to accommodate binding. This ensures that no text is obscured when the pages are bound together in a book or report.
430
What is the function of the Ctrl + H shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Open Find and Replace Dialog box with activating Replace Tab
The keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + H` in Microsoft Word directly opens the 'Find and Replace' dialog box with the 'Replace' tab already active. This allows you to efficiently search for specific text and replace it with different text throughout the document.