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
441
Which button or menu option is typically used to launch the Microsoft Word application?
Answer:
Program
In older versions of the Windows operating system, the 'Programs' menu located within the Start menu was the primary location for accessing and launching installed software applications, including Microsoft Word.
442
What is the maximum zoom percentage available in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
500%
Microsoft Word allows users to adjust the view of their document using the zoom feature. The software supports a maximum zoom level of 500%, which is useful for detailed inspection of graphics or specific text formatting within the document layout.
443
What is the standard keyboard shortcut used to center-align selected text in most word processing applications?
Answer:
Ctrl + E
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + E is the industry-standard command for applying center alignment to a paragraph or selected text block in software like Microsoft Word. This command quickly repositions the text relative to the margins of the document.
444
Which command should be selected to save an existing document under a new file name or in a different location?
Answer:
Save As on the File menu
The 'Save As' command is specifically designed to create a new copy of an existing document. By selecting 'Save As' from the File menu, users can specify a new file name, change the file format, or choose a different storage location for the document.
445
What is the effect of selecting the 'Hidden' checkbox in the Font dialog box after highlighting text in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
The text is hidden and you need to bring it by removing the check box if needed again
When you apply the Hidden font effect, the text remains in the document but is not displayed on the screen or printed by default.
446
Which of the following options is not classified as a standard font style?
Answer:
Superscript
In word processing software, font styles typically refer to variations like Bold, Italics, and Regular (or Normal).
447
Which keyboard shortcut is used to update a formula field within a table in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
F9
In Microsoft Word, fields such as table formulas are not always updated in real-time. Pressing the F9 key forces the application to recalculate the field result based on the current data present in the table cells.
448
Which of the following options is not typically found under the 'Insert > Picture' menu in older versions of Office?
Answer:
Graph
In many legacy versions of Microsoft Office, 'Graph' was often treated as a separate object type or embedded application rather than a standard image file inserted via the 'Picture' menu.
449
In the context of Microsoft Word's Mail Merge feature, what is the term used for the file containing the recipient information?
Answer:
data source
In Microsoft Word, the 'data source' is the file that contains the variable information, such as names, addresses, and other contact details, used during a Mail Merge process. This file is typically an Excel spreadsheet, a database, or a Word table.
450
What is the definition of line spacing in document formatting?
Answer:
The space between the lines of text
Line spacing refers to the vertical distance between consecutive lines of text in a paragraph.