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
481
What are the on-slide areas where you can directly type text called?
Answer:
Placeholders
**Placeholders** are the designated areas within a slide layout, typically marked with a dotted border, that are intended to hold specific types of content such as titles, bulleted text, or images.
482
When the Draw Table feature is active, what does your cursor look like?
Answer:
Pencil
Activating the "Draw Table" tool changes the mouse cursor into a **pencil** icon, which you then use to draw the table's borders and gridlines.
483
The handout master contains placeholders for all except
Answer:
Title
The Handout Master is used to format printed pages and includes placeholders for repeating information like headers, footers, and page/slide numbers. It does not contain a placeholder for the presentation's main title.
484
The "Normal (Restore Panes)" command is used when:
Answer:
You want to reset the size and position of the panes in Normal View
If you have resized the Slides/Outline, Slide, and Notes panes and want to return them to their default proportions, this command will **reset the layout** of the Normal View workspace.
485
To select a slide layout, which option should you use?
Answer:
Layout gallery
To change the arrangement of placeholders on a slide, you would select a new layout from the **Layout gallery**, which is typically found on the Home tab.
486
PowerPoint can display data from which of these MS Office add-ins?
Answer:
All of these
PowerPoint is designed to work with a variety of add-ins, allowing you to seamlessly integrate specialized content like a **Photo Album**, an **Organization Chart**, or mathematical formulas from the **Equation Editor**.
487
A file with ready-to-use styles for presentations is called a:
Answer:
Template
A **template** is a file that contains a predefined design, including layouts, fonts, and color schemes, that serves as a starting point for a new presentation.
488
Which provides printed copies of your presentation for the audience?
Answer:
Audience handouts
**Audience handouts** are specifically designed for printing and distribution. They typically show one or more slides per page, often with space for notes.
489
The size of an organization chart object
Answer:
B and C
The initial size of an org chart is influenced by the slide's design template, but it is also dynamic. It will grow as you add more text and boxes, and you can also manually **resize** the entire object.
490
Which of these is NOT an option in the Merge Shapes feature?
Answer:
Invert
The Merge Shapes command includes several Boolean operations like Union, Combine, Fragment, Intersect, and Subtract. **Invert** is not one of the standard Merge Shapes commands.