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
561
Which action does NOT create a new PowerPoint presentation?
Answer:
File -> Open
**File > Open** is used to open an existing presentation. The other options are all used to create a new one.
562
What does Format Painter do?
Answer:
Copies formatting from one object/text and applies it elsewhere
The Format Painter is a time-saving tool that "picks up" all the formatting (like font, size, color, fill, outline) from a selected piece of text or an object and allows you to "paint" that same formatting onto another selection.
563
When you save a presentation as a PDF, what happens to animations and transitions?
Answer:
They are lost; the PDF is a static document
PDF (Portable Document Format) is a static format. When you save a PowerPoint file as a PDF, each slide becomes a static page, and all dynamic content like **animations, transitions, and videos are lost**.
564
Auto Clipart is a feature that:
Answer:
Automatically places clip art in your presentation
The **Auto Clipart** feature was designed to analyze the text on your slide and automatically suggest or insert relevant clipart images from the gallery to match your content.
565
Which tool lets you add text anywhere on a slide, not just in the standard text placeholders?
Answer:
Text tool box
While slide layouts come with predefined placeholders, the **Text Box** tool (found on the Insert tab or Drawing toolbar) gives you the freedom to create a new text container of any size, anywhere on the slide.
566
Symbols used to identify list items are called:
Answer:
Bullets
The small symbols (like dots, squares, or checkmarks) used to introduce items in a list are known as **bullets**.
567
To change the width of columns in a table?
Answer:
Drag the markers on the table ruler bar
While dragging the gridline works, the most precise method is to use the **table ruler**. Dragging the column markers on the ruler allows for fine adjustments to the column widths.
568
Which command takes you to the first slide in the presentation?
Answer:
Ctrl + Home
The keyboard shortcut **Ctrl + Home** will instantly take you to the very first slide in your presentation deck.
569
How to insert a chart into a presentation?
Answer:
Insert -> Chart
The correct procedure for adding a chart is to navigate to the **Insert** menu and select the **Chart** command, which will then open a dialog to choose the chart type.
570
Animation schemes can be used on:
Answer:
All of the above
Animation schemes are flexible. You can apply them to a **single current slide**, a specific **group of selected slides**, or to **all slides** in the presentation for a consistent animation style.