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
631
During a slide show, what is the shortcut to turn the screen completely black?
Answer:
B
Pressing the **B** key during a presentation blanks the screen to **black**, which helps focus the audience's attention on the speaker. Pressing `W` blanks the screen to white.
632
Which of the following is NOT a type of chart available in PowerPoint?
Answer:
Flow Chart
While you can create a flowchart using shapes and connectors, it is not a data-driven chart type available from the **Insert > Chart** menu. Pie, Bar, and Line charts are all standard, data-based chart types.
633
Which prints slides or presentation without opening the print dialog box?
Answer:
The print button
The **Print button** on the Quick Access or Standard toolbar is often a "Quick Print" command. It sends the entire presentation directly to the default printer using the current settings, bypassing the print dialog box.
634
A presentation's color palette and fonts are defined by its:
Answer:
Theme
A presentation's **Theme** is the overarching design that includes a set of coordinated colors (the color palette), fonts for headings and body text, and effects. Changing the theme will update these elements across the entire presentation.
635
What is a slide transition?
Answer:
Special effect used to introduce a slide in a show
A **slide transition** is the animated effect that occurs when you advance from one slide to the next during a presentation, such as a fade, wipe, or push.
636
What is the keyboard shortcut for "Undo"?
Answer:
Ctrl + Z
**Ctrl + Z** is the universal shortcut to undo your last action. Its counterpart, `Ctrl + Y`, is the shortcut for "Redo."
637
Serifs are
Answer:
Fine cross strokes on letter edges
**Serifs** are the small, decorative lines or strokes attached to the end of larger strokes in letters. Fonts like Times New Roman are serif fonts, while fonts like Arial are sans-serif (meaning "without serif").
638
To change text in an organization chart box, you should:
Answer:
Select the box and the text, then change it
To edit the text inside a specific box in an organization chart, you must first click on that box to select it. Once selected, you can then click again to place the cursor inside and edit the text.
639
In an organization chart with president, vice president, managers, supervisors, vice presidents are on
Answer:
Second level
In a standard hierarchical chart, the top position (president) is the first level. The individuals reporting directly to the president (vice presidents) occupy the **second level**.
640
The "3D Format" options for a shape allow you to:
Answer:
Add depth and lighting effects like Bevel and Contour
The **3D Format** options apply visual effects that simulate three dimensions. This includes adding a **Bevel** to the edges to make the shape look raised, and adjusting lighting and contour to give it a sense of depth.