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
731
What is an 'Action Button'?
Answer:
A predefined shape you can add to your slide and assign an action to, like hyperlinking
**Action Buttons** are a collection of ready-made shapes (like arrows for next/previous) that you can place on your slide. You can then assign an action to them, such as jumping to a specific slide, playing a sound, or opening a web page.
732
How do you keep an object’s width-to-height ratio the same when resizing?
Answer:
Press Shift while dragging a corner
To resize an object proportionally (maintaining its aspect ratio), you must press and hold the **Shift** key while dragging one of its corner sizing handles. Using a side handle or not holding Shift will distort the object.
733
Which of these is NOT a standard text alignment option?
Answer:
Diagonal
Standard paragraph alignment options are Left, Center, Right, and Justify. There is no built-in **Diagonal** alignment option for a block of text.
734
The best way to add a new slide to your presentation is in:
Answer:
Normal view
**Normal view** is the primary editing workspace where you typically work on slide content, making it the most common and direct place to add a new slide.
735
What do you call the effects that introduce slides during a slide show?
Answer:
Transitions
**Transitions** are the specific visual effects used to introduce a slide as it appears on the screen, replacing the previous one.
736
In a chart, where are data values from a datasheet displayed?
Answer:
The y-axis
In most standard charts, like a column or bar chart, the vertical axis (the y-axis) represents the quantitative or numerical values from the datasheet. The horizontal axis (x-axis) typically represents the categories.
737
Which feature adds transitions and timing effects between slides?
Answer:
Transition Settings
The options for controlling the visual effects between slides and setting their duration are managed under **Transition Settings**, typically found on the Transitions tab in the Ribbon.
738
What is a container for text or graphics?
Answer:
Text Box
While a placeholder is a type of container, a **Text Box** is the more general term for an object whose primary purpose is to contain text or graphics. You can insert them manually and place them anywhere.
739
How do you change the font size of a selected slide's title?
Answer:
Click the Increase Font Size button on the toolbar
The formatting toolbar provides quick access to common text formatting tasks. The "Increase Font Size" and "Decrease Font Size" buttons are an efficient way to adjust the size of selected text without having to use a dropdown menu.
740
To add a caption or label to a picture, the best practice is to:
Answer:
Insert a text box below or near the picture
For clarity and editing flexibility, the best method is to insert a separate **text box** for the caption. This allows you to format and position the text independently of the picture. You can then group the two objects together.