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
741
Which feature is primarily used to create newspaper-style columns in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Format Columns
Newspaper-style columns are created using the Columns feature in Microsoft Word.
742
What is the term for a page orientation where the document is taller than it is wide?
Answer:
Portrait
Portrait orientation is the standard vertical layout for documents, where the height of the page is greater than its width. This is the default setting for most word processing documents.
743
What is the function of the Ctrl + Z keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Undo the last Action
The Ctrl + Z keyboard shortcut is the standard command for the 'Undo' function in Microsoft Word and most other Windows applications.
744
Which keyboard shortcut is used to increase the font size of the selected text?
Answer:
Ctrl + Shift + >
In Microsoft Word, the shortcut 'Ctrl + Shift + >' is used to incrementally increase the font size of selected text. Conversely, 'Ctrl + Shift + <' is used to decrease the font size, providing a fast way to adjust typography without using the ribbon menu.
745
Which feature in older versions of Microsoft Word allows users to type natural language queries to receive a list of relevant help topics?
Answer:
Type a question for help box
The 'Type a question for help' box was a prominent feature in the Microsoft Office interface, typically located in the top right corner.
746
What is the term for characters that appear slightly above the normal line of text?
Answer:
Superscript
Superscript is a text formatting style where characters are set smaller than the surrounding text and are positioned slightly above the baseline.
747
What is the minimum required spacing between columns in a Microsoft Word document?
Answer:
0″
In Microsoft Word, the column spacing can be adjusted to be as small as zero inches.
748
Which of the following features is not located on the Home ribbon in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Columns
In Microsoft Word, the 'Columns' feature is located under the 'Layout' (or 'Page Layout') tab, as it pertains to page setup and document structure.
749
What is the term for adjusting the spacing between two consecutive characters in typography?
Answer:
Tracking
Tracking, often referred to as letter-spacing in web design, is the process of adjusting the uniform space between a range of characters.
750
What is the function of the 'Ctrl + P' shortcut in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Open Print Dialog box
The Ctrl + P shortcut is the standard keyboard command to open the Print dialog box in Microsoft Word. From this menu, users can select their printer, adjust print settings such as page range and number of copies, and preview the document before printing.