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
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Which of the following is not considered an essential component for performing a mail merge operation?
Answer:
Word fields
A mail merge requires a main document, a data source, and merge fields to map data. While Word fields exist, they are not strictly defined as an essential component for the basic mail merge process itself.
772
Which keyboard shortcut is used to trigger the print command for an active document?
Answer:
Ctrl+P
Ctrl + P is the universal keyboard shortcut used in most Windows-based applications to open the Print dialog box, allowing the user to configure print settings and send the document to a printer.
773
How many distinct layout positions are available for the Drop Cap feature in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
2
In Microsoft Word, the Drop Cap feature provides two primary layout options: 'Dropped', where the letter is embedded within the paragraph text, and 'In margin', where the letter is placed in the left margin outside the main body of the paragraph text.
774
According to MLA style, where are explanatory notes placed when signaled by a superscript reference mark?
Answer:
footnote or at the end of the document as an endnote
The MLA formatting style requires that explanatory notes be placed either at the bottom of the page on which the reference appears, known as a footnote, or at the very end of the research paper, known as an endnote.
775
Which tool is most effective for applying the same formatting to multiple locations within a document?
Answer:
Format Painter
The Format Painter is a productivity tool in Microsoft Word that copies formatting from a selected piece of text and applies it to other sections.
776
Which menu option should be used to justify text vertically across the height of a page?
Answer:
Page Setup from File menu
To adjust the vertical alignment of text on a page, users typically access the 'Page Setup' dialog box.
777
What is the primary function of the Thesaurus tool within Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Synonyms and Antonyms words
The Thesaurus tool in Microsoft Word is designed to help writers improve their vocabulary by providing a list of synonyms and antonyms for a selected word. This feature is invaluable for enhancing the quality and variety of language in a document.
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How is the term 'word wrap' defined in word processing?
Answer:
moving text automatically to the next line
Word wrap is a feature that automatically moves a word to the beginning of the next line if it does not fit within the current line's margins. This ensures that text remains readable and within the document boundaries without requiring manual line breaks.
779
Which function key is designated to launch the spell-check feature in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
F7
The F7 key is the standard keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word used to trigger the Spelling and Grammar check dialog.
780
Which of the following font position settings is not available in Microsoft Word?
Answer:
Centered
In Microsoft Word, font position settings under the Font dialog box include Normal, Raised (superscript), and Lowered (subscript). Centered is a paragraph alignment setting, not a font position setting.