All Free Computer Science and IT MCQs with Answers

1051. Although it is not shown in normal view, to view a header, click _________ on the menu bar and then click Header and Footer.

• A. View
• B. Edit
• C. Format
• D. Tools

Explanation: In Word, headers and footers are accessed through View, followed by Header and Footer. The Edit, Format, and Tools menus do not contain this traditional command.

1052. The MLA style specifies that a superscript be used for a note reference mark to signal an explanatory note exists either at the bottom of the page as a(n) __________.

• A. footnote or at the end of the document as a startnote
• B. headnote or at the end of the document as an endnote
• C. footnote or at the end of the document as an endnote
• D. headnote or at the end of the document as a startnote

Explanation: A note reference in MLA may point to a footnote at the bottom of the page or an endnote at the end of the document. “Startnote” and “headnote” are not the corresponding terms here.

1053. Which of the following function key activates the speller in Ms Word?

• A. F5
• B. F7
• C. F9
• D. Shift + F7

Explanation: F7 starts Word’s spelling and grammar checker, commonly called the speller. F5 is used for navigation or Go To, while Shift+F7 opens the thesaurus.

1054. Which keystroke is used for updating a field in Ms Word?

• A. F6
• B. F9
• C. F11
• D. F12

Explanation: F9 updates the selected field, such as a date, page reference, or table of contents entry. F6 cycles through document panes rather than updating fields.

1055. The paragraph mark (¶) is a formatting mark that indicates where the ________ was pressed

• A. Tab key
• B. Spacebar
• C. Enter key
• D. Shift key

Explanation: The paragraph mark represents the end of a paragraph and is inserted when Enter is pressed. Tabs and spaces have separate formatting marks when nonprinting characters are displayed.

1056. To display more of the document on the screen in print layout view, the _________ can be hidden

• A. white space at the top of the pages
• B. white space at the bottom of the pages
• C. gray space between pages
• D. all of the above

Explanation: In Print Layout view, hiding white space removes the visible top and bottom page margins and the intervening page space, allowing more document text to fit on screen. This does not delete or change the printed margins.

1057. Which of the following typically appear at the end of document for citation of source?

• A. End notes
• B. Foot notes
• C. Header
• D. Footer

Explanation: Endnotes are citation notes placed at the end of a document, whereas footnotes appear at the bottom of the page. Headers and footers are page-layout areas, not normally citation sections.

1058. To advance rightward from one cell to the next in a table, press the ________ key.

• A. tab
• B. backspace
• C. home
• D. enter

Explanation: The Tab key moves the cursor to the next cell in a table and creates a new row when pressed in the last cell. The other keys do not advance through table cells.

1059. Which key deletes the character to the left of the cursor?

• A. End
• B. Backspace
• C. Home
• D. Delete

Explanation: Backspace removes the character immediately to the left of the cursor. Delete removes the character to the right.

1060. Where is the quick Access Toolbar and when should you use it?

• A. upper-left corner and use it for your favorite commands
• B. floats over your text and use it when you need to make formatting changes
• C. Home tab and use it when you need to quickly launch or start new document
• D. None of above

Explanation: The Quick Access Toolbar is normally in the upper-left corner of the Word window and holds frequently used or favorite commands. It remains available regardless of which Ribbon tab is selected.