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Computer Science MCQs

Computer Science holds 3,334 questions with answers, free to read and with no account needed. They are grouped into 2 categories: Computer Science, Software Engineering.

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What text alignment does Ctrl + R trigger in an editor_____________?

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Answer: D. Right align the selected Paragraph

Ctrl + R aligns the selected paragraph text against the right margin. Formatting engines adjust line spacing to create a straight right boundary. This alignment style leaves the left margin looking ragged and uneven. Rig...

In presentation software like PowerPoint, visual transition effects applied between consecutive slides are called____________?

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Answer: C. transitions

Visual transition effects applied between consecutive slides are called transitions. Transitions control how presentations animate when moving from one slide to the next. Presentation software offers diverse motion effec...

Under which ribbon group on the Insert tab are header and footer controls found in PowerPoint?

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Answer: C. Text group

The Text group on the Insert ribbon tab contains specific controls for headers and footers. PowerPoint organizes related interface commands into clearly labeled functional ribbon groups. Users locate header and footer in...

What are vector graphics made up of_____________?

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Answer: B. Paths

Vector graphics are composed of mathematical paths, lines, curves, and geometric shapes. Using algebraic formulas allows vector images to scale infinitely without losing visual clarity. The correct option distinguishes v...

Which presentation view works best for applying transition effects across all slides?

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Answer: A. Slide sorter view

Slide sorter view provides a thumbnail overview of all presentation slides simultaneously. This visual layout is ideal for applying uniform transition effects across multiple slides. Authors can review pacing and visual...

Which technical scenario is encapsulated by the statement: “The client sends structured query language (SQL) requests to the server which are transmitted as messages across the net” ?

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Answer: B. Database servers

Database servers are specifically designed to receive and execute structured query language requests. Clients transmit SQL queries as network messages to remote database management systems. The database server processes...

A single transmission medium shared by multiple signals via _____________________?

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Answer: C. multiplexing

Multiplexing allows multiple signals to share a single transmission medium simultaneously. It combines several input signals into one composite data stream for efficient transport. At the receiving end, demultiplexing se...

What command allows you to search for a string forward within the vi editor?

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Answer: A. /

The slash character initiates a forward search query within the active text document. Entering this command prompts the editor to look downward for matching text strings. Users rely on this fundamental search shortcut to...

What is the smallest unit in a Java program called____________________?

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Answer: A. token

A token is the smallest individual lexical element recognized by the Java compiler. Tokens include keywords, identifiers, literals, operators, and separators forming source code. The correct option correctly names the ba...

What specific stage distinguishes the commercial application package deployment approach from the rapid application development methodology ?

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Answer: D. business process design

Commercial package deployment requires adapting internal workflows to fit software capabilities. Business process design ensures the purchased application aligns with company operations. Rapid application development bui...

Which regression test selection strategy surfaces flaws introduced by modifications ?

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Answer: D. Inclusiveness

Inclusiveness measures a regression test selection strategy's ability to include all tests revealing code modifications. A highly inclusive strategy ensures no potentially faulty test cases are omitted from the regressio...

What does ITG stand for___________________?

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Answer: D. independent test group

ITG stands for Independent Test Group representing a specialized team separate from developers. Independence ensures unbiased evaluation and rigorous testing of software products before release. This organizational separ...

What category do Alt, Shift, and Ctrl belong to as_______keys.

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Answer: C. modifier

Alt, Shift, and Ctrl are classified as modifier keys because they modify other keys. These keys do not produce characters by themselves when pressed in isolation. They alter the normal function of alphanumeric or navigat...

How can you email a document directly from within MS Word 2016?

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Answer: A. File >> Share >> Email

MS Office applications provide integrated sharing tools for sending files via email clients. Navigating to File then Share and selecting Email opens the document directly as an attachment. This streamlined feature uses t...