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The correct answer is Animation Scheme

Key Points

In PowerPoint, the term "Ellipse Motion" refers to a type of animation scheme. Animation schemes are predefined sets of animations that can be applied to text, shapes, pictures, and other elements in your PowerPoint slides.

• Ellipse Motion is suggestive of this animation taking a circular or elliptical path. The element you apply this animation scheme to, could move in an elliptical path across your slide.
• This can be used to bring a dynamic, flowing element to your presentations, drawing viewers' attention to certain points or just bringing a bit of movement and life to a otherwise static slideshow.
• This animation can be customized with options such as the duration, delay, direction and other properties available under the animations tab in PowerPoint.

Color Schemes and Design Templates, on the other hand, impact the visual aesthetic of the slide as a whole, influencing things like background color, font color and style.

The correct answer is Lookup Wizard

Key Points

• Lookup Wizard:
• The Lookup Wizard in Access is used to create a drop-down list.
• When you want a field to present a user with a series of predefined options, you can use the Lookup Wizard.
• The Wizard provides an intuitive interface to create these lists.
• It can pull data from another table or a custom list of values you provide.

Additional Information 

• OLE Object: OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) allows you to insert and manage objects created in other programs such as Excel or Word. These objects can be linked or embedded in Access databases.
• Memo: (This field type is also known as "Long Text" in Access 2016 and later). Memo fields are used to store large amounts of text. Unlike Text fields, which hold up to 255 characters, Memo fields can hold up to about a gigabyte of data (with the size of the database being the only real limit).
• Hyperlink: A Hyperlink field in Access is used to store hyperlinks that can link to documents, web pages, etc. A hyperlink field displays the URL for hypertext navigation to a location on the Internet or an intranet.

The correct answer is i - True, ii - True

Key Points

• Statement i: This is true. In MS-Word 365, you can use the 'Track Changes' feature to keep track of edits made to a document.
• Statement ii: This is true. The 'Track Changes' feature is found under the 'Review' tab in MS-Word 365.

So, the statements are: i - True ii - True

The correct answer is Slide Master.

Key Points

• To have the logo of an organization appearing automatically in the same position for all slides in a presentation, you need to insert the logo in the Slide Master.
• The Slide Master is a feature in presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint that allows you to make universal changes to your slides, ensuring consistency across the entire presentation.
• By inserting the logo in the Slide Master, it will appear on all slides that use that master layout, eliminating the need to manually add the logo to each slide.

Additional Information

• Handout Master: This is used to customize the layout and format of handouts that accompany your presentation. It does not affect the slides themselves.
• Chart Master: This option does not exist in most presentation software. Charts are usually formatted individually or by using the Slide Master.
• Notes Master: This is used to customize the format of speaker notes. Changes here do not affect the slides themselves.

The correct answer is Ctrl + F2.

• Ctrl + F2 function key displays the Print Preview window in Microsoft Office.

Key Points

• Print Preview function lets users see the pages that are about to print and allows the users to see exactly how the pages will look when they are printed.
• This feature allows you to see exactly how your pages will look when they are printed.
• We can print directly from the Print Preview page by clicking on the print button 

 or printer icon 

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Additional Information

The correct answer is Shift + Delete

Key Points 

• The correct answer is: Shift + Delete
• When you press the 'Shift' key and 'Delete' key together, it permanently deletes the selected file or files from your system.
• This operation bypasses the Recycle Bin, effectively removing the file from your computer without any intermediate step.
• Under normal circumstances, when you delete a file using just the 'Delete' key, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin and can be recovered if needed.
• Using 'Shift + Delete', there's no such backup; the file is completely gone unless you use some kind of file recovery program.
• Using the 'Shift + Delete' command can be helpful when you want to immediately free up space on your hard drive, as files deleted with this command don't temporarily take up storage in the Recycle Bin.
• However, it should be used with caution due to the permanence of the deletion.

The correct answer is 'Window + R'

Key Points

• Window + R:
• Pressing the Windows key and the R key simultaneously invokes the Run command window in Windows operating systems.
• This shortcut is a quick way to open the Run dialog box, which allows users to launch programs, open files, and access system resources by typing in commands.
• It's a useful tool for advanced users who prefer keyboard shortcuts over navigating through menus.

Additional Information

• Ctrl + R:
• This shortcut is commonly used to refresh the current window in many applications, including web browsers, but it does not invoke the Run command window in Windows.
• Window + W:
• This shortcut is not a standard Windows operating system shortcut for opening the Run dialog box. It may be used in certain versions of Windows for opening Windows Ink Workspace or other features.
• Ctrl + W:
• This shortcut is typically used to close the current window in many applications, such as web browsers and document editors, but it does not open the Run command window.

The correct answer is option 3: Mouse, Scanner, Joystick

Key Points

Input devices are used to provide data and control signals to a computer. The devices listed in Option 3 are all input devices:

• Mouse: Used to point, click, and interact with the computer.
• Scanner: Captures images or text and inputs them into the computer.
• Joystick: Used for input in gaming and controlling cursor movement.

Explanation of options:

• Option 1 – Keyboard, Monitor, Joystick: ❌ Monitor is an output device.
• Option 2 – Keyboard, Printer, Light pen: ❌ Printer is an output device.
• Option 3 – Mouse, Scanner, Joystick: ✅ All are input devices.
• Option 4 – Mouse, Microphone, Speaker: ❌ Speaker is an output device.

Hence, the correct answer is: option 3: Mouse, Scanner, Joystick

The correct answer is Dynamic RAM

Key Points

• Main memory, also known as primary memory or RAM (Random Access Memory), is typically implemented using either Static RAM (SRAM) or Dynamic RAM (DRAM).
• Between the two, Dynamic RAM (Option 4) is more widely used for main memory in computers because it is cheaper and has a smaller size per bit compared to SRAM. On the downside, it requires constant refreshing to maintain data.
• Magnetic drum memory and Magnetic core memory (Options 1 and 2) are historically significant types of memory, but they are not used for implementing main memory in modern computer systems as they have been surpassed by semiconductor memory technologies such as SRAM and DRAM.

Additional InformationComputer memory is typically divided into two main types: primary memory (also known as main memory) and secondary memory (also known as storage).

• Primary Memory: This is the memory directly accessible by the CPU for read and write operations. Primary memory is often faster than secondary memory but has a smaller capacity. It is further divided into two main types:
• RAM (Random Access Memory): This can store and retrieve data as long as the system is on, but loses its data once the system is turned off (volatile memory). There are two types of RAM:
• DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory): This is less expensive and slower than SRAM. It must be refreshed regularly to keep its data.
• SRAM (Static Random Access Memory): This is faster and more expensive than DRAM. It does not need to be refreshed like DRAM.
• ROM (Read-Only Memory): This is non-volatile memory, which means it retains data even when the system is turned off. Data 'written' to ROM is done so during the manufacturing process and it cannot be altered or erased by normal computer operations. ROM is used for firmware updates and to bootstrap the system when initially powered on.
• Secondary Memory: This memory is used for storage and isn't directly accessible by the CPU. The primary advantages are increased storage space and data permanence. It is slower than primary memory. Common types include:
• Hard Disk Drives (HDD): These store data on magnetic surfaces. They offer large storage capacity but slower access times compared to primary memory or SSDs.
• Solid State Drives (SSD): These store data on interconnected flash memory chips. SSDs are faster and less prone to mechanical failure than HDDs but are more expensive per GB.
• Optical Discs: This includes CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and Blu-ray discs. They store data optically and are often used for data distribution, movie and music distribution, and data backups.
• Cache Memory: This is a type of memory used by the CPU to reduce the average time to access data from the main memory. The cache is a smaller, faster memory which stores copies of the data from frequently used main memory locations.
• Virtual Memory: This is a memory management technique that provides an "as if" larger main memory by using a section of the hard disk as an extension of the main memory, swapping data between the hard disk and main memory as needed.

The Correct answer is L.M. Singhvi.

Key Points

Directive Principles of State Policy

• Articles 36-51 under Part-IV of the Indian Constitution deal with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• They are borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
• It refers to the ideals that the State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. e.g. the Government should try to ensure equal pay for equal work for men and women etc.
• Non-justiciable nature on recommendations of Tej Bahadur committee Report
• Positive Connotation – Establishes social and economic democracy.
• Promote the concept of a Welfare State and Inclusive Growth.
• Precursors of Panchayat Raj Institution (Art. 40- Village Panchayat)
• Fundamental in governance and apply in policy makings – Art. 37
• Novel features and Soul of the constitution – B.R Ambedkar
• DPSP is the Conscience of the constitution – Granville Austin
• Constitutional instructions to – Legislature, executive, and administration of the state.
• Enabling in nature – Enables government for a comprehensive program of social and economic justice, unlike FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS.
• Non-justiciable, Non-self-executory, non-enforceable by a court of law.
• Government can implement provisions of DPSP by legislative actions.

Significance of DPSP

• Helps courts as Guiding Light in determining and examining the constitutional validity of acts/rules/regulations.
• Symbolizes the idea of a welfare state and amplifies social and economic justice as entailed in the Preamble.
• They impose a moral obligation on the state authorities for their application, however, public opinion is the real force behind them.
• Serves as moral precepts for – Legislature, executive, and administration of state
• They serve as a Common Minimum Programme for every government irrespective of their manifestos and political ideologies.
• The Directives are the life-giving provisions of the Constitution. They constitute the stuff of the Constitution and its philosophy of social justice. – L. M Singhvi. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
• Directives lay down that the goal of Indian polity is ‘economic democracy’ as distinguished from ‘political democracy’ (Fundamental rights) – R. Ambedkar
• Supplements and complements Fundamental Rights (Part III).
• Serves as benchmarks and yardstick for people to gauge the performance of govt.
• DPSPs are intended to be a guide, friends, and philosophers of the ruling party in legislative and executive acts.
• Serves as an important tool for opposition parties to ensure accountability of the executive and exercise influence and control over the government.