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1,659 Questions
This hub provides extensive practice on computer software operations and keyboard shortcuts. It covers document formatting, spreadsheet navigation, and common application commands. These questions are essential for candidates preparing for banking, railways, and staff selection computer proficiency tests.
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Computer Software Operations Questions
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ALT + CLT + 4
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ALT + CLT + 3
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ALT + CLT + 2
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ALT + CLT + 1
D
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Explanation
In Microsoft Word, ALT + CTRL + 1 applies Heading 1 style. The pattern continues sequentially: ALT + CTRL + 2 for Heading 2, ALT + CTRL + 3 for Heading 3, and ALT + CTRL + 4 for Heading 4. Option A is for Heading 2, B for Heading 3, C for Heading 4.
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ALT + CLT + 1
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ALT + CLT + 2
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ALT + CLT + 3
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ALT + CLT + 4
B
Correct answer
Explanation
ALT + CTRL + 2 applies Heading 2 style in Microsoft Word. The heading shortcuts follow a sequential pattern where the number corresponds to the heading level. Option A is for Heading 1, C for Heading 3, D for Heading 4.
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ALT + CLT + 2
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ALT + CLT + 4
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ALT + CLT + 3
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ALT + CLT + 1
C
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Explanation
ALT + CTRL + 3 applies Heading 3 style in Microsoft Word. The heading shortcuts are numbered sequentially to match their corresponding heading levels (1-4). Option A is for Heading 2, B for Heading 4, D for Heading 1.
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CTL + SHIFT + L
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CTL + SHIFT + M
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CTL + SHIFT + N
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CTL + SHIFT + O
A
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Explanation
CTRL + SHIFT + L is the keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Word to apply a bulleted list. The other options (CTRL + SHIFT + M, N, O) perform different functions - M for indent, N for normal style, O for outline view in some versions.
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ALT + CTL + K
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ALT + CTL + M
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ALT + CTL + L
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ALT + CTL + P
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CTL + B
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CTL + SHIFT + B
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CTL + ALT +B
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CTL + F10+ B
A,B
Correct answer
Explanation
Both CTL + B and CTL + SHIFT + B are valid shortcuts for bold text in different applications. CTL + B is the universal standard across most text editors and word processors. CTL + SHIFT + B is used in some creative applications or for special bold variations. This makes both answers correct depending on the software context.
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ctrl + ;
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ctrl + '
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ctrl + .
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ctrl + /
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In Microsoft Excel, Ctrl + ; (semicolon) inserts the current date into the selected cell. This shortcut is useful for quickly adding today's date without typing it manually. The date is inserted as a static value, not a formula that updates each day. Ctrl + ' is used to copy formula from above cell, Ctrl + . has no special function, and Ctrl + / is for selecting object array.
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ctrl + shift + '
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ctrl + A + ,
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ctrl + shift + "
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ctrl + shift + ;
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + Shift + ; inserts the current time into the selected cell in Excel. This is the time-insertion counterpart to the date-insertion shortcut. The time is inserted as a static value showing hours and minutes. The other options (Ctrl + Shift + ', Ctrl + A + ,, Ctrl + Shift + ") are not valid Excel shortcuts for time insertion.
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ctrl + A
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ctrl + H
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ctrl + I
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ctrl + B
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + A is the Excel shortcut to select the entire worksheet or current region. When pressed once, it selects the current data region; when pressed twice in succession, it selects the entire sheet. Ctrl + H opens Find and Replace, Ctrl + I italics text, and Ctrl + B makes text bold - none of these select the entire sheet.
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Ctrl + F
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Ctrl + J
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Ctrl + H
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Ctrl + R
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + H is the Excel shortcut for Find and Replace, not Ctrl + F (which only does Find). Ctrl + H opens the Find and Replace dialog box where you can search for specific content and replace it with something else. Ctrl + J and Ctrl + R are not standard shortcuts for Find and Replace in Excel.
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Ctrl + I
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Ctrl + B
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Ctrl + U
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Ctrl + '
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + 2 is equivalent to Ctrl + B in Excel, as both apply bold formatting to selected text. Numbered shortcuts (Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 6) correspond to commonly used format commands for efficiency. Ctrl + I is for italics, Ctrl + U for underline, and Ctrl + ' is for copying formula from above cell.
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ctrl + b
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ctrl + i
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ctrl + u
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ctrl + 2
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Alt + Enter
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Alt + Esc
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Ctrl + Esc
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Alt + Space bar
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Alt + Esc cycles through open applications in the order they were opened. Alt + Tab is more common for visual switching, while Alt + Enter and Ctrl + Esc have different functions.
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WINKEY + M
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WINKEY + V
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WINKEY + D
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WINKEY + A
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Winkey + D immediately minimizes all windows and shows the desktop. Winkey + M also minimizes but doesn't toggle, while Winkey + V and Winkey + A have different functions.
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Tab + Shift
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Alt + Shift + Tab
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Alt + Ctrl+ Tab
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Shift + Alt + Tab
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Alt + Shift + Tab switches backwards through open applications (reverse order). Tab + Shift alone doesn't switch apps, and the other combinations are incorrect.