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Computer Software Operations
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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
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The statement is false because Ctrl + Spacebar is primarily used for language/IME switching or autocompletion in most applications, not for opening pop-up window menus. Pop-up menus are typically accessed with context menu keys or right-click.
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space
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Enter
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Esc
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Backspace
C
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Explanation
The Esc (Escape) key is the universal shortcut for closing dialog boxes and canceling operations in virtually all operating systems and applications. Space and Enter typically confirm actions, while Backspace deletes characters.
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minimize current tab
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close all tabs
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Create new tab
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Close current tab
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minimize all tabs
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + W is the standard keyboard shortcut to close the current tab in web browsers and many tabbed applications. Ctrl+T typically opens new tabs, while Ctrl+Shift+W might close all windows depending on the application.
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Ctrl + Alt + Delete
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Ctrl + Shift + Esc
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both of above
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none
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Both keyboard shortcuts open Task Manager in Windows: Ctrl+Alt+Delete opens a security options menu from which you can access Task Manager, while Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens it directly. Therefore, 'both of above' is correct.
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F1
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F10
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Alt
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all the above
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either F10 or Alt
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none
E
Correct answer
Explanation
In Windows, you can give focus to the menu bar using either the F10 key or the Alt key. Both shortcuts activate the menu bar in Windows applications, allowing keyboard navigation through menu options. This is why option E (either F10 or Alt) is correct.
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Go to left/right/up/down desktop
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Move tab to left/right/up/down workspace
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Move window to left/right/up/down workspace
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Scroll selected view by one page up/left/down/right
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no shortcut is like this
C
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Explanation
Windows Key + Ctrl + Arrow keys moves the active window to a different virtual desktop workspace in the left, right, up, or down direction. This feature was introduced in Windows 10 for managing multiple desktops. It does not navigate to desktops or move tabs within applications.
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ALT+ENTER
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NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+)
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Windows Logo+ L
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SHIFT+F10
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In Windows Explorer, NUM LOCK + Plus sign (+) expands the selected folder to show its contents. ALT+ENTER shows properties. Windows Logo+L locks the computer. SHIFT+F10 opens the context menu. This keyboard shortcut is useful for navigating folder structures efficiently.
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Windows Logo+E
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Windows Logo+F
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Windows Logo+D
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SHIFT+F10
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows Logo + D is the keyboard shortcut to minimize all windows and show the desktop. This is a handy shortcut for quickly accessing desktop icons or files. Windows Logo + E opens My Computer, and Windows Logo + F opens Search. SHIFT+F10 opens the context menu.
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Windows Logo+ L
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ALT+ESC
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F6 key
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ALT+SPACEBAR
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows Logo + L is the keyboard shortcut to lock the computer and switch to the login screen. This is a security feature used when stepping away from the computer. ALT+ESC doesn't lock the keyboard. F6 and ALT+SPACEBAR have other functions in Windows.
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NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*)
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ALT+ENTER
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NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-)
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Windows Logo+F
C
Correct answer
Explanation
NUM LOCK + Minus sign (-) collapses or closes the selected folder in Windows Explorer. This is the opposite of the Plus (+) shortcut which expands folders. NUM LOCK + Asterisk (*) expands all subfolders. ALT+ENTER shows properties. Windows Logo+F opens Search.
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ALT+ENTER
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Windows Logo+E
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SHIFT+F10
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F9
A
Correct answer
Explanation
ALT+ENTER is the universal keyboard shortcut to view properties of the selected item in Windows. This works for files, folders, and shortcuts. It's equivalent to right-clicking and selecting 'Properties'. Windows Logo+E opens My Computer. SHIFT+F10 is the context menu.
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ALT+ENTER
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NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*)
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CTRL+ESC
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ALT+F4
B
Correct answer
Explanation
NUM LOCK + Asterisk (*) in Windows Explorer expands all subfolders under the selected folder, showing the complete folder hierarchy. This is useful for seeing the entire directory structure. ALT+ENTER shows properties. CTRL+ESC opens the Start menu. ALT+F4 closes windows.
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SHIFT+F10
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ALT+ENTER
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ALT+SPACEBAR
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Windows Logo+BREAK
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows Logo+BREAK is the standard keyboard shortcut to open System Properties in Windows. SHIFT+F10 opens the right-click context menu, ALT+ENTER displays properties of a selected item, and ALT+SPACEBAR opens the window control menu for the active window.
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Windows Logo+ L
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ALT+TAB
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Windows Logo+F
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F6 key
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Windows Logo+F is the dedicated keyboard shortcut to open Windows Search or Find Files/Folders. Windows Logo+L locks the workstation, ALT+TAB switches between open applications, and F6 moves between panes in Windows Explorer.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In classic Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer, ALT+O opens the Favorites menu. ALT+F opens the File menu, ALT+V opens View menu, and ALT+F4 closes the application entirely.