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Computer Software Operations

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

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ctrl+D ?

  1. Copy

  2. Paste

  3. Delete

  4. Fill down
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl+D fills down in Excel, copying content and formatting from cells directly above into the selected cell(s). The D stands for Down, just as Ctrl+R fills Right.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Windows Logo + M

  1. maximize all

  2. minimize all

  3. open mouse settings

  4. open microsoft official site
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Windows key + M keyboard shortcut immediately minimizes all open windows to the taskbar, providing a quick way to clear your desktop. This is different from Windows + D which shows the desktop. The 'M' stands for minimize, making it easy to remember.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

F6

  1. refresh

  2. Undo

  3. Moves among panes in windows explorer

  4. select all
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

F6 is a specialized navigation key that cycles through different panes or sections within Windows Explorer and other multi-pane applications. This helps users move between the folder tree, file list, and address bar without using the mouse. It's particularly useful for keyboard-only navigation.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Left ALT + Left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN

  1. print last page

  2. print all pages

  3. disable printing

  4. Toggles high contrast
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Alt + Shift + PrintScreen combination is a Windows accessibility shortcut that toggles High Contrast mode, making the screen easier to see for users with visual impairments. This is not related to printing documents despite the PrintScreen key in the combination. It's an important accessibility feature in Windows.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

CTRL + SHIFT + ESC

  1. direct shutdown

  2. start menu

  3. Task Manager

  4. delete item directly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl + Shift + Esc is the direct keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager in Windows, providing immediate access to monitor and manage running processes. This is faster than the alternative Ctrl + Alt + Delete method. Task Manager is essential for troubleshooting unresponsive programs and system performance issues.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Alt + F1

  1. Close Workbook

  2. Insert Chart Sheet

  3. Close Help window

  4. New Workbook
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alt + F1 in Excel inserts a new chart sheet. This shortcut creates a chart sheet in the workbook. The other options are incorrect - Alt + F1 does not close workbooks, help windows, or create new workbooks.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Alt + F2

  1. Select All

  2. Cut

  3. Save As

  4. Goto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Alt + F2 in Excel opens the Save As dialog box. This keyboard shortcut allows users to save the current workbook with a new name or in a different location. It is different from Ctrl + S which performs a regular save operation.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ctrl + W

  1. Close Workbook

  2. Open Workbook

  3. Save As

  4. Delete
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl + W in Excel closes the current workbook. This is a standard shortcut used to close the active workbook. Users are prompted to save changes if there are any unsaved modifications before the workbook closes.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ctrl + 9 (()

  1. Goto

  2. Find

  3. Find and Replace

  4. Hide rows
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl + 9 in Excel hides the selected rows. This keyboard shortcut allows users to quickly conceal row data from view without deleting it. The rows remain in the worksheet but are not visible until unhidden.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Shift + Ctrl + 9 (()

  1. Insert Hyperlink

  2. Bold

  3. Unhide rows

  4. Underline
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shift + Ctrl + 9 in Excel unhides any hidden rows in the selected range. This is the reverse operation of Ctrl + 9 and makes previously hidden rows visible again. It's useful for revealing data that was concealed.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ctrl + 0 ())

  1. Italic

  2. Insert

  3. Find

  4. Hide Columns
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl + 0 in Excel hides the selected columns. Similar to how Ctrl + 9 hides rows, Ctrl + 0 hides columns from view. The columns remain in the worksheet but are not visible until unhidden using the appropriate shortcut.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Shift + Ctrl + 0 ())

  1. Unhide Columns

  2. Next Worksheet

  3. Page Up

  4. Page down
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In Excel, Ctrl+0 hides the selected columns, while Ctrl+Shift+0 unhides any hidden columns in the selected range. This keyboard shortcut is the standard method for revealing column data that has been hidden from view.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Ctrl + Insert

  1. Paste

  2. Copy

  3. Cut

  4. Goto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ctrl+Insert is a legacy keyboard shortcut that performs the Copy operation, equivalent to the more commonly used Ctrl+C. This shortcut originated from early IBM PC standards and continues to work in most modern Windows applications for copying selected content to the clipboard.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

open the properties of selected object

  1. ALT+SHIFT

  2. CTRL+SHIFT

  3. ALT+ENTER

  4. CTRL+ENTER
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ALT+ENTER is the standard keyboard shortcut to open the Properties dialog for a selected file or folder in Windows Explorer. ALT+SHIFT and CTRL+SHIFT are used for various other functions but not properties. CTRL+ENTER is typically used for 'Open' or in browsers for auto-complete URLs. This is a fundamental Windows keyboard shortcut.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

CTRL+Z

  1. Undo

  2. Copy

  3. Move

  4. Delete
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CTRL+Z is the universal keyboard shortcut for Undo across Windows and most applications. It reverses the last action. Other options are different operations: CTRL+C is Copy, CTRL+X is Cut (for Move), and DELETE is for deletion. Undo is one of the most fundamental shortcuts that every computer user must know for correcting mistakes.