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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
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The cell gets formatted to Number category with 2 decimal places
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The cell gets formatted to Number category with 4 decimal places
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The cell gets formatted into different font
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Nothing happens
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Ctrl+Shift+1 applies the Number format with 2 decimal places and thousand separators. It does not change fonts, and 4 decimal places would be Ctrl+Shift+2. This is a formatting shortcut for quick number display.
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se nu
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se nonu
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se n
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se history
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In vim, :se nu (short for set number) enables line numbering. nonu disables numbering, n is not a valid vim option, and history is unrelated to line numbers.
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se nu
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se bs
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se history
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se noai
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se nonu
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:se nu in vim enables line numbers (short for set number). bs controls backspace behavior, history is not a standard vim option, noai disables auto-indent, nonu disables line numbers.
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CTRL + M, CTRL + P
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CTRL + O, CTRL + M
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CTRL + M, CTRL + O
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CTRL + M, CTRL + K
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In Microsoft Visual Studio, the standard keyboard shortcut chord to collapse all outlining regions to their definitions is CTRL + M, CTRL + O. CTRL + M, CTRL + P is used to expand them.
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CTRL + M, CTRL + P
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CTRL + M, CTRL + O
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CTRL + O, CTRL + P
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CTRL + P, CTRL + P
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In Microsoft Visual Studio, the default keyboard shortcut chord to expand all outlining regions (definitions) is CTRL + M, CTRL + P. The other combinations perform different outlining actions, such as collapsing to definitions.
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CTRL + HOME
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CTRL + SPACE
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CTRL + END
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CTRL + INSERT
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CTRL + SPACE is the keyboard shortcut for triggering IntelliSense (auto-completion) in the code editor window in Visual Studio. This shortcut brings up the context-aware list of members, methods, and properties available at the current cursor position.
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VBScript can control the mouse pointer and simulate clicks by utilizing the Windows Script Host Shell object to run PowerShell commands or by calling Windows API functions via external COM objects. Therefore, the statement that we cannot control the mouse using VBScript is false.
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In most integrated development environments, F9 is the standard shortcut key to insert or toggle a breakpoint at the current cursor position. F10 is typically used for step-over debugging, while F5 starts debugging. F7 and F8 have other debugging functions.
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CTRL + ALT + I
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CTRL + I
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ALT + I
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ALT + CTRL + D
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ALT + I is the shortcut key to open the Immediate window while debugging in many IDEs, particularly Visual Studio. The Immediate window allows executing code and checking variable values during debugging. CTRL + ALT + I, CTRL + I, and ALT + CTRL + D are not standard shortcuts for this purpose.
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ALT + F5
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CTRL + SHIFT + F5
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SHIFT + F5
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F5
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CTRL + SHIFT + F5 is the shortcut to restart the application while debugging in many IDEs including Visual Studio. This stops and restarts the debugging session. ALT + F5 is typically not used, SHIFT + F5 stops debugging, and F5 starts debugging.
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The keyboard shortcut ALT + TAB is the standard operating system command in Windows and many other environments to switch between open applications.
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In standard Windows and GUI applications, pressing the F10 key activates the menu bar, allowing users to navigate options using keyboard shortcuts.
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CTRL+SHIFT+ESC is a direct Windows keyboard shortcut that opens Task Manager immediately without going through the Windows Security screen (which CTRL+ALT+DEL requires). This shortcut has been consistent across Windows versions from XP through Windows 10 and 11.
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ALT+F4 is a keyboard shortcut primarily used to close the active application window in Windows operating systems. It does not directly shut down the computer system - for that, you would typically need to go through the Start menu or use a different shutdown procedure. The statement is imprecise because ALT+F4 closes applications, not the system itself.
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Ctrl + A
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Ctrl + E
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Ctrl + R
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Ctrl + Alt + E
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Ctrl+R is the keyboard shortcut to right-align text in Microsoft Word. Ctrl+A selects all text, Ctrl+E is for center alignment, and Ctrl+Alt+E is not a standard alignment shortcut.