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Computer Software Operations
1,772 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
B
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F4 is the standard 'Repeat' keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. When you press F4 after applying formatting to a cell, it repeats that same formatting on the selected cell(s). This is a quick way to apply consistent formatting across multiple cells.
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z/OS on IBM Z Series 900
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OS/390, MVS on IBM S390
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AIX(UNIX) on Windows NT
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Windows NT on PC Server
C
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CICS is supported on z/OS, OS/390, and Windows NT. The option 'AIX(UNIX) on Windows NT' is a contradictory and invalid platform description.
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Alt + 0128
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Alt + 0163
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Alt + 0126
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Alt + 0129
B
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The £ (pound sterling) symbol can be inserted using Alt code 0163 - hold Alt key and type 0163 on the numeric keypad. This is a standard Alt code for currency symbols in Windows applications. The other codes listed (0128, 0126, 0129) correspond to different characters.
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Shift + F3
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Alt + F3
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Ctrl + F3
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Alt + Ctrl + F3
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Shift+F3 in Microsoft Word cycles through text case options - lowercase, UPPERCASE, Title Case, and Sentence case. This shortcut allows quick toggling between cases without retyping. The other combinations (Alt+F3, Ctrl+F3, Alt+Ctrl+F3) perform different functions or are not standard case-changing shortcuts.
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Alt + E
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Crtl + E
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Shift +E
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Ctrl + c
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Ctrl + E
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Alt + E
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Shift + E
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Alt + Ctrl + E
A
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Ctrl+E is the universal shortcut in MS Word for centering text. Other common alignment shortcuts: Ctrl+L (left), Ctrl+R (right), Ctrl+J (justify).
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F3
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SHIFT+ALT+F3
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CTRL+SHIFT+F3
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F10
B
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In QTP (QuickTest Professional/UFT), the shortcut key SHIFT+ALT+F3 is used to start and stop analog recording mode. This mode captures actual mouse movements and keyboard operations at the screen coordinate level, useful for testing applications that QTP cannot recognize at the object level.
A
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In QTP/UFT, the F12 key is the shortcut for inserting a Standard Checkpoint. Checkpoints are verification points that compare actual values with expected values. Standard Checkpoints verify object properties and values during test execution.
B
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In QTP (QuickTest Professional), Ctrl+R is the keyboard shortcut to open the Object Repository window. This provides quick access to view and manage test objects. The option has a minor typo ('Crl' instead of 'Ctrl') but the intended answer is correct.
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Ctrl+F5
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Alt+F5
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F5
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Shift_F5
A
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In QuickTest Professional (QTP) / Unified Functional Testing (UFT), the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F5 is used to run the test session starting from the currently selected step.
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Ctrl+E
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Ctrl+D
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Ctrl+C
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None of the ablove
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Ctrl+1
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Ctrl+2
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Ctrl+3
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Ctrl+4
B
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Ctrl+2 opens the Calendar view in Outlook. The navigation shortcuts are Ctrl+1 for Mail, Ctrl+2 for Calendar, Ctrl+3 for Contacts, and Ctrl+4 for Tasks. These provide quick switching between Outlook modules.
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Alt+F1
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Alt+F2
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Alt+F3
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Alt+F4
A
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Alt+F1 toggles the Navigation Pane in Outlook. This shows or hides the left pane containing Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and other folder views. The Navigation Pane is essential for moving between Outlook components.
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Ctrl+Shift+Q
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Ctrl+Shift+N
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Ctrl+Shift+H
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Ctrl+Shift+S
A
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Ctrl+Shift+Q is the standard Outlook keyboard shortcut to create a new meeting request. This combination directly opens a new meeting window, allowing users to quickly schedule appointments without navigating menus.
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Ctrl+W
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Ctrl+Q
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Ctrl+R
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Ctrl+Z
B
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Ctrl+Q is the Outlook keyboard shortcut that marks the selected message as read. This is different from Ctrl+R (reply) or Ctrl+W (close), providing a quick way to manage message status without opening each item.