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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
B
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F9 is the correct keyboard shortcut to access the Test Plan menu bar in Quality Center. This is a specific QC keyboard function. The other function keys (F7, F11, F12) are used for different purposes in the application or are not assigned to this function.
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Ctrl + F
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F11
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Ctrl + Alt + F
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Ctrl + F2
B
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F11 is the standard keyboard shortcut to toggle full screen mode in most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and many Windows applications. This convention is widely adopted across software to provide a consistent user experience for maximizing screen real estate.
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HOME
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Ctrl + HOME
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Shift + HOME
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Alt + HOME
D
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Alt + Home is the keyboard shortcut to navigate to the browser's home page in most major browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. This shortcut provides quick access to your configured start page regardless of your current location.
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Ctrl + TAB
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Shift + TAB
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Ctrl + T
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Ctrl + C
C
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Ctrl + T is the universal keyboard shortcut for opening a new tab in virtually all modern web browsers. This shortcut dramatically improves browsing productivity by allowing users to keep multiple pages open simultaneously without cluttering the desktop with separate windows.
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Ctrl + F4
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Alt + F1
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Shift + F10
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Shift + H
C
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Shift + F10 is the standard Windows keyboard shortcut that displays the context menu (right-click menu) for the currently selected item. This works consistently across most Windows applications including web browsers, making it an essential accessibility shortcut for mouse-free navigation.
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SHIFT+F11
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SHIFT+F10
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SHIFT+F1
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ALT+F10
B
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SHIFT+F10 is the universal Windows keyboard shortcut that displays the context menu (right-click menu) for the currently selected item. This shortcut works consistently across most Windows applications including Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
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CTRL+ALT+HOME
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CTRL+SHIFT+END
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CTRL+ALT+END
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CTRL+ALT+BREAK
C
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In a Remote Desktop Connection session, pressing CTRL+ALT+END opens the Microsoft Windows Security dialog box (equivalent to pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL on a local computer). CTRL+ALT+BREAK is used for toggling full-screen mode.
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CTRL+DELETE
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ALT+DELETE
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ALT+SHIFT+DELETE
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ALT+Windows Logo
B
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In a Remote Desktop Connection session, ALT+DELETE displays the Windows system menu for the active window. This replaces the standard ALT+SPACE shortcut used on a local machine.
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Right ALT+Right SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
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Left ALT+Right SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
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Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
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Left CTRL+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
C
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Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN is the keyboard shortcut that toggles Windows High Contrast mode on or off. This accessibility feature adjusts color schemes and display settings to improve visibility for users with visual impairments.
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CTRL+ALT+TAB
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CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
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ALT+SHIFT+TAB
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CTRL+SHIFT+(-)
B
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CTRL+SHIFT+TAB is the keyboard shortcut for moving backwards through tabs in a dialog box. This reverses the direction of tab navigation, complementing CTRL+TAB which moves forward through tabs.
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CTRL+ALT+SHIFT
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CTRL+Windows Logo
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CTRL+SHIFT
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CTRL+ESC
D
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CTRL+ESC is the keyboard shortcut that displays the Windows Start menu. This provides a keyboard-only method to access the Start menu, especially useful on keyboards without a Windows logo key.
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CTRL+ALT+HOME
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CTRL+SHIFT+END
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CTRL+ALT+END
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CTRL+ALT+BREAK
D
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In Remote Desktop Connection, the keyboard shortcut CTRL+ALT+BREAK is used to switch the client computer's display between windowed mode and full-screen mode. Other combinations like CTRL+ALT+END serve different functions, such as opening the security dialog.
B
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In vi/vim editor, the 'O' (uppercase) command opens a new line ABOVE the current cursor position and enters insert mode. The lowercase 'o' opens a line below. 'I' enters insert mode at the beginning of the current line, while 'a' (append) enters insert mode after the cursor. The question specifically asks for a new line, making 'O' correct.
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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 many automation testing tools, the SHIFT+ALT+F3 key combination is used to toggle analog recording mode on and off. This mode records user interactions at the coordinate level rather than object level.
B
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In ISPF, the F2 function key (SPLIT command) splits the screen into two or more sessions, allowing you to work in multiple ISPF screens simultaneously. F3 ends the current session, F1 is help, and F6 is used for creating a new dataset or member.