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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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CTRL+F11
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Alt+F7
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CTRL+F7
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CTRL+F9
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CTRL+F3
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CTRL+F6
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CTRL+F8
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CTRL+F10
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CTRL+F7
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CTRL+F8
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CTRL+F9
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CTRL+F10
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In Excel, CTRL+F9 minimizes the current workbook window to an icon at the bottom of the screen. This is a standard Excel shortcut that reduces the workbook window without closing it, allowing you to see other open windows.
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CTRL+F7
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CTRL+F8
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CTRL+F9
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CTRL+F10
D
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+F10 maximizes the selected workbook window to fill the available screen space. If the window is already maximized, pressing it again restores the window to its previous size. This is a standard Excel shortcut for window management.
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CTRL+F7
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CTRL+F5
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Alt+F7
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Alt+F5
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Alt + Space Bar
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Cntrl + Space Bar
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SHIFT + Space Bar
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All the Above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
SHIFT+Space Bar selects the entire row containing the active cell in Excel. This is a standard shortcut that highlights all cells in that row. Ctrl+Space selects columns, not rows. Alt+Space opens the window control menu.
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Alt + Space Bar
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Cntrl + Space Bar
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SHIFT + Space Bar
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All the Above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl+Space Bar (written here as Cntrl) selects the entire column containing the active cell in Excel. This is the standard shortcut for column selection. Shift+Space selects rows, not columns. Alt+Space opens the window menu.
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Selects the entire worksheet
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Selects the entire Row
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Opens the Short cut menu / Drop down Menu
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Repeats the last Find action
C
Correct answer
Explanation
SHIFT+F10 opens the right-click context menu (shortcut menu) in Excel, providing the same options you'd get by right-clicking. This is the standard shortcut for accessing context-sensitive commands. It does not select rows, columns, worksheets, or repeat finds.
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CTRL+HOME
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CTRL+END
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CTRL+PAGE UP
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CTRL+PAGE DOWN
A
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+HOME moves the cursor to cell A1 (the first cell) of the current worksheet, regardless of where data actually starts. This is the standard Excel shortcut for jumping to the top-left corner of the sheet.
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CTRL+HOME
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CTRL+END
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CTRL+PAGE UP
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CTRL+PAGE DOWN
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+END moves the cursor to the last cell containing data or formatting in the used range of the worksheet. This is the intersection of the last row with data and the last column with data. It's the standard shortcut for jumping to the bottom-right of the active data area.
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CTRL+P
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CTRL+SHIFT+F12
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CTRL+SHIFT+F11
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CTRL+T
A,B
Correct answer
Explanation
Both CTRL+P and CTRL+SHIFT+F12 display the Print dialog box in Excel. CTRL+P is the universal print shortcut across Windows applications. CTRL+SHIFT+F12 is an Excel-specific alternative that also opens print options. Both are correct answers for this multiple-select question.
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SHIFT+F11
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ALT+SHIFT+F1
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A and B
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None of the Above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Both SHIFT+F11 and ALT+SHIFT+F1 insert a new worksheet in Excel. These are two different keyboard shortcuts that perform the same function of adding a new sheet to the current workbook. Since both options (A and B) are correct, option C (A and B) is the right choice.
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CTRL+PAGE UP
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CTRL+PAGE DOWN
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CTRL+ Up Arrow
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CTRL+ Down Arrow
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+PAGE DOWN moves to the next sheet in an Excel workbook. This shortcut allows quick navigation between worksheet tabs without using the mouse.
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CTRL+PAGE UP
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CTRL+PAGE DOWN
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CTRL+ Up Arrow
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CTRL+ Down Arrow
A
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+PAGE UP moves to the previous sheet in an Excel workbook. This is the reverse navigation shortcut, moving backwards through the worksheet tabs.
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Alt+arrow key
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CTRL+arrow key
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SHIFT+arrow key
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None of the Above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CTRL+arrow key moves to the edge of the current data region in Excel. This shortcut jumps to the last contiguous cell with data in the direction of the arrow key, skipping blank cells at the edge.