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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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Alt + F11
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Alt + F10
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Ctrl + F10
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Alt + F8
A
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Explanation
Alt + F11 is the standard keyboard shortcut used to open the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) editor in Microsoft Excel. The distractors, including Alt + F10, Ctrl + F10, and Alt + F8, perform other functions like showing selection panes or running existing macros.
D
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Explanation
Control key QM04 is used in work centers for quality management integration in SAP. This control key determines how inspection operations are processed and linked to the work center, enabling automatic inspection lot creation and processing. QM01, QM02, and QM03 are other control keys with different inspection characteristics.
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allowCtrlSelections
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allowMultipleSelections
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selectedIndices
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selectedItem
B
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Explanation
The allowMultipleSelections property enables users to select multiple items from a List control, typically using Ctrl-click for non-contiguous selection or Shift-click for ranges. selectedIndices returns the indices of selected items, while selectedItem returns a single selection.
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a. Start: Accessories: Screen
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My Computer: G drive
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c. Right click on Desktop: Properties: Screen Saver
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By clicking "START" icon
C
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Explanation
The correct way to set a screen saver in Windows is by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting Properties, and then choosing the Screen Saver tab. Option A suggests Start menu accessories which is incorrect. Option B mentions G drive which is a storage location, not related to screen savers. Option D just says clicking START which doesn't lead to screen saver settings.
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Windows + A
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Windows + D
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Windows + E
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Windows + B
B
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Explanation
The Windows key + D shortcut immediately minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop. This is a universal Windows shortcut that has been consistent across multiple Windows versions. Windows + A opens the Action Center, Windows + E opens File Explorer, and Windows + B focuses on the system tray.
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ctrl+c then bg
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ctrl+z then bg
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ctlr+m then bg
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ctrl+z then fg
B
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Explanation
Ctrl+Z suspends a running process, then 'bg' resumes it in background. Ctrl+C terminates the process. 'fg' brings a background job to foreground, not background. Option A's order is wrong.
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Launch programs
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Send keystrokes and send mouse clicks
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Assign, retrieve, and manipulate variables
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Run loops and manipulate windows
A,B,C,D
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Explanation
AutoHotkey is a powerful automation scripting language that can indeed launch programs, send keystrokes and mouse clicks, work with variables for data storage and manipulation, run loops for repetitive tasks, and manipulate windows. All these capabilities are core features that make AutoHotkey useful for task automation and creating custom macros.
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KEEP <variable name>
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SHOW <variable name>
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VIEW <variable name>
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DISPLAY <variable name>
A
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Explanation
In XPEDITER, the KEEP command is used to monitor variable values during debugging sessions. The SHOW, VIEW, and DISPLAY commands are not standard XPEDITER commands for variable monitoring.
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GROUP <variable name>
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PEEK <group name>
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VIEW < group name>
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DISPLAY <group name>
B
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Explanation
The PEEK command in XPEDITER is specifically used to monitor and display the values of group variables. GROUP, VIEW, and DISPLAY are not the correct commands for this purpose in XPEDITER.
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Ejects the CD Immediately
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Nothing
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Displays the CD Properties
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Turns off Auto Run
D
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Explanation
Holding down SHIFT while inserting a CD disables the AutoRun feature, preventing the CD from automatically executing programs. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized software execution.
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Warm boots the Terminal
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Shut downs the Terminal
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puts the Terminal in Standby
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Locks the Terminal
D
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Explanation
The Three-Finger Salute (Ctrl+Alt+Del) opens the Windows Security screen. Pressing K at this screen immediately locks the workstation, requiring password to re-enter. Other options like warm boot (A) or shutdown (B) require different key choices from this menu.
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CAD
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Trouble
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Reset
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Restart
A
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Explanation
Ctrl+Alt+Del is commonly called CAD, an acronym formed from the first letters: C for Control, A for Alt, D for Delete. This three-key combination has been Windows' security attention sequence since its inception. Option A is the standard abbreviation in IT documentation.
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Initial cursor positioning
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Direct cursor positioning
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Symbolic cursor positioning
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Physical cursor positioning
D
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Explanation
In CICS BMS, cursor positioning techniques include Initial (default position), Direct (absolute row/column), and Symbolic (using field name in symbolic map). There is no 'Physical cursor positioning' technique - cursor positioning is always done logically through symbolic references or absolute coordinates, not through physical map constructs.
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EIBCALEN
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EIBAID
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EIBCURS
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EIBCPOSN
D
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Explanation
EIBCPOSN in the CICS Execution Interface Block (EIB) specifically stores the screen cursor position. EIBCALEN contains the length of the communication area (COMMAREA), EIBAID holds the attention identifier (which key or function key the user pressed), and EIBCURS is not a standard CICS EIB field.
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a – Append.
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i – insert.
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o – open mode.
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R – replace.
A
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Explanation
In vi editor's input mode, 'a' appends text after the current character, placing the insertion point after the cursor position. 'i' inserts before the current character, 'o' opens a new line below, and 'R' enters replace mode (overwrites text).