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Computer Software Operations

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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

Multiple choice

Keyboard shortcuts are for

  1. invoking a particular menu option without using mouse

  2. using keyboard and mouse for invoking a menu option

  3. listing the information of keyboard

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Keyboard shortcuts are designed to let users invoke menu commands and perform actions quickly without reaching for the mouse. They improve efficiency for experienced users. Option A captures this core purpose. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - shortcuts don't require mouse input, don't list keyboard info, and aren't irrelevant.

Multiple choice

Property Window is displayed by

  1. F5

  2. Alt+V+C

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. F4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In Visual Basic, pressing F4 displays the Properties Window, which shows the properties of the selected control or form. F5 is typically used to run the application, and Alt+V+C is not a standard shortcut for the Properties Window.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not controlled by Tool Box?

  1. Command button

  2. Text box

  3. Option button

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks what is NOT controlled by the Toolbox. The Toolbox provides access to controls like Command buttons, Text boxes, and Option buttons. Since all these are controlled by the Toolbox, 'None of these' (meaning none are excluded) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

The key combinations CLT+ C and CLT + V are used for

  1. cut and copy

  2. cut and paste

  3. cut and print

  4. copy and paste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

CTRL+C copies the selected text or item to the clipboard. CTRL+V pastes the clipboard contents at the current cursor position. These are universal keyboard shortcuts across operating systems and applications.

Multiple choice

Function key F5 is used for

  1. debugging

  2. running

  3. exiting

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The F5 function key is commonly used in Visual Basic and many IDEs to run or execute the current program. It compiles and launches the application for testing and debugging.

Multiple choice

For displaying 'code window', use keys

  1. Alt+C

  2. Alt+C+D

  3. Alt+V+C

  4. Ctrl+C+S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To access the code window in Visual Basic 6, you use the View menu. Pressing Alt+V opens the View menu, then pressing C selects the Code option. This keyboard shortcut (Alt+V+C) displays the code window for the selected object. The other options are not valid VB shortcuts.

Multiple choice

Which file starts MS Word?

  1. Winword.exe

  2. Word.exe

  3. Msword.exe

  4. Word2003.exe

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Winword.exe is the executable file that launches Microsoft Word. This naming convention has been consistent across Word versions - the 'win' prefix indicates Windows, and 'word' identifies the application. Other variations like Word.exe or Msword.exe are not the correct executable names.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is placed to the left of horizontal scroll bar?

  1. Tab stop buttons

  2. View buttons

  3. Split buttons

  4. Indicators

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

View buttons (single page, two pages, page width) appear to the left of the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the Word window. These buttons change how the document pages are displayed visually. Tab stop buttons are above the ruler, and split buttons are part of the vertical scroll bar.