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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

Which of the following keys will you use to select non-contiguous cells?

  1. Shift

  2. ALT

  3. Tab

  4. Ctrl

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

In spreadsheet applications like Excel, selecting non-contiguous (non-adjacent) cells requires holding the Ctrl key while clicking on individual cells. This allows users to build custom selections across different areas of the worksheet. Shift (A) is used for selecting contiguous ranges, ALT (B) has various functions but not for selection, and Tab (C) is for navigation between cells.

Multiple choice

The shortcut key '(Ctrl) + (+=)' is used to

  1. create small letters below the base line

  2. create small letters above the text line

  3. draw a line through the middle of the selected text

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

The shortcut key '(Ctrl) + (+=)' is used for creating small letters below the base line, i.e. subscript.

Multiple choice

The 'Ctrl + S' shortcut key is used to

  1. save the content of current/open document

  2. save and exit/close opened document

  3. open the current document

  4. close the current document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Ctrl + S' shortcut key saves the content of current/open document. It can be used in notepad also.

Multiple choice

Select the shortcut key to delete an object.

  1. Ctrl + X

  2. Ctrl + C

  3. Del

  4. Ctr + E

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

The Delete (Del) key is the standard shortcut to delete selected objects, text, or files in most applications and operating systems. Ctrl+X is for cut, Ctrl+C is for copy, and Ctrl+E typically opens search or focuses the address bar. Del is universally recognized for deletion operations.

Multiple choice

Select the shortcut key for refresh.

  1. F2

  2. F3

  3. F4

  4. F5

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

F5 is the universal refresh shortcut across Windows applications, web browsers, and file explorers. It reloads the current view to display updated data. F2 is for renaming, F3 opens search, and F4 is typically used for Alt+F4 (close window) or dropdown menus. F5 is the standard refresh key.

Multiple choice

The shortcut key for paste is

  1. Alt + C

  2. Alt + V

  3. Ctrl + V

  4. Alt + F4

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

Ctrl + V is the standard keyboard shortcut for pasting content across all Windows applications, including MS Access. Option A (Alt + C) is incorrect, Alt + V is typically for the View menu, and Alt + F4 closes the application.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the shortcut key used to reach the view menu?

  1. Ctrl + V

  2. Alt + W

  3. F4

  4. None of these

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There is no standard direct shortcut key to reach the View menu in MS Access. Ctrl + V is for paste, F4 is typically for property inspector or repeat last action, and Alt + W is not a standard menu shortcut (menu access usually uses Alt + the underlined letter). Therefore, none of the given options is correct.

Multiple choice

Select the shortcut key to close the database.

  1. Alt + F4

  2. Ctrl + W

  3. Ctrl + C

  4. Ctrl + F4

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

Alt + F4 is the universal Windows shortcut to close the current application window, which works for closing an MS Access database. Ctrl + W closes the current window but may not close Access entirely, Ctrl + C is for copy, and Ctrl + F4 closes the current object/document within Access.