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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 companies developed MS Office 2000?

  1. Novell

  2. Corel

  3. Lotus

  4. Microsoft

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

Microsoft Office is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Novell makes networking software, Corel makes graphics software like CorelDRAW, and Lotus (now owned by IBM) made Lotus Notes.

Multiple choice

Which key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in MS Word?

  1. Down cursor key

  2. Enter

  3. Alt + Enter

  4. Ctrl + Enter

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

The Enter key creates a new paragraph in MS Word. This is the standard keyboard shortcut for ending one paragraph and beginning another. Down cursor just moves within text, Alt+Enter and Ctrl+Enter have different functions (line breaks or page breaks in some contexts).

Multiple choice

Which of the following input devices cannot be used to work in MS Office?

  1. Scanner

  2. Light pen

  3. Mouse

  4. Joystick

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

A joystick is a gaming input device designed for game control and is not suitable for standard MS-Office applications. Scanners, light pens, and mice are all pointing or input devices that can work with Office applications. The joystick lacks the precision and functionality needed for document creation, spreadsheet work, or presentation design.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the longest key on the keyboard?

  1. Space bar

  2. Shift key

  3. Caps lock

  4. Zero

  5. Tab key
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A typical space bar key is large enough so that a thumb from either hand can use it, and is almost always found on the bottom row of standard QWERTY keyboard layouts.

Multiple choice

To save a file on disk using COPY CON, we press

  1. Ctrl+C

  2. Ctrl+Z

  3. Ctrl+S

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

When using COPY CON to create a file, pressing Ctrl+Z (followed by Enter) signals the end of file input and saves the content. Ctrl+C aborts the operation without saving. Ctrl+S is used for pause/resume in some contexts but not for saving.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of application software?

  1. Compiler

  2. Assembler

  3. Database software

  4. Interpreter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Database software is application software designed for end-users to manage and organize data. Compilers, assemblers, and interpreters are system programming tools that help develop other software.

Multiple choice

How can we start C ?

  1. Click start → Program → MS-Office → MS-DOS

  2. Click start → Program → MS-DOS

  3. Click start → Program → Accessories → Window Explorer

  4. Click start → Program → My Document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In this option, first of all click on start then program then we'll get MS-DOS option. After that, it will show the black screen. This is the right option.