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Computer Software Operations
1,772 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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Copy the program
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Delete the program
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Open the program
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Close the program
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In Windows Web Style (single-click interface), clicking once on a desktop icon opens the program, just as double-clicking does in traditional Windows style. This is the fundamental behavior of Web Style - single click replaces double click for activation.
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Control Panel
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MS-Paint
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Taskbar
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WordPad
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Start button is located on the taskbar in Windows 95/98/ME/XP. The taskbar runs across the bottom of the screen (typically) and contains the Start button, running applications, and system tray. Control Panel is accessed via Start menu, not where Start button itself lives.
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Alt + Tab
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Alt + Shift
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Shift + Tab
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Alt + Ctrl
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Alt+Tab is the standard keyboard shortcut in Windows for switching between open applications. When you press these keys together, Windows displays a task switcher interface that allows you to cycle through all running programs.
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My Pictures
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My Recent Documents
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My Music
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My Computer
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My Documents
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This folder in Windows XP is the one which gives you access to and information about the disk drives, cameras, scanners and other hardware devices connected to the computer.
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Web-based software
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Business software
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Real-time software
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Embedded software
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System software
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Embedded is the correct answer. It is used in consumer products such as washing machines, etc.
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pointer
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menu
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icon
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button
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Option (2) is the correct answer.
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tool bar
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menu bar
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title bar
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status bar
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
It is placed on the top of a window and it shows the name of the currently active document. It provided buttons for minimising, maximising, closing of application windows.
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Ctrl + P
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Ctrl + C
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Ctrl + N
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Ctrl + S
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Ctrl + Z
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Ctrl + P is used to print a word document.
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A letter will be selected.
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A paragraph will be selected.
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Entire document will be selected.
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A word will be selected.
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A sentence will be selected.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer. It will select the entire word document.
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Ctrl + Shift + E
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Alt + Ctrl + M
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Alt + Shift + C
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Ctrl + Tab
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Alt + Shift + n
B
Correct answer
Explanation
While reviewing a document, this shortcut key is used to insert a comment.
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Ctrl + O
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Ctrl + S
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Ctrl + N
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Alt + Ctrl + S
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Ctrl + W
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is used to close a document.
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Ctrl + F4
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Alt + Tab
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Ctrl + Shift + F6
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Alt + Print Screen
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Ctrl + F6
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This shortcut is used to close an active window.
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F12
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Ctrl + Z
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Ctrl + Y
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Ctrl + V
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Ctrl + C
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This keyboard key combination is used to redo or repeat an action.
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Alt + Shift + O
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Alt + Shift + I
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Alt + Shift + X
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Alt + Shift + F
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Alt + Shift + D
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This key combination is used to insert an endnote.
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Ctrl + U
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Ctrl + Shift + H
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Ctrl + Shift + W
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Ctrl + I
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Ctrl + D
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is used to underline words but not spaces.