Senior Typist Exam Computer Applications and Software 2

Question 1

Which keyboard shortcut saves a document in most Windows applications?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl + S

Answer

Ctrl + S saves the current document, and using it frequently is a best practice to prevent loss of work.

Question 2

In a word processing application, 'Track Changes' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Record edits so reviewers can see additions, deletions, and comments

Answer

Track Changes records every edit made to a document, allowing reviewers to accept or reject each modification individually.

Question 3

What does 'AutoCorrect' do in Microsoft Word?

Accepted Answer

Automatically corrects common misspellings and typos as you type

Answer

AutoCorrect detects and fixes common typos and misspellings in real time as the typist enters text.

Question 4

Which view in Microsoft Word shows exactly how the document will look when printed?

Accepted Answer

Print Layout view

Answer

Print Layout view displays the document as it will appear on paper, including margins, headers, footers, and page breaks.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a spreadsheet's 'freeze panes' feature?

Accepted Answer

Keep header rows or columns visible while scrolling through large datasets

Answer

Freeze panes keep selected rows or columns stationary on screen so column or row headers remain visible as you scroll through large spreadsheets.

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