Senior Typist Exam Computer Applications and Software

Question 1

What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C do in most Windows applications?

Accepted Answer

Copy selected text to the clipboard

Answer

Ctrl + C copies the selected text or object to the clipboard without removing it from its original location.

Question 2

In a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel, which symbol is used to begin a formula?

Accepted Answer

=

Answer

All formulas in Excel and similar spreadsheet programs begin with an equals sign (=) to tell the application to calculate the expression.

Question 3

What is the function of the 'Tab' key in a form or spreadsheet?

Accepted Answer

Move to the next field or cell

Answer

Pressing Tab moves the cursor to the next field in a form or the next cell to the right in a spreadsheet, facilitating quick data entry.

Question 4

Which file format is best for sharing a document that must look identical on any device and cannot be easily edited?

Accepted Answer

.pdf

Answer

PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves exact formatting across all devices and makes it difficult for recipients to alter the content.

Question 5

In Microsoft Word, the 'Find and Replace' function (Ctrl + H) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Locate specific text and replace it with different text

Answer

Find and Replace searches the document for a specific word or phrase and substitutes it with the replacement text you specify.

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