Computer Applications and Software Flashcards
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What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C do in most Windows applications?
Answer: Copy selected text to the clipboard
Ctrl + C copies the selected text or object to the clipboard without removing it from its original location.
In a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel, which symbol is used to begin a formula?
Answer: =
All formulas in Excel and similar spreadsheet programs begin with an equals sign (=) to tell the application to calculate the expression.
What is the function of the 'Tab' key in a form or spreadsheet?
Answer: Move to the next field or cell
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.
Which file format is best for sharing a document that must look identical on any device and cannot be easily edited?
Answer: .pdf
PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves exact formatting across all devices and makes it difficult for recipients to alter the content.
In Microsoft Word, the 'Find and Replace' function (Ctrl + H) is used to:
Answer: Locate specific text and replace it with different text
Find and Replace searches the document for a specific word or phrase and substitutes it with the replacement text you specify.
What does 'cloud storage' allow a government typist to do?
Answer: Access and share files from any authorized device via the internet
Cloud storage enables authorized users to store, access, and share files from any internet-connected device, improving collaboration and backup.