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How can you apply exactly the same formatting used in one text to another text in MS Word?

Correct answer: B

A
Copy the text and click on the Paste Special tool at the new location
B
Select the text, click on Format Painter, and then select the new text
Correct
C
Copy the text and paste it in a new location, then retype the new text
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, the Format Painter tool is used to copy formatting from one text and apply it to another. You first select the formatted text, click Format Painter, and then select the target text to apply the same formatting.

352

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Microsoft Word

Easy
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How can you make the selected character superscripted in MS Word?

Correct answer: B

A
Ctrl + =
B
Ctrl + Shift + =
Correct
C
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + =
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, the keyboard shortcut to apply superscript to selected text is Ctrl + Shift + =. Ctrl + = is used for subscript. This shortcut toggles the superscript formatting on and off.

353

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How can you disable extended selection mode in MS Word?

Correct answer: C

A
Press Del to disable it
B
Press F8 again to disable it
C
Press Esc to disable it
Correct
D
Press Enter to disable it
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, extended selection mode is activated using the F8 key. To exit this mode, you can press the Esc key, which cancels the selection mode and returns the cursor to normal editing behavior.

354

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How can you break the current column and start a new column immediately in MS Word?

Correct answer: C

A
Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
B
Press Alt + Enter
C
Press Ctrl + Enter
Correct
D
Press Alt + Shift + Enter
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, pressing Ctrl + Enter inserts a page break, which effectively moves the content to the next section or column layout depending on formatting. This shortcut is commonly used to start content in a new column or page immediately.

355

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Microsoft Word

Easy
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How can you insert a sound file in your Word document?

Correct answer: C

A
From insert -> sound menu option
B
From insert -> file menu option
C
From insert -> object menu option
Correct
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, audio files (such as MP3 or WAV) can be embedded by going to Insert > Object > Create from File tab, then browsing to select the sound file. This method inserts it as an embeddable object that can be played by double-clicking the icon.

356

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Microsoft Word

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From where can you access the Save command in Microsoft Word?

Correct answer: D

A
Home tab
B
Insert tab
C
Review tab
D
None of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, the Save command is available under the File tab (Backstage view) or via the Quick Access Toolbar at the top. It is not located on the Home, Insert, or Review tabs.

357

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Microsoft Excel

Easy
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Getting data from a cell located in a different sheet is called ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Accessing
B
Referencing
Correct
C
Updating
D
Functioning
Explanation and memory cue

In spreadsheet software like MS Excel, retrieving data from a cell in another worksheet is known as cell referencing (or cross-sheet referencing). For example, the formula ='Sheet2'!A1 references a value from another sheet.

358

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Microsoft Word

Easy
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Graphics for word processor is ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Peripheral
B
Clip art
Correct
C
Highlight
D
Execute
Explanation and memory cue

Clip art refers to ready-made graphical images or illustrations that can be easily inserted into word processing documents. It is a common feature in applications like Microsoft Word for enhancing documents visually.

359

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Microsoft Word

Medium
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Gutter position can be set in the following positions in a Word document.

Correct answer: B

A
Left & Right
B
Left & Top
Correct
C
Left & Bottom
D
Left Only
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, under Page Layout or Layout tab > Margins > Custom Margins, the Gutter position can be set to either Left (for portrait orientation) or Top (for landscape orientation) to allow space for binding.

360

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Microsoft Word

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Green line in MS Word document represents ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Spell error
B
Grammatical error
Correct
C
Sentence error
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, a green wavy underline indicates a grammatical error or suggestion. A red wavy line indicates spelling mistakes, while a blue line may appear for formatting inconsistencies.

361

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Footnotes, endnotes, and indexes are all inserted as ____?

Correct answer: D

A
bookmarks
B
cross-references
C
hyperlinks
D
word fields
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, footnotes, endnotes, and indexes are all inserted as fields, which are special elements that Word uses to manage dynamic content. These are not bookmarks, cross-references, or hyperlinks.

362

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What is the use of Format Painter in PowerPoint?

Correct answer: B

A
To paint pretty pictures on your slides
B
To copy formatting from one object or piece of text and then apply it elsewhere
Correct
C
To change the background color of your slides
D
To paint pretty pictures on the background of slides
Explanation and memory cue

Format Painter in PowerPoint is used to copy the formatting of one object, text, or shape and apply the same formatting to another object. It helps maintain consistent design throughout the presentation.

363

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Easy
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Following combination of keys is used to maximize or restore a selected window:

Correct answer: C

A
CTRL+F1
B
CTRL+F5
C
CTRL+F10
Correct
D
CTRL+F12
Explanation and memory cue

In many Windows environments and applications (including Command Prompt console windows), Ctrl + F10 is used to maximize or restore the active window. This shortcut is commonly taught in basic computer courses for window management.

364

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Forms that are used to organize business data into rows and columns are called ____?

Correct answer: D

A
Transaction sheets
B
Registers
C
Business forms
D
Spreadsheets
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Spreadsheets are electronic forms used to organize, calculate, and analyze data in rows and columns. Applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are common examples of spreadsheet software.

365

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Microsoft Excel

Easy
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Excel displays the current cell's address in the ____?

Correct answer: C

A
Formula bar
B
Status bar
C
Name box
Correct
D
Title bar
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Excel, the Name Box (located at the left end of the Formula Bar) displays the reference/address of the currently active cell or selected range. The Formula Bar shows the contents or formula of the cell.

366

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Business Letter Writing

Easy
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Essential business letter elements include the ____.

Correct answer: D

A
date line and inside address
B
message
C
signature block
D
all of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A business letter typically includes several essential elements such as the date line, inside address, message body, and signature block. Since all the listed components are important parts of a business letter, 'all of the above' is the correct answer.

367

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The End keyboard key is used in Microsoft Word to ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Moves the cursor to the end of the line
Correct
B
Moves the cursor to the end of the document
C
Moves the cursor to the end of the paragraph
D
Moves the cursor to the end of the screen
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing the End key moves the cursor to the end of the current line. This is a standard keyboard shortcut for text navigation.

368

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What does Drop Cap mean?

Correct answer: D

A
Small Caps
B
Title Case
C
All Caps
D
None of the above
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

A Drop Cap is a formatting feature used in word processing where the first letter of a paragraph is enlarged and dropped down into multiple lines of text. It is not related to small caps, title case, or all caps formatting.

369

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The 'Ctrl + Left Arrow' shortcut key is used in MS Word to _____?

Correct answer: B

A
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line
B
Moves the cursor one word to the left
Correct
C
Moves the cursor one paragraph up
D
Moves the cursor one paragraph down
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Left Arrow moves the cursor one word to the left. This shortcut helps users navigate text more efficiently by jumping between words rather than individual characters.

370

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The 'Ctrl + Page Down' shortcut key in MS Word is used to ____?

Correct answer: B

A
Moves the cursor one paragraph down
B
Moves the cursor one page down
Correct
C
Moves the cursor one line down
D
Moves the cursor one screen down
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Page Down moves the cursor to the top of the next page, effectively moving one page down in the document.

371

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What is the default name of a newly created MS Word file?

Correct answer: B

A
File1
B
Document1
Correct
C
untitled1
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

When you create a new file in Microsoft Word, it is automatically named 'Document1' by default until you save it with a different name.

372

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The 'Ctrl + Right Arrow' shortcut key in MS Word is used to ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Moves the cursor one word right
Correct
B
Moves the cursor to the end of the line
C
Moves the cursor to the end of the document
D
Moves the cursor one paragraph down
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Right Arrow moves the cursor one word to the right. This shortcut helps users quickly navigate through text by jumping word by word.

373

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What is the default file name for a new workbook in MS Excel?

Correct answer: C

A
Document 1
B
Workbook 1
C
Book1
Correct
D
Worksheet
Explanation and memory cue

The default file name assigned to a new workbook in MS Excel is 'Book1' unless the user changes it. This is the standard naming convention for new, unsaved Excel files.

374

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The 'Ctrl + Page Up' shortcut key is used in MS Word to ____?

Correct answer: A

A
Moves the cursor one page up
Correct
B
Moves the cursor one paragraph up
C
Moves the cursor one screen up
D
Moves the cursor one line up
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Page Up moves the cursor to the previous page in the document, which is commonly referred to as moving one page up.

375

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The 'Ctrl + Up Arrow' shortcut key in Microsoft Word is used to ____?

Correct answer: D

A
Moves the cursor one page up
B
Moves the cursor one line up
C
Moves the cursor one screen up
D
Moves the cursor one paragraph up
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Up Arrow moves the cursor up by one paragraph, not just a line or a page. This shortcut allows for faster navigation between paragraphs in a document.