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SSC CGL Computer – Keyboard Shortcuts – Level 1 · Warm-up – 12 questions, subject: Computer Knowledge. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In most Windows programs, what does Ctrl + Z do?

Correct Answer: D [Undo]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Z = Undo; Ctrl + Y = Redo; Ctrl + X = Cut; Ctrl + A = Select all.

2.  
What does the Windows logo key + E do?

Correct Answer: A [Open File Explorer]

Explanation:

Win + E opens File Explorer (E for Explorer).

3.  
In MS Excel, what does Ctrl + Alt + V open?

Correct Answer: C [Open Paste Special]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Alt + V = Paste Special; Ctrl + 1 = Format Cells; Ctrl + ` = show formulas; Ctrl + ; = today's date.

4.  
In File Explorer, which key renames the selected file?

Correct Answer: B [F2]

Explanation:

F2 = rename; F3 = search; F5 = refresh; Alt + Enter = Properties.

5.  
In Google Chrome, what does Ctrl + T do?

Correct Answer: D [Open a new tab]

Explanation:

Ctrl + T opens a new tab and jumps to it; Ctrl + N opens a new window.

6.  
Fill in the blankIn Windows, ____ opens Task Manager directly.

Correct Answer: C [Ctrl + Shift + Esc]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Shift + Esc = Task Manager; Ctrl + Esc = Start; Alt + F4 = close window; Win + Tab = Task View.

7.  
In MS Excel, what does Ctrl + 5 do to the selected cells?

Correct Answer: B [Apply or remove strikethrough]

Explanation:

Ctrl + 5 applies or removes strikethrough; Ctrl + 9 hides rows; Ctrl + 0 hides columns.

8.  
In MS Word, which key checks spelling and grammar (Editor pane)?

Correct Answer: A [F7]

Explanation:

F7 = spelling and grammar; Shift + F7 = Thesaurus; F12 = Save As; F4 = repeat.

9.  
One-line recallWhat does Win + V open in Windows 10 and 11?

Correct Answer: D [Open clipboard history]

Explanation:

Win + V = clipboard history (V as in paste); Win + X = Quick Link menu; Win + Tab = Task View; Win + I = Settings.

10.  
What does Ctrl + Y do in MS Word and MS Excel?

Correct Answer: B [Redo]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Y = Redo (repeat what Undo removed); Ctrl + S = Save.

11.  
Which shortcut opens the History page in Chrome?

Correct Answer: C [Ctrl + H]

Explanation:

Ctrl + H = History; Ctrl + J = Downloads; Ctrl + D = bookmark; Ctrl + Shift + O = Bookmarks Manager.

12.  
In MS Excel, what does Ctrl + ; (semicolon) enter in the cell?

Correct Answer: A [Enter the current date]

Explanation:

Ctrl + ; = today's date; Ctrl + Shift + : = current time.

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