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SSC CGL Computer – Keyboard Shortcuts – Level 2 · Exam Level · Section III pace – 15 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.  
Match the followingMatch the Windows logo key shortcuts with their actions:
P. Win + D Q. Win + L R. Win + R
1. Open the Run dialog box 2. Show or hide the desktop 3. Lock the computer

Correct Answer: D [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

Win + D desktop, Win + L lock, Win + R Run (Win + Initial).

2.  
In MS Excel, which format does Ctrl + Shift + % apply?

Correct Answer: A [Percentage format, no decimals]

Explanation:

% = Percentage (no decimals); $ Currency; # Date; !

3.  
In MS Word, which keys start a new line inside the same paragraph (a line break)?

Correct Answer: B [Shift + Enter]

Explanation:

Shift + Enter = line break; Ctrl + Enter = page break; Ctrl + Shift + Enter = column break.

4.  
In Chrome, which shortcut closes the whole current window with all its tabs?

Correct Answer: C [Ctrl + Shift + W]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Shift + W closes the window; Ctrl + W closes only the current tab; Ctrl + Shift + T reopens closed tabs.

5.  
Program First: What does Ctrl + J do in Google Chrome?

Correct Answer: A [Open the Downloads page]

Explanation:

In Chrome Ctrl + J opens Downloads; Justify is Ctrl + J in Word.

6.  
Assertion–Reason
A: A file deleted with the Delete key in File Explorer can be restored from the Recycle Bin.
R: The Delete key moves an item to the Recycle Bin, whereas Shift + Delete skips it.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Delete → Recycle Bin (restorable); Shift + Delete → permanent.

7.  
In MS Excel, what does F2 do?

Correct Answer: C [Edit the active cell]

Explanation:

F2 edits the active cell (cursor at the end); F4 repeat/$; F9 calculate; F11 chart sheet.

8.  
In MS Word, what does Shift + F3 do to selected text?

Correct Answer: D [Change the case of letters]

Explanation:

Shift + F3 cycles the case (upper, lower, title).

9.  
Two-quantity comparison
Quantity I: the number of different states a cell reference passes through when F4 is pressed repeatedly in Excel
Quantity II: the number of modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Windows logo key) described in this chapter

Correct Answer: C [Quantity I = Quantity II]

Explanation:

QI = 4 (A1, $A$1, A$1, $A1); QII = 4 → equal.

10.  
Odd one outThree of these shortcuts get windows out of the way so that you can see the desktop. Which one does something else?

Correct Answer: B [Win + L]

Explanation:

Win + D shows the desktop, Win + M minimises all, Win + Home minimises all except the active one; Win + L locks the PC.

11.  
Trick SpotterWhich is the fastest correct way to show the numbers in a selected Excel range as currency with two decimals?

Correct Answer: C [Press Ctrl + Shift + $]

Explanation:

One key does it; the dialog route is correct but slower; Ctrl + Shift + # applies Date.

12.  
Reverse questionWhich Chrome shortcut opens the Bookmarks Manager?

Correct Answer: A [Ctrl + Shift + O]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Shift + O = Bookmarks Manager; Ctrl + Shift + B shows/hides the Bookmarks bar; Ctrl + D bookmarks a page.

13.  
Spot My MistakeRiya says, “After Win + M, pressing Win + M again brings all my windows back.” Which shortcut actually restores the minimised windows?

Correct Answer: D [Win + Shift + M]

Explanation:

Win + M only minimises; Win + Shift + M restores (Shift Turns It Around).

14.  
In File Explorer, what does Alt + Enter do for the selected file?

Correct Answer: C [Show Properties of the selected item]

Explanation:

Alt + Enter shows the Properties of the selected item.

15.  
In MS Word, what does Ctrl + Shift + L do?

Correct Answer: B [Apply a bulleted list]

Explanation:

Ctrl + Shift + L applies a bulleted list.

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