MCQ Test: Computer Shortcut Keys - 1 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is Ctrl + M.

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Ctrl+M shortcut key inserts a new blank slide after the selected slide.

In Microsoft Excel, press Alt + Enter key to enter a new line within a cell.

• Step 1: ​Double-click the cell in which you want to insert a line break.
• Step 2: Click the location inside the selected cell where you want to break the line.
• Step 3: Press Alt + Enter to insert the line break.

• Control+Y shortcut key used in standard Windows keyboard for "Redo".
• The shortcut for the Undo command is Control-Z in most Apple Macintosh applications, and the shortcut for Redo is Control -Shift-Z.
• Undo is the opposite of Redo. 
• Undo is an interaction technique used to delete the last alteration made to the text, reverting it to an older state.
• The ability to reverse the process on the computer has been invented many times independently.

Basic PowerPoint shortcut keys:

• Ctrl + N – Create a new presentation document.
• Ctrl + O – Open an existing presentation document.
• Ctrl + S: Save a presentation.
• Alt + F2 or F12 – Open the Save As dialog box
• Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4 – Close a presentation.
• Ctrl + Q – Save and close a presentation.
• Ctrl + Z – Undo an action.
• Ctrl + Y – Redo an action.
• Ctrl + F2 – Print Preview View.

• Quick cut To enter the Find and Replace dialogue box and activate the Find tab, press Ctrl + F.
• To access the Find and Replace dialogue box, press Ctrl+H or go to Home>Editing>Replace.
• To configure a page's layout and printing choices, use the Page Setup dialogue box.
• Then select Dialog Box Launcher from the Page Setup group by clicking the Page Layout tab.

The keyboard shortcut that opens the properties for the selected item on a Windows 10 home screen is:

Alt + Enter
Pressing Alt + Enter while an item is selected (such as a file or folder) will open its properties window. This keyboard shortcut can be used in Windows Explorer/File Explorer, on the desktop, or in any other folder window.

The other keyboard shortcuts mentioned in your question are not associated with opening the properties of a selected item.

• Alt + Shift + Spacebar is used to minimize or maximize the current window.
• Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar is used to select the entire column of data in Excel.
• Ctrl + Enter is used to insert a line break within a cell in Excel.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Pressing Ctrl + home on your keyboard while in a PowerPoint presentation will take you to the first slide.

Modifier keys:

• A modifier key is a special key on a computer keyboard that temporarily modifies the normal action of another key when pressed together.
• Common modifier keys include Shift, Function, Control, Alt, Command, and Option.
• The Shift key is found on all keyboards, while the other keys may be exclusive to laptops or Windows or Macintosh computers.
  • Shift - used for capitalizing letters and entering different types of symbols.
  • Function (Fn) - There are 12 function keys (F1 - F12) are present on a keyboard to perform specific tasks. These keys have different functions for different programs.
  • Control (Ctrl) - a Windows key used for entering keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl+S for saving a file or Ctrl+P for printing a document.
  • Alt - a Windows key that is also called the Alternate or Alternative key; used in combination with the numeric keypad for entering "Alt codes," which output special characters; may also be used in combination with the Control key for entering keyboard shortcuts.
  • Command (Cmd) - a Macintosh key (similar to the Windows Control key) used for entering keyboard shortcuts; may have a four-leaf clover or Apple icon printed on the key.
  • Option - A Macintosh key (similar to the Windows Alt key) used for entering special characters; may also be used in combination with the Command key for entering keyboard shortcuts.

• Its have no use of the F7 key in Windows.
• In Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook for checking spellings and grammar, the F7 is commonly used.
• Other uses- 
• Shift + F7 = Choose the Thesaurus command.
• Ctrl + F7 = Choose the move command.
• Alt + F7 = Find the next misspelling or grammatical error.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + X is used to cut selected text or objects in most Windows applications. When you cut something, it is removed from its current location and placed in the clipboard, allowing you to paste it elsewhere.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + V is used to paste content from the clipboard in most Windows applications. After you cut or copy something, you can use Ctrl + V to insert it at the desired location.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + Z is used to undo the last action in most Windows applications. It allows you to revert the changes made and restore the previous state.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + A is used to select all text or objects in most Windows applications. It helps in quickly highlighting or selecting all the content present in a document or folder.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + S is used to save a document or file in most Windows applications. It allows you to save the current progress or changes made to a file.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + F is used to open the "Find" dialog box in most web browsers. It helps you search for specific text or content within a web page.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + R is used to refresh or reload a web page in most web browsers. It allows you to update the displayed content and fetch the latest version of the page.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete is used to open the Task Manager in Windows. It provides information about the currently running processes, system performance, and allows you to manage applications.

The shortcut key combination Alt + Tab is used to switch between open applications or windows in most Windows operating systems. It displays a thumbnail view of all the currently running programs, and you can cycle through them by pressing Tab while holding down the Alt key.

The shortcut key combination Print Screen (often labeled as "PrtScn" or similar) is used to take a screenshot of the entire screen in most Windows operating systems. The captured screenshot can be pasted into an image editing program or document for further use.

The shortcut key combination Ctrl + W is used to close the current tab in most web browsers. It provides a quick way to close the active tab without closing the entire browser window.