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    To call attention to the text, you won't place a block of color behind the text to highlight it. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    To call attention to the text, you won't place a block of color behind the text to highlight it. Which button do you select?

    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
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The UPSC Prelims Exam Computer Quiz assesses essential office software skills, focusing on tasks like spelling checks, data manipulation, saving changes, and document handling. It's designed for candidates looking to verify their proficiency in common office applications.

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  • 2. 

    In an open Word document, which of the following indicates where the next typed text will appear?

    • Task bar

    • Status bar

    • Ribbon

    • Cursor

    Correct Answer
    A. Cursor
    Explanation
    The cursor in an open Word document indicates where the next typed text will appear. It is a blinking vertical line that moves as the user types, indicating the current position in the document. The cursor can be moved using the mouse or keyboard keys to navigate within the document and determine where the text will be inserted.

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  • 3. 
    You have made a change to the active document and want to make certain that those changes are saved. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You have made a change to the active document and want to make certain that those changes are saved. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    To save the changes made to the active document, you would select button D. This button is typically the "Save" or "Save As" button, which allows you to save the document with the changes made. By selecting this button, you can ensure that the changes are saved and not lost.

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  • 4. 
    You want to center the entries in selected cells. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You want to center the entries in selected cells. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    To center the entries in selected cells, you would select button A.

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  • 5. 
    Which button to click when you want to create a new blank document based on the default template. - ProProfs

    Which button to click when you want to create a new blank document based on the default template.

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    To create a new blank document based on the default template, you need to click on button C.

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  • 6. 
    Sort selected items from the beginning of the alphabet, the lowest number, or the earliest date. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    Sort selected items from the beginning of the alphabet, the lowest number, or the earliest date. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    To sort selected items from the beginning of the alphabet, the lowest number, or the earliest date, you would select button B.

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  • 7. 
    A worksheet that has been saved into a folder or your computer is to be opened so changes can be made. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    A worksheet that has been saved into a folder or your computer is to be opened so changes can be made. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    To open a saved worksheet that is stored in a folder or on your computer, you would typically select the "D" button. This button is likely to represent the option for opening or accessing files. By selecting this button, you can browse through the folders or directories on your computer and locate the specific worksheet file that you want to open. Once you have selected the file, you can then make changes to the worksheet as needed.

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  • 8. 
    You wish to call attention to a portion of your worksheet by making the text bold. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You wish to call attention to a portion of your worksheet by making the text bold. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    To call attention to a portion of the worksheet by making the text bold, you would select button B.

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  • 9. 
    Which button to select when you want to shows paragraph marks and other hidden formatting symbols.             - ProProfs

    Which button to select when you want to shows paragraph marks and other hidden formatting symbols.            

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    The button to select when you want to show paragraph marks and other hidden formatting symbols is option C.

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  • 10. 
    Which button to select when you want to change the spacing between lines of text. You can also customize the amount of space added before and after paragraphs. - ProProfs

    Which button to select when you want to change the spacing between lines of text. You can also customize the amount of space added before and after paragraphs.

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    Button D is the correct answer because it allows you to change the spacing between lines of text. Additionally, it provides the option to customize the amount of space added before and after paragraphs.

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  • 11. 
    Aligns text to both the left and right margins, adding extra space between words as necessary. This creates a clean look along the left and right side of the page. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    Aligns text to both the left and right margins, adding extra space between words as necessary. This creates a clean look along the left and right side of the page. Which button do you select?

    • A & B

    • B only

    • C only

    • C & D

    Correct Answer
    A. C only
    Explanation
    Selecting button C only aligns text to both the left and right margins, adding extra space between words as necessary. This creates a clean look along the left and right side of the page.

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  • 12. 
    You have completed the worksheet and want to make certain that you have not made spelling or grammar errors. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You have completed the worksheet and want to make certain that you have not made spelling or grammar errors. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    The correct answer is B. The question asks which button to select in order to check for spelling or grammar errors after completing a worksheet. Without further context, it is reasonable to assume that option B represents a button or feature that performs this function. The other options (A, C, and D) are not mentioned in relation to checking for errors, so they are not the correct choice.

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  • 13. 
    The worksheet had been checked for spelling errors, it has been saved, and now you are ready to print. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    The worksheet had been checked for spelling errors, it has been saved, and now you are ready to print. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A. The explanation for this is that the question states that the worksheet has been checked for spelling errors, saved, and is now ready to print. Therefore, the next step would be to select the print button, which is represented by option A.

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  • 14. 

    Which key moves your cursor from one cell to the next in a table?

    • Tab

    • Shift

    • Enter

    • Ctrl + enter

    Correct Answer
    A. Tab
    Explanation
    Pressing the Tab key moves the cursor from one cell to the next in a table. This key is commonly used to navigate through different fields or cells in a sequential order, making data entry and navigation more efficient.

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  • 15. 
    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below?

    • Home

    • References

    • Page Layout

    • Review

    Correct Answer
    A. References
    Explanation
    The correct answer is References because the image shows a screenshot of the Office Ribbon tab that contains options related to referencing and citations, such as table of contents, footnotes, and citations.

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  • 16. 
    You want to get a quick sum of a column of numbers. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You want to get a quick sum of a column of numbers. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    To get a quick sum of a column of numbers, you would select button B.

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  • 17. 
    You have drawn a line, and now want to change the color of the selected line. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    You have drawn a line, and now want to change the color of the selected line. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    To change the color of the selected line, you would select button A.

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  • 18. 
    Which button to select when you want to adds modifies, or removes fill colors the background behind selected object. - ProProfs

    Which button to select when you want to adds modifies, or removes fill colors the background behind selected object.

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    The correct answer is C. The C button is the correct choice because it is the option that allows the user to add, modify, or remove fill colors for the background behind a selected object. This button is likely a specific tool or feature in a software program or application that provides these editing capabilities for the user.

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  • 19. 
    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below?

    • Page Layout

    • References

    • View

    • Review

    Correct Answer
    A. Review
    Explanation
    Based on the information given, the correct answer is "Review". This can be inferred from the fact that the image shown corresponds to the Review tab in the ribbon.

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  • 20. 

    The sequence of the Ribbon/Taba. reviewb. page layoutc. mailingsd. homee. referencesf.  viewg. insert

    • A, b, c, d, e, f, g

    • B, d, f, a, c, g

    • C, f, a, d, g, b, e

    • D, g, b, e, c, a, f

    Correct Answer
    A. D, g, b, e, c, a, f
    Explanation
    The correct sequence of the Ribbon/Tab is "d, g, b, e, c, a, f". This means that the correct order is: Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View.

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  • 21. 

    Sequence on how to print a documenta. click okb. check the collatec. click the Microsoft office buttond. select the number of copiese. select the printer from the drop downf. select pages you would like to printg. select print - print

    • A, b, c, d, e, f, g

    • D, e, f, g, a, b, c

    • C, g, e, f, d, b, a

    • C, b, a, g, f, e, d

    Correct Answer
    A. C, g, e, f, d, b, a
    Explanation
    The correct sequence to print a document is as follows: first, click the Microsoft office button (c), then select print (g), next, select the printer from the drop down (e), after that, select the pages you would like to print (f), then select the number of copies (d), and finally, click ok (b) to start printing. Therefore, the correct answer is c, g, e, f, d, b, a.

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  • 22. 
    Creates small letters above the line of the text. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    Creates small letters above the line of the text. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    The correct answer is B because selecting this button will allow you to create small letters above the line of the text.

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  • 23. 
    Instead of striking the underline key fifteen times, you plan to draw a single line by clicking and dragging. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    Instead of striking the underline key fifteen times, you plan to draw a single line by clicking and dragging. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    To draw a single line by clicking and dragging, you would select button A.

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  • 24. 
    Increase the font size of the selected text. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    Increase the font size of the selected text. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    To increase the font size of the selected text, you would select button C.

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  • 25. 
    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below?

    • Review

    • View

    • Design

    • Layout

    Correct Answer
    A. Design
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Design because in the image provided, the tab highlighted at the top of the screen is labeled "Design". This indicates that the current tab being displayed is the Design tab.

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  • 26. 
    Which button to select when you want to change all selected text to UPPERCASE, lowercase or other common capitalization. - ProProfs

    Which button to select when you want to change all selected text to UPPERCASE, lowercase or other common capitalization.

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A because the A button is typically associated with the "Font" or "Text" options in most word processing software, and this is where you can find the option to change the case of selected text. By selecting the A button, you can access the dropdown menu or dialog box that allows you to choose the desired capitalization format for the selected text.

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  • 27. 
    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below?

    • Page Layout

    • View

    • References

    • Home

    Correct Answer
    A. View
  • 28. 
    Text is highlighted and you want to remove the selection from the active document and place it on the clipboard. Which button do you select?                  - ProProfs

    Text is highlighted and you want to remove the selection from the active document and place it on the clipboard. Which button do you select?                 

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    To remove the highlighted text from the active document and place it on the clipboard, you would select button B.

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  • 29. 
    Another way to call attention to a block of cells is to place a border around them. Which button you select? - ProProfs

    Another way to call attention to a block of cells is to place a border around them. Which button you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    To call attention to a block of cells and place a border around them, you would select button A.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following ribbon/tab we can view ruler?

    • View

    • Insert

    • Page Layout

    • References

    Correct Answer
    A. View
    Explanation
    In the View ribbon/tab, we can view the ruler.

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  • 31. 
    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which Office Ribbon tab is shown in the image below?

    • Home

    • References

    • Page Layout

    • Mailings

    Correct Answer
    A. Page Layout
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Page Layout because the image shows a screenshot of the Office Ribbon tab with various options related to page layout, such as margins, orientation, and size. The other options listed (Home, References, Mailings) do not match the content displayed in the image.

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  • 32. 

    The vertical and horizontal division of a table

    • Row, Column

    • Column, Row

    • Header, Footer

    • Footer, Header

    Correct Answer
    A. Column, Row
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Column, Row. This is because in a table, the vertical divisions are called columns and the horizontal divisions are called rows. Columns are used to organize and categorize data in a table, while rows represent individual records or entries. Therefore, the vertical division is referred to as column and the horizontal division is referred to as row.

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  • 33. 

    Which of the following is not part of the Office Button Menu?

    • Spell Check

    • Open

    • Save

    • Publish

    Correct Answer
    A. Spell Check
    Explanation
    The Office Button Menu is a feature in Microsoft Office applications that provides access to various commands and options. It typically includes options such as Open, Save, and Publish, which are commonly used in document management. However, Spell Check is not typically found in the Office Button Menu. Spell Check is usually a separate feature or command that allows users to check and correct spelling errors in their documents.

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  • 34. 

    If you want to view more of a document at a reduced size, which of the following button are you going to use?

    • Orientation

    • Draft

    • Zoom in

    • Zoom out

    Correct Answer
    A. Zoom out
    Explanation
    To view more of a document at a reduced size, you would use the "Zoom out" button. This feature allows you to decrease the size of the document on your screen, making it possible to see more content at once. By zooming out, you can get a broader view of the document and navigate through it more efficiently.

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  • 35. 
    Match column A to column B - ProProfs

    Match column A to column B

    • 1a; 2c; 3b; & 4d

    • 1b; 2d; 3c; & 4a

    • 1c; 2a; 3d; & 4b

    • 1d; 2b; 3a; & 4c

    Correct Answer
    A. 1d; 2b; 3a; & 4c
  • 36. 

    Arrange the following steps in inserting tables in the document._____a. click table command_____b. insert table_____c. place the insertion point in the document where you want to place the table_____d. click ok_____e. write the number of columns and rows on the table size_____f. select the inset menu

    • A, b, c, d, e, f

    • B, c, d, f, b, a

    • C, f, a, b, e, d

    • D, e, f, a, b, c

    Correct Answer
    A. C, f, a, b, e, d
    Explanation
    To insert tables in a document, the correct sequence of steps is as follows: first, place the insertion point in the document where you want to place the table (step c). Then, select the insert menu (step f) and click on the table command (step a). Next, write the number of columns and rows on the table size (step e) and finally, click OK (step d) to insert the table. Therefore, the correct answer is c, f, a, b, e, d.

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  • 37. 
    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below? - ProProfs

    Which of the following Ribbon Tab is shown in the image below?

    • Home

    • Page Layout

    • Layout

    • Review

    Correct Answer
    A. Layout
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Layout" because in the image, the tab highlighted is the one that says "Layout".

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  • 38. 

    Which of the following ribbon/tab we can locate the header and footer?

    • Home

    • Insert

    • Page Layout

    • References

    Correct Answer
    A. Insert
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Insert" because the Insert ribbon/tab in most word processing software contains options for adding elements to a document, such as headers and footers. This tab typically includes tools for inserting page numbers, date and time, pictures, shapes, and other objects that can be placed in the header or footer section of a document.

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  • 39. 

    Which Ribbon tab contains ready made tools to allow you to add or update a Table of Contents or Insert an Endnote or Footnote?

    • Insert

    • Review

    • References

    • Layout

    Correct Answer
    A. References
    Explanation
    The References tab contains ready-made tools to add or update a Table of Contents or insert an Endnote or Footnote. This tab is specifically designed for managing citations, bibliographies, and other reference-related tasks in a document.

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  • 40. 
    The worksheet had been checked for spelling errors then it has been saved, before printing you want to show the document looks when printed. Which button do you select? - ProProfs

    The worksheet had been checked for spelling errors then it has been saved, before printing you want to show the document looks when printed. Which button do you select?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    To show how the document will look when printed, you would select button D. This button is usually labeled "Print Preview" and allows you to see a preview of the document before actually printing it. This can help you identify any formatting or layout issues that may need to be adjusted before printing.

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