KPPSC Computer Operator (BS-12) Computer Science MS Office — Set 3

KPPSC Computer Operator (BS-12) Computer Science MS Office — Set 3

1. Question 1

   Q1. In Microsoft Word, how can you increase the font size of the selected text by one point every time?

   • A) By pressing Ctrl + ]
   • B) By pressing Ctrl + [
   • C) By pressing Ctrl + }
   • D) By pressing Ctrl + {

   Answer: By pressing Ctrl + ]

   Explanation: Ctrl+] increases the font size of selected text by one point each time it is pressed in Microsoft Word.

2. Question 2

   Q2. What PowerPoint feature will you use to apply motion effects to different objects of a slide?

   • A) Slide Transition
   • B) Slide Design
   • C) Animation Objects
   • D) Animation Scheme

   Answer: Animation Objects

   Explanation: Animation Objects (Custom Animation) in PowerPoint applies motion effects to individual objects on a slide, such as entrance, exit, or emphasis animations.

3. Question 3

   Q3. Which of the following is not a PowerPoint view?

   • A) Slide show view
   • B) Slide view
   • C) Presentation view
   • D) Outline view

   Answer: Presentation view

   Explanation: "Presentation view" is not a valid PowerPoint view; the available views are Normal, Outline, Slide Sorter, Notes Page, and Slide Show.

4. Question 4

   Q4. When you insert an Excel File into a Word document, the data are?

   • A) Hyperlinked
   • B) Placed in a word table
   • C) Linked
   • D) Embedded

   Answer: Embedded

   Explanation: When an Excel file is inserted into a Word document using Insert > Object, the data is embedded, meaning a copy is stored within the Word file itself.

5. Question 5

   Q5. In MS Word 2016, which shortcut key is used to view a "Print Preview" of a document?

   • A) ALT + CTRL + P
   • B) ALT + CTRL + R
   • C) ALT + CTRL + I
   • D) ALT + SHIFT + P

   Answer: ALT + CTRL + I

   Explanation: Alt+Ctrl+I opens Print Preview in MS Word 2016, allowing users to preview how the document will look when printed.

6. Question 6

   Q6. ______ is a feature in Microsoft Word that adjusts the amount of space between certain combinations of characters to ensure that the entire word or text looks more spaced and visually appealing.

   • A) Kerning
   • B) Scaling
   • C) Spacing
   • D) Positioning

   Answer: Kerning

   Explanation: Kerning adjusts the spacing between specific character pairs to improve visual balance and readability, unlike tracking which adjusts spacing uniformly.

7. Question 7

   Q7. Ctrl + I Shortcut is used in Microsoft Word for:

   • A) Italic
   • B) Left Indent
   • C) Save Document
   • D) Close Document

   Answer: Italic

   Explanation: Ctrl+I applies or removes italic formatting to the selected text in Microsoft Word and other Office applications.

8. Question 8

   Q8. Which of the following Excel features allows users to evaluate values and return a result?

   • A) Filters
   • B) Insertions
   • C) Formatting
   • D) Formulas

   Answer: Formulas

   Explanation: Formulas in Excel allow users to evaluate values using mathematical, logical, or statistical operations and return a calculated result in a cell.

9. Question 9

   Q9. In MS Excel 2016, one has to go to ____ option for setting or clearing print area?

   • A) Insert
   • B) Page Layout
   • C) Data
   • D) Review

   Answer: Page Layout

   Explanation: The Print Area options (Set Print Area / Clear Print Area) are located under the Page Layout tab in Excel 2016.

10. Question 10

    Q10. In Ms Word, the menu bar is a special toolbar that displays a series of names, each of which represents a list of commands that can be used to perform tasks.

    • A) Scroll bar
    • B) Status bar
    • C) Title bar
    • D) Menu bar

    Answer: Menu bar

    Explanation: The Menu bar is a special toolbar displaying a row of menu names, each representing a drop-down list of commands for performing tasks in MS Word.

11. Question 11

    Q11. In MS Excel, the chart wizard term data series refers to:

    • A) A chart legend
    • B) A collection of chart data markers
    • C) A set of values you plot in a chart
    • D) A data label

    Answer: A set of values you plot in a chart

    Explanation: In Excel chart terminology, a data series is a set of related values plotted in a chart, represented as bars, lines, or slices from a single row or column.

12. Question 12

    Q12. What is the shortcut key for Mark Citation in MS Word:

    • A) Alt+Shift+I
    • B) Alt+Shift+P
    • C) Alt+Shift+B
    • D) Alt+Shift+O

    Answer: Alt+Shift+I

    Explanation: Alt+Shift+I is the keyboard shortcut to Mark Citation in MS Word, used when building a Table of Authorities in legal documents.

13. Question 13

    Q13. ______ is used to create a chart in MS Excel.

    • A) CTRL + Y
    • B) F11
    • C) ALT + F11
    • D) All of these

    Answer: F11

    Explanation: Pressing F11 in MS Excel instantly creates a chart on a new chart sheet from the selected data range.

14. Question 14

    Q14. The default name of the newly created MS Word file is:

    • A) Document1
    • B) Text1
    • C) New1
    • D) File1

    Answer: Document1

    Explanation: MS Word automatically names a new unsaved document "Document1" (and subsequent ones Document2, Document3, etc.) until the user saves it with a custom name.

15. Question 15

    Q15. MS Excel is used to __________ data.

    • A) Organize
    • B) Share
    • C) Communicate
    • D) Obtain

    Answer: Organize

    Explanation: MS Excel is primarily used to organize data in rows and columns, enabling sorting, filtering, calculations, and data analysis.

16. Question 16

    Q16. Ctrl + 5 is used to add line spacing to how many points:

    • A) 1
    • B) 1.25
    • C) 1.5
    • D) 1.75

    Answer: 1.5

    Explanation: Ctrl+5 in MS Word applies 1.5 line spacing to the selected paragraph, as a quick formatting shortcut alongside Ctrl+1 (single) and Ctrl+2 (double).

17. Question 17

    Q17. How can you change the font in MS Word using a shortcut key?

    • A) Ctrl+F
    • B) Alt+Ctrl+F
    • C) Shift+Alt+F
    • D) Ctrl+Shift+F

    Answer: Ctrl+Shift+F

    Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+F opens the Font dialog box in MS Word, allowing you to change the font quickly.

18. Question 18

    Q18. In PowerPoint, page means:

    • A) Page
    • B) Slide
    • C) Sheet
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Slide

    Explanation: Slide is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

19. Question 19

    Q19. Which is the correct form of a cell range in MS Excel?

    • A) A1-B1
    • B) A1:A10
    • C) A1 to A10
    • D) A1-A10

    Answer: A1:A10

    Explanation: In MS Excel, a cell range is expressed using a colon between the start and end cell addresses, e.g., A1:A10.

20. Question 20

    Q20. Which shortcut is used for spell check in MS Word?

    • A) F1
    • B) F5
    • C) F7
    • D) F9

    Answer: F7

    Explanation: F7 is the shortcut key to launch the Spelling and Grammar check in MS Word.