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Basic Computer: General Shortcuts & Function Keys MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Alt+Tab is used in Windows to switch between open applications or windows. Reason (R): The Tab key is used in many forms and spreadsheets to move to the next field or cell.
Assertion (A) is correct: in Windows, Alt+Tab brings up the task switcher and lets the user move between open applications or windows. Reason (R) is also a true statement about the Tab key by itself; it is used in forms to move to the next field and in spreadsheets to move to the next cell. However, that ordinary Tab function does not explain why Alt+Tab switches windows. Since both statements are true but the reason is not the explanation, option B is correct.
Q2A file is selected in File Explorer and you want to rename it without right-clicking. Which option correctly identifies the shortcut key?
The question specifies that a file is already selected in File Explorer. In Windows, pressing F2 when a file or folder is selected activates the rename field, allowing the user to type a new name directly. This is faster than opening the right-click context menu. The nearby function keys have different standard uses: F1 opens Help, F5 refreshes, and F11 often toggles full-screen mode. Hence, for renaming a selected file or folder, F2 is the correct shortcut.
Q3In most Windows applications, which function key is commonly used to open Help for the current programme?
The clue is the word Help. Across many Windows programmes and standard computer textbooks, F1 is taught as the function key for opening the Help window or help section of the active programme. Other function keys have different common uses: F2 is linked with renaming a selected item, F5 with Refresh or slideshow actions, and F11 with full-screen view in many programmes. Therefore, when the question asks for the key used to open Help, the defensible answer is F1.
Q4While editing a document, which keyboard shortcut is used to save the current file without opening the Print or New File command?
Ctrl+S is the standard shortcut for saving the current file in common applications such as Word, Excel, Notepad and many browsers. The stem deliberately contrasts saving with Print and New File commands. Ctrl+P opens printing, Ctrl+N creates a new file or window, and Ctrl+O opens an existing file. Since the required action is to save the file already being edited, Ctrl+S is the correct shortcut.
Q5In most Windows applications, which keyboard shortcut is used to save the current file or document?
The cue in the question is "save the current file or document". In standard Windows software, including MS Word, Excel, Notepad and many browsers, Ctrl+S is the common Save shortcut. It writes the current changes to the existing file, or opens the save dialog if the file has not yet been named. Ctrl+P, Ctrl+N and Ctrl+O are neighbouring common shortcuts, but they mean Print, New and Open respectively. Therefore, the defensible answer is Ctrl+S.
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6Assertion (A): Ctrl+X removes the selected text or file from its current location and places it on the Clipboard. Reason (R): The Clipboard is a temporary storage area used for items that are cut or copied.
7Consider the following statements about common editing shortcuts. Statement I: Ctrl+X is used to cut the selected text or object. Statement II: Ctrl+V is used to paste copied or cut content. Statement III: Ctrl+Z is used to undo the last action. Statement IV: Ctrl+Y is used to undo the last action. Which of the above statements is incorrect?
8Match the function keys in List I with their commonly used functions in List II. List I: I. F1 II. F5 III. F11 IV. F12 List II: 1. Open Help 2. Refresh the current window or web page 3. Toggle full-screen mode in many browsers 4. Open Save As in MS Word
9Match the function key with its common use in Windows or Microsoft Office. List I: I. F2 II. F5 III. F11 IV. F12 List II: 1. Refresh the active window or page 2. Rename the selected file or folder 3. Open Save As in Microsoft Office 4. Toggle full-screen view in many browsers
10Match the common keyboard action with its usual shortcut. List I: I. Open Help II. Rename the selected file or folder III. Refresh the current window or web page IV. Switch between open applications List II: 1. Alt+Tab 2. F5 3. F1 4. F2
11In most Windows programmes, which function key is commonly used to open Help for the current window or application?
12Consider the following statements about common editing shortcuts. Statement I: Ctrl+C copies the selected text or object. Statement II: Ctrl+X cuts the selected text or object. Statement III: Ctrl+V pastes the copied or cut content. Which of the above statements are correct?
13Read the Assertion and Reason carefully. Assertion (A): In Microsoft Word, pressing F7 is commonly used to start the spelling and grammar check. Reason (R): F7 is associated with proofing tools in Word, so it helps check language errors in a document. Choose the correct answer.
14You are editing a document and want to open the Print command quickly from the keyboard. Which shortcut should you use?
15Which one of the following shortcut descriptions is incorrect?