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Clerical & Administrative Computer Science MCQs with Answers

72 practice MCQs on Computer Science for Clerical & Administrative tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q41. What is the extension of a PowerPoint slideshow file?

  1. .ppsx
  2. .xlsx
  3. .docx
  4. .pptx
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Correct answer: A. .ppsx

.ppsx opens directly in slideshow mode.

Q42. What does RAM stand for?

  1. Read Access Memory
  2. Run Access Memory
  3. Random Active Memory
  4. Random Access Memory
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Correct answer: D. Random Access Memory

RAM is volatile main memory.

Q43. Which shortcut key makes text italic?

  1. Ctrl + L
  2. Ctrl + B
  3. Ctrl + I
  4. Ctrl + U
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Correct answer: C. Ctrl + I

Ctrl+I makes italic.

Q44. Which Excel function finds the average?

  1. AVG
  2. MID
  3. MEAN
  4. AVERAGE
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Correct answer: D. AVERAGE

AVERAGE returns the arithmetic mean.

Q45. Which shortcut key opens Find and Replace?

  1. Ctrl + G
  2. Ctrl + R
  3. Ctrl + F
  4. Ctrl + H
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Correct answer: D. Ctrl + H

Ctrl+H opens Replace.

Q46. Which function key opens Save As in Word?

  1. F7
  2. F12
  3. F5
  4. F2
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Correct answer: B. F12

F12 opens Save As.

Q47. What does SSD stand for?

  1. Solid Storage Disk
  2. Super Speed Drive
  3. System Storage Device
  4. Solid State Drive
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Correct answer: D. Solid State Drive

SSDs use flash memory with no moving parts.

Q48. Which key starts a slideshow from the beginning in PowerPoint?

  1. F7
  2. F1
  3. F12
  4. F5
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Correct answer: D. F5

F5 starts from the beginning.

Q49. In MS Word, which feature is used to check spelling and grammar?

  1. Review tab
  2. Home tab
  3. References tab
  4. View tab
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Correct answer: A. Review tab

Spelling & Grammar is in Review.

Q50. Which key combination opens Task Manager?

  1. Ctrl + P
  2. Alt + F4
  3. Ctrl + Alt
  4. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
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Correct answer: D. Ctrl + Shift + Esc

Ctrl+Shift+Esc opens Task Manager.

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