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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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Q61. Which function key opens Help?

  1. F1
  2. F5
  3. F2
  4. F10
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Correct answer: A. F1

F1 opens Help.

Q62. Which shortcut key centres a paragraph in Word?

  1. Ctrl + L
  2. Ctrl + R
  3. Ctrl + E
  4. Ctrl + J
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Correct answer: C. Ctrl + E

Ctrl+E centres.

Q63. What is the process of preparing a disk for use called?

  1. Compressing
  2. Booting
  3. Formatting
  4. Encrypting
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Correct answer: C. Formatting

Formatting creates a file system.

Q64. Which shortcut key justifies a paragraph?

  1. Ctrl + L
  2. Ctrl + E
  3. Ctrl + J
  4. Ctrl + R
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Correct answer: C. Ctrl + J

Ctrl+J justifies.

Q65. Which shortcut key selects all?

  1. Ctrl + E
  2. Ctrl + A
  3. Ctrl + L
  4. Ctrl + S
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Correct answer: B. Ctrl + A

Ctrl+A selects all.

Q66. What is the full form of ASCII?

  1. American Symbolic Code for Information Interchange
  2. Advanced Standard Code for Information Interchange
  3. American Standard Code for Internet Interchange
  4. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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Correct answer: D. American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASCII encodes characters in 7 or 8 bits.

Q67. Which key combination closes the active window?

  1. Alt + F4
  2. Ctrl + Esc
  3. Ctrl + F4
  4. Alt + F5
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Correct answer: A. Alt + F4

Alt+F4 closes the current program.

Q68. Which shortcut key opens an existing document?

  1. Ctrl + P
  2. Ctrl + O
  3. Ctrl + W
  4. Ctrl + N
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Correct answer: B. Ctrl + O

Ctrl+O opens.

Q69. Which shortcut key is used to cut?

  1. Ctrl + Z
  2. Ctrl + X
  3. Ctrl + C
  4. Ctrl + V
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Correct answer: B. Ctrl + X

Ctrl+X cuts.

Q70. What does CU stand for in a CPU?

  1. Computer Unit
  2. Control Unit
  3. Central Unit
  4. Command Unit
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Correct answer: B. Control Unit

The CU directs operations.

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