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211. How we can view a cell comment ?

  • A. position the mouse pointer over the cell
  • B. click the comment command on the view menu
  • C. click the edit comment commands on the Insert menu
  • D. click the Display comment command on the window menu

Explanation: In classic Excel, placing the mouse pointer over a cell with a comment displays its comment indicator or note. The other choices refer to commands that are not the standard way to view it.

Correct answer: position the mouse pointer over the cell

212. Which of these will not select all the cells in a document ?

  • A. Using the Edit - Select All menu
  • B. Pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard
  • C. Clicking three times with the right mouse button in the spreadsheet
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Edit > Select All and Ctrl+A are recognised selection commands, whereas clicking three times with the right mouse button does not select every spreadsheet cell. Right-clicking normally opens a shortcut menu.

Correct answer: Clicking three times with the right mouse button in the spreadsheet

213. When you insert a comment in a document, the comment appears in a___________?

  • A. New window
  • B. Sidebar
  • C. sticky note icon bar
  • D. Balloon

Explanation: In word-processing applications such as Microsoft Word, comments are commonly displayed in balloons in the document margin. A comment is therefore not normally inserted into a separate window.

Correct answer: Balloon

214. In a computer spreadsheet rows are labeled ________ ?

  • A. by letters
  • B. by numbers
  • C. by cell references
  • D. by symbols

Explanation: Spreadsheet rows are labeled with numbers, while columns are labeled with letters. A cell reference identifies the intersection of a row and a column.

Correct answer: by numbers

215. Basic unit of a computer worksheet in which you enter text and numbers is known as __________ ?

  • A. workbook
  • B. column
  • C. row
  • D. cell

Explanation: A cell is the basic worksheet unit formed by the intersection of a row and a column, and it is where text or numbers are entered. A workbook contains one or more worksheets.

Correct answer: cell

216. In microsoft Window 7, __________ can give you information about weather?

  • A. File
  • B. Gadgets
  • C. Window explorer
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation: Windows 7 Gadgets could display small information panels such as weather, news, and clocks on the desktop. File and Windows Explorer do not provide this gadget function.

Correct answer: Gadgets

217. Computer spreadsheet cell that is highlighted with a heavy border is a _________ ?

  • A. Active cell
  • B. Cell containing a formula
  • C. Locked cell
  • D. Cell

Explanation: The active cell is the currently selected cell, usually shown by a heavy border. A formula, locked status, or ordinary cell content does not determine that border.

Correct answer: Active cell

218. In a computer spreadsheet, which is true if current or active cell is B4 and you pressed Enter key?

  • A. you will be in the cell A1
  • B. you will be in the cell B5
  • C. you will be in the cell B3
  • D. you will be in the cell B6Science

Explanation: In a spreadsheet, pressing Enter normally moves the selection one cell downward in the same column. From B4, the next active cell is B5.

Correct answer: you will be in the cell B5

219. Following combination of keys is used to maximize or restore a selected window:

  • A. CTRL+F1
  • B. CTRL+F5
  • C. CTRL+F10
  • D. CTRL+F12

Explanation: Ctrl+F10 toggles the active Microsoft Office document window between maximized and restored states. The other listed Ctrl+F keys do not perform this window command.

Correct answer: CTRL+F10

220. Which of the following format you can decide to apply or not in AutoFormat dialog box?

  • A. Number format
  • B. Border format
  • C. Font format
  • D. All of above

Explanation: AutoFormat can apply or omit several formatting categories, including number, border, and font formats. Therefore, all three listed formats can be selected.

Correct answer: All of above