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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 cell212. 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 spreadsheet213. 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: Balloon214. 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 numbers215. 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: cell216. 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: Gadgets217. 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 cell218. 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 B5219. 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+F10220. 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