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221. Main window in a computer spreadsheet is called ___________ ?

  • A. Work book
  • B. Work
  • C. Account book
  • D. Work sheet

Explanation: An Excel workbook is the main spreadsheet file and can contain one or more worksheets. A worksheet is only an individual sheet within that workbook.

Correct answer: Work book

222. Which of the following will not enter data in a cell?

  • A. Pressing the Esc key
  • B. Pressing the Tab Key
  • C. Both of these
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Esc cancels the current cell entry, so it does not enter the typed data. Tab confirms the entry and moves to the next cell.

Correct answer: Pressing the Esc key

223. In a computer spreadsheet, cell range A3 through G3 should be keyed in as _________ ?

  • A. A3-G3
  • B. A3:G3
  • C. A3?.G3
  • D. A3 to G3Word Processing Software

Explanation: A colon denotes a continuous cell range in spreadsheet notation. Thus, A3:G3 includes every cell from A3 through G3.

Correct answer: A3:G3

224. In a computer spreadsheet, each cell contain a __________ ?

  • A. label
  • B. Value
  • C. Formula
  • D. All of these

Explanation: A spreadsheet cell may contain text such as a label, a constant value, or a formula that calculates a result. Hence all the listed contents are possible.

Correct answer: All of these

225. Actual working area of Computer's Microsoft Excel is ________ ?

  • A. Workbook
  • B. Worksheet
  • C. Notesheet
  • D. Notebook

Explanation: The worksheet is Excel's actual grid-based working area where data is entered and manipulated. A workbook is the file that contains one or more worksheets.

Correct answer: Worksheet

226. In a computer spreadsheet, first part of number format describes __________ ?

  • A. Positive number
  • B. Negative number
  • C. Zero values
  • D. Text values

Explanation: In Excel's four-section number format, the sections normally describe positive numbers, negative numbers, zero values, and text in that order. The first section therefore controls positive numbers.

Correct answer: Positive number

227. In a computer, element which is not a part of chart is ___________ ?

  • A. Plot area
  • B. Fill handler
  • C. Series
  • D. Chart area

Explanation: Plot area, data series, and chart area are standard chart components. A fill handle is a spreadsheet feature used for copying or extending cell data, not a chart element.

Correct answer: Fill handler

228. A "Ctrl + Enter" command will __________ ?

  • A. Open a new document
  • B. Create a new page
  • C. Create a new Paragraph
  • D. Create a new line

Explanation: In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+Enter inserts a page break and moves the following content to a new page. It does not merely create a paragraph or ordinary line break.

Correct answer: Create a new page

229. The protect document option can be found in the _______ tab of the Ribbon ?

  • A. Review
  • B. Insert
  • C. References
  • D. Edit

Explanation: In Word 2007, document protection controls are found on the Review tab, under Protect Document. Insert and References contain tools for adding content and citations instead.

Correct answer: Review

230. Which function you will use to add names and addresses of different recipient for each copy of the letter?

  • A. Envelopes
  • B. Labels
  • C. Mail Merge
  • D. Drop Cap

Explanation: Mail Merge combines a standard letter with a recipient data source so each copy can receive a different name and address. Envelopes and Labels format outputs, but do not perform this personalized-document process by themselves.

Correct answer: Mail Merge