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Question #621

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In Excel, a cell address $A1 is an example of:

A. Absolute reference

B. Relative reference

C. Mixed reference

D. Circular reference

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
$A1 has column absolute, row relative, so it's mixed.

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Question #622

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What is the shortcut key to open the 'Format Cells' dialog in Excel?

A. Alt + Enter

B. Ctrl + Shift + F

C. Ctrl + F

D. Ctrl + 1

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ctrl + 1 opens Format Cells. Ctrl + Shift + F opens the Font tab of Format Cells directly.

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Question #623

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Which of the following is NOT a valid option for 'Change Case' in MS Word?

A. UPPERCASE

B. Capitalize Each Paragraph

C. Toggle Case

D. Sentence case.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Change Case options: Sentence case, lowercase, UPPERCASE, Capitalize Each Word, tOGGLE cASE. No 'Capitalize Each Paragraph'.

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Question #624

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In PowerPoint, which tab contains the 'Action' button to add interactivity?

A. Transitions

B. Design

C. Insert

D. Animations

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Action buttons are inserted via Insert tab -> Shapes -> Action Buttons.

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Question #625

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In MS Access, a query that groups data and calculates sums, averages, or counts is known as:

A. Select query

B. Parameter query

C. Totals query

D. Crosstab query

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A Totals query (using Group By, Sum, Avg, etc.) aggregates data. Crosstab query also aggregates but in a cross-tab format.

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Question #626

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What is the shortcut to check spelling and grammar in MS Word?

A. Ctrl + F7

B. Shift + F7

C. F7

D. Alt + F7

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
F7 runs the Spelling & Grammar check. Shift+F7 is thesaurus.

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Question #627

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In Excel, the IF function belongs to which category?

A. Math & Trig

B. Statistical

C. Text

D. Logical

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
IF is a logical function. Other logical functions: AND, OR, NOT.

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Question #628

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Which tab in MS Word would you use to add a table of contents?

A. Insert

B. Layout

C. Review

D. References

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Table of Contents is inserted from the References tab.

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Question #629

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In PowerPoint, to hide a slide during a presentation without deleting it, right-click and select:

A. Hide Slide

B. Exclude Slide

C. Disable Slide

D. Skip Slide

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The option is 'Hide Slide'. Hidden slides are not shown in slide show unless navigated to manually.

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Question #630

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Which Access object provides a structured, formatted output designed for printing?

A. Module

B. Form

C. Report

D. Query

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Reports are for printed output. Forms are on-screen, queries retrieve data, modules contain VBA code.

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Question #631

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What does the shortcut Ctrl + H do in MS Word?

A. Applies highlighting

B. Opens the Replace dialog box

C. Hides the selected text

D. Opens the Find dialog

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ctrl + H opens Find and Replace with Replace tab active.

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Question #632

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In Excel, which function counts all cells that are not empty in a range?

A. COUNTIF()

B. COUNTBLANK()

C. COUNTA()

D. COUNT()

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
COUNTA counts non-empty cells. COUNT counts only numbers, COUNTBLANK empty cells.

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Question #633

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Which shortcut key inserts a page break in MS Word?

A. Alt + Enter

B. Shift + Enter

C. Ctrl + Shift + Enter

D. Ctrl + Enter

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ctrl + Enter inserts a manual page break. Shift + Enter is a line break, Alt + Enter in Excel starts a new line in a cell.

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Question #634

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In PowerPoint, which option lets you play a sound across multiple slides?

A. Slide Show -> Set Up Show -> Play Narrations

B. Animations -> Add Animation -> Sound

C. Insert -> Media -> Sound from File

D. Audio Tools Playback -> Play Across Slides

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Select the audio icon, then in Audio Tools Playback tab, check 'Play Across Slides'.

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Question #635

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In MS Access, what does the 'Indexed' property do to a field?

A. Speeds up searches and sorting on that field

B. Automatically enters a default value

C. Prevents the field from being left blank

D. Ensures the field value is unique

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Indexing improves query performance. To enforce uniqueness, set Indexed to 'Yes (No Duplicates)'.

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Question #636

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Which command is used to remove all manual character formatting in Word?

A. Ctrl + Shift + Z

B. Ctrl + Spacebar

C. Ctrl + Q

D. Ctrl + Shift + N

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ctrl + Spacebar clears character formatting (font, size, etc.). Ctrl + Q clears paragraph formatting.

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Question #637

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Which view in MS Word helps to organize and navigate a long document using headings?

A. Web Layout

B. Draft view

C. Read Mode

D. Outline view

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Outline view shows the document's structure based on heading levels, allowing collapsing/expanding.

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Question #638

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In PowerPoint, the combination Ctrl + Shift + > is used to:

A. Apply superscript

B. Move slide up in order

C. Increase font size

D. Increase indent level

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Same as in Word, Ctrl + Shift + > increases the font size of selected text.

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Question #639

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In MS Access, what is a 'composite key'?

A. A foreign key referencing multiple tables

B. An index that combines text and numbers

C. A key used to encrypt the database

D. A primary key that consists of two or more fields

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A composite key is a primary key made up of multiple columns.

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Question #640

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What is the default line spacing in MS Word 2016?

A. 1.5

B. 1.15

C. 1.08

D. 1.0

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Word 2016 and later have default line spacing of 1.08 (multiple) with 8 pts after paragraph, but many exams consider 1.15 for newer versions. Actually, default line spacing in Word 2013/2016 is 1.08, and 8 pt after. However, many textbooks say 1.15. I'll set 1.08 as it's accurate. But to avoid ambiguity, I'll rephrase: In MS Word 2016, the default line spacing for the Normal style is 1.08. So C is 1.15? I'll set option C as 1.15, but correct is 1.08. I need to ensure factual. Actually, Microsoft documentation: default line spacing for Normal template in Word 2013 and later is 1.08 lines, and spacing after paragraph 8 pt. Some sources say 1.15. To be safe, I'll state the correct answer as 1.08. So option C is 1.15, and solution explains it. I'll set answer C if correct is 1.15? No, it's 1.08. So I'll change: Option A: 1.0, B: 1.08, C: 1.15, D: 1.5. Correct answer B. So I'll adjust. I'll rewrite the question accordingly.

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