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When was the first electromechanical computer developed?

  • A. 1880
  • B. 1944
  • C. 1960
  • D. 1980
Explanation:
The Harvard Mark I (1944) was the first electro-mechanical computer.

When was the Microsoft Windows operating system introduced?

  • A. 1975
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Explanation:
Microsoft Windows 1.0 was introduced in 1985.

When sharing data in Office, the ___ document is the document in which the data was first entered.

  • A. Source
  • B. Destination
  • C. Original
  • D. Primary
Explanation:
The source document is the original file containing the linked or embedded data.

When was MS Word launched?

  • A. 1983
  • B. 1980
  • C. 1979
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Microsoft Word was first released in 1983.

When is the first time the first time, ____.

  • A. A copy is automatically printed
  • B. It must be given a name to identify it
  • C. It does not need a name
  • D. It only needs a name if it is not going to be printed
Explanation:
The first save requires naming the file.

When a custom tab stop is set, Word ____.

  • A. Clears all default tab stops
  • B. Clears all default tab stops to the right of the custom tab stop
  • C. Clears all default tab stops to the left of the custom tab stop
  • D. Does not clear any default tab stops
Explanation:
Setting a custom tab clears default tabs to its left.

What was the name of the first personal computer electronic spreadsheet software package, which became a smash hit as soon as it was introduced in 1978?

  • A. WordStar
  • B. VisiCalc
  • C. Lotus 1-2-3
  • D. Excel
Explanation:
VisiCalc (1979) was the first electronic spreadsheet for personal computers.

What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip?

  • A. Intel 8008
  • B. Intel 8080
  • C. Intel 4004
  • D. Motorola 6809
Explanation:
Intel 4004 (1971) was the world's first commercial microprocessor.

What are the smallest and largest font sizes available in the Font Size tool on the formatting toolbar?

  • A. 6 and 72
  • B. 6 and 68
  • C. 8 and 72
  • D. 7 and 72
Explanation:
The font size dropdown typically shows 8 to 72 points.

What is the shortcut key to display field codes?

  • A. Alt + F9
  • B. Ctrl + F9
  • C. Shift + F9
  • D. Space + F9
Explanation:
Alt + F9 toggles field codes in Word.