Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + 3. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 3 (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 3. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 3. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 4) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + 3 is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ctrl + Shift + U
Why not A: “Ctrl + Shift + U” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + 3. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 3 (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem
- B. Ctrl + 3 ✓
- C. Ctrl + Shift + @
Why not C: “Ctrl + Shift + @” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + 3. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 3 (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem
- D. Ctrl + 4
Why not D: “Ctrl + 4” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Ctrl + 3. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 3 (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem
Correct answer
B. Ctrl + 3
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply or remove italic formatting in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 3 (option B). Option A (“Ctrl + Shift + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 3. Option C (“Ctrl + Shift + @”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 3. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + 4) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + 3 is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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