Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + #. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + # (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + 3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + #. Option B (“Ctrl + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + #. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + `) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + # 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 + 3
Why not A: “Ctrl + 3” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + #. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + # (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + 3”) does not match the stem; it
- B. Ctrl + U
Why not B: “Ctrl + U” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + #. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + # (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + 3”) does not match the stem; it
- C. Ctrl + `
Why not C: “Ctrl + `” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + Shift + #. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + # (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + 3”) does not match the stem; it
- D. Ctrl + Shift + # ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + Shift + #
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the Date number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + # (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + 3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + #. Option B (“Ctrl + U”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + #. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + `) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + Shift + # 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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