Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General 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 General number format in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option C (“Ctrl + 1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F10) 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 + Shift + ~ ✓
- B. Ctrl + S
Why not B: “Ctrl + S” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem;
- C. Ctrl + 1
Why not C: “Ctrl + 1” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem;
- D. Ctrl + F10
Why not D: “Ctrl + F10” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Ctrl + Shift + ~. “Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem;
Correct answer
A. Ctrl + Shift + ~
Explanation
“Identify the correct shortcut key used to apply the General number format in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + Shift + ~ (option A). Option B (“Ctrl + S”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Option C (“Ctrl + 1”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + Shift + ~. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F10) 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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